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International Yoga Day Gymkhana, Panchavati Campus on 21.06.2019

5th

International Yoga Day with the theme: Yoga for Climate Action was celebrated by the

staff and students of AIISH on 21st of June, 2019. Yoga was performed in the Panchavati

campus of AIISH gymkhana by the trained person Dr. Santhosh M, Associate Professor in

Speech Sciences, with a short orientation program on Yoga and its importance in day-today

life.

54th

Annual Day of AIISH on 9th

August 2019

54th Annual Day celebrations of AIISH were held on 9th August 2019 at AIISH seminar

Hall, Knowledge Park, Naimisham Campus. Dr. Shalini Rajneesh, IAS, Principal Secretary,

Department of Planning, Programming, Monitoring and Statistics, Government of Karnataka,

Bengaluru, Prof. G. Hemantha Kumar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysuru and

Sri. Rishab Shetty, Cine Director and Actor, Bengaluru were the distinguished guests and Dr.

M. Pushpavathi, Director, AIISH presided over the function. Dr. Mysore Manjunath,

internationally renowned violinist and Sri. Prashanth, Cine Actor, Bengaluru were the notable

guests for the function presided by Dr. M. Pushpavathi, Director, AIISH held on the evening

of 9th August 2019 at AIISH Gymkhana Auditorium, Panchavati Campus.

On the occasion of 54th Annual Day celebrations, retired employees, employees who

completed 25 years of service were felicitated during the function held on the evening of 9th

August 2019. Our students and tiny tots with special abilities mesmerized the audience with

their talents at the cultural evening that followed the inaugural function. Glimpses of the

same are here. Dr. Mysore Manjunath, internationally renowned violinist, and Sri. Prashanth,

Cine Actor, Bengaluru were the eminent guests for cultural program held at AIISH

Gymkhana Auditorium, Panchavati Campus. Dr. M. Pushpavathi, Director, AIISH presided

over the function.

Independence Day 2019

Independence was celebrated on 15th

August 2019. Mr. Lawrence Sam, Account

Superintendent, AIISH was the Chief Guest and Dr. M Pushpavathi, the Director, AIISH

presided over the function. Several cultural programs by the pre-school children, their

caregivers and students/Staff of AIISH along with a march past parade by the security

personnel were carried out to mark the event.

Ganesha Chathurthi Celebration: Ganesh Chaturthi festival was celebrated in the AIISH

Bodhi hostel organized by the students of boy‟s hostel on 2nd

September 2019. Eco-friendly

Ganesha idols was placed for pooja and celebrated the festival by inviting all the staff of the

institute.

Teachers Day Celebration: Teacher‟s Day was celebrated on 5th

September 2019 at AIISH

Knowledgme park, to mark attribute to the contribution made by teachers to the society.

Various events were organized by the studnets of AIISH to thank Teachers for their

tremennous work.

Open Day

Open day 2019 was celebrated on 19th

and 20th

of September, 2019 to showcase the activities

of the institute to the general public. The main motto of the open day is to create awareness

on the services of the institute for the differently abled children and others with

communication disorders as well as functionaries of the institute to the public. This year,

institute was open to public for 03 days (Day 1: Parents of the students; Day 2:

Relatives/Neighbors/Friends of the employees, Day 3: Public, School children and College

students). Open day was inaugurated by Sri V Somanna, Minister of Housing Department,

Karnataka and Smt. K Jyothi, IAS. We had students from 19 colleges with an overall count of

909 participants outside the institute.

Diwali and Onam Celebrations

The festivals of lights, Deepavali and Onam were celebrated in the Kapila girls hostel

organized by the Students of girl hostel on 27th

Oct. 2019 and 22nd

September 2019. All the

staff and students had joined for the celebrations and graced the occasions.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day)

The students and staff of the institute observed the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity

Day) observed on 31st Oct. 2019 to commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Sardar

Vallabhbhai Patel and took the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas Pledge.

GRADUATION DAY 2019

AIISH hosted the graduation day on 14th

December 2019, in the Seminar hall, Knowledge

park, Naimisham campus. The function was to award the certificates to the outgoing

graduate, post-graduate, doctoral and post doctoral students in the field of speech and

hearing. About 110 students received their degrees. Prof. S. Vidyashankar, Hon‟ble Vice

Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru was the Chief Guest and delivered

the graduation day address. Dr. Anil Kumar, Deputy Director General (Deafness),

Directorate General of Health Services, MoHFW, New Delhi was another Chief Guest who

presented the gold medals. Prof. B. Rajashekar, Former Dean-MAHE and Professor – Dept.

Speech and Hearing, Manipal College of Health Professions, MAHE, Manipal was the Guest

of Honour and led the graduates to take their oath. Prof. M. Pushpavathi, Director, AIISH

presided over the function.

Republic day 2020 and inauguration of the Annual Sports Competition of AIISH

Gymkhana: Republic Day was celebrated on 26th

Jan. 20202. The national flag was

unfurled by the Chief Guest Sri. Vasudevan, S., Ex-IAF and Retired Superintendent of

Customs & GST. Republic day was marked by Cultural events by Special children of the

department of Special Education, Staff and Students of the institute. The winners of various

competitions for promoting Swachh Bharath Abhiyan were felicitated. The Annual Sports

Competition of AIISH Gymkhana was declared open by the Chief Guest, Sri. Vasudevan

followed a “Tug of War” (Staff vs. Students). This followed by official breakfast.

International Women’s Day (Ethnic Day and Holi)

AIISH Gymkhana celebrated International Women‟s day as ethnic day on 10/02/2020. The

staff and students of AIISH wore ethnic clothes on 10th

Mar. 2020. Further, an exhibition-

display and sale counter of Mysore Silk saris in collaboration with KSIC Mysuru was

organized on 11th

-12th

Mar. 2020 at the institute premises.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Dandiya night

On the occasion of “NaadaHabba DASARA”, Dandiya night event was organized on 11th

of

October, 2019. Dr M Pushpavathi, Director inaugurated the function by lighting the lamp.

DANDIYA Dance competition was conducted.

Winners: 2nd

BASLP and Runner up: 1st MSc

Kannada Rajyothsava

Kannada Rajyothsava, “Barisu Kannada Dinddimava 2K19” was inaugurated by the Director

i/c, Prof. Asha Yathiraj on 13th

Nov. 2019. Dr. M. Pushpavathi was the Chief Guest for the

valedictory function on the 29th

Nov.2019. Various events were held on 1st Nov, then from

13th

to 29th

Nov. 2019. Dr. Pushpavathi, Director had distributed eco-friendly rewards to the

participants. The details are as shown below.

01/11/2019 Best dressed group photo (department/ Class)

Creative and unique style of dressing in shades of

Red/Yellow will be chosen by a team of judges for the Best

group

13/11/19 Inauguration

Handmade banners/Invitation

History of Karnataka (Video/Speech)

Human Library (Staff/ Students)

14/11/19 Movie Night-Kannada

21/11/19 Singing competition-Group (department/ Class)

(Kannada Folk/ Film-karaoke)

Games as fillers during the competition

28/11/19 Dance for staffs & students (Folk Dance)

Quiz as fillers during the competition

Other

events/

awards

Creative writing-Poetry/ Essay

Best Participation award for Students & Staffs

29/11/12 Valedictory Function

Christmas & New-Year

AIISH Gymkhana organized welcoming new-year 2020 on 1st January 2020 and also

Christmas celebrations in the evening. All the staff and students were invited for the cake

cutting ceremony and cultural programs were conducted in the evening as part of the

Christmas celebrations.

Inter-collegiate cultural fest: AAWAAZ 2020, AIISH cultural fest

Flash-mob

As part of the publicity act for AIISH AAWAAZ-2020, students held a “flash-mob” at the

Mall of Mysore on 15th

February 2020 from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The students and staff

attended the event.

The AIISH AAWAAZ-2020, a three day cultural fest was held from 28th

Feb. to 1st Mar.

2020. It is an inter-collegiate cultural fest was organized by the AIISH Gymkhana. It provides

a platform for students from different colleges to display their excellence in talents by

participating in competitions such as Fashion show, Quiz, Group dance, and many other on

stage and off-stage events. The competition was witnessed by the premier leaders in the

related fields from the city of Mysuru as they take their places as jurors for the events.

AIISH AAWAAZ-2020 was inaugurated by the popular and famous multilingual Cine Actor

and Singer, Sri. Vasishta, N. Simha at 6:30 PM on the 28th

Feb.2020. The Chief Guest, Sri.

Vasishta Simha enthralled the young crowd with his performance. The third day evening saw

the conclusion of the cultural fest with a valedictory program wherein the winners of various

individual events and the over-all rolling trophy were awarded the “Best Team/ College”.

Smt. Indira Nair, an alumnus of the institute and noted theatre and cinema actor was the Chief

Guest on the evening of 1st Mar. 2020.

1. Annual Sports Competition

Mysuru Inter-collegiate cultural fest:

Students of AIISH had given enomrmous oppurtunity to represent AIISH and to participate in

various cultural and sports events organized by the Government of Karnataka, University of

Mysore and other colleges.

MAHAM 2020, organised by Mahajanas College held on 07/02/2020 – 09/02/202.

Particpated in Fashion show compeititon.

MICA fest organised by MICA college held on 10/01/2020. Participated in Group

Dance and Fashion Show events.

Farewell

Farewell for outgoing batches of students of Master‟s, Bachelor‟s and Diploma programs in

the Seminar Hall, Knowledge Park 25/04/2019.

AIISH Gymkhana appreciated the Staff members of AIISH for serving the institute by

organizing the superannuation program/farewell program for both regular and contract

employees. The following staff member has been superannuated/bid farewell in the reporting

year.

Sri. Suresh C B., Special Educator, Dept. of Special Education - Served the insittue for 13

years on contract basis and resigned 10th

June 2019.

Dr. Pebbili Gopi Kishore – Assistant Professor in Speech Pathology - Served the insittue

for 9 years on contract basis and resigned 10th

July 2019.

Felicitation for the superannuating staff

Sri. Anandaram G H, Stores Purchase Officer (Regular) who served the insittute for 35

years superannuated on 29th

November, 2019. Smt. Maniamma, Cook (Regular) served the

institute for 29 years and superannuated on 29th

November, 2019. A farewell program was

organized to felicitate both the staff on 29th

November, 2019.

AIISH Gymkhana organized a farewell on 29th May 2020, to felicitate the superannuating

faculty and staff of the institute adhering to the "Guidelines on preventive measures to

contain spread of COVID-19 in workplace". Prof. Asha Yathiraj superannuated on 31st May

2020 and Smt. Uma Rosalind Monica superannuated on 31st March 2020. However, Smt.

Uma Rosalind Monica was unable to attend the function. Glimpses from the farewell to our

beloved Prof. Asha Yathiraj.

Outgoing Students of AIISH: Staff and Students of the institute organized farewell

program, to the group of young outgoing students (Diplomas/Undergraduates and Post-

graduates), after completing their academic carrier at the institute. Farewell program for the

outgoing batch 2019-20 was organized at AIISH Knowledge Park on 25th

April 2019

Condolence meeting

Condolence meetings in the memory of the departed staff members who had put forth their

service to the institute were paid last respect at AIISH campus.

1. Smt. Kavitha, N., Artist cum Photographer, Department of Material Develpoment

expired in road traffic accident on 12th

Aug. 2019.

2. Shri. Ramesha, MTS, Stores Section expired owing to health issues on 23rd

Nov. 2019

The institute remembered the noted politician former Union Minister, Smt. Sushma Swaraj,

who departed on 7th

August 2019.

B. Sports events

AIISH GYMKHANA encourages its members to get involved in extracurricular activities to

stay fit and provide a healthy working environment. Several sports events have been

organized by the GYMKHANA members in the reporting year.

1. AIISH Short Cricket Premier League (ASPL)

ASPL was conducted on 3rd

and 4th

August

2019 for men, organized by the students of

AIISH. Dr. Sreedevi N., Professor of

Speech-Language Sciences inaugurated the

game which was funded by staff and

students of AIISH.

Winner: Mangalore Riders. (2019-20)

Runner Up: Kodava Kings. (2019-20)

2. AIISH Lagori League

AIISH Lagori League was organized by the

students of AIISH from 3rd

to 4th

of August 2019

for women. Dr. Sreedevi N., Professor of Speech-

Language Sciences inaugurated the game which

was funded by staff and students of AIISH.

Winner: 1st M.Sc (2019-20)

Runner Up: 3rd

B.ASLP (2019-20)

3. Wantei Memorial Football & Handball

Tournament

Wantei memorial football (men) and handball (women)

tournament was organized in memory of Wantei

(Student) from 30th

of August to 1st of September 2019.

Dr. Yeshoda K., Dr. Animesh Barman and Dr.

Rajasudhakar inaugurated the tournament on 30th

August.

Foot ball Winner: Team Juventus (2019-20); Runner Up:

Team Chelsea (2019-20)

Handball Winner: 1st M.Sc (2019-20); Runner Up: 2

nd

B.ASLP (2019-20)

4. Dr. Kuppuraj Sengottuvel Memorial Cricket Tournament

Dr. Kuppuraj Sengottuvel Memorial Cricket Tournament was conducted for both men and

women in the memory of late Dr. Kuppuraj Sengottuvel (AIISH Alumnus) on 4th

September

2019. A total of 13 teams participated including men and women where the players for men

cricket were selected based on auction held. This event was sponsored by AIISH Alumni and

staff of AIISH.

Men‟s Cricket Winner: Scorchers Team (2019-20)

Runner Up: Kuppu Hustlers Team (2019-20)

Women‟s Cricket Winner : 1st M.Sc. team (2019-20)

Runner Up: 2nd

M.Sc. team (2019-20)

5. Mrs. Kavitha, Dr. Kuppuraj and Mr. Wantei Memorial Photography and Art

Competition was organized in the memory of late Mrs. Kavitha, Dr. Kuppuraj and

Mr. Wantei by the Gymkhana members. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Sreedevi

N., Professor in Professor of Speech-Language Sciences and Dr. Swapna N.,

Associate Professor of Speech pathology on 6th

September 2019. Theme for

photography contest was “Mother is the Best Therapist” and theme of art competition

was “I am not disabled, call me differently abled”.

Winners of the Photography Competition: Mr. Shyam, I BASLP

Runners of the Photography Competition: Ms. Krupa, III BASLP.

Winners of the Art Competition: Ms. Mayuri, I BASLP.

Runners of the Art Competition: Ms. Urmi, II BASLP.

6. Annual Sports competition 2019-20 - AIISH GYMKHANA conducts various

outdoor and indoor sports competitions every year for the members of GYMKHANA.

Both staff and students participate in the events organized. Annual sports 2019-20

were inaugurated on 26th

January 2020 by Mr. S Vasudevan, former Indian Air force

Officer and retired superintendent of customs and GST. A total of 22 Sports were

conducted as part of the annual sports events.

7. Fit India Movement 2020

Cyclothon: A “Cyclothon” event was conducted by AIISH Gymkhana in compliance with

the FIT INDIA MOVEMENT and to publicize the AIISH AAWAAZ-2020 on 8th

February 2020 (Saturday). The event was flagged-off by Shri. Ramesha, Head constable,

Devaraja Police Station and AIISH Director/ President-AIISH Gymkhana at 7.55AM from

“Palace Kote Anjaneya Temple” and culminated at the AIISH Gymkhana. The staff and

students of the institute attended the event in large numbers and promoted the FIT INDIA

MOVEMENT making this event a grand success.

8. Intercollegiate sports competition:

AIISH Gymkhana members are encouraged to actively participate in sports events organized

by the University of Mysore and other colleges in Mysuru.

Participated various events organized by Mysore University 2019 in the reporting

year and bagged several rewards.

1. Mr. Sanjay S, Internship student won 1Gold and 1 Silver medals n wrestling

competition held from 18th

to 20th

of September 2019. He was also selected for

University National Wrestling Competition at Haryana.

2. Ms. Architaa R S, I

M.Sc. (SLP) student won 1 Silver and 6 Bronze medals in

swimming competition held from18th

to 20th

of September 2019.

Particpated in Football and Cricket torunament in the cultulra events „Sapteniata

2020‟ organised by Sapient College held on 24/02/2020-25/02/2020.

Particpated in Cricket tounament during the curlturla fest „MAHAM 2020‟ organised

by Mahajanas College held on 07/02/2020 – 09/02/2020.