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MSW Third Semester University examinations will commence on Friday January 13, 2017 and will end on Monday, January 23.

The 7-day residential camp conducted for National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers at St. Thomas Higher Secondary School in Manikkadavu from Monday December 16, 2016 to Sunday January 1, 2017 was a treasured experience for the second year undergraduate students, widening and deepening their circle of relationship, nurturing their social intelligence, strengthening their leadership qualities, mastering the art of adjustment to inconveniences, refurbishing their smartness , and enhancing their personality. The prime focus of the NSS camp was on making bunds in Ulikkal Panchayath to conserve water against the impending drought because of shortage of rainfall last year. The bunds were made in close collaboration with the Panchayath authorities and the local people. Phoenix Thaliparambu handled a session on personality development and success in life. Saji Varghese, a cancer survivor, shared his inspiring experiences of his successful battle with cancer. There was a session on safety measures to be adopted for driving by experts from the motor vehicles department. The music troupe from Mattannur made one of the evenings sweet and melodious. The psycho-reality show by JCI trainers JC Abbobakker P.P. and JC Ramachandran K.T. was a soothing experience for all. The action-packed session on social conscience and social intelligence by Fr. Dr. Francis Karackat made the students more vibrant. The debate competition on Cashless Kerala animated by Nisha Sajan, Faculty from the Department of Commerce broadened their mental horizons. Documentaries were also screened to get attuned to the beauties of nature. The trekking to Kanjirakolli and Sasippara was a thrilling and adventurous spree. The cultural extravaganza every night, the grand new year midnight celebrations, the cooking creativity, the newspaper work, the swim in the river, the fun, frolics and the light moments with the staff and the friends made ‘Opparam 2016’ an incredible gala of friendship. Credit goes to all especially the NSS programme officers Sarath Krishnan Sir and Rajisha CK Miss and the two student leaders Emily Maria Jose (BBA) and Vipin Joseph (BCom Computer).

College Union Inauguration on 16th January 2017

The Department of Social Work at Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu, in collaboration with Kerala Women’s Commission, will organize National Conference on ‘Social Work Perspectives of Women Empowerment’.

In the General Body Meeting of the Past Pupils of Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu, Shanu Salman (MCJ 2012-2014 Batch), the Faculty In-Charge, Department of Journalism (MCJ) at Pazhassi Raja College, Pulpally in Wayanad affiliated to the University of Calicut was unanimously chosen as the President of the Alumni Association. The Alumni Association will be officially registered under the Societies of Registration Act, 1860 with Memorandum of Understanding and Bylaws for legal recognition and NAAC accreditation. Suzenna Babu (BCom Computer Application 2012-2015 Batch) is the Vice-President. Ann Treessa Benny (BA English 2012-2015 Batch) is the Secretary. Muhammad Abdul Basith (BBA 2012-2015 Batch) is the Treasurer and Akhila Tomy (BSc Mathematics 2012-2015 Batch) is the Joint Secretary. Angle Mary Mathew (BA English 2012-2015 Batch), Athira K. Louis (BSC Mathematics 2012-2015 Batch), Dayana (BCom Computer Application 2012-2015 Batch) Abbas P.M 2012-2015 Batch), Neena Thomas (BCA 2012-2015 Batch), Harsha C.J. (MSW 2011-2013 Batch), and Jince John (MCJ 2013-2015 Batch) are the members of the Executive Committee. In the open forum, it was suggested that the annual gathering could be held during Christmas holidays and the date should be communicated to all ahead of time. The decision on integrating cultural programme into the annual gathering and on the introduction of scholarship for deserving students was left to the executive committee. There was also a proposal to launch an online newsletter for the alumni. Principal Fr. Dr. Francis Karackat inaugurated the Alumni Meet. Staff co-ordinator Biju John T welcomed the gathering. Alumni Association President Shanu Salman proposed vote of thanks. The programme was concluded with fellowship meal in the auditorium.

Despite the time constraints and pressures caused by the University Semester Examinations, the First Year UG students staying at Savio Home Men’s Hostel surprised the campus community with a gorgeous crib. Christmas celebrations at Savio Home was held on Thursday, with the solemn Mass presided over by Fr. Dr. K.O. Thomas, College Manager.

The seven-day residential camp for the National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers will be held at Manikadavu near Ulikkal, from Monday 26th December 2016 to Sunday, 1st January 2017. NSS Programme Officers Sarath Krishnan and Rajisha C.K. will co-ordinate the camp.

In the interdepartmental Christmas Cultural Programme Competition, the students from BCom Computer Applications bagged the first prize. The second prize was secured by BCom Co-operation students. BSW students won the third prize. Christmas Bumper Prizes for the luckiest persons in the campus were for Amarjith and Albin from BCom Computer Application.

College will remain closed from December 24, 2016 to January 2, 2017 for Christmas holidays. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.

Date : 27th December 2016, Tuesday Venue : Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu Time : 10 a.m. Agenda Election of Office Bearers NAAC Accreditation Registration of Alumni Association Alumni Initiatives Ahead Conclusion & Lunch For More detailed Information, please contact the staff Co-ordinator, Biju John T. - Mob: 09747223022 Fr. Dr. Francis Karackat Principal

Albin Raj, Namitha Lizabeth and Vyshak K, doing their final year MCJ (Master of Communication and Journalism) here are selected for the Trainee Journalist final interview. The date and time of interview will be intimated shortly. 58 final year students from various UG and PG programmes including MCJ, MCom, MSW, MA English Literature, BA English Literature, BCom and BSc Mathematics had appeared for the written test on October 25, 2016. Of these, 12 students were shortlisted for Group Discussion and Camera test held on December 13, 2016. Hearty Congratulations to the candidates selected.

As part of the Extension Services broadening the mindset of students, instilling in them social intelligence, and shaping in them a well-formed social conscience, students from the Department of Mathematics (BSc) visited Sneha Bhavan, an Old Age Home in Charal, four kilometers from Angadikadavu, on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. The students, accompanied by the staff, celebrated Christmas around the inmates cutting the cake and singing songs. Students then washed their clothes, cleaned and mopped their residential area and the premises around. They collected firewood for traditional cooking in the kitchen. They also sponsored the provisions required for their Christmas celebration. Commenting on the experience, one of the Faculty Members Dona Thomas said, “Students did everything happily. It was their initiative. They were very enthusiastic throughout the extension programme.”

The third year U.G. students at Don Bosco Arts & Science College staying at Savio Home made a bund across Vaniyapara stream flowing though the campus on 11th December, 2016 as a precautionary measure countering the drought likely to occur due to shortage of rain this year. “It was primarily done to let more water seep into the soil which will eventually result in the increase of groundwater. The water level in the nearby wells also can be kept at a steady pace with this bund (Thadayana),” said Fr. Abhilash P., Savio Home Warden.

The students doing their postgraduate programme in Journalism and Mass Communication (MCJ) along with the Faculty Members are in Thiruvananthapuram for the 21st International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) being held from December 9 to 16, 2016. 185 films from 62 countries will be screened at 13 theatres during the fest. Migration is the theme of this year’s festival. Navid Mahmoudi-directed Afghan movie ‘Parting’ will be the first one to be screened. The festival which is touted as one of the best in Asia has received overwhelming response from the public. 15,000 people have registered for the festival in three days and out of which passes have been limited to 13,000 delegates. The 13 theatres have a capacity to seat 9,000. The festival will have various programmes along with the screening of movies. There will be a folk festival, exhibition that includes video installations of late film personalities. Tagore theatre will be the main venue for the festival. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the festival on December 9 at Nishagandhi auditorium. The closing ceremony will be held at the same venue on December 16.