Readers Club at Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology

At Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology, education goes beyond classrooms, and the Readers Club stands as a shining example of this belief. The club was established with the vision of fostering a love for reading, critical thinking, and meaningful discussions among students. By encouraging them to engage with newspapers, magazines, and journals, the Readers Club helps students stay informed about current affairs, scientific developments, and social issues.

In today’s fast-paced world, technical skills alone are not enough; students must also develop strong communication abilities, awareness of global trends, and the confidence to express their ideas. The Readers Club provides a platform for exactly that. Through activities like group discussions, debates, quizzes, and article writing, students sharpen their analytical and communication skills while cultivating the habit of lifelong learning.

The club not only motivates students to read but also inspires them to contribute creatively by writing and publishing their own articles. By blending knowledge with expression, the Readers Club empowers students to grow into informed, articulate, and socially responsible professionals, making it a vital part of holistic education at Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology.

Objectives of Readers Club

The Readers Club at Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology was established with a clear mission: to prepare students not only for their academic success but also for the professional world, including careers in corporate and research fields.

“Finding ways to engage students in reading beyond the class room may be one of the most effective tools to influence social change”

 

One of the main goals of the AIET is to prepare the students for professional world, including academics and corporate. “READERS CLUB” is another endeavor of AIET, aimed at providing a platform for students to enhance the general, technical and scientific knowledge, including communication skill by reading and analyzing the newspaper articles or any relevant current topics on daily basis, initially at class room level. In addition to this, the club is also having objectives of

1. Forming study circles to create reading environment
2. Encouraging students to produce their own articles to publish in news papers
3. Organizing various competitions at different level
4. Displaying articles in display board at regular basis

Why Readers Club is Important in an Engineering Institute

At first glance, one may assume that engineering students need only technical knowledge to succeed. However, in reality, the ability to read, comprehend, and express ideas is just as important as technical expertise.

The Readers Club acts as a bridge between academic learning and real-world application. It helps students:

• Stay updated with current events and global issues.

• Gain deeper insights into scientific and technological advancements.

• Enhance soft skills such as communication, leadership, and teamwork.

• Prepare effectively for competitive exams and job interviews.

• Build a habit of critical analysis, which is vital for innovation and problem-solving.

By cultivating reading habits, the Readers Club transforms students into well-rounded individuals who can think beyond textbooks.

Activities of Readers Club at Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology

The Readers Club has been actively contributing to the student community since its inception. Each year, new initiatives and events are organized to keep students motivated and engaged.

Activities in the year 2018-19

Readers club now started with reader’s area in the main building. Student members are provided with eight newspaper and 4 magazines to read. Based on the materials in the reader’s area, group discussions and quiz competitions were held in the class room were held at a regular basis.

 

Activities in the year 2017-18

Readers club organized “Vigilance Awareness Week competition: Group Discussion” in association with the New India Insurance Company on 03/11/2017.

 

Activities in the year 2016-17

Readers club started the year 2016-17 with orientation talk on “Who, where, when, what, how of Newspaper” on 3^rd September, 2016 at 11.00 am, held at the college auditorium.

 

Mr. Raghu Rao speaking on the occasion

 

Mr. Raghu A. Rao, Director, Prism Softech, Bangalore addressed the students on the importance of newspaper reading. He emphasized the fact that newspaper reading should be an integral part of a student’s academic activity. He started with explaining what is newspaper and history of newspaper. Further he demonstrated the newspaper as a living text book and how helps in competitive examinations. He stressed on the need to make use of newspapers to gain one’s knowledge.

Throughout the academic year Hindu newspaper were provided to interested students (169) at subsidized rate.

 

Activities in the year 2015-16

As an initial step the club was inaugurated by Dr. Sharanappa S D,   Superintendent of Police D.K on 10^th October 2015.

 

 

The function was presided by Mr. Vivek Alva.  Dr. Peter Fernandes, The Principal, and Mr. Venkatesh, DGM, Hindu Newspaper, Mangalore were present in the function.

As initial step, more than 90 student members were provided with The Hindu newspaper at the subsidized rate. To promote the reading habit at the class room level GD and Debate were held on the content of The Hindu newspaper.

Final Words

The Readers Club at Alva’s Institute of Engineering and Technology is more than a student initiative—it is a platform that empowers young minds to explore, learn, and grow beyond academics. By fostering a reading culture, it equips students with the ability to analyze, communicate, and engage with the world meaningfully.

Through competitions, discussions, and collaborations, the club has already left a remarkable impact on hundreds of students. As it continues to grow, it remains committed to shaping future-ready engineers who are not only skilled professionals but also well-informed citizens.