Auxilium College (Autonomous),
Gandhi Nagar, Vellore.
PROGRAMME: NATIONAL LEVEL IGNITION FIESTA
TOPIC: Youth Environmental Stewardship (YES)
DATE: 22.02.2024 & 23.02.2024
Research Cell and Auxilium Innovation and Incubation Centre in collaboration with Xavier Board of Higher Education in India organized National level Ignition Fiesta on the topic “Youth Environmental Stewardship” (YES) on 22.02.2024 & 23.02.2024.
The inaugural session on 22.02.2024 began with a prayer song invoking the Almighty’s grace and blessings followed by lighting of the kuthuvilaku by the Rev. Dr. L.Joji Reddy SJ., President, Xavier Board of Higher Education in India and the Chief Guests of the day Dr. Binila Chacko, Deputy Director, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore and Dr. Sr. Teresa CSST, Secretary General, Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, Convener Dr. Sr. Jaya Santhi. R, Principal, Dr. Sr. Jayaceeli, Controller of Examination, Auxilium College and Co-conveners Dr. Sr. Amala Valarmathy and Sr. Juliana Agnes Victor, Vice-Principals of Shifts I & II. The coordinators of the programme are Dr. Elsamma Cherian, Coordinator, Xavier Board Academic Collaboration, Auxilium College, Dr. V. Sugantha Kumari, Dean of Research and IPR, Auxilium College, Vellore and Dr. Beulah Suresh, Convenor, AIIC, Auxilium College, Vellore, honoured the dignitaries. Dr. Elsamma Cherian, Coordinator, Xavier Board Academic Collaboration, Auxilium College, welcomed the gathering and introduced the Chief Guest of the Day-1, Dr. Binila Chacko, Deputy Director, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore. The Principal Rev. Sr. R. Jaya Santhi delivered the Theme of the “Youth Environmental Stewardship” (YES), encouraging the students to dream, create and inspire and bring out their talents. The inaugural address was given by the Dr. Binila Chacko, Deputy Director, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore. The Presidential address was given by Rev. Dr. L. Joji Reddy SJ, President, Xavier Board of Higher Education in India. The key note address was delivered by Dr. Sr. Teresa CSST, Secretary General, Xavier Board of Higher Education in India. The resource person Prof. Samuel Johnson K, Assistant Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning and faculty at VIT AP, School of Business, VIT AP University highlighted the importance of YOU in Youth Environmental Stewardship (YES), the present generation responsibilities and their contribution towards the environment as well as the society as a whole.
300 registered participants from different colleges and Auxilium college students were benefitted and enjoyed the session with enthusiasm. Dr. Beulah Suresh, Convenor, AIIC, Auxilium College, Vellore, proposed the vote of thanks.
The second day 23rd February 2024, session began with a prayer song invoking the Almighty’s grace and blessings. The Resource Person Dr. Geo Jos Fernandez, Dean-International Affairs, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Kerala, gave insights on “Care for Creations”, for the younger generation referring to the message by Pope Francis. He emphasised on the preservation of Eco system and environmental challenges for the future generation.
Students from Christian Medical College CMC, Vellore, Loyola College, Chennai, D.K.M. College for Women, Vellore, C.Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam, Ranipet, Sacred Heart College, Thindivanam, Voorhees College, Vellore, MMES College, Melvisharam, Ranipet, Govt. Thirumagal Mills College, Gudiyattam, Annai Meera Engineering College, Arapakkam, Kingston Engineering College, Vellore and Auxilium College participated in the 15 competitions. Venture Vibe -Innovations in different fields in the form of working models for Science and non-working models for Arts students displayed by the students. The judges of the venture –vibe competition were Dr. N. Jabena Begum, Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, D.K.M. College for Women, Vellore and Dr. C. Colin Crispin, Head & Assistant Professor, Department of Business Administration, Voorhees College, Vellore. Dr. V. Rekha, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology, D.K.M. College for Women, Vellore, acted as judge for the Poster Competition. Dr. J. Mohana Lakshmika, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Business Administration, Muthurangam Govt. Arts College, Vellore was the judge for Wealth from Waste competition.
Mr. R. Kanagaraj, Professor in Psychology, Academy of Prisons and Correctional Administration (APCA), Vellore and Ms. Krithiga K. ZENLP practitioner Vellore, were the judges of the Essay Competition, Pen a Poem and Pencil Sketch.
Mr. A. Naresh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of English, C. Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam, Ranipet acted as the judge for the Mime Competition.
Dr. N. Sathya, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, School of Social Sciences and Languages, VIT, Vellore and Mr. A. Naresh Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of English, C. Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam, Ranipet were the judges of the Dance Competition.
Mr. M.G. Ravish, Founder and Director, Vannoviya Television Network, Vellore was the judge for the Short-film, Reel and Photography. The judges evaluated the projects, events, competitions and announced the results.
The valedictory session began with a prayer song invoking the Almighty’s grace and blessings. Patron Dr. Sr. Mary Josephine Rani, Secretary honoured the Chief Guest, Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, SDB, Principal, Sacred Heart College, Tiruppattur. Convener Dr. Sr. Jaya Santhi R. Principal, Dr. Elsamma Cherian, Coordinator, Xavier Board Academic Collaboration, Auxilium College,
Dr. V. Sugantha Kumari, Dean of Research and IPR, Auxilium College, Vellore, were the dignitaries of the valedictory session. Dr. S. Auxilia Antony, welcomed the Chief Guest, Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, SDB, Principal, Sacred Heart College, Tiruppattur. The Chief Guest
gave detailed insights of the Xavier Board by the Catholic Institutions and journey towards Youth Environmental Stewardship, YES for the younger generation. He was highlighting on the innovative ideas, talents and entrepreneurs of the future generation.
The prize winners of Venture Vibe- Innovative working model competition were awarded with a cash prize of Rs.4000/- -First Prize, Rs. 2000/- Second Prize, Third Prize-1000/- for Arts and Science separately with merit and participation certificates.
The Prize winners of various competitions were awarded with mementos and merit certificates. Participants also received the participation certificates.
| 1. Venture Vibe – Innovative working Models/Business proposals [SCIENCE] | |
| First Prize | J. Prince Wilfred, II B.Sc., Physics, Loyola College, Chennai |
| Second Prize | F. Samreen, II M.Sc., Computer Science, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Third Prize | Faaiza Naaz K, II M.Sc., Biochemistry, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| 2. Venture Vibe – Innovative working Models/Business proposals [ARTS] | |
| First Prize | T. Supraja, III B.Com., Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Second Prize | L.C. Lakshmi Priyadharshini, I MBA, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Third Prize | V. Tamilarasi, I. B.A History, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| 3. Dazibao – Poster Presentation | |
| First Prize | M. Varsha, III. B.Com., Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Second Prize | S. Jeevan Prakash, I. B.Sc. Mathematics, Voorhes College, Vellore |
| Third Prize | S. Preethi, I MBA, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| 4. Green Weaver – Grain Carpet | |
| First Prize | N. Afrose Fathima & K. Asifa II. MSc., Zoology, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Second Prize | K.M. Nandhini & Vinitha III. B.A. English, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Third Prize | H. Keerthiga & P.K. Gopikaa II. B.A. English (B), Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| 5. Art Biz – Pencil Sketch | |
| First Prize | Syed Zahid Hussain, II BSc, Chemistry, C. Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam. |
| Second Prize | D. Dimple Mythili, II BCA, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Third Prize | S. Preethi, I MBA, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| 6. Trash formation – Wealth from Waste | |
| First Prize | R. Swetha, II. B.A. English, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Second Prize | P. Padmashree, II. B.Com., Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Third Prize | H. Keerthiga, II. B.A. English (B), Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| 7. Versify – Pen a Poem | |
| First Prize | Annie Pauline, II. B.A. English (B), Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Second Prize | S. Indhu, II. B.A. English (B), Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Third Prize | T. Reshma I B. Com., Auxilium College, Vellore |
| 8. Monograph – Essay Writing | |
| First Prize | C.S. Faziya Parveen, II B.Sc. Visual Communication, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Second Prize | E. Evashinee Ezhil, I, PGDHA, CMC, Vellore |
| Third Prize | A. Sabeera Banu, III B.A. English, Sacred Hearts College, Tirupathur |
| 9. Living Statue- Face Painting | |
| First Prize | S. Mythili, III UG, ISM, D.K.M. College, Vellore |
| Second Prize | Tanya, II. B.A. English (B), Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Third Prize | D. Dimple Mythili, II BCA, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| 10. Brain Blast – Quiz | |
| First Prize | Chrismon Saju & Milan J. Daniel MHA, CMC, Vellore |
| Second Prize | T. Reshma & R. Shalini I B. Com., Auxilium College, Vellore |
| Third Prize | Z. Sadiya Tamanna & P. Abigail Sharon, BBA (Hospital Administration), Auxilium College, Vellore |
| 11. Yes Talk – Ted Talk – JAM | |
| First Prize | E. Glynis II. B.A. English (A), Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Second Prize | F. Roselin I. B.Com., Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Third Prize | S. Shriram, MHA, CMC, Vellore |
| 12. Actomania – Mime | |
| First Prize | A.S. Vandhana, Saron Parthiba Keerthana G Soundarya R Priyanka R Vidhya Lakshmi P II. BCA, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Second Prize | Kavithini J, II. MSc, Chemistry, Govt. Thirumagal Mills College, Gudiyatham |
| Third Prize | NIL |
| 13. Melody in Motion – Group Dance | |
| First Prize | Punnagai Buddhan & Team, C. Abdul Hakeem College, Melvisharam |
| Second Prize | Pavithra & Team, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Third Prize | Divyarasi & Team, Annai Mira Engineering College |
| 14. Cineast, Cinmov – Short Film | |
| First Prize | E. Glynis II. B.A. English (A), Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore D. Naveena Deborah II. B.A. English (A), Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore V. Mithra Loshini II. B.A. English (A), Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Second Prize | Nicon Manoranjan, CMC, Vellore |
| Third Prize | Pauline, I Viscom, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore Aswini, I Viscom, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| 15. R2R – Reel (1 minute) | |
| First Prize | Pauline, I Viscom, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore Sheena Sahana, II B.A. English, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore Aswini, I Viscom, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Second Prize | B. Abrami Lakshmi Priyadarshini, I MBA, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Third Prize | Selvanjali Kolleswaran, Annai Mira Engineering College |
| 16. Magiclens – Photography | |
| First Prize | E. Glynis II. B.A. English (A), Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
| Second Prize | Jagan Annai Meera Engineering College |
| Third Prize | D. Keerthana III B.Sc Visual Communication, Auxilium College (Autonomous), Vellore |
Dr. S. Umamageswari, Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Auxilium College proposed the Vote of Thanks acknowledging the presence of the Chief Guest, Rev. Dr. D. Maria Antony Raj, SDB, Principal, Sacred Heart College, Tiruppattur. Xavier Board Members, dignitaries, organizers, Sponsors and Auxilium College Management for this opportunity to share the informative output and the participants for their active interaction and enthusiasm.
No. of Beneficiaries: 262
