The academic culture of GGDC, Mangalkote, inspires and nurtures creative expressions of various kinds. The wall magazines published by the Departments of History, Bengali and English are good instance of this. Apart from creative expression, the process of putting up a wall magazine nurtures collaborative mind-set and active participation or involvement of students in the management of extra-curricular activities of the college.
The wall magazine of the Department of History, titled ‘Kathabarta’ (meaning conversation or dialogue) emphasizes on the interaction between the students and the wider social collective on larger issues through creative and literary expressions of various kinds, like poems, paintings and short essays.The wall magazine of the Department of Bengali, named ‘Patroput’ (meaning a vessel made of leaves), upholds the literal and metaphorical significance of the departmental wall magazine as a vessel – a container of the literary skills and sensibilities of the students – the leaves. Both of the wall magazines were inaugurated by Dr. Pradipta Kumar Basu, The Officer-In-Charge of our college in 2022. The Department of English also inaugurated a thematic wall magazine in the same year, focusing specifically on nationalism and patriotism.
The college inauguration of the much-anticipated annual wall magazine, ‘Ektara’, unfolded as a vibrant celebration of creativity and expression on the occasion of Teacher’s Day, 5th September 2023, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s commitment to fostering a culture of art and literature. ‘Ektara’ was inaugurated by Dr. Pradipta Kumar Basu, The Officer-In-Charge of our college, accompanied by Dr. Debraj Biswal, IQAC coordinator and the Publication Committee. The wall magazine symbolises an open space dedicated to the free expression of ideas. Students from various departments contributed artwork, poetry, and short stories, which covered a wide array of topics, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of the magazine. It covered literary works on themes, such as the autumn festival, climate change and village livelihood spreading awareness of the geographical specificity of the college. The wall magazine is poised to become a dynamic platform for ongoing expression and communication, providing students with a unique avenue to share their voices. ‘Ektara’ stands as a testament to the college’s commitment to nurturing creativity, diversity, and intellectual exploration among its student body.
