INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY

“A successful woman is one who can build a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at her.”

The International Women’s Day was celebrated on 8^th March, 2016. The ceremony started at 2:30 pm in Vel MuruganAutitorium. International Women’s Day reflects women’s progress made in the history. Women are the symbol of positivity, courage and determination which makes them extra ordinary. They are the ones who have made exceptional contributions in building a society. The 2016 theme for International Women’s Day is “Step It Up for Gender Equality”. Worldwide, women continue to contribute to social, economic, cultural and political achievement.

The function was presided over by Dr. R. Thara, Director Mental Health Centre, SCARF .The other dignitaries present includes Founder Chancellor and President Col. Prof. Dr. Vel R. Rangarajan, Foundress Lady President, Dr.Sagunthala Rangarajan, Vice Chancellor, Prof. Beela Satyanarayana, Pro. Vice Chancellor, Dr. U. Chandrasekharan, Chief Guest for the day, Dr. R. Thara, Director Mental Health Centre, SCARF, Registrar, Dr. E. Kannan, Director Academics, Dr. A. Koteeswara Rao, Director R and D, Dr. P. Sarasu, Director International Academic Quality, Dr. A. Abhudahir, Controller of Examination, Dr. V. Thangaraj. The function was attended by the Lady faculty, staff and students of Vel Tech University.  

In the inaugural speech the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Beela Satyanarayana spoke about the importance of empowering the women of India.

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Vel Tech Dr. R. R and Dr. S. R Technical University, Avadi and Schizophrenia Research Institution, Anna Nagar Extension, Chennai. The MoU covers the provision of counselling services by SCARF to students of Vel Tech University. MoU also states that a counsellor from SCARF will counsel the students every fortnight at the Vel Tech University campus for a whole day (10:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Dr. R. Thara, Director Mental Health Centre, SCARF gave a presentation on Women’s Mental Health. She spoke about the various psychiatric disorders, the warning signs of disorders and the different mental health strategies to prevent the illnesses.

At the end of the presentation, time was provided for the students and staff to ask questions and clear their doubts. The programme was a good learning experience for the staff and students.

                               

The programme ended with vote of thanks delivered by Ms. M. Kavitha, Associate Professor, CSE Department.