Pics: Abhijith N Kolpe
Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 22: St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Mangaluru, celebrated its 'College Day' on March 22 in the College campus.
Melwyn Prakash Noronha, principal, district government pleader, Christian marriage registrar & notary was the chief guest on the occasion. Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, director, SJEC, presided over the programme.
Dr Rio D’Souza, principal of SJEC presented the annual report of the college. Dr Purushottama Chippar, vice principal, SJEC introduced the chief guest and welcomed the gathering on the occasion.
The guest, along with the president, distributed various excellence awards in sports and academics. The University level rank holders and faculty achievements were also honoured.
M P Noronha, spoke about excitement in addressing the elite group of buddying professionals. He appreciated the awards received by the faculties and students for the quality of talents in the institution. He said students have got the potential, but the real magic is that of the teachers who draw this potential out and show it to the world.
He congratulated the institution for becoming one of the top institutions in the state. He further added that the negatives in our life should not stop individuals to focus on the positives around them.
He highlighted about the real triangle of success - Knowledge, skills and attitude, which can be the real essence of success.
In his presidential address, Fr Wilfred Prakash D'Souza, the director of SJEC congratulated the achievers for their outstanding achievements in academics and extracurricular activities.
He said that education is more than textbooks and exams. "It's about the challenges we face in life through the character we build along the journey."
He said that success becomes more meaningful only when it can uplift others. Your small efforts can make a big impact in someone's lives. He also insisted the students to build a sense of gratitude in life.
Dr Ravikantha Prabhu, convener of the event delivered the vote of thanks. Fr Kenneth R Crasta, assistant director of SJEC, various deans & HoDs and Dr Sunitha Prasad, co-convener of the programme were also present during the occasion.
Aldrin Sean Periera and Shiji Abraham compered the formal programme.
A cultural extravaganza followed the formal event with the students displaying their wonderful music and dancing skills along with the thrilling performance from the Band Diamonds and Rust. The cultural programme was compered by Jaden D'Souza and Deona Rego.