The Alumni Lecture Series 2, held on 29th Jan 2025 from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm via Google Meet, featured a webinar on “The Role of CSR in Promoting Community Development” by resource person Shahala Shari M.T. The event, organized by PG Department of Social Work, GEMS Arts and Science college, Ramapuram aimed to explore the significance of Corporate Social Responsibility in driving community development initiatives and attracted the MSW trainees or participants, including students, and faculty members. Shahala Shari emphasized the importance of strategic partnerships, inclusive and sustainable development, and CSR as a catalyst for community development, sparking a lively Q&A session and receiving positive feedback from participants.