World Mental Health Day Celebrations at Kaveri College

On October 10, 2018, Kaveri College of Arts, Commerce and Science celebrated the World Mental Health Day by conducting stress busting activities. The theme of programme was Adolescence and Mental Health. Dr. Ashok M. Agrawal, Principal and Dr. Muckta Karmarkar, Vice Principal inaugurated the program. Mrs. Suchismita Mohanty, Coordinator, Arts, Ms. Karishma Chadha, Ms.

Sonal Bavdekar were also present on the occasion. In his address, Dr. Agrawal said that mental health is of paramount importance in today’s times and one must deal with stress with positive attitude.  Dr. Karmarkar showed concern about young population becoming victims of depression, and other psychological disorders. She urged students to cope with fast changing world in a positive way.

The students of FYB.A. conducted various activities such as Stress Burster, Flash Cards, Happiest Memory Game, Mimic the Conductor, and Submodality Shift Exercise. All these activities helped participant release stress and anxiety, encouraged them to use their motor-skills effectively, and tmade themforget their painful memories. Anushka Deshpande, Jui Patil Tanvi Bachal, Radhika Potdar, and Atharva Kawsankar conducted these activities and were able to get all the participants involved in each activity very effectively. All participants gave positive feedback and insisted on conducting such activities often in the campus.

Kaveri College celebrates 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

To commemorate 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, the NSS department of Kaveri College of Arts, Science and Commerce had organized various activities in the campus during 2^nd to 8^th October 2018. The activities were planned to make students aware of the Mahatma, his life and his principles which are today more relevant than ever.

On 2^nd October, the NSS department showed a documentary on Mahatma Gandhi and his thoughts. Later the NSS volunteers and students took Cleanliness Oath and began with the Cleanliness Drive in the College campus by cleaning the College ground, corridors and nearby areas.  From 3^rd to 5^th October, a display and Sale of Books on Mahatma Gandhi and his thoughts was arranged in the College library.  This event was organized in association with Gandhi Smarak Nidhi, Gandhi Bhavan, Kothrud, Pune. During this event the College staff and students visited library and purchased these books. On 6^th October, the NSS organized ‘No vehicle Day’ and ‘No Horn Day’ in the College. The staff members and students used bicycle and enthusiastically participated in this noble cause.

The NSS volunteers spread awareness about ^th October, NSS departmentminimizing carbon foot prints during this event. On 8 organized an Exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi & his thoughts by displaying books, posters and Quotes related to the life and times of the Mahatma. The event was inaugurated at the hands of Dr. Ashok M. Agarwal, Principal, Kaveri College.  Dr. Muckta Karmarkar, Vice Principal, Mr. Sachin Deokate NSS Program Officer, Dr. Anand Buddhikot, Student Development Officer, Mr. Nilesh Nemade Asst. NSS Program Officer and NSS committee members were present on the occasion.