Mangalore: Cultural Fest, Student Council Inaugurated at Fr Muller Medical College
Daijiworld Media Network-Mangalore (JN)
Mangalore, Nov 7: Father Muller Medical College here organized ‘Ragnarok’, an inter-batch cultural competition on Monday November 7. The new student council was also inaugurated on the occasion.
Dr Ravishankar Rao, associate professor of English, Mangalore University and Peter A Lewis, renowned senior artist, Chitralaya Art Gallery, Udupi were the chief guests. Fr Denis D’Sa, Administrator, FMMC, welcomed the guests and the gathering.
Dr Rao in his speech said that more importance should be given to patients than to technology. In most of the cases today, treatment has become technical and personal touch of the doctor is missing. In the present day, not only ‘vidya’ but ‘vinay’ too is something to be imbibed, he added.
Fr Patrick Rodrigues, director, FMCI was the guest of honour. Addressing the would-be doctors, he emphasized on humanitarian approach and said that it was more important than aquiring knowledge. He aspired to see doctors working for the benefit of every class of society.
Peter Lewis, renowned artist, Karnataka Rajyotsava and Lalita Kala awards winner, inaugurated the cultural fest with an instant painting over a drawing sheet, which wowed the audience.
Student coucil president George Taliat, vice-president Fluer Barretto, general secretary Sunitha, magazine editor Edmond Fernandes, technical committee incharge Sudip, media committee incharge Pramod Abraham and others were administered the oath.
Dr J P Alva, dean, Dr Pavan Hegde, cultural staff advisor, George Taliat, student president and Rayna Thomas, FMMC were on the dais. The present and former student presidents expressed their views and experience. Sunitha V, general secretary of the student council thanked everyone.