Reading as an Architech of Life

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The Program, ‘Reading as an Architech of Life’ started at 1:00 pm in Seminar Hall-1 of Golden Jubilee Block. Around 200 students who are the registered members of Book Club members participated in the Seminar and got benefitted. Dr U. Mahendran, Assistant Professor, Sir Theagaraya College, underscored the transformative power of reading. He astutely observed that some of the most remarkable personalities in history, including visionary leaders like B.R. Ambedkar and M. Karunanidhi, and innovative icons like Elon Musk and Bill Gates, have all been avid readers. Reading, he emphasized, is a habit that fosters courage, confidence, and a deeper understanding of the world. He also said, “Books created gods, god didn’t create books.” This profound insight highlights the immense power of reading to shape our understanding of the world and our place within it.

Strengths Of The Program :

Many students have been inspired to cultivate the reading habit. Many have been inspired by the speaker’s talk on personalities who have achieved remarkable heights and were avid readers in their past.

Program Outcome : 

Students gained valuable insights into the transformative power of reading. Students have been encouraged to read more books that interest them.

Quiet Art: Finding and Creating Poetry in Everyday Moments

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The engaging session began with a creative exercise, where students wrote two-line poems about their names, followed by another exercise focused on writing about their favorite objects, fostering creativity and self-expression. Mr. Ashwin then led an interactive activity, sharing 20 rhyming word pairs and challenging students to create new pairs, with a book prize for the winner. He highlighted poetry’s therapeutic benefits and emphasized its importance as an art form. The session concluded with practical guidelines on writing poems, leaving students inspired and equipped to explore their creative voices.

Strengths Of The Program :

The program fosters creativity and self-expression, helping students develop their unique voices.  Practical guidance: The program provides clear guidelines on writing poetry, equipping students with practical skills.

Program Outcome : 

Students began to write a poem on simple objects as a starting step. The author’s guidance revolutionized their perception of poetry, and they began to view writing poetry as a valuable skill that offers therapeutic benefits for the mind.

Bound by Books

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On 29th November 2024, the Book Club of SDNB Vaishnav College for Women in Chrompet hosted an enriching lecture titled “Bound by Books,” delivered by the distinguished guest speaker, Mr. A. Jaswa Jebaraj (M.A., NET), Assistant Professor at Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Chennai. The session began with an inspiring quote from Francis Bacon: “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested,” setting the tone for a thought-provoking discussion on the multifaceted benefits of reading. Mr. Jebaraj highlighted how books enhance vocabulary, expand knowledge, stimulate imagination, and promote mental well-being and emotional intelligence.

He also delved into various literary genres, including Gothic Literature, Self-Help, Dystopian Fiction, and Fantasy, sharing notable examples that captivated the audience’s attention. The lecture touched upon impactful works such as War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy, Das Kapital by Karl Marx, The Passing of a Great Race by Madison Grant, and Unto This Last by John Ruskin, emphasizing their critical exploration of societal themes like gender equality, racial injustice, and self-discovery. Overall, the session was a deeply enlightening experience, offering valuable insights into the transformative power of books.

Strengths Of The Program

Many students were inspired to read the books recommended by the speaker. The books particularly written by Adolf Hitler shocked them. The works of certain influential leaders gave them chills, prompting them to seek out and read more of such books.

Program Outcome

Students were introduced to various books and encouraged to read them, immersing themselves in the world of literature. They became aware of certain books available in bookstores and were motivated to explore them.

Motivational Talks by experts, Book Reviewing Activity and Competitions were conducted. The significant event was an interactive  talk  by Sharavanth, an award winning young author featured in India Book of Records.