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Wednesday, 4 May 2022
Tuesday, 3 May 2022
News from NUINS | "APATHBANDHUA" training program for rural volunteers in first aid and emergency care
‘APATHBANDHU’, a training program for rural volunteers from Chelairu and Madhya villages of Surathkal, in first aid & emergency care was sponsored by MRPL-ONGC, Mangalore and jointly organized by Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, Institution Innovation Council Nitte DU, NU-MEDISIM and the Department of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, KSHEMA on 28th & 29th April 2022.
Shri. N Vinaya Hegde, Chancellor, Nitte (Deemed to be University) in his inaugural address said that it is essential that we educate our localities about healthcare. This calls for selfless service, dedication, concern and genuine love for the cause of humanity. Dr. Kishor, District Health Officer, DK was the Chief Guest and Shri. Venkatesh M, Managing Director, MRPL-ONGC was the Guest of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, Vice-Chancellor of Nitte (DU) said, most of the health-related problems are the outcome of negligence and lack of awareness. 'APATHBANDHU' is one of the unique and aspirational initiatives of the University to train the rural volunteers with hands-on skills in first aid and emergency care. Training kits were distributed to the trainees by Shri. Venkatesh. Dr. Srinikethan, Director Technical Research, Nitte (DU) Shri. Sanjay Verma, Director Refinery, MRPL-ONGC, Shri. Sudarsan, Chief Manager, Health, Safety & Environment, MRPL-ONGC, Mrs. Yashoda, President, Chelairu Gram Panchayath were present during the program. Dr. Fatima Dsilva, Principal of Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Science welcomed the guests and briefed about the program and Dr. Neetha Kamath proposed the vote of thanks. The program was compered by Mrs. Sarita.
Shri. N Vinaya Hegde, Chancellor, Nitte (Deemed to be University) in his inaugural address said that it is essential that we educate our localities about healthcare. This calls for selfless service, dedication, concern and genuine love for the cause of humanity. Dr. Kishor, District Health Officer, DK was the Chief Guest and Shri. Venkatesh M, Managing Director, MRPL-ONGC was the Guest of Honour.
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Satheesh Kumar Bhandary, Vice-Chancellor of Nitte (DU) said, most of the health-related problems are the outcome of negligence and lack of awareness. 'APATHBANDHU' is one of the unique and aspirational initiatives of the University to train the rural volunteers with hands-on skills in first aid and emergency care. Training kits were distributed to the trainees by Shri. Venkatesh. Dr. Srinikethan, Director Technical Research, Nitte (DU) Shri. Sanjay Verma, Director Refinery, MRPL-ONGC, Shri. Sudarsan, Chief Manager, Health, Safety & Environment, MRPL-ONGC, Mrs. Yashoda, President, Chelairu Gram Panchayath were present during the program. Dr. Fatima Dsilva, Principal of Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Science welcomed the guests and briefed about the program and Dr. Neetha Kamath proposed the vote of thanks. The program was compered by Mrs. Sarita.
News from ABSMIDS | National Oral Medicine & Radiology Day
The Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Nitte DU in association with the Indian Academy of Oral Medicine & Radiology organized a street play to create public awareness about the speciality, on April 23rd 2022 at the Glass House to celebrate National Oral Medicine & Radiology Day.
The program started with a prayer. Prof Dr. U.S. Krishna Nayak, Principal & Dean, ABSMIDS welcomed the gathering. Prof Dr. Vidya Ajila spoke about the importance of the specialty in diagnosing and managing oral diseases. The undergraduate students performed a street play highlighting the importance of Oral Medicine & Radiology (OMR) and its role in diagnosing and managing various oral diseases. The need to visit the oral physician on regular basis for early diagnosis of the disease and to prevent complications was well depicted as also the various services offered by OMR.
Dr Renita Castelino, Co-ordinator of the program proposed the vote of thanks and Dr Shama compered the event. The play was witnessed by students, patients and the public.
The program started with a prayer. Prof Dr. U.S. Krishna Nayak, Principal & Dean, ABSMIDS welcomed the gathering. Prof Dr. Vidya Ajila spoke about the importance of the specialty in diagnosing and managing oral diseases. The undergraduate students performed a street play highlighting the importance of Oral Medicine & Radiology (OMR) and its role in diagnosing and managing various oral diseases. The need to visit the oral physician on regular basis for early diagnosis of the disease and to prevent complications was well depicted as also the various services offered by OMR.
Dr Renita Castelino, Co-ordinator of the program proposed the vote of thanks and Dr Shama compered the event. The play was witnessed by students, patients and the public.
News from NUINS | Innovative Teaching Methods for Community Education
The Student Innovation Club (SIC) and Dept. of Community Health Nursing, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, organized a ‘Pre-Incubation Camp on Innovative Teaching Methods for Community Education’ on 27th April 2022 at NUINS Learning Centre.
Dr. G. Srinikethan, President, Institution Innovation Council, Nitte DU was the Chief Guest. He emphasized the need for incorporating creative art in the teaching delivery process. Mr Naveen Pilar, Coordinator Art & Culture, Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangalore was the resource person. Prof. Dr. Fatima D`silva, Principal, NUINS presided over the function and appreciated Mr. Pilar`s advice of adopting innovative ideas in making community education meaningful. Designing innovative puppets and conducting socio-drama on HIV/AIDS using different background musical instruments were the two sessions mentored by the resource person. 100 students and 3 faculty members benefited from this program.
Prof. Dr. Jacintha Veigas, Programme Coordinator and the Coordinator of SIC, NUINS welcomed the gathering and introduced the resource person. Dr. Neetha Kamath, HoD, Community Health Nursing, NUINS proposed the vote of thanks.
YouTube Links of the program:
https://youtube.com/shorts/F0DUh6_vbTA?feature=share -HIV/AIDS Awareness
https://youtu.be/m1dCAR8kyR0 -Training on the use of background instruments for socio-drama
https://youtu.be/n2ZM8cqSxRY- Mentoring on the preparation of different types of puppets
https://youtu.be/OEFtATrbY-E - Puppet Show
Dr. G. Srinikethan, President, Institution Innovation Council, Nitte DU was the Chief Guest. He emphasized the need for incorporating creative art in the teaching delivery process. Mr Naveen Pilar, Coordinator Art & Culture, Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management, Mangalore was the resource person. Prof. Dr. Fatima D`silva, Principal, NUINS presided over the function and appreciated Mr. Pilar`s advice of adopting innovative ideas in making community education meaningful. Designing innovative puppets and conducting socio-drama on HIV/AIDS using different background musical instruments were the two sessions mentored by the resource person. 100 students and 3 faculty members benefited from this program.
Prof. Dr. Jacintha Veigas, Programme Coordinator and the Coordinator of SIC, NUINS welcomed the gathering and introduced the resource person. Dr. Neetha Kamath, HoD, Community Health Nursing, NUINS proposed the vote of thanks.
YouTube Links of the program:
https://youtube.com/shorts/F0DUh6_vbTA?feature=share -HIV/AIDS Awareness
https://youtu.be/m1dCAR8kyR0 -Training on the use of background instruments for socio-drama
https://youtu.be/n2ZM8cqSxRY- Mentoring on the preparation of different types of puppets
https://youtu.be/OEFtATrbY-E - Puppet Show
Monday, 2 May 2022
News from NMAMIT | 'Aqua Race'
The Shipwright Club of NMAMIT organised 'Aqua Race' as a part of the Mechanical Engineering fest ‘Overhaulin 2022’ on 22nd April 2022. The radio-controlled ships designed and built by the club members were exhibited during the program.
The event was inaugurated by the Principal, Dr. Niranjan Chiplunkar. Dr. I. Ramesh Mithanthaya, Vice Principal, Dr. Subhramanya Bhat K, Dean, Student Welfare, Dr. Srinivasa Pai P, HoD, Mechanical Engineering, Dr. M Anantha Krishna Somayaji, and the faculty in-charge Dr. Shivaprasad M Shetty were present during the program.
36 teams participated in the competition. Six teams qualified for the final round. ‘Team V1’ emerged as the winner and ‘Team Boss’ was the Runners up of 'Aqua Race 2022'.
The event was inaugurated by the Principal, Dr. Niranjan Chiplunkar. Dr. I. Ramesh Mithanthaya, Vice Principal, Dr. Subhramanya Bhat K, Dean, Student Welfare, Dr. Srinivasa Pai P, HoD, Mechanical Engineering, Dr. M Anantha Krishna Somayaji, and the faculty in-charge Dr. Shivaprasad M Shetty were present during the program.
36 teams participated in the competition. Six teams qualified for the final round. ‘Team V1’ emerged as the winner and ‘Team Boss’ was the Runners up of 'Aqua Race 2022'.
Sunday, 1 May 2022
News from NISH | ‘Voice Care Boot Camp’
April 16th is commemorated as World Voice Day and the month of April is observed as the Voice Awareness month. On this occasion, Nitte Institute of Speech & Hearing organized a ‘Voice Care Boot Camp’ in association with the Department of ENT and the Staff Development Centre for the faculty of Nitte DU. The boot camp was conducted on 26th April 2022 at the Chintana Hall.
33 teaching faculty from the constituent colleges of Nitte DU attended the program. Prof. (Dr) Vadish Bhat, Head, Dept. of ENT and Ms. Shwetha, Principal, Nitte Institute of Speech & Hearing (NISH) addressed the gathering at the inaugural function.
Prof. (Dr) Rajeshwary A, Dept. of ENT oriented the participants to basic anatomy & physiology of the larynx, and common disorders associated with it. The aspects of normal and abnormal voice, causes of voice disorders in teaching faculty, symptoms of voice problem and treatment options available were covered by Ms. Bennet Elsa Joseph, Asst. Professor, NISH. Ms. Akhila Rahul, Asst. Professor, NISH focused her session on the vocal hygiene program, vocal exercises and conducted a demonstration session for the participants.
The talks were followed by a Q&A session.
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