Don Bosco Arts & Science College
Don Bosco Arts & Science College
Don Bosco Arts & Science College
Don Bosco Arts & Science College
Don Bosco Arts & Science College
The Department of Social Work at Don Bosco Arts & Science College is on a mission to empower rural women, with the WELive (Women Empowerment through Livelihood and Entrepreneurship) Project, sponsored by BREADS, Bangalore, inaugurated at Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Angadikadavu. The first cluster, inaugurated by Mr. Kuriachan Paimpallikunnel, Ayyankunnu Grama Panchayat President, at Don Bosco Arts & Science College, on 3 March, had 30 participants. The second cluster, launched by Mr. K Velayudhan, President, Iritty Block Panchayat President, at St Mary’s Church, Kiliyanthara, on 4 March, had 55 participants. A 3-hour input was provided on Entrepreneurship process and skills. The session was handled by Mr. PM Pathrose, Executive Director of Jeevan Jyothi, Kalpetta, Wayanad, and EDP Trainer for more than 36 years with certification from EDII, Ahmadabad. Fr Dr Thomas Koonan (Head, Department of Social Work) presided and Mr Xavierkutty Francis (Assistant Professor), Department of Social Work, rendered the welcome address. The logistics were seen to by Christopher Mathew, Project Co-ordinator. The Project implemented in five districts across Kerala for the uplift of rural women intends to train 2000 entrepreneurs within a period of two years. Don Bosco Arts & Science College is implementing the project in Kannur district. Detailed base line information was gathered from the participants with the help of student volunteers from the Department of Social Work. The participants from each village nominated their leaders. They were convinced of the entrepreneurship road ahead of them and resolved to initiate a project in the near future. The hands-on training has been scheduled for 13 March. The College will make concerted effort to widen the circle of new entrepreneurs.
The First Semester BSW students, accompanied by the Staff Coordinators Zhavierkutty Francis Sir, Vipin Sir and the Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work Lisbel Manikutty Miss, were in Wayanad on Friday, February 19, visiting two social service agencies of repute catering to the marginalised: SHREYAS, the Social Service Society, under the Malankara Catholic Diocese of Sulthan Bathery & JEEVAN JYOTHI, An NGO Working for the Tribal and the marginalized sections of the society since 2011in Kalpetta. Project Officer Shaji KP at SHREYAS, and Executive Director PM Pathrose at JEEVAN JYOTHI took orientation sessions and students had a guided tour to the various segments of both these agencies. Orientation visits are envisaged in BSW curriculum to familiarise the students with the burning issues faced by the society today, and to develop a critical understanding of the society's response to these contemporary concerns through the wide range of services of these professional agencies.
Complementing the theoretical inputs on print journalism, first-year postgraduate students of journalism visited Deepika Newspaper and the Press Club of Kannur on February 23, 2021, organized by the Department of Journalism and Communication. Reneesh Mathew, Bureau Chief and an alumnus of the Department of Journalism, briefed on the entire process of gathering and editing news stories. Later, the group observed the printing of Rashtra Deepika, an evening paper published by Deepika Publication. The post- lunch session was in Kannur Press Club, interacting with A K Haris, President Press Club Kannur. Haris explained in detail the queries of students from the registration to the conduct of press club meetings. The 15 postgraduate students accompanied by the faculty members spent the day discussing and learning experientially.
The First Year MSW students are now from their classroom to the field ... in a rural camp at Uruppumkutty, in touch with ground realities of life .... As part of the rural camp, three check dams are being made across Kundoor river under the scorching sun, to retain water upstream, for the water to percolate into the wells getting dry around the area. The families at Uruppumkutty have been battling with water scarcity for years particularly in the months of April and May. These check dams will increase the ground water level in the vicinity. Ayyankunnu Panchayath President Kuriachan Paimkilikunnel inaugurated the camp. Panchayath Member KJ Jose felicitated. Congratulations to MSW HoD Fr. KO Thomas, Teachers and MSW First Year Students.
Department of Management in association with ILT InternetLeadsTrainng.com organised a DIGITAL MARKETING WEBINAR on 20 February 2021
The Department of Commerce organized a webinar on 02-02-2021, for students in the department on the topic “Awareness on Banking Ombudsman Scheme”. The session was handled by Mr. Sreenath L., Assistant Manager, Office of the Banking Ombudsman, Thiruvanthapuram. Topics covered : 1) Banking Ombudsman. 2) List of complaints one can lodge with the Banking Ombudsman. 3) Situations in which the complaint can be rejected by the Banking Ombudsman. 4) The procedure for filing a complaint with Banking Ombudsman.
Department of Commerce organised a one-day Webinar on 20 November 2020 on the topic "A New World- Turn Things Your Way".
IQAC in collaboration with Department of Mathematics organised a Webinar on the topic:"CHALLENGES AHEAD FOR AFFILIATED COLLEGES IN THE CONTEXT OF THE NEW EDUCATION POLICY" on 30 October 2020
Thalassery Forest Range Office and NSS Unit (47&72) of Don Bosco Arts and Science College, Angadikadavu jointly organised sapling planting programme on 02-07-2020. As part of ‘Vana Mahostvam’ programme organised by Kerala Forest department from July 1st to 7th Thalassery Forestry department officer, Mr. Arunesh K.V planted a sapling and inaugurated the function. The principal Rev. Dr. Fr. Francis Karakat welcomed the small gathering and the programme officer Smt Jisha E. Delivered vote of thanks. The NSS Volunteer Secretary Akhil Devasia and the programme officer Sri Nithin Kuttan P.K gave initiation to the programme.
MERIT & COLLEGE DAY
EQUINOX - South Indian Management Fest conducted by Department of Management at Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu on 3rd and 4th February 2020
Comet 5, the fifth edition of national commerce fest which was organized on 21st and 22nd January 2020 was a huge success. C.V Jayachandran , the former president of chamber of commerce, Kannur inaugurated the function. Inaugurating the function he said “There are lot of opportunities for job seekers in Kerala. But all you have to do is to find out best one that suits your taste. It is not necessary to seek for jobs out of India”. 102 students from around 10 colleges participated in the two-day National fest. The concluding programme was inaugurated by Sujith, choreographer of different television programmes. The award night function was a mesmerising experience for the entire college.
National Commerce Fest 21st & 22nd January 2020
FANTASIA 2019-2020, arts festival of Don Bosco Arts and Science College, was held on 12th and 13th December, 2019. Fantasia 2K19 was inaugurated by Kollam Siraj, popular cine artist. The Fest was a huge success with the BA English Association (DEA) winning the championship title with 449 points. PG association became the first runner up with 383 points and the third position was bagged by B.Sc Maths and BCA combined association (MAC) with 290 points.
Kelotsav 2019-20, Sports festival of Don Bosco Arts and Science College was held on 22nd and 23rd of November, 2019. The fest was inaugurated by R Dilna, power lifting champion. The championship trophy was bagged by B.Sc Maths and BCA combined association (MAC) with 86 points. The second position was bagged by BA English association (DEA) with 54 points followed by BBA association with 41 points.
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