Mangalore:The students association Of Civil Engineering Department (Nirman) of St.Joseph Engineering College was inaugurated by Er.Rajendra Kalbavi, Director, Nirmiti Kendra, NITK Surathkal on September 23rd Monday, 2013 at 2:15PM. Staff Coordinator Of Student Association Ms. Akshatha Shetty,escorted the dignitaries to the dais.
Dr. Sujatha Unnikrishan, HOD, Department of Civil Engineering, welcomed the dignitaries to the inaugural event.
Chief Guest of the inaugural function, Er. Rajendra Kalbavi encouraged the students to gain knowledge and skills in addition to academics in order to excel in life. He motivated students to be goal oriented and focused.
Director of SJEC, Rev.Fr. Joseph Lobo presided over the function.He emphasized the importance of innovation and encouraged students to develop interest, get ideas and have an initiative to implement those ideas.
The Principal, Dr. Joseph Gonsalvis appreciated the departmental activities organized in the previous years and encouraged the association members to organize innovative activities.
Assistant Directors, Rev. Fr. Rohith Dcosta, Rev.Fr. Ajith Menezes and Vice Principal Dr. Rio DSouza were present on the occasion.The teaching and non teaching staffs of Dept.of Civil, students of 1st Sem and 3rd Sem, were also present at the event.
Mr. Toufeeq.A, President of Students Association, gave a brief report about various association activities proposed for the academic year 2013-2014.The inaugural function concluded with Vote of thanks by Mr.Shakthi Das Secretary of the Association.
The Chief Guest Er. Rajendra Kalbavi Presented a seminar on “Innovative World of Alternative Technologies”.He explained about alternate materials and alternate methods used in building construction. Filler slab, Ferocement Building components, Funicular shells, Latto Blocks etc., were some of the alternative technologies discussed.
Mr. Vinod, Engineer, Ramco cement, Mr. Arun Raj and Mr. Shailesh, members, Association of Consulting Civil Engineers, Mangalore chapter were present on occasion.
