2025
Events during Big Batch day, UoV
Marketing Club Events – Big Batch Days
Marketing Club Events – Big Batch Days
Events Conducted: 14th & 15th December 2024
Venue: University Playground
The Marketing Club successfully organized and executed four key events during the big batch days from 14th to 15th December 2024. These events were well-received by participants from the Faculty of Business Studies, Faculty of Applied Sciences, and Faculty of Technological Studies. Events include:
1. Face Painting
2. Food Stall – One Shot Drink
3. Food Stall – Spicy Corn
4. “FOBS Mirror” Photography Unit – Activity I
Introduction
The Marketing Club events conducted on 14th and 15th December 2024 were a resounding success, achieving their objectives of promoting student engagement, creativity, and collaboration. These events have strengthened the Marketing Club’s reputation within the university and set a high benchmark for future initiatives.
General Observations
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation across all faculties, highlighting the success of interfaculty collaboration. The Marketing Club’s efforts were instrumental in creating a lively, engaging, and well-organized event. Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many requesting similar events in the future.
Face Painting
Date: 14th December 2024
Venue: University Playground
The face painting booth was one of the standout attractions during the Marketing Club’s events. It provided students with an exciting platform to express their creativity and individuality through colorful and imaginative designs. The booth created a lively and engaging atmosphere, drawing participants from all faculties.
Participants praised the booth for its friendly atmosphere, professional quality, and the fun it added to the overall event experience. Many expressed hopes for similar interactive activities in future events. The face painting booth’s success demonstrated how creative and engaging activities can enhance event experiences, making them more memorable and enjoyable for all attendees.
Date: 14th December 2024
Venue: University Playground
The face painting booth was one of the standout attractions during the Marketing Club’s events. It provided students with an exciting platform to express their creativity and individuality through colorful and imaginative designs. The booth created a lively and engaging atmosphere, drawing participants from all faculties.
Participants praised the booth for its friendly atmosphere, professional quality, and the fun it added to the overall event experience. Many expressed hopes for similar interactive activities in future events. The face painting booth’s success demonstrated how creative and engaging activities can enhance event experiences, making them more memorable and enjoyable for all attendees.
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One Shot Drink Stall
Date: 14th December 2024
Venue: University Playground
The one-shot drink stall served unique, refreshing beverages designed for quick consumption. The concept was innovative and attracted students looking for a quick, energizing option during the event. The one-shot drink stall was a creative addition to the Marketing Club’s events, offering a refreshing and innovative twist to traditional beverage options. Designed for quick consumption, this stall became a favourite among students seeking an energizing boost while exploring other event activities.
The one-shot drink stall showcased how innovative concepts can enhance event experiences by combining practicality with creativity. Its success underlines the potential of small yet impactful ideas to leave a lasting impression on attendees.
Date: 14th December 2024
Venue: University Playground
The one-shot drink stall served unique, refreshing beverages designed for quick consumption. The concept was innovative and attracted students looking for a quick, energizing option during the event. The one-shot drink stall was a creative addition to the Marketing Club’s events, offering a refreshing and innovative twist to traditional beverage options. Designed for quick consumption, this stall became a favourite among students seeking an energizing boost while exploring other event activities.
The one-shot drink stall showcased how innovative concepts can enhance event experiences by combining practicality with creativity. Its success underlines the potential of small yet impactful ideas to leave a lasting impression on attendees.
#MarketingClub
#BigBatchDays2024
#UOV
Spicy Corn Stall
Date: 15th December 2024
Venue: University Playground
The spicy corn stall offered a flavorful and budget-friendly snack option. This stall catered to a wide range of students, adding variety to the event’s food choices. The spicy corn stall was a standout culinary attraction during the Marketing Club’s event, offering a delicious and budget-friendly snack that appealed to a diverse audience. Its bold flavors and affordability made it a favorite stop for many students, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event’s food offerings.
The success of the spicy corn stall highlights the importance of including accessible and flavorful snack options at events. Its popularity demonstrated that simple, well-executed ideas can have a significant impact on participants’ overall experience.
Date: 15th December 2024
Venue: University Playground
The spicy corn stall offered a flavorful and budget-friendly snack option. This stall catered to a wide range of students, adding variety to the event’s food choices. The spicy corn stall was a standout culinary attraction during the Marketing Club’s event, offering a delicious and budget-friendly snack that appealed to a diverse audience. Its bold flavors and affordability made it a favorite stop for many students, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event’s food offerings.
The success of the spicy corn stall highlights the importance of including accessible and flavorful snack options at events. Its popularity demonstrated that simple, well-executed ideas can have a significant impact on participants’ overall experience.
#MarketingClub
#BigBatchDays2024
#UOV
“FOBS Mirror” Photography Unit – Activity I
Date: 15th December 2024
Venue: University Playground
The Marketing Club’s Photography Unit captured memorable moments throughout the event. Students could take professional-quality photographs to preserve their memories. The Marketing Club’s Photography Unit played a vital role in documenting and preserving the vibrancy of the two-day event. Through their dedication and creativity, the media team ensured that participants could relive their favorite moments through professional-quality photographs and media content. The presence of this unit added a dynamic and engaging element to the overall experience.
Date: 15th December 2024
Venue: University Playground
The Marketing Club’s Photography Unit captured memorable moments throughout the event. Students could take professional-quality photographs to preserve their memories. The Marketing Club’s Photography Unit played a vital role in documenting and preserving the vibrancy of the two-day event. Through their dedication and creativity, the media team ensured that participants could relive their favorite moments through professional-quality photographs and media content. The presence of this unit added a dynamic and engaging element to the overall experience.
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#BigBatchDays2024
#UOV
2023
| Kite Festival 2023 – Soar to New Heights with Marketing Club at University of Vavuniya! The Marketing Club at the University of Vavuniya soared to success with a vibrant Kite Festival that united the campus in a day of high-flying fun, competitions, and community spirit. |
| Holi Festival 2023 – A Colorful Celebration of Unity The Marketing Club of the Department of Marketing Management, University of Vavuniya is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the Holi Festival 2023. On July 24, 2023, students of faculty of business studies came together to celebrate a joyous occasion to show the colors of unity and camaraderie. During the festival, students witnessed an outpouring of enthusiasm and participation from university vibrant community. Live music and dance performances set the stage on fire, while the color run and fun games brought smiles to everyone’s faces. The delightful Holi delicacies added sweetness to the day, symbolizing the warmth of togetherness. The club extents a heartfelt gratitude to all those who joined in this memorable celebration. Your presence and enthusiasm made the event truly special, spreading love and happiness among us all. Thank you for being a part of the Holi Festival 2023. Your support and participation have made this event a resounding success, and the club look forward to creating more such moments of unity and celebration in the future. Until next time, let’s continue to embrace the spirit of Holi and foster a sense of togetherness within our community. |
| Book Donation Drive 2023 [Empowering Young Minds through Education]
The Marketing Club of the Department of Marketing Management, University of Vavuniya takes immense pride in its recent philanthropic initiative, the Book Donation Drive-2023. With a shared vision of making education accessible to all, the club organized this drive to empower young minds who were Vavuniya school students. On the memorable days of July 19, 2023, students united together to collect and donate educational books to four deserving schools: V/ Al Aksha Maha Vidyalam, V/ Etambagaskada Vidyalaya,V/ Nedunkulam G.S.M.S and V/Velikulam High Tamil Mixed School. The mission of this activity was simple yet impactful – to induce the passion for learning and create a brighter future for the students. Through the collective efforts of dedicated club members and the generosity of contributors, the club was able to make a significant contribution to the Vavuniya community. The smiles and excitement on the faces of the students when receiving the books were heartwarming, reaffirming the positive change that books can bring to their lives. The club believes that education is the key to unlock a world of opportunities, and your support has been instrumental in opening those doors for these young learners. By nurturing their thirst for knowledge, the club aspires to inspires a new generation of leaders, thinkers, and change-makers. The success of the Book Donation Drive 2023 would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our community and partners. We express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and contributed to this noble cause. As a club committed to making a difference, we will continue to seek opportunities to empower our community through education and create a lasting impact. Together, let us build a future where every child has access to quality education and a world of possibilities awaits them. |
| Placing Directional Sign Boards The Marketing Club of the Department of Marketing Management placed directional sign boards within the Faculty of Business Studies premises on June 15, 2023. This activity helps students, staff, especially visitors/invitees to navigate places or orient themselves in a physical environment. |
| Webinar on “Social Media Marketing Research” The Marketing Club of the Faculty of Business Studies has organized the second webinar of the series on “Social Media Marketing Research” on 24th of May, 2023 from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. Social Media Community Manager at Roy’s Villa Hotel, Mr. D. M. R. Dissanayake was the resource person. |
| Webinar on “Facebook Ads Manager and Facebook Ads Campaign” The Marketing Club of the Faculty of Business Studies has organized the first webinar of the series on “Facebook Ads Manager and Facebook Ads Campaign” on 10th of May, 2023 from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm. Social Media Community Manager at Roy’s Villa Hotel, Mr. D. M. R. Dissanayake was the resource person. |
| Generated Fund through Lottery Raffle Draw The Marketing Club of the Department of Marketing Management generated fund through a lottery raffle by selling tickets within the university and outside people. The event was held in the Board room of Faculty of Business Studies on the 3rd of May 2023 at 9.00 am with the presence of Prof.T.Mangaleswaran, Vice Chancellor of University of Vavuniya, Dr.Y.Nanthagopan, Dean of Faculty of Business Studies, Mr.B.Balathas, Assistant Bursar of University of Vavuniya, Heads of the Departments, Assistant Registrar, staff and students of the faculty. |
| A Webinar on “Social Media Marketing” The Marketing Club of the Faculty of Business Studies organized a webinar on “Social Media Marketing” on 18th of April, 2023 from 5.00 pm to 6.00 pm. Social Media Community Manager at Roy’s Villa Hotel, Mr. D. M. R. Dissanayake was the resource person. |
| An Awareness Program on Obtaining a New Driving License for Light Vehicles The Marketing Club of Faculty of Business Studies organized an awareness program on “Obtaining New Driving License for Light Vehicles” on 15th February 2023 from 10.00 am to 11.00 am. Ms. Archana, Managing Officer of Manju Driving School, Mr. Udayan, Employee of Manju Driving School, Ms. Rasakumari, Employee of Manju Driving School, Mr. Dusyanthan, Employee of Manju Driving School were served as resource persons. They explained the step-by-step process of getting a driving license and the main benefits of getting a driving license with them through Marketing Club. 55 students participated in it. It was an effective awareness program especially for the students who are looking for driving license during their education days in Vavuniya. |
2022
| Mini Market Stall A mini market stalls were put up by the Marketing Club students on 4th, 5th and 6th of July by targeting the people who came for the silver jubilee function and RCBS conference organized by the Faculty of Business Studies. The following market ideas were implemented: • T-shirt tie- die stall • Fresh juice & ice cream stall • Handmade bamboo products stall • Chocolate decorated cookie stall Purpose of mini- market idea |
| The project on “uploaded the department video in the Faculty YouTube” The marketing club of the faculty of business studies has organized a project on uploaded the faculty video in You Tube. It was a useful project to all the students. On 28th of June,2022 was uploaded in You Tube. We got superb achievement. 176 subscribers, 570 views, 140 likes. This is the first video of marketing club. |
| Kite Festival The marketing club of the faculty of business studies has organized a project on” kite festival”. On 26th of June 2022. There were 20 students, 04 staffs from the department of marketing management contributed to conduct the kite festival in the University of Vavuniya playground at 3.00 PM. 100 posters were printed by the marketing club for promoting the event. |
| Prepared a Video about the Faculty of Business Studies and was uploaded in Faculty YouTube |
| A Webinar on “eBay Business Guide – Direct Shipping and Drop shipping” The Marketing Club of the Faculty of Business Studies has organized a webinar on “eBay Business Guide – Direct Shipping and Drop shipping” on 27th March, 2022 from 10.00am to 11.00am via Zoom. Mr. Isuru Gamage, Online Entrepreneur, Lecturer and Director/Administration and Resource in Witsway Academy, was the resource person for this webinar and he provided practical exposure to the participants on how we can deal with eBay business and yield part-time revenue. He shared his real online business experiences and challenges he encountered through-out his career. This webinar focused on all the Business Studies and Project Management student and nearly 40 students participated and enjoyed the session. It was a prominent session for the participants to enhance their ability in participating online businesses. |
| The Project on Supporting Differently Abled People The Marketing Club of the Faculty of Business Studies has organized a project on supporting differently abled people who are being looked after by VAROD in Vavuniya. It has been running since 2009 under the management of Claretian Community. At present, nearly 80 differently able people are being cared by them. On 1st of March, 2022, twenty (20) students and five (05) staff from the Department of Marketing Management visited VAROD at around 2.30pm. We organized a Siramadhana Campaign to clean the shrublands around the VAROD premises. Then we engaged in few recreational games and activities with the evening refreshment arranged by the staff of the Department of Marketing Management. Finally, the event came to the end at around 6.30pm. This project is an iconic event of the Department of Marketing Management at its beginning of the journey. |
| The project on “Supporting the School Students” The Marketing Club of the Faculty of Business Studies has organized a project on “Supporting the School Students” with the help of Lions Club of Thirunelvely Circle. The Club members have identified 42 students from different districts and given stationary items for the value of Rs. 600 per head. The Lions Club of Thirunelvely Circle has donated Rs. 25,200 for this project by Cheque. This project was successfully executed on 15th and 16th of January, 2022. |
2021
| A Webinar on “Pave your own way in the digital world” The Marketing Club of the Faculty of Business Studies has organized a webinar on “Pave your own way in the digital world” on 15th of October, 2021 at 4.00pm. Mr. Sharanyan Sharma was the resource person, who is an award-winning entrepreneur in the digital business and also a certified digital marketing trainer. He shared his evolutionary progress of success in the digital business and explained the importance of digital marketing in ever challenging world. Almost 175 students have partaken in this webinar. It was a useful session for the students, especially who are specialized in marketing management. |
| The project on “Feeding the Wandering Animals and Birds during the Covid-19 Pandemic Situation” The Marketing Club of the Faculty of Business Studies has initiated and organized the project on “Feeding the wandering animals and birds during this Covid-19 Pandemic situation” with the help of Marketing Management Honours Degree students. Lot of animals and birds are wandering to get their prey and still struggling and dying day by day. To serve those animals and birds, our Marketing Club has organized this huge project initially with our students. The students have fed the animals and birds near to their homes and streets. The marketing club activity encouraged cities to allow people to feed street animals during the lockdown because without that aid, large numbers of animals would “suffer and die”. So, this activity helping animals fulfill. Our team are currently on standby and ready to response to whatever. |
