Anti-stress coloring competition: Department of PG Studies in Food Science & Nutrition

The Department of PG Studies in Food Science & Nutrition organized an interclass anti-stress coloring competition for the 1st & 2nd MSc students of the Besant Women’s College, in connection with World Mental Health Awareness Month on the theme “A step to better mental health” on 22nd February 2024. The students were provided with a coloring sheet with abstract drawings & were instructed to color the sketch provided using the wax crayons in 1.5 hours. The faculty in charge of the competition was Ms. Nireeksha V, Assistant professor of the MSc FSN department. A total of 18 students participated in the competitions and displayed their artistic skills & increased interest and engagement in creative hobbies and activities beyond the competition. On the completion of the program, the students were provided with the link to the feedback & e-certificates were given to the students who had successfully filled out the feedback form. The competition was judged by Ms. Shravya J, Lecturer, Department of Food, Nutrition & Dietetics & Home Science, and Ms. Mariyam Busthana, Department of Counselling, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore considered the aspects like color combination, neatness & overall visual impact. The first place was secured by Sunayana BK (2nd MSc FSN), Sangeetha Pai G (2nd MSc FSN) & third place by Sathvi KG (2nd MSc FSN). The results were announced on 31st May 2024 & the recipe cards of the winners were displayed on the notice board.