Professor Volunteers His Teaching Skills
Raised in a village near Tiruvannamalai, Ramalingam graduated from the University of Madras with a B.E. and received a M.S. and Ph.D. from a university certified by the American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS). In 1970, he became a professor emeritus of technology and operations at California State Polytechnic University/Pomona in the United States where he was later named Outstanding University Professor. In 1982, he became a professor of operations and management, which required his working with institutions in Canada, Germany and Japan. Currently, he is president of Global Business Development Institute (GBDI) and has chaired its international conferences. During
a school function on August 20, Ramalingam gave an inspiration talk
about self-confidence citing a true story about a village boy, who
lives near Vellore. Even though the boy’s family was
very poor, he succeeded to work for the Indian Administration Service.
After his talk, Ramalingam awarded prizes to the student winners
of the elocution competition. Then, the students presented a cultural
program in his honor. Before leaving, he made a commitment to sponsor
more students and offer his assistance in the school building construction.
Everyone thanked him for his visit and support. On August 23, Vinayagar Chadhurthi was celebrated in the hostel. On that day, hostel students together with several teachers gathered in the hostel and worshiped Lord Ganesha offering Him fruits and Kottai Kozhukattai (boiled pea nuts and rice flour cookies). After the teachers and students sang devotional songs, Prasadham of Kottai Kozhukattai was distributed. Whenever any new work is begun, Lord Ganesha is worshipped. Children Offer Their Sympathy On August 25, teachers, administrators and students of the school, along with visiting volunteer Dr. Rama Ramalingan, expressed their condolence to the passing of Dr. Ram Desai from USA last week. He was a retired political science professor at Buffalo University in New York. School Correspondent Karunanithi recollected his visit to the school and his support to the students sponsorship program. Two minutes of silence were observed with prayers that his soul would rest on the feet of Arunachala.
More News and Stories from 2009 Independence Day Celebrated, August 2009 Educational Development Day, July 2009 Ramana Competition, Symposium, Special Visitors, January-February 2009 New School Update, Republic Day Celebrated, January 2009 More News and Stories from 2008 Two Volunteers Teach Students English, December 2008 Children's Day Celebrated, November 2008 Environmental Awareness and Tree Saplings Planting Take Place at New School Site, October 2008 New School Construction Update, October 2008 Japanese Visitors, School Construction Updates, August & September 2008 Independence Day Celebrated at New School Site, August 2008 School Construction Update, August 2008 Educational Development Day, July 2008 New School Needs Your Help, June 2008 Republic Day Celebration, January 2008 More News and Stories from 2007 Get Together Event, December 2007 Bhagavan’s Jayanthi Celebrated and Visit From School Supporters, December 2007 Diwali Celebrated, October 2007 Vinayaka Chadhuthi, September 2007 World Population Day, Teachers' Day Celebrated, September 2007 Independence Day Celebrated, August 2007 New School Contstruction Update, June 2007 Construction Begins on New School Facilities, April 2007 Jayanthi and Republic Day Celebrated, January 2007 More News and Stories from 2006 New School Fundraising, December 2006, and A. Prabahakaran Birthday Celebration, December 2006 Children's Day, November 2006 and Global Community Day, November 2006 Prize Winning in the Ramanar Competition, November 2006 19th Year Inaugural Day & Vijayadhasami Puja, October 2006 School Reopens, June 2006 (also visit the Urgent Needs page for additional information on the new school site, needs, and how your donation can make a difference.) X Standard Public Examination and OWCF Volunteers Teaching, February 2006 More News and Stories from 2005 Sri Ramana Jayanthi Celebration (December 2005) Planting Field Trip (December 2005) Children's Day (November 2005) Additional News and Stories from 2005
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For two
weeks beginning on August 17, Dr. P. Rama Ramalingam taught English
to students in VI through X standards. During that time, students
learned many things about the education system in the USA compared
to that of India. When conversing with sponsored students, he learned
that many of their parents are illiterate day laborers and that some
of the girl students represent the first generation to receive an
education.
Vinayakar Chadhurthi Celebration in the Free Hostel
