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
Kalika 2K18, the10-day rural camp held at Vaniyapara from November 29 to December 8, 2018, was a stimulating experience for the 36 BSW second semester students who with the wide exposure received, shaped their social consciousness and mastered the art of adjustment and accommodativeness . Along with the Social Work Department staff, they repaired the dilapidated road, re-furbished three houses damaged in the unprecedented landslips and torrential rain in August 2018 and dug a toilet pit for a house without the basic necessities. A survey was conducted to assess the socio-economic and educational status of the people in the area and the impact of quarries in the area on the living conditions of the residents and on the environment. “Staying, working and cooking together as a batch mingling with the ordinary people, and adjusting ourselves with the inconveniences of the place was a thrilling experience,” said Diya Antony, the student coordinator. At the concluding function, Ayyankunnu Panchayath President Adv. Sheeja Sebastian, College Manager Fr. Dr. Thomas K.O., Principal Fr. Dr. Francis Karackat, Vaniyapara Parish Priest Fr. Xavier Puthiyaparambil, and Ward Member Vinod M spoke. A wide variety of cultural programmes performed by BSW students added colour to the rural camp.
The Staff from Don Bosco Colleges in Kerala and Karnataka had an intensive National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) training programme at Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu to tailor them for the requirements of the revised accreditation scheme. Dr. Ayyappa Das, Vice-Principal and NAAC Coordinator of RVS College, Coimbatore presented the latest parameters adopted for NAAC accreditation and the guidelines for the proper implementation of the scheme in various sectors of Higher Education. There were 75 Staff Members from Don Bosco Colleges in Angadikadavu, Sulthan Bathery, Mampetta, and Mannuthy in Kerala, and from Yadagiri in Karnataka. It was decided to facilitate and speed up the NAAC accreditation process making the required changes in the existing curriculum, administration and documentation. The Manager of Don Bosco Institutes of Higher Education, Fr. Dr. K.O. Thomas inaugurated the programme. Principal of Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu welcomed the gathering and Principal of Don Bosco College, Angadikadavu, Fr. Dr. Johny Jose delivered the initiation address. Fr. Dr. Jiby Parekulath and Fr. Dr. Joshy Puthur, Principals of Don Bosco Colleges at Mampetta and Yadagiri respectively, were also present for the programme.
The first batch of BSc Psychology students had a day-long session on psychology career prospects and on emotional hygiene for self-discipline by Dr. Fr. Joe Kokkandathil, Director of Don Bosco Career Guidance and Counselling Centre, Kochi, on Friday 12th October, 2018. “We are now with the best mindset for our academic pursuit. Our path is clear. It is a noble profession. We know our destination,” said Athira K, one of the students after the programme. Fr. Dr. Joe completed his doctorate in clinical psychology from Central University, Gulbarga, and had been to different parts of India and abroad offering professional training in emotional hygiene.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers of Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu, as part of Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations organized an Anti-Drugs Human Chain Campaign at Kootuupuzha, in collaboration with Iritty ExciseRange, Mattannur Arts & Sports Club, and Amma Palliative Unit, on Saturday, October 6, 2018. Iritty Range Civil Excise Officer Babu Francis delivered the keynote address. NSS Programme Officers Rajisha C.K. and Nithin Kuttan P.K. led the anti-drugs conscientization rally in Koottupuzha town
Angadikadavu Don Bosco Arts & Science College women team,represented by Alna Raj, MareenaK Sabu, Princy E.P, Aneena Raj and Sreelekshmi Vinod,won the third place in Kannur University intercollegiate badminton championship held at University Campus, Mangattuparambaon October 5, 2018. The winners are eligible for grace marks in the university examinations. Alna Raj from BSW (2016-2019 Batch) is selected as the first reserve player of Kannur university women’s badminton team.
The Department of Social Work, in collaboration with Healthline Suraksha Project, Kannur, organized a ‘Transgender Awareness Campaign’ at Don Bosco Arts & Science College on Friday October 5, 2018. with two transgenders being honoured. Varsha and Noora, the transgenders hailing from Kannur interacted with the students sharing their earlier experiences of being sidelined and the positive changes taking place in the mindset of the mainstream society after the favourable Supreme Court verdict. “It was an enlightening experience for us to widen our mental horizons and to treat the transgenders with respect recognizing their unique identity,” said Nithin Thomas, one of the students from Social Work Department.
The National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers from Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu spent a day at Sneha Bhavan, Koottupuzha, a Centre for the rehabilitation of the homeless particularly the old and the differently abled abandoned by their family and relatives. NSS volunteers interacted with them, shared a meal with them, cleaned up the institution, offered haircut to the inmates, washed their clothes and entertained them with a cultural extravaganza. College Principal Fr. Dr. Francis Karackat inaugurated the function. Mattannur Mini Club President Arun M presided. NSS Programme Officers Rajisha C.K. and Nithin Kuttan P.K. spoke on the occasion.
Rural Camp for MSW Semester I at St Antony’s Church, Anara, 20-29 September 2018
Under the leadership of the Social Work Department, a seminar was held. Besides the staff and students of the Department, more than 30 senior citizens and the leadership of the Ayyankunnu Grama Panchayat participated. Advocate Sheeja Sebastian, Panchayat President, inaugurated the function presided over by Fr. Francis Karackat, Principal. The input session on the Rights of Elders was by Dr Joe Thomas, Ex. Director of Partners in Population and Development (PPD).
Adarsh Aji from BCom Computer Application secured third place for 200 meter Individual, 200 meter Free Style, 4x200 Relay and 4x100 meter Medley Relay. Princy E.P., Aleena Tom, Arya Ranjith and Nidhina Joseph won silver medal for 4x200 Relay. Princy E.P. won bronze for 800 meter Free Style. Don Joseph Joy, Alwin Antony, Adarsh Aji and Jobn Joseph bagged bronze for 4x200 meter Free Style Relay. Arun Joseph, Don Joseph Joy, Adarsh Aji and Jobin Joseph won third place for 4x100 meter Medley Relay. The swimming championship was held at Kannur University Campus, Mangattuparamba on September 29, 2018.
Don Bosco Educational Institutions have reached out to 39,818 people across Kerala with rescue and relief works, providing the victims of the unprecedented flood with food, clothes, sleeping kits, medicine, toiletries and emergency household articles. 406 houses were cleaned up. 1500 deserving families were offered household items worth Rs.5500 each, with a total contribution of Rs. 82, 50,000. 100 families that lost their livelihood assets will be given Rs.50000 each, with the total financial investment coming to One Crore 32 Lakh 50,000 Rupees (Rs. 1,32, 50,000). There is also a plan to build 300 houses for the homeless families, the worst victims of the natural calamity. Apart from becoming a partner in the implementation of these rehabilitation packages coordinated by BREADS, the Don Bosco Agency with its headquarters in Bangalore, Don Bosco Arts & Science College here in Angadikadavu mobilized money from the students and staff and contributed Rs. 1,00000 (One Lakh) to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The cheque was handed over to Ayyankunnu Panchayat President Adv. Sheeja Sebastian on Monday September 10, 2018 during the Morning Assembly. A donation of Rs. 50,000 was presented to Kannur University NSS Flood Relief Fund. The NSS volunteers distributed food and clothes worth Rs.1,75,000 to the flood victims during its most crucial stage.
In the PTA General Body Meeting participated by 900 parents held in the College Auditorium on Saturday September 8, 2018, P.K. Nandanan, father of Aiswarya Nandanan from BA English Literature, and Rejin Varghese, mother of Alan Mariya Varghese from BSW were re-elected as the vice-presidents of Parent Teacher Association for the third time consecutively. The Executive Committee Members of PTA are: 1. Fr. Dr. Francis Karackat (President), 2. Nandanan P K (Vice President), 3. Fr. Dr. K.O Thomas (Ex-Officio Member), 4. Rejin Varghese (Joint Vice Chairperson), 5. Jitheshmon Mullool (Secretary), 6. Fr. Shibu Davis (Treasurer (Staff)), 7. Tomy M K (Member PG Dept.), 8. Nandanan P K & George C M (Members – BA Dept.), 9. Binu K M & Priya V K (Members - B.Sc Maths Dept), 10. Radhika (Member - B.Sc Psy Dept), 11. Babu M & Moli Saji (Membes – B.Com Comp Dept), 12. – M.Vijayan & Lissy K V (Members B.Com Co-op Dept), 13. Biju Thomas & Rosamma (Members B.Com Fin. Dept.), 14. Siby Vazhakala & Elsy Cherian (Members – BBA Dept), 15. Musthafa Davari & Mini (Members - BCA Dept) 16. Joshi John & Sheeja Suresh (Members – BSW Dept). The Working Committee Members of PTA are: 1. Tomy M K & Regina Joseph (Members PG Dept.), 2. Nandanan P K & George C M (Members – BA Dept.), 3. Binu K M & Priya V K (Members - B.Sc Maths Dept), 4. Radhika (Member - B.Sc Psy Dept), 5. Babu M & Moli Saji (Membes – B.Com Comp Dept), 6. – M.Vijayan & Lissy K V (Members B.Com Co-op Dept), 7. Biju Thomas & Rosamma (Members B.Com Fin. Dept.), 8. Siby Vazhakala & Elsy Cherian (Members – BBA Dept), 9. Musthafa Davari & Mini (Members - BCA Dept) 10. Joshi John & Sheeja Suresh (Members – BSW Dept). The students who secured A Grade in the University Examinations, and the toppers, best performers, best speakers, best debaters and best conversationalists in the English Proficiency Course were honoured with mementos and merit certificates. The Progress Report of the students carrying their marks in the university and internal examinations, and their overall assessment covering all realms of campus life were given to parents during their personal meeting with the class teachers.
Abin Joseph, one of the award-winning short story writers in Malayalam and a former student from the Department of Journalism (MCJ 2011-2013 Batch) at Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu, released the college magazine ‘Njaann’ on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. The magazine brought out this year is special because of the QR Code attached to the stories, poems and features, offering an opportunity for the readers to watch an exclusive interview with each of the writers on YouTube using their mobile. The staff editor of the magazine is Previn P.F., a Faculty from the Department of Journalism, and the student editor is Prince Sunny from third year BA English Literature. Magazine was very creatively designed by Cibal Prems, a Faculty in the Department of Journalism. The illustrations were done by Fr. Dr. Bastin Nellisery (Senior Journalism Faculty), Sona George and Haritha Arjunan, students from BA English Literature and Alen Mathews, one of the students from BCom Computer Applications. Abin Joseph in his keynote address after handing over the first copy of the magazine to the College Manager Fr. Dr K.O. Thomas, said, “A society is shaped by its literature. The perception of people on what is happening around the world has its roots and wings in the writings of the period. Therefore, promotion of literary intelligence among students is an absolute necessity in a campus.” The former College Union Chairman Muhammad Ummair, former College Union Vice-Chairperson Anju Sebastian, College Manager Fr. Dr. K.O. Thomas, Principal Fr. Dr. Francis Karackat, Previn P.F., and Prince Sunny spoke on the occasion.
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