Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (GA)
 
Mangalore, Jun 15: Recently Dr Gabriel Fernandes, a prominent scientist and professor of medicine, Microbiology and Physiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center, SA, who was on short visit to India, instituted Dr Sr Consilia Fernandes Memorial, Dr Gabriel Fernandes Gold Medal in the memory of his sister, the late Dr Sr Consilia Fernandes for the 1st Rank holder of Master of Human Resource Development course in Mangala Gangothri, Mangalore University. He donated Rs 50,000 to the university and Demand Draft was handed over to the Vice-chancellor Prof K M Kaveriappa of Mangalore University.  
 
The installation of the award and a guest lecture by Dr Gabriel Fernandes was organized by the department of studies in Commerce, and Association of Mangala Gangothri Commerce Alumni (AMCA) in the Old Senate Hall. Dr Raghuram, chairman of department of studies in commerce presided over the ceremony.

Prof Rajashekhar Hebbar, principal of Rukmini Shedthi Memorial, National Government First Grade College, and secretary of AMCA welcomed the gathering. Dr Fernandes addressed the first and second year students of M Com, MHRD and MSM. He highlighted the importance of education and research. He also introduced his Village to the College Foundation.
 
Dr Raghuram in his presidential address gave a brief profile of the commerce department and its courses in the university. He also thanked Dr Gabriel Fernandes for establishing the gold medal in the name of his sister, the late Dr Sr Comsilia who was a well-known gynecologist at Vijayamarie Hospital, Hyderabad.

Shakira Irfana, final year student of M Com conducted the proceedings and Prameshwara, faculty of commerce proposed the vote of thanks.