Media Release

Manipal, Jan 31: MCON celebrated its glorious existence of 25 years and annual day on January 24 in KMC Greens, Manipal at 5.30 pm by offering floral tributes to late Dr TMA Pai which was done by the dignitaries. Prof Vasudha Kamat, vice chancellor, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai was the chief guest for the function. Dr Judith Noronha, associate dean, Manipal College of Nursing welcomed the gathering and introduced the chief guest.

The chief guest was very happy by the research work and grants received by the institution. She was also impressed by the growth of the institution for the last 25 years. She suggested having e- learning and credit courses introduced in nursing. She also gave away the awards to the students. Dr Anice George ,dean, MCON presented the annual and silver jubilee report.

Dean and HoDs of the college felicitated Vasanthi R Pai on behalf of the college. Prof P P Bhanumathi, founder dean & late Dr Aparna Bhaduri were felicitated by citations read by Dr Mamatha S Pai and Dr Elsa Sanatombi Devi.

Dr H Vinod Bhat, pro vice chancellor, MU felicitated the advisors of the college and released the journal of the college. He also addressed the gathering mentioning that he was happy that this is the 2nd institutional journal released by MU. First batch of students, teaching and non-teaching staff were felicitated by Vasanthi R Pai.

Book on advanced concepts in psychosocial aspects of critical ill patients authored by Dr Elsa S Devi was released by Dr P L N Rao, registrar evaluation, MU. In his address, he spoke on his happiness on the steadfast growth of the college under the able leadership of Dr Anice George.

Dr Surendra Shetty, pro vice chancellor, Mangalore Campus, MU released the silver jubilee documentary which was followed by screening of the documentary. This was followed by rendering of the college anthem.

Faculty awards were presented by Dr K Ramnarayan, vice chancellor, MU.

Dr G K Prabhu Registrar, MU felicitated the Phd awardees and presented awards to the composer of the lyrics of the College anthem, the music composer as well as the silver jubilee logo.

Dr Latha Venkateshan, principal, Apollo College of Nursing, Chennai was the guest of honor and she addressed the gathering. She mentioned that it was a home coming for her. She suggested the dean to have nurse scientists in the field of nursing so that changes could be brought about in the profession of nursing. She also presented proficiency certificates.

Response from alumni was given by Dr Neetha Kamath, associate professor, Sahyadri College of Nursing, Mangalore and Dr Simi Jesto Joseph Nurse Practitioner, director of research and clinical services, GI Solutions, Morton Grove. Dr Josephine Little Flower, Nursing Advisor to Government of India, released the silver jubilee souvenir and addressed the gathering. She congratulated the institution and she was happy about the growth of the institution. She talked about the revision of the curriculum and the governmental funding opportunities to improve the status of nursing in the country. Dr Mamatha S Pai, Professor, MCON Manipal expressed words of gratitude. The programme was followed by cultural programs by students and the alumni. Master of ceremony for the programme was Dr Linu Sara George, rofessor, MCON and masters of ceremony for the cultural programmes were Dr Blessy Prabha Valsaraj, Professor, MCON and Jezel Neha Lewis, 2nd Year BSc Nursing student.