Udupi, 13 Mar: Milagres College, Kallianpur celebrated College Day at Milagres Tri-centenary Hall, here on Friday, March 8 at Milagres Tri-centenary Hall.
Fr Dr Lawrence C. D’Souza, correspondent of Milagres College presided on the occasion.
Fr Fred Mascarenhas, former principal of Milagres College was the chief guest.
Jayaprakash Shetty, Alumnus and chairman and managing director of Shambuji Group of Companies, Mumbai was the guest of honour.
Dr Vincent Alva, principal of Milagres College, Dr Surekha, staff secretary, Student Welfare Council directors, Prof Annamma and Dr Herald Monis, managing Committee member Dr Neri Cornelio, Melwin Sequeira, president of student welfare council. Prajwal and secretary Lukman Hakim were present on the dais.
The programme began with a song of Abraham Lincoln. Women’s Day was celebrated in a special manner.
The college newsletter, Voice of Milagres was released by the Fr Dr Lawrence C D’Souza. The college annual report was presented by the principal along with the video presentation.
Prof Subrahmanya Joshi, former HoD of Chemistry who retired on October was felicitated. Kavya Pai of final BSc expressed gratitude towards Prof Subrahmanya Joshi on behalf of all students. Joseph Peter Fernandes from the department of chemistry spoke on behalf of the staff. Prof Melwin C Rego read the certificate of Appreciation.
Mr Pradeesh, NCC Cadet was honoured in the occasion. Sports achievers were participated in national, state level competition were felicitated by Jayaprakash Shetty, the guest of honour. Endowment scholarship was distributed and the rank holder of MSW department, Usha K was honoured.
Chief guest Fr Fred Mascarenhas advised the students to be disciplined and to gain knowledge not only through social medias but also from teachers.
Guest of honour Jayaprakash Shetty in his address encouraged the students to come out of the comfort zone, and to face all the challenges in life. In his presidential speech Fr Dr Lawrence C D’Souza appreciated the Principal Dr Vincent Alva for innovative implementation of activities in the college.
Secretary of Student Welfare Council Lukman Hakim proposed vote of thanks. Sofiya of Final BSc and Aral D’Souza of final BCA compered the formal program.
After lunch cultural program was performed.