Mangaluru: Insignia – 2016, a National Level B-School Fest was inaugurated on a vibrant note with the star-studded inaugural in Arthur Shenoi Auditorium at AIMIT, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Beeri on Tuesday, November 15.
Through the prayerful symphony of invocation by the college choir, the inaugural was kick-started with a breathtaking video presentation by the MBA Students. Prof. Byrappa, Honorable Vice Chancellor, Mangalore University graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and inaugurated the 2-day National Level B-School Fest ‘INSIGNIA – 2016’ themed Organizational Renaissance.
In his address to the students and participants, Prof. Byrappa dwelt upon the history of management education, calling the young gathering to be youth of aspiration and discovery, who understand their responsibilities towards the society and business. He complemented the Institution for its service to excellence and quality in educating the young minds.
Rev Dr Oswald Mascarenhas SJ, Chairman – MBA Programs, presented the bird’s eye-view of Insignia – 2016, focusing on the pressing need to approach business world through Integrated Business Management, rather than divide and rule. Rev Fr. Denzil Lobo SJ, Director, AIMIT, stressed on the inherent need for productive thinking for innovative solutions for simple, complex and wicked problems we face today in a world of complexity. Rev Fr Swebert D’Silva SJ, Principal, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) in his presidential remarks enumerated the history of ‘excellence’ of St Aloysius College. While stressing on the need of human approach in education today, he harkened a call to be ‘Intellectual humans’ rather than ‘Intellectual monsters’. He emphasized on the importance of trust and freedom as way to excellence. Dr Mascarenhas SJ declared Insignia – 2016 open by unfurling the scroll.
Over 26 business schools from across India were present to deliberate through the various events such as Chanakya (Ultimate Strategist), Arthavahn (Wealth Management), Samruddhi (Social Initiative), Navapravarthana (Battle of Creativity, Imagination, Critical Thinking and Innovation) and Indr Niti (Best Management Team) in the 2-day battle of Innovative minds in Reinventing Organizations today.
Dr. Rowena Wright, Dean (Academics), MBA welcomed the gathering and Elton D’Souza, Student Coordinator proposed the vote of thanks. Dr A M Narahari, Registrar, St Aloysius College (Autonomous); Faculty Coordinators Justine James and Swapna Rose; Abhishek Retrekar, Management Club Secretary were present.
