Golden Moments - Golden Jubliee Celebration (13/8/2001 - 19/8/2001)
Department of Zoology of celebrated its golden jubliee in the year 2001 - 2002. Zoology department has conducted a science exhibition from 13 Aug 2001 to 19 Aug 2001. More than 45,000 people including 30,000 students had witnessed our exhibition. Dinosaur, in its mamooth size, was a treat to watch. Exhibits of preserved KingCobra, bear, tiger & panther have created tremendous interest inside the minds of the public. A readymade forest ecosystem has attracted repeated audience. A Scientific marvel involving conversion of male into female evoked great response. Intoto, an exhibition of style & substance, science & social responsibility reached the unreached in Tuticorin.
UGC SPONSORED REFRESHER COURSE ON COASTAL AQUACULTURE - IT'S PROSPECTS AND FUTURE (5.11.2003 to 25.11.2003)
An UGC sponsored Refresher course was conducted by the department of zoology for 21 days on (5.11.2003 to 25.11.2003) “COASTAL AQUACULTURE – ITSʼ PROSPECTS AND FUTURE”. 24 faculty members from various colleges participated in the course. The course was inaugurated on 5.11.2003 by Dr. T. Subramaniam D.Sc, F.N.A.S, Emeritus, Madras University. Dr. T. J. Pandian Emeritus Professor was one of the dynamic resource persons of this course.
CSIR, DOD, and TNSCST sponsored NATIONAL SEMINAR ON IMPACT OF COASTAL POLLUTION ON BIOLOGICAL FERTILITY (28.2.2004 - 29.2.2004)
"The Sea spreads to the horizon and lapped the sharp ouline of the coast - this coast must be saved"
Department of Zoology conducted National Seminar on Impact of Coastal Pollution and Biological Fertility. Mr. Prakash IAS, Subcollector Tuticorin has inagurated the Event. Shri. A.P.C.V. Chockalingam, Hon. Secretary VOC College has emphasised the importance of Coastal conservation. Eminent Proffessors from various of our country have delivered lectures and 80 participants benefitted from this programme.
SCIENCE AWARENESS PROGRAMME BY TNSCST, CHENNAI (10.3.2010 - 13.3.2010 )
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (05.06.2010)
World Environment Day was celebrated in our premises with Dr. Kalyana Krishnan (Chief Executive, Zirconium, Pazhayakayal) as the Resource person.
Seminar on 'Health is Wealth' (25.08.2010)
Department of Zoology organized seminar on Health is Wealth on 25 August 2010. The seminar sets into different pitch with inputs from eminent doctors like Dr.Lakshmanan, Consultant Physician, Dr.Kumarasamy, Opthomologist,Dr. Arul Prakash, Endocrinologist, Dr.Neelambujan, Cardiologist and Mrs. Arthy, Gynocologist.
BLOOD DONATION CAMP - (15.02.2011 )
There is no greater joy than giving life to a human being.
Department of zoology takes pleasure in inserting social responsibility among the students. Blood donation camp was conducted on 15.02.2011. 32 volunteers have donated blood.
INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FOREST (05.07.2011)
Department of Zoology and Botany celebrated International Year of Forest on 5th July, 2011.
Workshop on research with biomolecules(28.2.2012 - 29.2.2012)
Biomolecules- Bright spots of Biology.
Department of Zoology has conducted workshop on Research with Biomolecules on 28 & 29 February 2012.
UGC Sponsored STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON RENEWABLE ENERGY- ( 6.3.2014 to 7.3.2014)
The feature is green energy, sustainability and renewable energy- Arnold Schwazzneggr
Need of the hour is awareness on renewable energy and its impact on human race. State level Seminar on renewable energy has augured well for those who view energy in different prism. 80 participants from various colleges have got benefited. Dr. Suriya Moorthy and Dr. Muthu Chezhian former Vice Chancellor address the gathering in an impeccable way.
TNSCST SPONSORED TRAINING PROGRAMMME ON SEAWEED AS A NUTRIENT DIET AND ANTIBACTERIAL DRUG FOR CULTIVABLE FISHES – (09.07.2014 TO 11.07.2014)
The site of the seaweed is a fabulous sound to the inhabitant of the land. Hands on training was ably handled by experts for the benefit of public and student community.
DST & TNSCST Sponsored NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION - (10.12.2014 - 12.12.2014)
You cannot cross the sea merely by Standing and staring at water- Tagore
Taking cue from Tagore, Dept of Zoology conducted 3 day symposium on Marine Environmental Conservation from 10 Dec 2014 to 12 Dec 2014. This symposium has highlighted diverse and positive roles that marine conservation play in reinvigorating excellent ecosystems. Dr.sukumar, Dean, Fisheries College and Research Institute has delivered a pulsating speech which inspired students to take up many measures to preserve marine ecosystems.This event was sponsored by DST & TNSCST. More than 50 participants were benefitted.
Alumni Meet (18.07.2015)
"No distance of place or lapse of time can leave the friendship of those who thoroughly understand each other’s worth.”
It was a reunion of friends after many many years. VOC alumini day was celebrated on 5 July 2015. Three hundered thirty Zoology alumini have shared their love, kindness and success stories among themselves. They have recalled very happy memories, unforgettable moments and fun full treasures. When these treasures are given to each other, all the alumini were visibly delighted. It was real treat to see our old students. We never count the years they count memories… Yes Memories make life more interesting.
Collaboration divides the task and multiplies the success (10.06.2016)
“There are no foreign lands it is the traveler only who is foreign.”
Our department wants to collaborate with people we can learn from. Two Lativian scientists Dr. Mattiss Zagars and Mr. Kalvis Grinralds share their knowledge with the young turks of our department and in term they have learned newer methods of research from us.
