- Psychology Association Inauguration
The Post Graduate Department of Psychology in association with IQAC, Kristu Jyoti College of Management and Technology conducted Psychology Association Inauguration on 23 August 2023 at 2:00 PM. The programme was hosted by Ms. Anugraha Mariam Abraham and Ms. Jeslyn Teresa Jaimon. The official function began with a prayer song by Ms. Blessy Babu Alamparambil. It was followed by a welcome speech by Association president Ms. Suthi. The Presidential address was given by principal, Rev. Fr. Joshy Cheeramkuzhy CMI. It was followed by the Inauguration Ceremony by lighting the lamp and Inaugural speech was delivered by Mr. Michaelkutty Lukose. He spoke about various psychological concepts related to real life and shared his experience related to various current pseudo psychology. Ms. Nandana Reji mesmerized the function with a song. Thereafter all the association representatives for the current academic year did their oath taking ceremony. As a symbolic representation of transferring the responsibilities to the newly elected members, the former president and secretary Ms. Anakha Benny and Ms. Joela Elsa Jose transferred the association documents to newly elected president and secretary Ms. Suthi and Mr. Aryan S Kumar on the stage for the investiture ceremony. The formal function was ended by the vote of thanks delivered by the Sectional head of the Psychology Department Mr. Cijo Joseph Chennelil. The programme witnessed an enthusiastic response from the students, who actively participated in the event. The students can initiate taking responsibility and conducting programmes. From usual theory classes, association will be a platform that fosters collaboration, learning and growth among enthusiasts of psychology. The psychology association successfully achieved its objectives and had a positive impact on the participating students. Some notable outcomes and impacts of the event include: psychology associations have been instrumental in fostering a sense of community, advancing research, promoting ethical practices and expanding the impact of psychology on society.
2. Intradepartmental Fest-“PSYकला”
The Psychology Association 2022-2023 of Postgraduate department of Psychology in association with IQAC, Kristu Jyoti College of Management and Technology conducted an Intradepartmental Fest titled “PSYकला” on 15 November 2023 for the department students. As per the discussions made in the Department staff meeting and Association meeting, the venue and activities were decided. 19 events were conducted which were coordinated by Department teachers. The Fest was conducted with an aim of enhancing the co curricular abilities of the students and to appreciate their talents. The individual events consist of writing, music, photography, pencil drawing, film review, craft, sudoku and spot dance. The title event of the fest was budding psychologist. In addition, paper presentation for PG students and PowerPoint presentation UG students were conducted. The group event to participate class vice was Tableau competition. The programme witnessed an enthusiastic response from the students, who actively participated in the event. All the participants found the fest provided them with a time to take a break from their serious academic schedules and spend time to showcase their talents and to bag up prizes with healthy competitive spirit.
