Udupi: Manipal College of Nursing organizes summer program on ’career selection’

- Media Release

Udupi, 31 Mar 2015: Manipal College of Nursing (MCON) has organized summer program on ‘career selection at Manipal University’for 10th standard and Pre University students on 30th March 2015, from 8.30am to 4.30 pm. The formal program started with the inauguration at 9am where Dr.Judith Norohna Associate Dean welcomed the gathering. Dr. GK Prabhu, registrar Manipal University was the chief guest for the function. Dr.Prabhu spoke to students on the growth and development of Manipal University over the past years and the career opportunities available, which was very well appreciated by the participants. He highlighted the efforts of Late Dr. TMA pai in building up Manipal educational institutions both general education and professional. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr.TessyTreesa Jose Professor MCON and coordinator of the program.

 

The day’s session began with career orientation taken by Dr. Narayana Sabhahit, Director Admission Manipal University. He briefed about the various courses, admission criteria and scholarships available at Manipal University. Participants were given a chance to introduce themselves. Orientation to Manipal College of Nursing and BSc nursing progamme was given by Dr.JyothiChakraborty, Asso.Professor Manipal College of Nursing which was followed by orientation to Manipal University by Mrs. Twinkle Lecturer MCON.A session on fine arts was taken by Prof.ML Samaga, Retd.Principal MGM and a Yakshagana artist. Campus tour with experience to virtual tour was also arranged to orient the students to Manipal campus.

 

 

Afternoon session started with session on Positive outlook towards life by Mr. Prabhath M Kalkura, Training coordinator INC, GFATM project MCON. Participants were given the opportunity to interact with the students of MCON. Talent show was organized by Mrs. Sweety Fernandes, Asst. Professor MCON which the students enjoyed. The day’s program came to an end with the feedback taken from students. The whole day’s program was compered by Mrs. Manjula Co-coordinator of the program. A total of 67 students from nearby schools attended it. Over the entire program was well appreciated by the participants. Due to the high demand another session is organized on 1st April 2015.