SJEC Fest on Philanthropy 'Zephyr-11' Aims to Usher in Winds of Change
Media Release
Mangalore, Mar 31: 'Zephyr–11,' a national-level PG management fest, organized by the department of business administration, St Joseph Engineering College, was inaugurated on Thursday March 31 at the SJEC campus.
The programme was inaugurated by chief guest Allen Pereira, former CMD, Bank of Maharashtra. The guests of honour were Fr Joseph Lobo, director designate, SJEC, Fr Henry Mascarenhas, assistant director, SJEC, Dr Joseph Gonsalvis, principal, SJEC, Fr Valerian D'Souza, director, SJEC, Dr Prakash Pinto, MBA dean, Smita Jesudasan, faculty coordinator and Kailas Bhat, student coordinator.
Allen Pereira, former chairman and managing director, Bank of Maharashtra, in his Inaugural address remarked on the significance of philanthropy in the world of scams and economic slowdown. He stated that the students should have an inclination to give rather than receive and they should lay down their footprints for their peers to follow.
He stated the proverb, 'Do unto others as you would have them do unto you' and cited the example of Chen Shu-Chu, a 59-year-old vegetable vendor in Taiwan's Taitung market since 1963, who was recognized for her philanthropy. Her donations include US$ 32,000 for a children's fund and US$ 144,000 to help build a library at a school.
Fr Joseph Lobo affirmed that MBA and MCom students should give time, talents and treasure to the society and emerge as transformers to make the world a better place.
Dr Joeph Gonsalvis greeted the participants and expressed that the students should learn to give wholeheartedly from whatever minimal they possess and receive.
Fr Valerian D'Souza commented that the theme of 'Zephyr 11' – 'Philanthropism' was befitting the current scenario. He also added that philanthropy should not be sermonized but practiced by students as a way of life.
The SJEC MBA team choir invoked God’s blessings and graces. Dr Prakash Pinto, dean, MBA welcomed the dynamic gathering. The SJEC MBA student team presented a video snapshot of the theme 'Philanthropy'.
Kailas Bhat proposed the vote of thanks. Rayan D'Souza and Lin Pinto compered the inaugural session. Students team from ten colleges are participating in the event.