Media Release
Mangalore, Oct 14: St Joseph Engineering College held its seventh graduation day ceremony in the College auditorium on Saturday October 13.
The solemn ceremony started with singing the College anthem. Fr Joseph Lobo, director SJEC, welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering.
Fr Valerian D’Souza, parish priest, Our Lady of Miracles Church, Milagres, Mangalore and founder director SJEC, was the chief guest. He honoured the BE graduates as well as the MBA, MCA and MTech post graduates with graduation certificates.
Speaking on this occasion Fr Valerian D’Souza said, "This is a day of joy. The sacrifice of teachers and parents and the hard work of each graduate has been rewarded. To be successful in life plan every stage of life, without allowing your disappointment to discourage you." He also stressed on building a value based society.
Dr Rio D’Souza, vice-principal, SJEC, administered the oath.
Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore and the president of SJEC, presided over the function and honoured the rank holders with certificates and medals. In his address he stressed upon retaining the core values and the culture of India. He also emphasized the significance of leadership and called upon every graduate to turn every obstacle into an opportunity.
Fr Joseph Lobo, director SJEC, Fr Rohith D’Costa and Fr Ajith Menezes, assistant directors, Dr Rio D’Souza, vice-principal and heads of departments were the other dignitaries on the dais.
Families and friends of the graduates witnessed this proud moment. The SJEC governing board members, the faculty and invitees were also present on the occasion.
The vote of thanks was proposed by Vishwanth, convener, graduation day committee. The programme came to an end with the national anthem.