attentive teachers

The Department of Chemistry organized two days National level seminar for college teachers, research scholars and postgraduate students on the topic MODERN METHODS IN CHEMISTRY. The seminar was held at Xavier auditorium. Dr Syed Akheel Ahmed the vice chancellor of Yenopoya Universityinaugurated the seminar. Rev.Fr Swebert D’Silva S.J. released the proceedings of the seminar. Rev.Fr .Francis Serrao S. J presided over the function. The seminar was divided into three sessions; first session was on designing organic synthesis. Dr.s.kabilan, the professor in organic chemistry of Annamalai University, presented the seminar. The second session presided by Dr. S. Kabilan presented the seminar on designing organic synthesis. Dr.A.M.A Khadar presented the third session on “electronic spectra of coordination compounds” He is a professor of Mangalore University.

 

International Film Festival starts on the right note

Fr. Leo addressing the gathering

The three day, TRI Continental Film Festival on Human Rights in addition to its customary “shooting stars” organized by the department of Mass Communication, St.Aloysius College began on 20 May, 2009. It was organized in collaboration with Human Rights in Frames and Bangalore Film Society

. Mr. Pattabhi Somiyaji, English professor in University College was the chief guest of the event. Mr. George Kutti, founder editor of “deep focus” was another eminent personality of the day. The festival started with an invocation. Rev.Richard Rego, HOD of Mass Communication introduced the guests to the audience.

 

Fr. Richard delivering the welcome speech

The chief guest, Mr.Pattabhi Somiyaji, inaugurated the function by unveiling the curtain and fixing the globe on the creative collage, prepared by the students of Mass communication. In his inaugural address he stressed on the Right to live liberty and freedom. He said ‘we need to stand up to our fundamental rights’. He condemned the inhuman attitude of few fundamental groups that were causing the havoc in around Mangalore. He dedicated his talk to the girl who committed suicide and to the girl who bravely faced the inhuman treatments of fundamentalists. It was clear from the beginning of his speech that India was facing the tough challenge both from the terrorists outside and inside.

 

Students inter-acting with the resource person

 

The film festival began on a right note with the screening of ‘

Leila Khalid’, a film that throws light on the different side of terrorism and how a lady fights for her rights to live in her country. The day ended with the screening of yet another breath-taking movie the ‘Sari Soldier’. It was all about how the women in Nepal fought for their rights. It really moved the audience to think differently and respond

 

 

QUIZ COMPETITION

      

 

 

students quizzing

The microgen had organized quiz competition as part of micro voche. It was conducted on 18 February 2009 in Xavier auditorium. As part of their celebration of micro week, they had dressed up themselves in black on this particular day. Audience were also involved in the competition. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GREETING CARD COMPETITION

 

creative work in progress

 The Microbiology department has been celebrating the microgen fest from 16 February to 23 February. The department had organized a greeting card competition on 17 February in X 301 at 12 in the noon. More than 15 groups were there for the competition. One group with the team of three members competed. 

 As part of the fest, the microgen members had worn the red dress. The duration of the competition was 40 minutes. The participants were supposed to bring the materials for the preparation of greeting cards.

INNOVATIVE COOKING

Fr.Pricipal observes the participants

Anubhav, empowering women had conducted competition, cooking without fire on 17 February 2009 in the college auditorium. The competition started by 4.30pm. There were 33 groups with three members for each. The participants brought all the required materials. The competition finished by 5.30pm. The judges of the event were Mr. Lourdusamy, department of English and Ms. Manorama department of Journalism. All the students were invited for the event. Rev. Swebert D’Silva visited the site.

Annual Sports day-2009

The old English proverb says thus, ‘All study and no play makes jack a dull boy’. St.Aloysius College which has achieved great feat in the field of sports over the years organized Annual Sports day providing its students with an opportunity to keep away from the books and notes. The students used this opportunity to the full by taking part in all the competitions exuberantly. The ‘tug of war’ was the one sport that grasped the attention of large number of students on the ground. Dr.David Pais, lawyer by profession and the alumni of the St.Aloysius College graced the occasion. He stressed on importance of sports to excel in life. The rector Fr. Francis Serrao, Fr. Principal, and the physical director were present on the dais. The March fast really deserves a note of appreciation for the discipline and interest showed by the students. The staff of all the Aloysius institutions added beauty to the occasion.   Many students who represented the college at various level and who won the prize at the sports organized by the college were awarded with prizes and certificates.

Marching to the diffrent beat

 

the chief guest inaguratingthe eventstudents checking out their strengthattentive lecturers remembering their good old days

‘Rangarangostava-09′, Where Culture was beautifully blended with Creativity.

‘Rangarangostava 09’, the inter college drama fest was held at St.Aloysius college’s auditorium from 9-12 February. The grand fest was sponsored by Karnataka Bank, Mangalore. In the era of globalization and new media technology the cultural symbol of the locals still commands its place and it was invariably proved here. The inter college was on one hand provided with an opportunity to the students from various colleges to showcase their college and on the other hand it was an opportunity to give life to the dying cultural of Dakshina Kannada. Ms. Sukanya Maruthi, well known poetess from dharwad inaugurated the fest. She in her speech stressed on the importance of keeping one’s culture. And it was possible only by helping the youth develop a taste for drama. Fr. Principal, Dr. Damodar Shetty, and Dr. Saraswathy were present on the dais.

students at their best

 

the dramatists after the play

The drama fest began on the right note with the Alva’s college staging the well appreciated “Mahamayi” drama. The creativity, clarity, imagination and exuberance of students had no bound what so ever. Congrats to Dr.Damodar Shetty of Kannada department, St.Aloysius College, the man behind the whole show.

 

 

Slumdog Millionaire- the movie of the week

“Slumdog Millionaire”- the movie that brought and name and fame to India and Indian film industry was screened at the college auditorium by the Al-Madhyam association for the packed audience. The participants were really enthralled by the same magic that caught the attention of Oscar. The music of A.R Rehman and the direction of Danny Boyle were appreciated by the students for their creativity and originality. As the movie came to an end it was the silent wish of everyone gathered that the movie would get through the Oscars sucessfully. In spit of all the criticism the movie stands out to be one of the best movies of the year with universally appealing theme.

students watching the movie

SARANG – SAC Community FM Radio

9 Feb. SARANG - St Aloysius Radio – Celebrating Colours of Life. Colours of Mangalore. That is the newest baby for you from St Aloysius College.

Sarang means ALL COLOURS – arrangement of colours. It is also a musical instrument – Sarangi.

Frequency - 107.8 MHz.

Commencing shortly.

All procedures done.  Studio is ready. Just waiting for students to come together and give their programmes – on anythign – specially issues, themes, problems of Mangalore… could be entertainment too.  Just meet the Mass Communication staff… get your script approved, fix your studio timing, and go on air.

Radioandmusic.com has made a story on our College Community Radio. You could visit that site.

http://www.radioandmusic.com/content/editorial/news/st-aloysius-college-launch-cr-mangalore There are couple of mistakes – the estimated cost (a few zeroes too many!) and the St Aloysius Head – Yours Truly is NOT (free credit given!). Otherwise, the story is fine.

RELIGION FUNCTIONS AND DYSFUNCTIONS

Religion-the most sensitive issue of the time was discussed, debated and reflected during the three day seminar held by St.Aloysius College on “Religious functions and dysfunctions”. The seminar was inaugurated by Dr.Habeeb Rahaman by lighting the lamp the other dignitaries joined him. He stressed on the need for humanitarian approach over religious to tackle the current problems of Religion. Dr.Madava Bandary the Chairman MUDA, Mangalore, Mr. T Rajshekar the Editor, Dalit Voice, Bangalore, Rev.Dr.John Fernanendes  ,professor ,Mangalore University were present at the event. Dr. Habeeb Rahman and Madhavan Bandary released the book titled “Social Dynamics and Fathers of Sociology” by Richard Pais the head of the Sociology department St.Aloysius college. He is also the chief organizer of the event.

Dignitaries lighting the lamp