Vol. XIII : No. 3 ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY PUBLICATION OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2011 ACADEMIC EXHIBITION ANU hosted the second annual Academic Exhibition during 16-17 December 2011 on the campus. There was an enthusiastic response from the university departments and affiliated colleges which vied with one other to put up exhibits. All the stalls were arranged in one place in the Central Block of ANU College of Engineering & Technology. The creativity and innovativeness of the young minds came to the fore in the crafting of their exhibits. The Academic Exhibition was inaugurated by Prof. I.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada on 16-12-2011. ANU Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao presided over the function. The Guests of Honour included Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao, M.L.C., the Principals of the ANU Colleges, and Prof. N. Samuyelu, OSD, while Prof. Y.P. Ramasubbaiah, Dean, College Development Council, was the Convener of the event. The exhibition attracted hundreds of visitors, especially students from schools and colleges. NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE Chief Patron : Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/c, A.N.U. Patrons : Prof. G. Prasad, Principal, A.N.U. College of Arts, Commerce and Law Prof. B. Syam Sundar Principal, A.N.U. College of Sciences Prof. M.V. Narasimha Sarma, Registrar, A.N.U. Chief Editor : Prof. K. Ratna Shiela Mani, Dept. of English, A.N.U. Editorial Board : Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam, Centre for Mahayana Buddhist Studies; Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept. of Statistics; Prof. M.V.S. Koteswara Rao, Dept. of Political Science & Public Admn.; Dr. R. Siva Rama Prasad, Dept. of Commerce & Business Admn.; Dr. P.V. Krishna, Dept. of Zoology & Aquaculture; Dr. B. Karuna, Dept. of English; Dr. K. Sumanth Kumar, Dept. of Zoology; Dr. Saraswathi Raju Iyer, Dept. of Sociology & Social Work; Dr. S. Murali Mohan, Ambedkar Chair; President , ANUTA; Finance Officer I/c; President, Vikasa, ANU E-mail : [email protected] VICE-CHANCELLOR'S ENGAGEMENTS Felicitation to Prof. M.V.N.Sarma, relieving him of his duties as Registrar 9-11-11 Inauguration of National Seminar on “Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management in India” at Montessori Mahila Kalasala, Vijayawada Decennial Celebrations at St.Ann’s College for Women, Gorantla, Guntur 11-11-11 National Education Day celebrations Meeting of the Krishna University affiliated colleges at P.B. Siddhartha College, Vijayawada 14-11-11 Meeting with the Affiliated colleges Principals of Guntur Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/C district at Hindu College, Guntur 15-11-11 Meeting with the Affiliated colleges Principals of Date Particulars Prakasam district ANU PG Centre, Ongole 2-10-11 Chief Guest for Gandhi Jayanthi programme at Vavilala 18-11-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam Samstha, Guntur 19-11-11 to 21-11-11Meeting at APSCHE, Hyderabad ZO-NASA Convention by Architecture College 22-11-11 Meeting on Committee constituted to suggest measures 12-10-11 Meeting on Academic Exhibition for augmentation of Income and regulations of 14-10-11 Inaugural function of orientation programme for Ist Year expenditure in Committee Room B.Pharm. students 24-11-11 XI Plan Allocation Committee meeting in Committee 15-10-11 Founders Day celebrations at CSR Sarma College, Room Ongole 25-11-11 Inauguration of National seminar on “Emerging Trends 19-10-11 Meeting with Principals of Degree Colleges offering in Molecular Diagnosis” by the Dept. of Biochemistry Career Oriented Programmes at First Degree Level Communal Harmony Day celebrations by Centre for under UGC Scheme in Committee Room HRD at Deichmann hall 20-10-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam 26-11-11 Inaugural function of National Seminar on “Social 21-10-11 NSS Advisory Committee Meeting Transformation in Early and Medieval Andhra Pradesh” Building Committee meeting in Committee Room at ANU campus, Ongole 22-10-11 Meeting on Agenda for UG & PG Principals 27-11-11 to 28-11-11In Hyderabad SC to AS meeting in Committee Room 29-11-11 National Pharmacy Week celebrations by Pharmacy 27-10-11 Young Scientists Convention-2011, conducted by A.P Dept. at Deichmann hall Akademi of Sciences and Biotechnology Dept., ANU 30-11-11 Inauguration of Mega Blood donation camp at Students’ Meeting with 3 Principals, Engineering staff & Chief Centre, conducted by NSS Wardens, Wardens. 1-12-11 Inauguration of Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival-2011 at Meeting with the CE/ACE/Coordiantor UG & PG World AIDS day at NSS Bhavan 28-10-11 National Seminar on “Environment and Sustainable 2-12-11 World Disabled Day-2011 celebrations by HEPSN Development” by the Dept. of Environmental Sciences Project 29-10-11 Retirement function of Sri N. Kishore, Asst. Registrar Swara Netra by Disabled challenged persons by Officers’ Association 3-12-11 Inauguration of the National Seminar on “Image 30-10-11 Inauguration of statue of Mahatma Jyoti Rao Phule at Processing and Applications” by ANUCE&T Chirala Valedictory function of “Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival- 2011” at ANU campus 31-10-11 Retirement function of N.Kishore, AR, N.Murahari Rao, Supdt., N. Pedanagendram, Supplier, 5-12-11 Inauguration of 35th ANU Inter-Collegiate Athletics Meet (Men & Women) for the year 2011-12 by Physical 1-11-11 A.P. Formation Day celebrations at Hindu College, Education Department at, ANU campus Guntur Interactive session with Dr. Ruben Berrocal Timmons, 2-11-11 to 3-11-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam M.D., Hon’ble Minister for Science & Technology and 4-11-11 Meeting on Calendars and Diaries in Committee Room Team, Republic of Panama in Committee Room 6-11-11 National Seminar on “Food Security – Organic Farming” 7-12-11 Deans’ meeting in Committee Room at Hindu College, Guntur 8-12-11 Inauguration of National Workshop on “Design of 8-11-11 Inauguration of Krishna University Inter-Collegiate Experiments & Operations Research” by the Dept.of Kabaddi (Men) Tournament at PB Siddhartha College Statistics, at DDH of Arts & Science, Vijayawada. 2 9-12-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam Valedictory function of Academic Exhibition and Prizes distribution 10-12-11 Training programme to III year students of ANU 20-12-11 Semi-Christmas eve at Postoral Training Centre, Engineering College on “Communication Skills etc.," by Nagarjuna Nagar the Project Director, DRDA, Guntur Hostel Advisory committee meeting 21-12-11 Ladies Meet-2011 by Centre for Women’s Studies National Integration camp conducted by Nehru Yuva Lecture on Educational and Career opportunities in USA Kendra, Guntur sponsored by the Ministry of Youth by Fullbright scholar Affairs & Sports, Govt. of India in Sports Hostel 22-12-11 Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam Distribution of Books at Vanijya Bhavan, ANU campus 24-12-11 Visited UGC-NET Examination in ANU campus 14-12-11 Meeting on Medical Advisory committee 27-12-11 Celebration of the completion of 100 years of the Awareness programme on AIDS by the students of AISF, national song ‘Jana Gana Mana’. at Open Air Theatre 28-12-11 Inauguration of “32nd A.P. Masters Athletics Champion- 15-12-11 Lecture programme by Prof. Javeed Alam on "Classes ships -2011” in ANU. Trapped in Castes-Left’s ongoing predicament in India” Meeting on Internet committee by Centre for Scientific Socialism, ANU campus 29-12-11 Visited PG Centre, Nuzvid 16-12-11 Inauguration of Academic Exhibition-2011 in ANU 30-12-11 “Udyama Radhasaradhulaku Puraskaramu” by The Book & Calendar-2012 Release function at Zilla Parishat Mirage of Consumer Protection” at “Telugu Bala Mahila conference hall, Guntur Pragathi Pranganamu”, Guntur 17-12-11 “Incredible India” programme by Nellore’s Ravindra Felicitation to the First Prize winner in Youth Festival Bharathi Public School at Patamata, Vijayawada function, Audit & Accounts Committee meeting Visited Krishna University, Machilipatnam Valedictory function of sports at VTJM & IVTR Degree College, Mangalagiri 18-12-11 National Seminar on “Advances in Hygiene Sciences, Biodiversity and Aquatic Toxicology” by the Dept. of 31-12-11 Meeting with the Deans of all Faculties Release of Zoology & Aquaculture at DDH AITUC calendar VISIT OF REPUBLIC OF PANAMA OFFICIAL FELICITATIONS TO Prof. MVN SARMA Dr. Ruben Berrocal, National Secretary & Minister Prof. MVN Sarma was relieved, upon request, of his for Science, Technology and Innovation, Republic of duties as Registrar of the University on 8 November 2011. Panama visited Acharya Nagarjuna University on 5-12-2012, Appointed as Registrar on August 14, 2008, Prof. Sarma accompanied by Dr.K.S.J. Rao, the Advisor to Ministry of had worked hard to bring in administration reforms while S&T, Republic of Panama and Director, INDICASAT and in Office. His efforts at computersing administration and Ms.Claudia Guerrero, Director, International Relations, exam results in particular are memorable. In a felicitation SENACYT, Panama had interacteracted with University function arranged on the occasion of his laying down office, administration, Principals of various University colleges and Vice-Chancellor I/c Prof. K.V. Rao, Principals of ANU Deans of Faculty and discussed the various collaborative Colleges Prof. G. Prasad, Prof. B. Syam Sundar, Prof. Y. programs with ANU and INDICASAT, Panama in various Siddaiah, Prof. Babu Rao, OSD Prof. Samuel, faculty and academic activities leading to PhD and Masters program in non-teaching staff lauded his role in the development of various disciplines and addressed the faculty, researchers the university. and students of the University. 3 ACADEMIC EXHIBITION - PHOTO GALLERY VALEDICTORY FUNCTION Prof. G. Rajarami Reddy, Vice-Chancellor of Vikrama Simhapuri University, Nellore, was the Chief Guest for the valedictory function on the 18th of December 2011, who gave away the prizes for the best exhibits. I Prize : Department of Journalism II Prize : Department of Commerce III Prize : Department of English I Prize : ANU College of Engineering II Prize : Department of Chemistry III Prize : Dept. of Environmental Sciences I Prize : K.B.N. College, Vijayawada II Prize : J.M.J. College, Tenali III Prize : Bapatla Engineering College, Bapatla 4 DEPARTMENT OF BIO-CHEMISTRY workshop. Prof. B. K. Sinha, former member of National Statistical Commission and Visiting Professor of Statistics, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkatta delivered the key-note address. Prof.G.S.R.Murthy, Indian Statistical Institute, Hyderabad; Prof. Arivarignan, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai; Prof. K.V.S.Sarma, S.V.University, Tirupathi; and Prof.K.L.A.P.Sarma, S.K.University, Ananthapur gave lectures on the topics of the National Workshop. Prof.K.Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor (I/C), ANU inaugurated the Workshop. Prof.G.Prasad, Registrar (I/C), Prof.B.Syam Sundar, Principal University College of Sciences spoke on this occasion. The Organizing Committee honored the distinguished teachers Prof.B.K.Sinha, Prof.V.L.Narasimham, and Prof.C.V.Rao on The Department of Bio-Chemistry organized a National this occasion. This workshop was organized with UGC – Seminar-cum-Workshop in collaboration with RAS Life DRS – I Project funds. Prof.K.Rosaiah is the Director of Sciences Pvt, Ltd., Nacharam, on Emerging Trends in Workshop and Prof.G.V.S.R.Anjaneyulu acted as Treasurer Molecular Diagnosis, during 25-26 of November 2011, of the Workshop. sponsored by UGC & AP State Council of Higher Education. The seminar was inaugurated by the Vice Chancellor, I/C DEPARTMENT OF ZOOLOGY Prof. K.V. Rao and was presided over by Prof. B. Syama A national seminar on Advances in Hygiene Sundar, Director of the Seminar, and Principal of University Sciences, Biodivesrity and Aquatic Toxicology was College of Sciences and Coordinator of the Department. conducted by the Department of Zoology and Aquaculture During the first day of the seminar, latest trends in the on December 18th and 19th 2011. Vice-Chancellor (I/c) fields of Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Biomaterials Prof. K.V. Rao, presided over the inaugural function. World and stem cell technology were discussed by the delegates renowned pharmacologist Dr. C.N. Ram Chand gave the from CCMB, IICT, and KIMS, Hyderabad. Various techniques inaugural address. Prof . G. Prasad, Registrar (I/c); Prof. B and methodology involved in the detection of causative Syama Sundar, Principal, University College of Sciences, proteins/genes to diagnose particular infectious or non- ANU; Prof P.D Prasada Rao, FNA, NEERI; Prof Ch. Srilatha, infectious diseases were explained to the students to Professir of Toxicology, SV Veterinary University, Tirupathi; familiarize them with the current research trends. For the benefit of the young researchers, the Department also organized a workshop during the second day, in collaboration with RAS Life Sciences, Hyderabad, who are Champions of Novel Diagnostic assays, on “Hands at PCR”, a vital technique in several diagnostic laboratories to detect various diseases for proper treatment. DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS Prof Lakshaman Nayak, Berhampur Univesity were the The Department of Statistics organized a National Guests of Honour. Prof. Y. Prameela Devi (Kakatiya Workshop on Design of Experiments and Operations University), Prof. U. Shameen (Andhra University), Prof. P. Research during 8-9 December, 2011. 120 delegates from Neeraja (S V University), Prof M. Ramachandra Mohan various Universities and colleges participated in this (Bangalore University), Prof. S. Bijoy Nandan (Kerala Agriculture University), Prof. RS Kulakarni, Prof. K Vijaya Kumar (Gulbarga University) and Dr. A Aleem Khan (Deccan College of Medical Sciences) delivered lectures. Prof. Y. Ranga Reddy, Emeritus Professor and stalwart of the department, delivered a special lecture. Dr. Satyanarayana Swamy Mruthinti, Fullbright Nehru Scholar, Dept. of Biotechnology, ANU presented the Young Scientist awards to the awardees. Prof. V. Viveka Vardhani, Head of Dept. of Zoology and Aquaculture and Coordinator, UGC- SAP - DRS Phase II , Dr. PV Krishna and Dr. V. Venkata Rathnamma were the Director, Organising Secretary and Treasurer of the seminar respectively. 5 DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Department of Chemistry, ANU conducted a One Day National Seminar on New Frontiers in Chemical Research (NFCR-2011) on 19th November 2011 in in recognition of services of Prof. P.V.V. Satyanarayana.Dr. B.Hari babu, Asst Professor, was the Convenor of the seminar and Prof. B. Kesava Rao, Head of the Department was the Organising The Young Scientist Convention (APAS-YSC- Secretary. The Inaugural session had Prof. B.Syama 2011) was held on 27th and 28th October, 2011 at ANU, Sundar, Principal University College of Sciences, as the Guntur. Prof. K. R. S. Sambasiva Rao was the Organizing Patron of the seminar, Prof. G. Prasad, the Registrar I/c as Secretary of YSC-2011 which was organized jointly by the Chief guest and Dr. G.S.Raju, Chairman, Siris Group of Department of Biotechnology, ANU and Andhra Pradesh Companies, Vijayawada as the guest of honour. Prof. Academy of Sciences (APAS), Hyderabad. Prof. K.V. Rao, MS.Swaminathan, Annamalai University; Prof. S. Jeena, Vice- Chancellor (I/c), ANU, delivered the inaugural Utkal University; Dr. G.V.Subba Raju, Chairman, Natsol address. Dr. Ch. Mohan, Secretary, (APAS) delivered the Labs; and Dr. G. Trimurthulu, Vice-Precident, Laila Impex Keynote address on scientific discoveries. The Chief Guest gave invited lectures. The valedictory function of the of this convention Dr. W. Selvamurthy, Chief Controller, seminar included Felicitation to Prof. P.V.V.Satyanarayana, DRDO, conveyed the importance of Science and former Professor of Chemistry. 54 research papers were Technology. presented by the scholars from different universities and The presentations were conducted in four categories from non-academic centres. – Physical sciences, Chemical sciences, Life sciences and DEPARTMENT OF TELUGU Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric sciences. Awards were Telugu Academy, Hyderabad; Agri Gold, Vijayawada given to best presentations in both oral and poster and the Dept. of Telugu & O.L. Acharya Nagarjuna University categories. The Young Scientist’s Convention provided jointly conducted a National Seminar on the works of strong motivation to the researchers to do advanced Kavisamrat Viswanatha Satyanarayana at Vijayawada , research. from 10 to 12 December 2011. College. The Inaugural function was presided over by Sri DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, ANU AND S.V.S. Somayaji, President, Hindu College Committee. Prof. HINDU COLLEGE B.Syama Sundar, Principal, University College of A UGC Seminar on Food Security- Organic Sciences, Acharya Nagarjuna University & Chairman, Farming-The Need of Hour was conducted by Chemistry Organizing Committee delivered the inaugural address departments of Hindu College, Guntur, and Acharya while Prof. Sankara Rao, Principal, Bapatla Agricultural Nagarjuna University, on 5th & 6th of November 2011 at Hindu College; Prof. S.J.Rehman, ANGRAU, Hyderabad; Sri S.Ravibabu, Principal, Hindu College; Sri G.Y.N. Babu of Hindu College Committee and. Dr N.R.B.Sastry, Reader in Chemistry, Hindu College & Director of the seminar spoke on the occasion. Fifty one papers were presented in the two day seminar of which eight were from other states. Padmasri G. Narasimharaju Yadav inspired the participants to go for Organic Farming. The seminar was attended by about 200 students and researchers. The valedictory function was presided over by Sri M.V.R.K. Mutyalu, Secretary, and Hindu College Committee. Some luminaries in the function include Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor (I/C), ANU. Prof. B. Govinda Rao, Principal, Agricultural College, Aswaraopet. 6 FFFFFAAAAACCCCCUUUUULLLLLTTTTTYYYYY NNNNNEEEEEWWWWWSSSSS Prof. G. Prasad, Principal of College of AWARDS Arts, Commerce & Law, was appointed as Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao Registrar In-charge of the University on received the Talented November 8, 2011. Biotechnologist Award in the field of Pharmaceutical Science and Prof. R. Saraswathi, Department of English, was Biotechnology at 3rd International appointed as Guest Referee for Viswabharati, a multi Conference on Medicinal Plants and disciplinary national refereed research journal. Herbal Products held at University of Dr. Y. Kishore, Principal, ANU College of Physical Colombo, Srilanka from Sri S.B. Dissanayaka, Minister of Education, has been nominated as Dean, Faculty of Higher Education, Sri Lanka on 19th December 2011. Physical Education, Yoga & Sports Sciences in October. P. Suresh Kumar, DBT- JRF was awarded Junior Scientist Prof. G.V.S.R. Anjaneyulu, Dept. of Statistics, was Award for the Best Poster presentation on “Structural and nominated for the second year as test supervisor for comparative docking studies of β-galactosidase” at the Guntur centre to conduct entrance test on all India basis International symposium on Innovations in Free Radicals for various courses of their institute by the Indian Statistical Research and Experimental Therapeutics at the 5th Annual Institute. Convention of Association of Biotechnology and Pharmacy, Dr. Ch. Linga Raju was elected as Associate Fellow of held at Karunya university, Coimbatore, during 7-9th the Andhra Pradesh Akademi of Sciences. December, 2011. Prof. B. Re. Victor Babu, Department of Statistics, has VISITS ABROAD been conferred The Best Citizens of India Award - 2011 by Prof. K.R.S. Sambasiva Rao, Dept. of Biotechnology, the International Publishing House, New Delhi. visited Sri Lanka to attend a conference in December 2011. Prof. G.Y. Prabhavathi Devi, Dr. S.M. Khasim, Department of Botany and Microbiology Department of Telugu, was visited Singapore to attend a Conference (20th WOC) awarded Smt. Sadhu Nirmala during 13-21 November, 2011. Devi’s Visishta Sahiti Puraskaram Dr. Johnson, ANU College of Physical Education & Sports by Rasa Bharati, a cultural Sciences, visited China to attend a Conference at organization, in Vijayawada on Shanghai University of Sports during November 2-5, 2011. 17th November, 2011. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES The Department of Environmental Sciences, ANU, organized a National Seminar on Environment and Sustainable Development sponsored by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi and Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Zonal Office, Vijayawada, during 28-29 October 2011. The Seminar was presided over by Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor. Dr. P.V.S.S.K. Vinayak, Director, Centre for Earth Science Studies, Cochin, was the Chief Guest who delivered the keynote address on the climatic changes in India. Prof. G. Prasad, Registrar I/c, Prof. B. Syam Sundar, Principal, ANU College of Sciences, and Prof. P.V.V. Prasada Rao, Former Member of AP Pollution Control Board, Hyderabad were the Guests of Prof. K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, ANU, Lighting the lamp Honour. The Seminar was attended by delegates from different Universities belonging to Seven States viz., Uttar Prof. Z. Vishnuvardhan, Director of the Seminar, presided Pradesh, Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, over the Valedictory Function held on 29-10-2011. Prof. K. Gujarat, Maharashtra States, besides Four reputed Research Kameswara Rao, Member, AP Pollution Control Board, organisations and seventeen Universities from Andhra Hyderabad, was the Chief Guest and Prof. B. Ravi Prasada Pradesh. A total of 160 delegates participated in the two- Rao, Member, IUCN species Survival Committee, was the day National Seminar. 68 delegates presented research Guest of Honour. Five Best Paper Presentation Awards were papers in Five Technical Sessions. declared to those young scientists below 35 years of age. 7 COMMEMORATION OF SPECIAL DAYS NATIONAL EDUCATION DAY DR. AMBEDKAR’S DEATH ANNIVERSARY The Department of Education organized the Dr. Ambedkar Chair, ANU, celebrated the 55th Death National Education Day celebrations on 11-11-11. Prof. G. Anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on December 6, 2011 in Prasad, Registrar I/c, Principal, College of Arts, Commerce the campus. Prof. R. Venkata Rao, Vice-Chancellor of and Law, and Co-ordinator, Department of Education, National Law School of India University, Bangalore, presided over the meeting. Prof K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor delivered the Memorial Lecture as Chief Guest while Prof. I/c delivered the keynote address. Messages were given K.V. Rao, Vice-Chancellor of ANU presided over the by Prof N. Samuyelu, OSD, ANU; Prof. Y.P. Rama meeting. Sri K.S. Lakshmana Rao, MLC., Prof. Prasad, Subbaiah, Dean, CDC, ANU; Prof M.V.N. Sarma, Dean, Registrar I/c, several teaching and non-teaching staff, Faculty of Social Sciences, ANU. students and research scholars were present. WORLD DISABLED DAY MAHATMA PHOOLEY’S DEATH ANNIVERSARY Mahatma Jotirao Phooley’s 121st Death Anniversary Braille Day was celebrated in ANU campus on 3-12- was celebrated in ANU on 28-11-11. The Registrar Prof. 2011. The meeting was organized by Acharya Nagarjuna G. Prasad, OSD Prof. N. Samuyelu, and Prof. Y.P. University Differently - abled Employees and Students Ramasubbaiah, Dean, CDC and , several teaching and Welfare Association and presided over by Prof. K. Venkata non-teaching staff, students and research scholars were Rao, President of the Association. The Chief Guest of the present. function was Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao, Vice-Chancellor I/c and Guest of Honours were Prof. G. Prasad, Registrar I/c, Prof. NATIONAL PHARMACY WEEK N. Samuel, OSD., Dr. K. Veeraiah and Dr. K. Kesava Rao. National Pharmacy Week 2011 was observed in In this connection Sri Sundara Rao, a blind employee of College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, A.N.U Campus from our University was felicitated. 20 - 27 November 2011. CENTENARY OF THE NATIONAL SONG GANDHI JAYANTHI ANU celebrated on 27-12-2012 the completion of Gandhi Jayanthi was celebrated on 100 years of the composition of the National song of India October 2, 2011 in the University Campus. Jana Gana Mana by Sri Rabindranath Tagore . The Vice- In a meeting arranged on the occasion, Chancellor of Sri Krishnadevaraya University Prof. the Vice-Chancellor Prof K.V. Rao Ramakrishna Reddy was the Chief Guest for the function administered the pledge for Non-Violence in which ANU Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.Viyyanna Rao and and peace to the University Community. other officials participated. 8 ANU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY NATIONAL SEMINAR ON IMAGE PROCESSING AND D.V.S.S.Siva Sarma, NIT Warangal; Prof. K.Chandram, APPLICATIONS BITS Goa; Participants were the faculty members of various technical institutions in the state. Dr.P.V.Ramana Rao, Prof. of EEE was the Director of the workshop. TRAINING PROGRAMME ON COMMUNICATION SKILLS, SOFT SKILLS AND PROGRAMME SKILLS The CSE department of University College of Engineering and Technology organized a National seminar on Image Processing and Applications on 3rd and 4th December 2011. Prof. N. Nagabhushan, Director of Mysore University, delivered the keynote address on “Frontiers of Research in Image Processing”. Around 112 delegates from 32 national and international institutions participated in the University College of Engineering and Technology seminar. Padmasri Deekshatalu of University of Hyderabad organized a training programme to III/IV B.Tech. students delivered a lecture on “Image Segmentation” and Prof. V. on Communication Skills, Soft Skills and Programme Skills Vijaykumar, delivered a live lecture on “Content Based Image on 11th Dec.,2011 under MHRM scheme, ANU. On this Retrieval and Medical Image Classification Techniques”. occasion Sri B. Venkata Reddy, DRDA Project Director, Scientist Ch. Sreenivas of NSTL, Vizag, demonstrated how Guntur District, said that they will conduct on and off campus Image Processing Techniques are used in the Naval interviews to the students under Rajeev Yuvakiranalu Technologies. Mr. Ravindranath of CMC explored the Programme. essentials of color image processing. Prof. E. Sreenivasa Incharge Registrar Prof. G. Prasad said that the Reddy acted as Seminar Director. university will provide training for TOFEL, GRE and other job opportunities. Principal Prof. P.Siddaiah, OSD Prof. WORKSHOP ON RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES Samuel, Prof. P.V. Ramana Rao, HOD of EEE dept. and AND THEIR INTERCONNECTION WITH POWER GRID Prof. Y.V. Reddy were present. M.O.U. WITH EFFTRONICS ANU College of Engineering and Technology entered into an MOU with Efftronics IT Company, Vijayawada, to provide training and employment opportunities for staff and students of the college. The MOU was signed by the Registrar and the representative of Efftronics, Mr. Rama Krishna, in the presence of In-charge Vice-Chancellor Prof. K. Viyyanna Rao and others. Prof. K. V. Rao said that the MOU would facilitate greater understanding of the dynamics of engineering education. Giving a broad outline of the MOU, he further said faculty The EEE department of ANU College of members of the engineering college would be provided Engineering and Technology organized a UGC Sponsored training by personnel of Efftronics, which would facilitate workshop on Renewable Energy Sources and their greater institution – industry cooperation in the near future. Interconnection With Power Grid on November 12th and 13th, Principal of the college Dr. P. Siddaiah said that 2011. Sri D. Manikya Vara Prasad, Hon’ble Minister for students pursuing B. Tech. would be provided stipend under Rural Development, Govt. of A.P., was the Chief Guest and a programme in which students would be working on Sri K.C. Kumar, G.M. of Solar Semi Conductors Pvt. Ltd., projects. The Research and Development wing of the college Hyderabad, was the Guest of Honour for the inaugural would work in close tandem with their counterparts in function. The other resource persons were Prof. M. Sidulu, Efftronics. Registrar M.V.N.Sarma, Principal of College of NIT Warangal; Prof. B.K.Murthy, NIT Warangal; Prof. Arts and Commerce Prof. G.Prasad were present. 9 ANU COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING On the final day of the convention, Seminars and Workshops were conducted by successful architects of the country. Casual, formal and informal events were organized by the host college. In the evening the guest colleges gave their performances and a fashion event with the theme ‘Zephyr’ took place with a panel of 4 jury members. Lighting of the lamp by guests ANU College of Architecture & Planning, which was established in the year 2009, hosted an Architectural student Fashion show convention called ZO-NASA(National Association for Students of Architecture) between 2nd -4th of October 2011 The valedictory function on the evening of 4th October began with ‘AXA’(aksha) as its theme. with trophy distribution to the respective winners of the all the events.The zonal-magazine was released by the Architecture students of the states of Andhra Pradesh, President of NASA, Ratna Kiran. The programme was Goa and Karnataka took part in the convention. followed by DJ performance. The inauguration of the convention began on the evening of 2nd Oct. The I/C Vice-Chancellor of the university The convention was a huge success in all aspects and Prof.Viyyanna Rao, Registrar-in-charge Prof.Prasad and the was appreciated as the best zonal-convention in 53 years. Principal of University College of Architecture & Planning, Prof. G. Babu Rao graced the occasion along with eminent architects Dr.Krishna Rao Jaism, Prof. H. D. Chaya and Prof. Chetan Shivprasad. The inaugural ceremony was followed by cultural events by the students of the host college. Zonal magazine release Welcome dance by host college Student activities Performance by guest college 10