V.O.C Zoology Department Events

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Golden Moments - Golden Jubliee Celebration (13/8/2001 - 19/8/2001)

Department of Zoology of celebrated its golden jubliee in the year 2001 - 2002. Zoology department has conducted a science exhibition from 13 Aug 2001 to 19 Aug 2001. More than 45,000 people including 30,000 students had witnessed our exhibition. Dinosaur, in its mamooth size, was a treat to watch. Exhibits of preserved KingCobra, bear, tiger & panther have created tremendous interest inside the minds of the public. A readymade forest ecosystem has attracted repeated audience. A Scientific marvel involving conversion of male into female evoked great response. Intoto, an exhibition of style & substance, science & social responsibility reached the unreached in Tuticorin.

UGC SPONSORED REFRESHER COURSE ON COASTAL AQUACULTURE - IT'S PROSPECTS AND FUTURE (5.11.2003 to 25.11.2003)

An UGC sponsored Refresher course was conducted by the department of zoology for 21 days on (5.11.2003 to 25.11.2003) “COASTAL AQUACULTURE – ITSʼ PROSPECTS AND FUTURE”. 24 faculty members from various colleges participated in the course. The course was inaugurated on 5.11.2003 by Dr. T. Subramaniam D.Sc, F.N.A.S, Emeritus, Madras University. Dr. T. J. Pandian Emeritus Professor was one of the dynamic resource persons of this course.

CSIR, DOD, and TNSCST sponsored NATIONAL SEMINAR ON IMPACT OF COASTAL POLLUTION ON BIOLOGICAL FERTILITY (28.2.2004 - 29.2.2004)

"The Sea spreads to the horizon and lapped the sharp ouline of the coast - this coast must be saved"

Department of Zoology conducted National Seminar on Impact of Coastal Pollution and Biological Fertility. Mr. Prakash IAS, Subcollector Tuticorin has inagurated the Event. Shri. A.P.C.V. Chockalingam, Hon. Secretary VOC College has emphasised the importance of Coastal conservation. Eminent Proffessors from various of our country have delivered lectures and 80 participants benefitted from this programme.

SCIENCE AWARENESS PROGRAMME BY TNSCST, CHENNAI (10.3.2010 - 13.3.2010 )

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (05.06.2010)

World Environment Day was celebrated in our premises with Dr. Kalyana Krishnan (Chief Executive, Zirconium, Pazhayakayal) as the Resource person.

Seminar on 'Health is Wealth' (25.08.2010)

Department of Zoology organized seminar on Health is Wealth on 25 August 2010. The seminar sets into different pitch with inputs from eminent doctors like Dr.Lakshmanan, Consultant Physician, Dr.Kumarasamy, Opthomologist,Dr. Arul Prakash, Endocrinologist, Dr.Neelambujan, Cardiologist and Mrs. Arthy, Gynocologist.

BLOOD DONATION CAMP - (15.02.2011 )

There is no greater joy than giving life to a human being.

Department of zoology takes pleasure in inserting social responsibility among the students. Blood donation camp was conducted on 15.02.2011. 32 volunteers have donated blood.

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FOREST (05.07.2011)

Department of Zoology and Botany celebrated International Year of Forest on 5th July, 2011.

Workshop on research with biomolecules(28.2.2012 - 29.2.2012)

Biomolecules- Bright spots of Biology.

Department of Zoology has conducted workshop on Research with Biomolecules on 28 & 29 February 2012.

UGC Sponsored STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON RENEWABLE ENERGY- ( 6.3.2014 to 7.3.2014)

The feature is green energy, sustainability and renewable energy- Arnold Schwazzneggr

Need of the hour is awareness on renewable energy and its impact on human race. State level Seminar on renewable energy has augured well for those who view energy in different prism. 80 participants from various colleges have got benefited. Dr. Suriya Moorthy and Dr. Muthu Chezhian former Vice Chancellor address the gathering in an impeccable way.

TNSCST SPONSORED TRAINING PROGRAMMME ON SEAWEED AS A NUTRIENT DIET AND ANTIBACTERIAL DRUG FOR CULTIVABLE FISHES – (09.07.2014 TO 11.07.2014)

The site of the seaweed is a fabulous sound to the inhabitant of the land. Hands on training was ably handled by experts for the benefit of public and student community.

DST & TNSCST Sponsored NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION - (10.12.2014 - 12.12.2014)

You cannot cross the sea merely by Standing and staring at water- Tagore

Taking cue from Tagore, Dept of Zoology conducted 3 day symposium on Marine Environmental Conservation from 10 Dec 2014 to 12 Dec 2014. This symposium has highlighted diverse and positive roles that marine conservation play in reinvigorating excellent ecosystems. Dr.sukumar, Dean, Fisheries College and Research Institute has delivered a pulsating speech which inspired students to take up many measures to preserve marine ecosystems.This event was sponsored by DST & TNSCST. More than 50 participants were benefitted.

Alumni Meet (18.07.2015)

"No distance of place or lapse of time can leave the friendship of those who thoroughly understand each other’s worth.”

It was a reunion of friends after many many years. VOC alumini day was celebrated on 5 July 2015. Three hundered thirty Zoology alumini have shared their love, kindness and success stories among themselves. They have recalled very happy memories, unforgettable moments and fun full treasures. When these treasures are given to each other, all the alumini were visibly delighted. It was real treat to see our old students. We never count the years they count memories… Yes Memories make life more interesting.

Collaboration divides the task and multiplies the success (10.06.2016)

“There are no foreign lands it is the traveler only who is foreign.”

Our department wants to collaborate with people we can learn from. Two Lativian scientists Dr. Mattiss Zagars and Mr. Kalvis Grinralds share their knowledge with the young turks of our department and in term they have learned newer methods of research from us.

COASTAL VILLAGE AWARENESS PROGRAMME (11.10.2017)

Department of Zoology in association with Ministry of Environment, New Delhi & Arumbugal Trust have conducted coastal village awareness cultural events on 11 October 2017. Hundred fifty students and 20 teachers attended. This programme has thrown light on the dangers faced by Gulf of Mannar.

TNSCST Sponsored WORKSHOP ON CREATION OF SCIENTIFIC AWARENESS FOR STUDENTS

Future of nation remains solid in the scientific knowledge of student community

For the welfare of school students, our dept conducted workshop on scientific awareness. 125 students were the beneficiaries of this event,

WORKSHOP ON CREATION OF SCIENTIFIC AWARENESS FOR SELF HELP GROUPS (5.01.2018)

"Science is a wonderful gift to humanity by God"

For the welfare of school students, our dept conducted workshop on scientific awareness. 75 people were the beneficiaries of this event.

MALARIAL AWARENESS PROGRAMME (03.08.2018)

"Poverty is a pistal which is loaded with bacterial bombs"

To wipe out malarial menace, our department has conducted malaria eradication programme with Dr.Latha Freeda John as a guest speaker.

EYE DONATION AWARENESS CAMP (27.09.2018)

“Eye donation changes the ending up someone’s story.”

Our students may become a rainbow in someone else’s life. The Department of Zoology & Lions Club of Tuticorin have conducted a massive eye donation awareness programme. Past governors of Lions club & President of Lions club (2018 - 2019) & Many doctors have addressed the students. Dr. Ganesan, Lions club of Sivakasi, described the importance of Eye Donation and its impact on society. 150 students were benefited from this programme.

Young Student Scientist Programme(YSSP) (24.12.2018 - 07.01.2019)

Department of Zoology, V.O.Chidambaram College conducted a 15 days Young Student Scientist Programme(YSSP) sponsored by Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology from 24.12.2018- 07.01.2019 . 80 students of 40 Government schools from Thoothukudi and Ramanathapuram Districts participated. Dr.Radhika , Head , Department of Zoology was the programme co-ordinator

Hands on Training

Inauguration and Validictory

Model Exhibition

Practicals

Teaching Sessions

Visit to CMFRI

Yoga Class

Pongal Festival (03.01.2019)

"Students rejoice the charm of our tradition"

Celebrating Pongal with happiness welcome the harvest season.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING (21.2.2019 - 22.2.2019)

An entrepreneur is an integral part of developing India

We are living in a world where lemon juice is prepared from artificial flavours and furniture polish is prepared from real lemons’ Exhibits of organic items after august training on entrpreneurship.....

DRY FISH PROCESSING (28.02.2019)

“The art of dry fishing drives us to make special world.”

Hands on training on dry fish processing by the staff of fisheries college, Tuticorin was conducted on 28.02.2019. Fifty students were benefited from this programme.

ENTHRALLING EVENT (28.02.2019)

WORK SHOP ON MODERN TECHNOLOGY IN VANNAMEI SHRIMP CULTURE (6.3.2019 - 7.3.2019)

Life is about trying new changes

Dr. Radhika H.O.D & Prof. Department of Zoology has inaugurated the workshop. 25 students of our college were given intensive training during the workshop by the professors of TANUVAS on 6 &7 March 2019.

MISSION SALES (07.03.2019)

“90 % of Selling is by conviction 10% of selling is through persuasion”

Our students took great pride in selling their products with ease and passion,,,, 75 products were sold by 100 students…

VOC Bazar (09.03.2019)

Entrepreneurship is not just a label. It is a life style.

FROG CONSERVATION LECTURE (13.3.19)

"Don’t be a fish... be a frog"

Guest lecture given by Dr.K.K. Sharma, Vice Chancellor from Maharshi Dayanand University on Save Frog.

HANDS ON TRAINING PROGRAM ON STATISTICAL TOOLS FOR RESEARCH (19.03.2019)

Statistics is the grammar of Science.

Dr.Mohideen has taught our PG students about latest statistical tools

Hands on training on VERMICOMPOSTING (22.02.2019)

"Earthworms are the intestine of the soil" -Aristotle

Mr Vijayamani VOC alumni turned entrepreneur has given hands on training on Vermicomposting and terrace gardening to the students of various departments.

Hands on Training in Bee Keeping (21.02.2019)

"A bee is an exquisite chemist"

The hum of bee is the voice of the garden. Hands on training on Bee Keeping was given by Mrs. Thamarai a well known women apiculturist. She has demonstrated various methods with due instruments. Mr. Jeyaseelan, honey exporter has explained money making through Honey.

Internship Program at Fisheries College & Research Institute Thoothukudi (15.03.2021 - 19.03.2021)

PG 1st year students of Zoology dept have completed their hands on training / internship program @ Fisheries College & research institute,Thoothukudi as part of MOU signed between DOZ,VOCC & FCRI

First Booklet Of Zoology Dept (21.02.2019)

"DNA Digest "

Yet an other feather on the cap of dept of Zoology!! our Hon secretary Shri.APCV. Chockalingam has released it & the first copy was recieved by our Principal Dr.C.Veerabahu, in the presence of HOD Dr.D.Radhika DNA DIGEST

Dept of zoology extension activities at sekarakudi on (16/10/21)

"Extension Activities at Sekarakudi"

Dr.Radhika,HOD DOZ has given a talk on 'women empowerment".
Dr.D.Pechimuthu has trained students on prospects of youth in India.
Dr.Geetha, Dr.J.Shoba& Prof.J.Niranjeni along with students have participated in the activity.

Seminar program (05.06.2020 to 21.06.2020)

Pulsating Seminars of Zoology department during pandemic situation

Internship program (24.02.2020)

First batch students of Zoology on Internship program to Sajan Bio Farm, Srivaikundam.

MOU Signing (20.02.2020)

Department of Zoology is delighted to sign MOU between our principal, VOCC and chairman, Sajan bio farms, Denmark.

Study tour to CMFRI (10.01.2020)

Department of Zoology is delighted to sign MOU between our principal, VOCC and chairman, Sajan bio farms, DenmarkStudy tour to CMFRI,Rameshvaram..... along with 1 MSc(Zoology) students on 10 Jan 2020