Mangaluru: An orientation programme for the new students and their parents was held on June 25, in the Eric Mathias Hall.
The programme began with the students leading the audience in prayer through a song.
The dignitaries on the dais were joined by two representatives from among the parents and students in the symbolic lighting of the lamp ceremony to mark the beginning of the new academic year 2018-19. Rev. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ, Principal, St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) and Administrator of St. Aloysius Evening College, in his presidential remarks, emphasised the important role played by the college in producing graduates with good communicative skills and good character, who could become the contributing citizens in the globalised contemporary world.
Principal of St. Aloysius Evening College (SAEC), Dr. Manohar V Serrao, gave an overall bird’s eye view of education at SAEC and gave a brief introduction of the faculty, while 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. C A Jason motivated the students with a pep talk with special reference to the CPT and IPCC exams leading to the CA degree.
Shakila Hegde, Coordinator, Parents-Teachers Association, proposed a vote of thanks and Dr. Charles V Furtado, compered the programme. Around 200 students and parents were present at the orientation.
