Debate on Death Penalty

 

The Department of Social Work in collaboration with SWSA conducted a debate on the topic- ‘Death penalty’ on the 20^th of February 2021. Tenzin Noryang from 1BSW, welcomed the participants. Concept note on the topic was presented by the organiser- Dr. S. Rama Gokula Krishnan, and the rules of the event were read subsequently. The Chief Guest of the event was Mr. Nirmal Joseph Das- Manager, International Justice Mission. A pre poll was conducted before the event to assess the audience attitude towards death penalty. The pre-poll results indicated that 41% of the participants supported death penalty and 36%  were against it, leaving behind 18% of the respondents who stated that they were undecided. Winning the coin toss, the team who argued against death penalty started off the debate. Ms. Nimisha and Ms. Radhai of 2BSW were the moderators of the debate. There were five participants from each team and every participant was given 4 minutes to present their view. Contestants put forth interesting arguments, shaping the audience’s perspective. After the debate, there was a post poll conducted and the results indicated that 51% were in support of death penalty, 33% were against it and 12% were undecided. Ms.Kezia of 2MSW was selected as the ‘best debater’ through an audience poll. Dr. S. Rama Gokula Krishnan delivered the vote of thanks and the event ended by 5.15pm. 

Alumni lecture series-3: Impact of Blood Donation

 

The third lecture under Alumni lecture series, organized by Social Work Students Association (SWSA) was conducted on 25^th January, 2021 at 4 p.m. . Ms. Caroline of 2^nd BSW was the emcee for the programme. Sr. Reshmi of 1^st BSW led the session in prayer and Ms. Abhirami of 3^rd BSW introduced the speaker. The topic for lecture was ‘Impact of Blood Donation’. Mr. Mohit Chopra who is currently an Entrepreneur was the resource person.  

     The moderator of the session, Ms. Radhai of 2^nd BSW gave a small introduction about the topic of blood donation. Mr. Mohit Chopra was then asked to take over the session. He talked about how blood donation is essential. What activities they indulge in and the health conditions required for donating blood. He also shared a few experiences in his field of work and made the students realize how important blood donation is.

       After Mr. Chopra’s lecture, Prof. Kiran Jeevan addressed the gathering and interacted with the speaker recalling some of the old days. After Prof. Kiran Jeevan, HOD,  Lt. Akshay . D. Mandlik also thanked Mr. Chopra for his lecture and took a minute down memory lane. The session was ended with the vote of thanks by Harris of 2^nd BSW.