Mangaluru: A Orientation programme for new entrants at the St Aloysius College and their parents was held on Monday, June 25 at the Eric Mathias Hall.
The programme began with a prayer song. The dignitaries on the dais were joined by two representatives from among the parents and students in the symbolic lighting of the lamp to mark the beginning of the new academic year 2018-19.
In his presidential remarks Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ, Principal, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) and Administrator of St Aloysius Evening College emphasised the important role played by the college in producing graduates with good communicative skills and good character, who could become contributing citizens in the globalized contemporary world.
The Principal, Dr Manohar V. Serrao, gave an overall bird’s eye view of education at SAEC and gave a brief introduction of the faculty. The Vice Principal, Dr Ravi Shetty, briefed the audience on the importance of discipline and regularity in college life. Dr Mahalinga Bhat familiarised the audience with the EC/CC activities which would be conducted through the various associations. CA Jason motivated the students with a pep talk with special reference to the CPT & IPCC courses leading to the CA degree. Shakila Hegde, Coordinator, Parents-Teachers Association, proposed the vote of thanks. Dr Charles V. Furtado, officiated as the Master of Ceremonies.
