Department of Sociology and Social Work observed United Nations day which falls on every 24th October,this time based on the theme our planet our future.As the part of this, the department had conducted a procession with placards which carries messages of current social issues. The students were tied their mouth by black ribbon as a symbol of anarchy and irresponsible attitude of authorities towards these issues.Vice Principal had addressed the procession and he delivered   a speech on the importance of the day.

The EDM club activities in GEMS Arts and Science College for the academic year 2019-2020 was inaugurated by Mr. Abdul Latheef , CEO of Exam Summary ( a Nasscom 10k startups incubated co.) at seminar hall on 1.Oct.2019 . An entrepreneurship directory was also published. The welcome speech was given by HOD of Management Studies,Dr.Salini B Nair . She encouraged the students to keep their dream enlightened towards new ventures. The club coordinator Fathimma M (Asst.Professor-Dept.of Management Studies) explained about the theme of the programme.An interactive session was also followed by the inauguration. Students from each class of our department conducted a slide presentation on Social Entrepreneurship, Green Entrepreneurship and MSME. Afternoon session was a stall competition to show their creative and innovative ideas. The best team and stalls were motivated by first, second and third prizes to students.

With the collaboration of Kerala Blind School - Vallikapatta, GEMS NSS unit celebrated White Cane Safety Day on 15th october 2019 at GEMS College. The programmme were started with White Cane Rally, which was inaugurated by Mr. A P Unnikrishnan ( District Panchayath President, Malappuram) in the presence of Ms. Shaheeda Ellikottil ( Block Panchayath Present, Mankada), Mr. Ummer Arakkal, Mr. Mohamed Navas K (Vice Principal GEMS College ), Yasir A K (Principal, Kerala Blind School ). The students of Kerala Blind School conducted an exhibition Braillex 2019 which was inaugurated by Ummer Arakkal (Standing Committee Chairman, Dist. Panchayath ).

GEMS Arts and Science College registered in the Darpan Portal and obtained the Unique ID: KL/2019/0242803.The NGO Darpan Portal is a platform that provides space for interface between Voluntary Organisation’s/ NGO’s and Key Govt. institutions/Departments/Govt. Bodies. The portal is managed currently by NITI Aayog, Govt. of India. The Unique ID generated at registration is mandatory to apply for grants under various schemes of Ministries/Departments/Govt. Bodies.
Benefits for college registering with NGO Darpan
1. Free listing of college profile on Govt. Website.
2. Assess information and resources related to Schemes and Projects offered by various Govt. funding bodies.
3. Free access to various NGO’s working in the Districts/ States which shall be helpful for knowing them and exploring Collaborations/Partnerships
4. Get details of existing Voluntary Organisation’s/NGO’s across India.
5. Applying online for NGO grants.
It is a mandatory requirement for processing of financial sanction for grant to any Colleges/Institutions/NGO supported by any organisations. In other words, the financial sanction will not be granted in the absence of Unique ID generated through NGO Darpan Portal.

A Meeting was conducted on 04.10.2019 regarding the various academic and research aspects of GEMS College at Board room of the Administrative Block of GEMS Arts and Science College from 2.00 PM onwards .All the Head of the departments of various disciplines along with Principal were invited to attend the meeting.The meeting was presided over by Dr.B G Unni, Director, Academics and Research.

An essay competition of current topics of Biotechnology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry were arranged among the students of under graduate in groups with seven topics. From each group the students scored the highest points were selected for PPT presentation with in a time schedule of seven minutes to each student. The students who performed best based on the preparation of slides, way of presentation and interactions were selected for cash awards. They will be getting Cash awards and participation certificates at a special function to be held at the college campus.

The Department of Management Studies is all set to inaugurate the Entrepreneurship Development and Management Club on Tuesday, 1 October 2019, at the Seminar Hall of GEMS Arts and Science College at 9.30 AM by Mr. Abdul Latheef (CEO Examsummary, CEO AdGarage, Consultant Akbar Travels of India Pvt. Ltd.) and also launching Entrepreneur Directory by BBA Department. Mr. Abdul Latheef will lead a session to enrich the entrepreneurial skills of the students. In the afternoon session, stall competition is going to conduct for BBA students to exhibit their entrepreneurial skills.

Honorable Member of Parliament Mr. P.K Kunjalikkutty on Saturday (21-09-2019) inaugurated the newly built ladies hostel for GEMS College. College Vice Chairman Mr. Vasudevan delivered the welcome speech, College Chairman Mr. Manjalamkuzhi Ali MLA Delivered the presidential address. Mr. T A Ahammed Kabeer MLA, Mrs. Shaheeda Elikkottil (President, Mankada Block Panchayath), Mr. P.K Jayaram (President, Puzhakkattiri Panchayath), Dr. Rasheed Ahammed (Syndicate Member, Calicut University), Mr. M M Narayanan (Syndicate Member, Calicut University), Mr. Sreedhar Sharma (Regional Deputy Director, NCDC), Mr. Muhammed Ashraf (Joint Registrar, Co operative Department, Malappuram), Mr. Govindan Kutty(Asst. Registrar, Perinthalmanna), Dr. B G Unni (Research and Academic Director, GEMS), Mr. Kalakkal Mohammed Ali (Director, GEMS), Mrs. V. N. Laila (Director, GEMS), Mr. K P Sadiquali (Director, GEMS), Mr. Naveen Mohan (Principal, GEMS College), Mr. M. Muhammed Ali (PTA Vice President, GEMS College) and Mr. Isfan (GEMS College Union Chairman) falicitated the function. Mr. P T Hamsa (Director, GEMS) presented the report. Mr K Gopinathan (Special Officer GEMS Co operative Society) expressed the vote of thanks.

The inauguration program for “Three day Workshop on Social Work Practice for MSW and Sociology students” was organised by the Department of Sociology and Social Work at Seminar Hall (Main Block), GEMS Arts and Science College, Ramapuram at 10.30 AM on 18th, September, 2019. The inaugural program was graced by Mr. P. T. Hamza (Director, GEMS), Mr. Muhammed Navas (Vice Principal), Mr. Praveen Varghese Thomas (Life skill trainer and Doctoral Fellow, Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum), Dr. Mirshad Rahman T M (Workshop convener and Head), Mr. Aneesh Kumar. C (Sociology Course Coordinator and Assistant Professor) and Mrs. Anu Jose, (MSW Course Coordinator and Assistant Professor).

The scheduled program was initiated by prayer followed by welcoming the gathering by Mrs. Anu Jose. The brief description about the three day workshop was given by Dr. Mirshad Rahman T M and emphasized the scope of the three day workshop. The Presidential address was delivered by the Vice Principle of the college, Mr. Muhammed Navas in the absence of our beloved principle Mr. Naveen Mohan. The Workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Praveen Varghese Thomas. Mr. P. T Hamza, delivered the keynote address. He congratulated the coordinators and students for taking the initiative for organizing the workshop. The inaugural program was closed by thanks giving by Mr. Aneesh Kumar. C. There were 75 participants including first year Sociology and MSW students from the DSSW, GEMS ASC and students from social work departments of various colleges including SNDP YSS College, Perinthalmanna and Ideal Arts and Science College, Cherpullasserry, Palakkad.

This three day workshop offers students the opportunity to attend a range of sessions by different professionals working in the social work field to help focus discussions on the different areas of the profession like life skills, social work in the mental health sector, community development, and practice of psychology for social workers and performing arts in social work.

Deptartment of Sociology and Social Work of GEMS Arts and Science College is conducting a three day workshop on SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE FOR MSW STUDENTS on 18,19 and 20 September, 2019. The workshop will be inaugurated by college Director Mr. T P. Hamsa. Eminent Social and Life Skill Trainers and Faculty Members of Sociology, Social Work and Psychology will be taking part in the Workshop.
Workshop Highlights
Life skills for Social Workers
lmportance of Psychology for Social Workers
Scope of Social Work Practice in Community Settings.
Scope of Social Work practice in Medical and Psychiatric Setting.
Quiz/Group Discussions/Panel Discussions and Competitions.
Relevance of Performing arts.

A press meet with the leading correspondents of Malayala Manorama, Mathrubhoomi and Suprabhat was arranged on 27th August at Director Academic and Research office. The main reason for arranging such press meet to give information about his plan for the college to bring the college as one of the very best under Calicut University. For that, Director also talked about his future plan/ ideas for the college such as for getting UGC to 2(f) and 12(b) from UGC, registration (Darpan) under NeethiAyog. (It is very much essential for getting any State or Central financial support for the college), applying to get SIRO (Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) certificate from department of Science and Technology, Government of India for the college and Formation of academic and research review committee with two external experts from science and arts stream to assess and review the program of academic and research related activities of the college. In addition to this, Faculties will be encouraged to submit project proposal in the area of environmental sciences, pollution related studies, medicinal properties of various plants available in the region, cancer, diabetics, landslides and other geological related problems to various state and central funding bodies. Students are also being encouraged to take up society based activities and some of the social problem aspects, Dr.Unni said. His main intention of becoming a member of the college is to bring the college’s position in both academic and research front, and to be known as one of the best institution under Calicut University. The correspondents had placed quite a number of suggestions and queries him to know his future plan. Finally Director requested the press to provide maximum support and publicity for making the college one of the very best under both academic and Research front.

First SIRO committee meeting was convened on 27th August at the college campus as a part of the preparation of obtaining SIRO ( Scientific and Industrial Research Organization) certificate for the college. The meeting was attended by the Dr.BG Unni (Director-Academic and Research, , Mr.Naveen Mohan Principal and all the faculty members of the respective committee from GEMS COLLEGE). Director explained in detail about SIRO Certificate and also its requirements for getting the certificate for the college.
1) Faculty /Students Achievements
2) Annual Budgeting for research and its audited reports.
3) Educational Qualifications of faculty members.
4) Research Experience of staff.
5) Details of conferences attended by staff members
6) Social and other Activities performed inside the college.
7) Awards and Recognition received by the students/faculties
Director also mentioned about the advantages of certificate and requested the respective committee members to collect the following information mentioned above from the college for the period 2015-2018, and to be submitted before 25 SEP 2019.

A departmental meeting was conducted on 22-08-2019, 01.00 pm at PG Department of Commerce with Academic and Research Director Dr. B. G. UNNI. Vice Principal Mr. Mohamed Navas. K, all faculties from Department of Management Studies and 12 faculties from PG Department of Commerce were participated at the meeting. At the meeting Director gave instruction on matters related to preparation of Project proposals, faculty enrichment through seminar and other activities.
Following decisions were taken in the meeting:
Directed to prepare a brief concept note on a project idea or a seminar topic and to be submitted to Director’s office on or before 29th August 2019 and also decided to have a regular Saturday seminar by the faculties for the faculties on working Saturdays regularly at the college during lunch time. Director also appealed to the faculties to use English language as medium of communication in the campus and encourage the students too. The interactive session was appreciated by the faculties.

Department of Sociology and Social Work faculties interacted with Dr. B. G Unni, Director (Academic and Research) on 22nd August 2019 from 3.30 pm onwards . The faculties had an effective interaction with the Director on various aspects like Faculty development programmes and measures to develop the department. The main points discussed were:
1. Raising project proposals:
2. Organising seminars and workshops:
3. Signing MOUs with reputed social science institutions:
4. Collaboration with NGO's and INGO's:
5. Community Extension Programmes:
6. Effective function of Journal Club among students and faculties:

All the faculties actively participated and shared their opinions. As a concluding remarks, Director asked the Head of the department to submit a consolidated proposal on or before 29th August 2019.

World Nature Conservation Day is observed on 28th July all over the world with the objective of increasing awareness about and protecting the natural resources. The Department of Sociology and Social Work, Gems Arts and Science College, Ramapuram decided to observe this day on 26th July, 2019 by conducting various programmes for UG and PG students. Events of the day 1. Debate Competition 2. Collection of used pen. 3. Pannel Discussion on Nature Conservation On this day, let us make a conscious effort to contribute to the local, national, and global efforts in conserving nature and the benefits they provide for the present and future generations. Venue: Seminar Hall, Gems Campus Time: 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM

Shabeer Babu of S5 B Com Co-operation and Sudhin of S1 B Com Finance has won the prize of Quiz Competion, Quizzards, conducted by Commerce Club. Head of the Department, Mr.Shivakumar K and Asst Prof. Ms Soubeena P T distributes the prize for the winners in the presence of Asst Prof. Mr Safvan K and Commerce Club members. The Department of Commerce Congratulated the winners, the students who organised and participated in the programme.

The monsoon is getting stronger day by day in Kerala and the monsoon diseases also started spreading out.The major cause of the monsoon diseases is the threat of infection through water. Inorder to effectively prevent the outbreak of monsoon diseases, a proper awareness is necessary. The students of Microbiology Department, GEMS Arts and Science College, Ramapuram, conducted an awareness program on Monsoon Diseases and How to Say NO to Monsoon Diseases, in the neighborhood of GEMS College on 20-07-2019. They made the common people aware of common monsoon diseases like Dengue,Viral Fever, Malaria, Cholera etc. and how to prevent them. The students also made them understood the importance of consulting a doctor rather than treating a disease by self. The awareness program was lead by the College Principal Mr. Naveen Mohan and HOD. Dept. of Microbiology Mrs. Radhika.

Dept. of Computer Applications and Dept. of Computer Science jointly arranged the initial training session on Software Projects on 18-07-2019 . The training session was handled by M.ar Ummer Mukthar V, Technical Director and Mr. Bineesh, Business Development Officer From Areon Infotech, KINFRA. Mr. ANOOS Babu P K, HOD, Dept. of Computer Science inaugurated the training session and Mr. Hari K, HOD, Dept. of Computer Applications expressed the vote of thanks.

The six month Certificate Course in Counselling for the academic year 2019-20, which is offered by Department of Sociology and Social Work, GEMS Arts and Science College in collaboration with Indian Counsellors Association will commence on August 2019. Any interested students or teachers can join the course by registering your name with the Head, Department of Sociology and Social Work. Selection of the candidates will be on the basis of a common eligibility test and a personal interview. Course fee : Rs. 3000/-. Last date for submission of Application: on or before 22nd July 2019. Date of Selection Test : To be announced. For admission and enquiry: Dr. Mirshad Rahman T. M Course Coordinator 91 9995468856 rahman.socialwork@gmail.com

With the collaboration of Govt Hospital Blood Bank Perinthalmanna, GEMS College NSS Unit organized another blood donation camp at college on 16th July 2019. The camp was inaugurated by the College Vice Principal Mohamed Navas K by donating blood. Students and teachers were actively participated and 86 bag of blood were collected from the camp..

Department of Mathematics has conducted a career guidance class for Mathematics students and inaugurated the Maths Club on 15-07-2019. Inauguration was done by College Principal Mr. Naveen Mohan. The career guidance class was lead by Dr. Mohammed Abdul Khayyoom (Asst. Prof. Govt. Poly Technique College, Manjeri). HOD Dept. of Mathematics Mrs. Sulabha Das P delivered the welcome speech, Maths Club coordinator Ms. Jesna, (Asst. Prof.Dept. of Mathematics) delivered the presidential address and Mrs. Jayasree K.G.,(Asst. Prof. Dept. of Mathematics) expressed the vote of thanks

College Chairman Mr. Manjalamkuzhi Ali (MLA) inaugurated Cricket Nets, Jumping Pit and Throwing Pit on 11-7-2019. The Physical Education Department, lead by Asst. Prof. Shanavas, is adding more feathers to its cap by completing the construction of Cricket Net Practice Pitch, Jumping Pit and Throwing Pit, which was well supported by the College Management. College Vice Chairman Mr. Vasudevan, Vice Principal Mr. Mohamed Navas, Director Mr. P.T. Hamsa, GEMS CO-Operative Society Secretary Mr. Gopinathan, Dept. of Physical Education HOD Mr. Shanavas, Staff and Students were present in the function.

Ival Drowpati, The maiden book from the GEMS family written by Mrs. Smitha Pramod, Librarian, GEMS College, launched today by GEMS College Chairman Mr. Manjalamkuzhi Ali (MLA) at the college seminar hall. Mr. Rajan Karuvarakundu, well known writer, received the book from Mr. Manjalamkuzhi Ali (MLA). The function started with a prayer by Ms. Sona. College Vice Principal Mr. Mohamed Navas delivered the welcome speech, Vice Chairman Mr. Vasudevan delivered the presidential address. Mr. Vinu Vasudevan, Asst. Prof. Journalism, briefed reading Drowpati through a modern perspective. Mr. Ramesh Vattingavil, famous poet, introduced Ival Drowpati. He observes that , the poetry unveils the unconditional love of Bheema towards Drowpati. Director Mr. P.T. Hamsa, GEMS CO-Operative Society Secretary Mr. Gopinathan, Mr Shaji V, and Mr.Midhun Varma, Chithra Rasmi Books, felicitated in the function. Mrs. Smitha Pramod expressed her feelings and efforts that brings her dream come true. Mr. Rihas, Asst. Prof., Dept. Of English, expressed the vote of thanks.

PG Department of Commerce has conducted an Orientation Programme for First year B.Com students and inaugurated the Commerce Club on 11-07-2019 .Inauguration was done by Chief Guest Prof. Nalakath Basheer(Retd. Professor, EMEA College, Kondotty). The orientation class lead by him was excellent and he communicated with the students about the infinite opportunities available in the field of Commerce and Industry. Moreover he pointed out that the success of a person is the product of his hard work or struggle for existence and attitude is the driving force for every success. Head of the Department Mr.Sivakumar delivered the Welcome speech and College Vice Principal Mr Mohamed Navas K delivered the Presidential address.Prof. Abdul Jabhar and Prof. Mohammed Ashraf felicitated the function. Assistant Professor Mr. Junaid V expressed the vote of thanks.

Department of Management Studies, GEMS Arts and Science College has organized an Ad Development Competition for the final year and second year BBA students on 4-07-2019.

The Students Union of GEMS brought Copa America Football Fever in to GEMS, in association with Physical Education Department by organizing a friendly match Brazil VS Argentina.. on 2-7-2019. As the teams taking on in the semi finals of Copa America, the friendly match lits fire in the carpet, and Argentina wins the match by 3-0.

Journal Club is a new initiative by Department of Sociology and Social Work. GEMS Arts and Science College. Significance of the club 1.Two hours in a week are alloted for Journal Club. 2. In these hour students may review one research article and present it infront of faculties and other students. 3. Adequate guidance will be given by faculties and followed by suggestions to improve. 4. The aim of this journal club is to prepare the students to enrich their skills in social work research and to improve their writing and presentation skills. Today (01-07-2019) the department inaugurated the club activities after two weeks of training by Mr. Midhun Manohar, Assistant Professor. During inauguration Najma (II MSW Student) presented a review of a research study and also explained the strategies to be followed while preparing and presenting a review. Presentation was followed by a feedback session.

Department of Management Studies organized an orientation program for the first year BBA students on 26/06/2019. The program was inaugurated by Mr. Noufal P , HOD, Multimedia Department, Gems College. The sessions were handled by eminent accadamecians and student representatives from senior BBA batches.

26th June is considered as International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. This day is observed as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse. The activities of this day aims to raise awareness of the major problem that illicit drugs represent to society. To prevent and curb the drug abuse and in solidarity with the UN declaration, the Department of Social Work, Gems Arts and Science College, Ramapuram decided to observe this day by conducting various activities to aware the students and teachers. This year theme: #health4justice #justice4health - justice and health are two sides of the same coin when it comes to addressing drug problems. Highlights of the day *Street play on drug abuse *Photo exhibition on drug abuse *Troll Competition on drug abuse. *Venue: Gems campus *Date: 26.06.2019 *Time: 11.15 am onwards

GEMS ASC welcomed it's new family members on 24-06-2019. The classes for first year UG students officially commenced with an induction program. Mr. Naveen Mohan, College Principal , delivered the welcome speech. Mr. Vasudevan, Vice Chairman, delivered the Presidential Address and conveyed the message from Chairman Mr. Manjalamkuzhi Ali (MLA). Director Board Members Mr. Hamsa T P, Mr. Sadiquali, Mr. Kalakkal Muhammadali, Mr. Gopinathan Secretary of Gems Society and Mr. Noufal P, Staff Secretary, felicitated in the function. Vice Principal Mr. Navas expressed the vote of thanks. Amjad Ali Endowment for academic excellence were presented to the toppers of various departments. After the official function HODs of various departments directed the students and parents to the allotted classrooms were the teachers, students and parents had an interaction session. CCCE students made a presentation in every class on the importance of the course.

GEMS NSS Unit celebrated International Yoga day on 21st june in the campus. This was a great opportunity for students and teachers to imbibe the value of peace harmony happiness and success. The Yoga practitioner Mr Shamsudheen discussed and demonstrated some ways and dimensions of different types of hasanas. He also pointed out the contribution of Yoga in maintaining fitness and good health and how it helps students to memorize something and understand concept and its context. He said that Yoga is the scientific way of living healthy and increasing life expectancy.

State of the art Audio Lab for Multimedia Department and the Faculty Orientation Program was inaugurated by Mr. Eliyas M Kunnath, Joint Registrar (General), Co-Operative Department, Malappuram on 7-6-2019. Mr.Gopinathan Secretary of Gems Society, delivered the welcome speech. Mr. Vasudevan, Vice Chairman, delivered the Presidential Address. Mr. Naveen Mohan,Principal presented the report. Director Board Members Mr. Sadiquali, Mr. Kalakkal Muhammadali, Mr. Sathyan Retired Principal, Co-operative College, Malappuram and Vice Principal Mr. Navas felicitated in the function. Staff secretary Mr. Noufal P expressed the vote of thanks. The two-day Faculty Orientation Program started with the motivational training session by Dr. Manoj Kumar, Lecturer in DIET, Sulthan Bathery DIET and a Well known Education Trainer. A detailed semester plan was prepared and presented by each departments, on the second day.

Ms. Silpa bagged the first prize for Rangoli, Team MIME won the first prize for MIME and Mappilapattu team won the third prize in Mappilapattu Group in the Calicut University Inter Zone Arts Fest at Wayanad.

International Centre for Free and Open Source Software (ICFOSS) and GEMS Arts and Science College jointly organizing a two day workshop on ‘GNU/LINUX Installation and FOSS Technologies’ on 19,20 April 2019 from 9.30 AM to 4.00 PM. The workshop focuses on Wordpress, GNU/Linux Installation , Privacy and Security in Free and Open Source Communication , Linux Gaming , Libre Office , DTP, Typesetting , Scientific Computing , LYX , VLC, PITIVI , GIMP. Interested students are required to fill the online registration form by following the link https://forms.gle/P1UYnqbgsT61iiCXA . For further information, contact Asgar(IEDC Nodal Officer, BCA Dept.) : 9746095052 Muhsin : 7012813561 Arshad:8089112403 Ajas:9061161567

IEDC Club of GEMS College is organizing a two-day workshop on Android Development from 28-3-2019 to 29-3-2019 at GEMS College. The workshop focuses on Basics of app development to debugging and deployment of an Android app.

The Literature Club, Vaikhari of GEMS College organized a two day literature camp, MASHI, at GEMS College from 16-3-2019 to 17-3-2019. All the director board members took part in the camp. Mrs. Smitha, Librarian, delivered the presidential address and college Vice Chairman Mr. Vasudevan inaugurated the camp. The camp was arranged in four sessions. The first session KAVYADHARA was handled by Mr. Ramesh Vattingavil, the winner of Vidyarangam award . Mr. Raghu M D, Asst. Professor, Dept. Of Multimedia, GEMS and Mr. Noufal , Asst. Professor, Dept. Of Multimedia, jointly handled the next session. On the second day Mr. Rajesh Monji , Asst. Professor, Dept. of Malayalam,MES College, Mampad, rendered a speech on Literature Is The Base For Every Art. Mrs. Maya Krishnan expressed the Self-conceptin stories in the last session. College Principal Mr. Naveen Mohan, Vice Principal Mr. Prem Daniel, Management, faculty members Mr. Raghu, Mr. Noufal, Mr.Rihas, Mrs. Seethal, Mrs. Archana, Mr. Najmudheen, and librarian Mr. Mahesh , Mrs. Usha and club members were actively participated in the camp.

Galleria 2K19 inaugurated on 20-3-2019 by Mr. Ranju Chandran, a Theater Artist. Principal Mr. Naveen Mohan,Academic Director Prof. (Dr.) K. Sivarajan,HOD of Multimedia Department Mr.Prem Daniel, Mr. Raghu M D, Mr. Noufal, Mr. Vinu Vasudevan, Ms. Prasanthi faculty members of Multimedia department , College Union Chairman Mr. Roshan and Mr. Asharudheen, Association Secretary rendered their views and felicitated the function.After the inaugural session Mr. Ranju Chandran handled a session on Acting Skills.

The Department of Management studies association INIZIO 2K19 was inaugurated on 23-03-2019 by Mr. C Ummer (Principal, Mariyumma memorial higher secondary school, Prabhapuram) Mr. Abdul Khader V (head of department) delivered the presidential address and Mr. Sirajul Muneer and Mr. Akhil S rendered their views and felicitated the program. Mr. C Ummer a vibrant academician interacted with students and poured his positivity into the audience. Ms. Akhila T K delivered vote of thanks. The inaugural session was followed by three events. The best manager event were conducted to figure out the managerial talents of the students. A mock press event were conducted in the corridor that really tested the students knowledge and understanding of great personalities. Apart from these two events various cultural activities also were conducted by the students efficiently.

The department of Mthematics association LA ECUATIA 2K19 was inaugurated on 22-3-2019 by Mr. Mohana Krishnan, SSA Malappuram District Coordinator and Motivational Speaker.HOD of Mathematics Department Mrs.Sulabha Das delivered the welcome speech,Mr. Noufal, Asst. Professor Multimedia department delivered the presidential address.Mrs. Jayasree,Asst. Professor Mathematics department and College Union Chairman Mr. Roshan felicitated the function. Mr. Ajsal, the Secretary of Mathematics Association expressed the vote of thanks. After the inaugural session Mr. Mohana Krishnan rendered a motivation class.

GEMS Arts and Science College marked its signature this year too in Calicut University C-Zone Arts fest. A total of 100 students participated in different off stage and on stage items respectively. Calicut University C-Zone Arts Fest 2019 began on 26th February 2019 at the Calicut University itself as the venue of this celebration of Arts. The fest was for six days, where the curtain falls on 3rd March 2019. The college students Union and the Fine Arts staff coordinator put their complete effort to ensure maximum best participation from our college. Their constant hard work and dedication was just remarkable. The faculty members offered seamless support for the students and the Fine Arts coordinator. Ms Sruthi B Nair, College Fine Arts staff coordinator was with the participants for the whole six days. From Moring 8.30 till Dawn 4.00 am she remained in the campus helping and motivating the students. Mr.Raghu MD, Asst. Prof. of Department of Multimedia extended his support for four days giving positive energy to students. Mr.Junaid,Asst Prof. of Department of Commerce greatly supported the crew. Mr. Noufal, Asst. Prof. Department of Multimedia helped students overcome their under confidence. Our students made outstanding performance in different items bagging many prices as well. Our college won first prize in Mime among 60 teams with A grade. The Mime team was well trained and motivated by Mr. Nishad. The team made wonderful act on the stage making the audience highly impressed. We also won the third prize in Hindi Drama and Skit as well. Our Drama team students as always made us proud with their inspiring acting skills. We bagged 3rd price with A grade in Mappilapattu Group, trained by Mr Muneer and crew and the students did well. Individual talents should also be praised. Mr. Vivek of S6 Microbiology won two prizes, second prize with A grade for Guitar and third prize for Western Solo. He just missed the individual championship due to the lack of a few points. Ms. Shilpa of S6 BCom CA won second prize with A grade in Rangoli with her mesmerizing artistic talent. College Principal, Academic Director, Management and Vice Principal congratulated all the students who participated. All the participants did their best so as raising the name of Gems high in C-Zone Arts fest.

College Union on behalf of Women Cell organised a session on women empowerment awareness 'AVALKKAYI' on 14-3-2019 Thursday at Gems College seminar hall. College Principal Mr. Naveen Mohan delivered welcome speech and Academic Director Prof.(Dr.) K Sivarajan inaugurated the session. Advocate Indira Nair, secretary of Koode, a women social empowerment organisation from Perinthalmanna, conducted a session on Cyber Crimes Towards Women. Mrs. Jayshree Asst. Professor ,Department of Mathematics delivered vote of thanks.

GEMS football team lifted the VIDYUT CUP 2K19, an inter college 11s football tournament organized by Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeetham at Amrithapuri Campus, Kollam, in connection with their technical fest VIDYUT. GEMS beat DB College, Trivandrum by 1-0 in final to bag the championship.

DELICACY 2K19, the food fest arranged by Microbiology Department and College Union, in connection with SCIENTIA 2K19, melt everyone's taste buds. They arranged everything from soup to nuts to make the fest an outstanding one. Every items, from traditional to contemporary, were sold like hot cakes.The faculty members and students have their fingers in the pie and made the fest a grand success.

The department of Microbiology association SCIENTIA 2K19 inaugurated on 13-3-2019 by Dr. Jasmine P T [MD in Microbiology,EMS Memorial Hospital Perinthalmanna]. Principal Mr. Naveen Mohan,College Vice Chairman Mr. Vasudevan, Academic Director Prof. (Dr.) K. Sivarajan, Director Mrs.Shameema and HOD of Microbiology Department Mrs. Radhika rendered their views and felicitated the function.After the inaugural session Dr.Jasmine motivated the students with a splendid motivation session. A food fest Delicacy 2K19 was organized in connection with SCIENTIA 2K19.

SWASTHIKA 2019, A national conference and social work students meet organised by MSW department and AMALQANA, social work students Association of GEMS college has outplayed everyone with its unique events and programmes. The meet held at the open auditorium at GEMS College on 28 of February 2019. The meet was inaugurated by Dr. S P Udayakumar (well known writer and Koodankulam activist). MSW department Head Mrs. Adheena Devi delivered the welcome speech, college Vice Chairman Mr. Vasudevan M delivered the presidential address, Academic Director Professor (Dr.) K Sivarajan delivered the introductory speach, College Chairman Mr. Manjalamkuzhi Ali MLA and directors Mr. Kalakkal Mohammed Ali, Mr. PT Hamza and college Vice Principal Mr. Prem Daniel faliicitated the function. The meet was based on the theme social work perspectives on changing trends and challenges to sustainable development . The meet events paper presentation, photography, debate and extempore went highly competitive as the participants always hit their nail on the head.

Aventus 2019 a mini expo organized by Dept of Biotechnology as part of the National Science day took GEMS to the next level. Academic Director Prof.(Dr.) K Sivarajan inaugurated the expo in the presence of Gems College Chairman Mr.Manjalamkuzhi Ali , Vice Chairman Vasudevan master, director board members Hamza master and Kalakkal Mohammed Ali. Students were up to the mark with their presentation skills and expertise in events like spot experiments, still models,working models , natural ecosystems, DNA isolation, carbon dioxide capturing etc. Biotechnology dept HOD Mrs.Shinsy, teachers Mrs.Renjusha and Mr.Abdul Samad co ordinated the function.

VAGENZA-19 , the annual sports meet of Gemzians, registered a new history here at Gems and team Renegadez won the overall trophy. All the Gemzians actively took their part in the sports and games events. Four groups formed by clubbing various departments competed each other in Vagenza 19. Started off on the 13-2-19, Vagenza 19 athletics was officially inaugurated on 25-2-19 by Mr. Shyju Damodaran (Football Commentator), by lighting the meet torch with principal Mr. Naveen Mohan . The meet witnessed scintillating performances in the games and electrified track performances in athletics. Mr. Shafeeque Chenadan (Mr. India runner up, Mr. Asia 4th place) inaugurated the meet games on 27-02-19 in the presence of Academic Director Prof. (Dr.) K Sivarajan and principal Mr. Naveen Mohan. Mr. Farhan of s6 BBA and Aneesa of S2 English bagged the individual championship. Mr. Ameen s6 BCom won the award for best manager and Mr. Basil s4 BCom CA won the award for best captian. (Team standings:Renegadez -137 points ,Demolitians -104 points,Capriconz - 93 points ,Blumigoz - 92 points.) The teachers also displayed their class in football and cricket matches. Take a bow Mr. Shanavas , HOD of physical education and College Union for organizing such an outstanding event.

VAGENZA-19 is making statements day-by-day as Kabaddi matches lit the fire in GEMS today (20-2-2019). The matches were very competitive and the teams displayed good sportsman spirit. College Union and Mr. Shanavas HOD Dept. Of Physical Education are working with all their might to make the event successful.

The evening went unforgettable for Gemzians as they gathered to experience a mesmerizing journey through the Malayalam poetry by Mr. Prajeesh. The event was organized by the college students union and Gems literary club Vighary. The recitation of famous Malayalam poetry made the poetry lovers to reach the cloud-nine. He also discussed the contemporary issues that the society is facing, and calls for unity to overcome all of the issues.

A brand new State of the art Central Laboratory is built and inaugurated for GEMS Microbiology and Biotechnology departments. The laboratory is fully air-conditioned and well equipped with all facilities and most modern equipments like, central instrumentation lab, inverted microscope, PCR, cooling centrifuge, UV transilluminator, shaker incubator, incubator, digital weighing balance, centrifuge, LAf, UV Spectrophotometer, colorimeter, PAGE and AGE. The lab attracts life science students to carry out analytical research works and experiments in various domains like Molecular Biology, Immunology, Plant cell culture, Immunotechnology , Cell biology etc.

VAGENZA-19, the GEMS Sports meet is continuing with making signature in GEMS history. The day (19-02-19) specialised with cycle race in the morning and obstacle race in the after noon, both of them were nail biting for the audience, where it went a dog-eat-dog race for the participants. Vice Principal Mr. Prem Daniel flagged off the race and Mr. Shanavas HOD Dept of Physical Education controlled the entire event. Mr. Rinshad of S4 BCom Finance won the first place in the obstacle race.

The Central lab for GEMS Microbiology-Biotechnology departments is inaugurated by Dr. Elyas K K, HOD Dept. of Biotechnology,University of Calicut. Principal Mr. Naveen Mohan delivered the presidential address, Mrs, Shincy HOD Dept. of Biotechnology delivered the welcome speech. Academic Director Prof.(Dr.) Sivarajan, Director Board Members Mr. Sadiquali, Mr. Kamal Ahammed, Vice Principal Mr. Prem Daniel,Mr. Muhammed Sadique (Asst. Prof. Biochemistry),College union Chairman Mr. Muhammed Roshan and Mr. Gopinathan Secretary of Gems Society falicitated the function. Mrs. Radhika R Krishna HOD Dept of Microbiology expressed the vote of thanks.

SPARSAM, a blood donation camp organizedby the NSS unit of GEMS Arts and Science College, Ramapuram on 19 Feb 2019 ,Tuesday, in association with Save Blood Donors Puzhakkattiri, Sparsam Blood Donors Kearala and Govt. Hospital Blood Bank Perinthalmanna becomes a huge success. Principal Mr. Naveen Mohan inaugurated the camp by donating blood at 10 AM, in the presence of Chairman of Save Blood Donors Mr. Jamal Paravakkal, Sparsam Blood Donors Kerala co-ocrdinator Mr. Rafi CT, Vice Principal Mr. Prem Daniel and GEMS NSS Program Officer Mr. Junaid at GEMS College Ramapuram. The camp closed at 1 PM, afternoon and students and staff members actively participated in the camp.

The NSS unit of GEMS Arts and Science College, Ramapuram is organizing a blood donation camp SPARSAM on 19 Feb 2019 ,Tuesday, in association with Save Blood Donors Puzhakkattiri, Sparsam Blood Donors Kearala and Govt. Hospital Blood Bank Perinthalmanna. The camp will start on 10 AM at the College Campus

Anagha E and Nasira Thayyil, students from second year MSW, has won the third prize in debate, organized by SB College, Kottayam in association with their national conference.

VAGENZA-19, the GEMS Sports Meet, got in to action as the Volleyball and Chess competitions started today(13-2-2019). Vice principal Mr. Prem Daniel inaugurated the Volleyball competition, and Mr. Asif (HOD. Dept. Of English) inaugurated the Chess competition. MR. Shanavas (HOD. Dept of Physical Education) and the College Union is bringing all their efforts to make the sports meet an outstanding event.

VAGENZA-19, The GEMS Annual Sports meet started with an astounding display of fireworks and various games and athletics postures in the college ground. Academic Director Prof.(Dr.) K. Sivarajan and Principal Mr. Naveen Mohan launched the logo of VAGENZA-19.

Serin Anto and Rahila sherin, the students from first year MSW, has won the second prize for extempore in 16th Samanwaya, an international conference, conducted in connection with inter college Social Work Students meet held at BMC College, Kottayam. Rasheeda, Fashida and Anagha, of second year MSW, presented papers in the event.

The department of geology association 'Holocene2k19' was inaugurated on 31st January 2019 by Dr. Nazar Ahmed, former deputy director, mining and geology department, Kerala. The program began with a welcome address by Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan, followed by a presidential address by the principal Mr. Naveen Mohan. Mr. Vasudevan, Vice Chairman, Prof. (Dr.) K. Sivarajan, Academic Director, Dr. Geetha, Dept. of English, Mr. Roshan, the college Union chairman, felicitated. The morning session ended with the vote of thanks by Aneeth P A, Geology Association Secretary. After the inaugural session Dr.Nazar Ahmed explained the different aspects and the environmental impact of mining.

GEMS Celebrated Nation's Republic Day as India celebrating its 70th Republic Day. Principal Mr. Naveen Mohan hoisted the flag.

GEMS Won the Overall First prize (trophy and Rs. 25000 cash award) of the Inter- collegiate Management Fest COMANIAC, conducted by the Dept.of Commerce and Management, Al Jamia Arts and Science College, Poopppalam. Students of fourth semester BCom Finanace,Mr. Baheej M K, Mr. Muhammed Swalih, Mr. Muhammed Bilal Kolloth, and fourth semester BCom Computer Application ,Mr. Munavarali, Mr. Muhammed Nabeel ,has won the title for GEMS.

Gems family congratulated Academic Director Prof. Dr. K Sivarajan, as he received the National Award for Acclaimed Extension Educator. College vice chairman Mr. M. Vasudevan, directors Mr. P. T. Hamsa, Mr. P. Kamal Ahammed , Mr. Sadiquali, Mrs. Shameena, College Principal Mr. Naveen Mohan, faculty members Mr. Rihas, Mr. Vinu Vasudevan, Mrs. Sruthi and college office superintendent Mr. A. Shahul Hameed falicitated. Prof. (Dr.) K. Sivarajan inspired everyone through his words. Vice Principal Mr. Prem Daniel expressed vote of thanks.