Expressions September 2020-1

Volume 15 | No.5 | September 2020

The Albertian News Letter Estd. 1946 ST. ALBERT'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) Established and Administered by Archdiocese of Verapoly Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC | ISO 9001:2015 certified by TUV Rheinland

Banerji Road, Ernakulam, Kochi - 682 018, Kerala, India www.alberts.edu.in |[email protected] Ph. 0484-2391245 'To me, the Platinum Jubilee message g r e a t e s t Excellence - not a destination, but an ever continuing journey p l e a s u r e o f ORIAL writing is not St. Albert's College (Autonomous) is one of the pre- what it's about, EDIT eminent premier institutions in the Ministry of but the inner.' – Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga Truman Capote. Education of the Archdiocese of Verapoly. The service This herculean task of editing and rendered by this hallowed edifice of learning spanning releasing the Albertian Newsletter over seven and a half decades in the moulding of the would not have been possible without the sincere support of the members society and the new generations has been remarkable and edifying. The involved in the process. We are really College has been able to mould many towering personalities who have proud to release the September excelled in various areas of societal life such as science, arts, judiciary, edition, which brings out the best of the Albertian family. These editions education, politics and economics. When we count all these blessings, it are released in the priceless attempt to is also wise and worthwhile to commemorate the sacrifices and toils throw light on our budding talents undertaken by our forefathers to make this temple of learning a reality. and give shape to their creativity and learn the art of being aware, because I The words of Servant of God Archbishop Joseph Attipetty, the then believe that our success depends Archbishop of Verapoly, delivered on the day of the solemn blessing and upon our power to perceive, observe inauguration of the college building, that is, on December 31, 1952, and explore. St. Albert's College (Autonomous) has been doing its best seven years after the commencement of the college in the twin gothic with the collective efforts, the buildings of St Albert's School, sheds light on the immense burden and hardwork and dedication of students pain the Archdiocese took to make this College a reality: and teachers. I am thankful to all my colleagues who dipped their oars into … We make no secret of the fact that this vast undertaking has saddled the Archdiocese the turbulent water of never ending with a heavy debt. Large sums are again required to complete certain important activities and sailed it to the shore of portions of the building, like the assembly and library halls, students' hostels etc., and publication by releasing such a wonderful Newsletter. I am sure that also for laboratory and other equipment. The repayment of the debt and the new this would stir the minds of the commitments which are to be carried out confront the Archdiocese with a baffling readers and take them to the world of problem, which Providence alone can solve. unalloyed joy and pleasure.

01 The Albertian News Letter We, the stakeholders of today, are not to forget the past. We are to maintain the great legacy that we have been The University Grants Commission approved a series of new courses for St. Albert's College (Autonomous), entrusted with, and at the same time we all have the responsibility and the mission to toil further to develop Ernakulam beginning from the academic year 2020-21. The courses include – I. PhD – Management and Entrepreneurship, Banking and Financial Service/ Commerce, Electronics/ what is given, receiving energy and inspiration from the past, for the greater glory God and the progress and Physics, English, Sports, Physical Education and Fitness/ Physical Education. prosperity of the society and the people. Otherwise we will resemble the man of 'The Parable of the Talents' II. M. Voc – Logistics/ Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Electronics/ Renewable Energy unfolded in the Gospel (Mt 25: 14-30), who dug a hole in the ground and hid the talent that the master had Management. handed over to him. Let us not forget that this is applicable to individuals, organisations and institutions. III. B. Voc – Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Food Processing/ Fish Post Harvesting Technology Excellence is not a destination; it is a continuous journey. and Management, Media and Entertainment/ Journalism and Mass Communication, Healthcare/ Sports Nutrition and Physiotherapy. May God bless all! IV. PG Diploma – Banking and Financial Services/ Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, IT/ ITES/ Data Visualization and Infographics. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the Albertiam team for the hardwork put in to achieve this new UGC Approval for New Courses for 2020-2021 milestone!

Department of Business Administration

Young Entrepreneurial Talk – Entrepreneurship and Values The Department of Business Administration, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), in association with the Albertian Incubation Centre organised another talk as part of YET (Young Entrepreneurial Talk) an International Webinar Series on Entrepreneurship on the 14th of September, 2020. The topic for the session was Entrepreneurship and Values. The resource person for the day was Mr. Deepak Sabin, proprietor of World Wide Exports.

Young Entrepreneurial Talk – Passion Turning into an Entrepreneurial Venture The Department of Business Administration, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), in association with the Albertian Incubation Centre, Institutional Innovation Council & IEDC organised another talk as part of YET (Young Entrepreneurial Talk), an International Webinar Series on Entrepreneurship on the 29th of September, 2020. This session was based on the topic Passion Turning into an Entrepreneurial Venture. The resource person for the day was Mrs. Sarah Zia Adeel, homebaker, founder and owner of Fluff in A Cup. She focused on the need for passion to equip and motivate the students to succeed in life.

The Albertian News Letter 02 03 The Albertian News Letter We, the stakeholders of today, are not to forget the past. We are to maintain the great legacy that we have been The University Grants Commission approved a series of new courses for St. Albert's College (Autonomous), entrusted with, and at the same time we all have the responsibility and the mission to toil further to develop Ernakulam beginning from the academic year 2020-21. The courses include – I. PhD – Management and Entrepreneurship, Banking and Financial Service/ Commerce, Electronics/ what is given, receiving energy and inspiration from the past, for the greater glory God and the progress and Physics, English, Sports, Physical Education and Fitness/ Physical Education. prosperity of the society and the people. Otherwise we will resemble the man of 'The Parable of the Talents' II. M. Voc – Logistics/ Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Electronics/ Renewable Energy unfolded in the Gospel (Mt 25: 14-30), who dug a hole in the ground and hid the talent that the master had Management. handed over to him. Let us not forget that this is applicable to individuals, organisations and institutions. III. B. Voc – Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Food Processing/ Fish Post Harvesting Technology Excellence is not a destination; it is a continuous journey. and Management, Media and Entertainment/ Journalism and Mass Communication, Healthcare/ Sports Nutrition and Physiotherapy. May God bless all! IV. PG Diploma – Banking and Financial Services/ Security Analysis and Portfolio Management, IT/ ITES/ Data Visualization and Infographics. Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to the Albertiam team for the hardwork put in to achieve this new UGC Approval for New Courses for 2020-2021 milestone!

Department of Business Administration

The Albertian News Letter 02 03 The Albertian News Letter Department of Computer Science Department of Economics

International Podcast Day – Digital Poster Making Competition Webinar on Intelligent Investment: Is it a Myth or Reality? The Department of Computer Science, St. Albert's The Post Graduate Department of Economics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), College (Autonomous) conducted an Intercollegiate Ernakulum organised a National webinar on Intelligent Investment: Is it a Myth or th Digital Poster Making Competition on 30th September, Reality? On 18 September, 2020. The session was handled by Dr. P K Priyan, 2020 as part of International Podcast Day. The objective of Professor, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat. It was a very interactive session. All the the competition was to ignite the fire of imagination and participants were given E-Certificates. The webinar was coordinated by Prof. creativity in the students. The theme for the competition Neeraja James of the Department of Economics. was Communication in Recent Times. The First Prize was bagged by Ms. Joyce Jose, II M. Sc Chemistry, St Albert's Department of English -SF College (Autonomous) and Ms. Sreelakshmi P S, II B.Sc.

Computer Science, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) Webinar – Constructions of Mental Health: A Gendered Perspective won the Second Prize. E-certificates were distributed to the winners. The program was coordinated by Ms. The Post Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Rachana Arora, Asst. Professor, Department of Computer Science, assisted by Ms. Greeshma Theresa, the Ernakulam began a webinar series on 'Multifaceted Outcomes of English student coordinator of the event. Literature.' The first session of this series was organized on the 18th of September, 2020. The topic for the session was Constructions of Mental Health: A Gendered Webinar – Academic Writing of a Research Article Perspective. The resource person for the webinar was Dr. Deepali Mallya, The Department of Computer Science organised a webinar on Academic Writing of a Research Article on the Assistant Professor, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bangalore. The event th 30 of September, 2020. The session was handled by Dr. Jeswin Roy Dcouth, Assistant Professor, Albertian was coordinated by Prof. Daisy Roshan Rebera, HoD In-Charge, the Post Institute of Science & Technology. The main aim of the webinar was to assist the students in developing a Graduate Department of English. research paper. Dr. Jeswin Roy Dcouth spoke about the types of academic writing its purpose, style and flow of action. He focused on the key elements in Academic Writing and the IMRAD structure of Department of Mathematics writing. The webinar was coordinated by Prof. Orenda the Success Mantra – Alumni Interaction Dhanya G S, assisted by Ms. Swetha Ansalam of III The Department of Mathematics, St. Albert's College BSC CS, the student coordinator of the webinar. (Autonomous), Ernakulam arranged a Student-Alumni interactive session with Ms Navaneetha M R on the 27th of September, 2020. She completed her UG and PG from St Albert's College and has been awarded a full research scholarship to pursue her PhD in Mathematics at Ariel University, Israel. The HoD of Mathematics Department, Dr. Sabu M C, the staff coordinator Ms. Anju M M and all faculty members and students of the

The Albertian News Letter 04 05 The Albertian News Letter Department of Computer Science Department of Economics

The Albertian News Letter 04 05 The Albertian News Letter Department took part in the session. Ramshida K M of II MSc. Mathematics introduced the Chief guest. Research Club Inauguration Shimly Maria of II BSc. Mathematics and Ann Mary Teena of II M.Sc. Mathematics were the hosts The activities of the Research Club of the Department of Mathematics

th for the day. Ms. Navaneetha M R started her message with a few words about her journey so far. Following for the new academic year was inaugurated online on the 25 of this, an interactive session was conducted between Ms. Navaneetha and two student representatives, Aneena September, 2020 by Dr. Ramkumar P B, Associate Professor & Head, Jose Thaliath of 2nd year B.Sc. Mathematics and Nivin Johny of 2nd year M.Sc. Mathematics. Several Department of Mathematics, Rajagiri School of Science and Technology questions collected from the students were asked during this session. Later the students were also given an (RSET), Kakkanad, Kochi, Kerala. Prof. Divya Mary Daise S, the opportunity to ask additional questions they had. Coordinator of the Research Club gave a brief introduction about the activities of the club. Dr. Sabu M C, Head, Department of Mathematics,

PTA Meeting St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam felicitated the gathering The Parent-Teacher Meeting for the III BSc Mathematics Batch was conducted on 26th September, 2020. Prof. and encouraged all the students to work on their project topics and come Divya Mary Daise S, tutor of III BSc Mathematics was the faculty coordinator for the meeting. She delivered up with publications. This was followed by the inaugural address by the chief guest, Dr. Ramkumar P B. the welcome address and presented the internal marks and attendance percentage of all the students. The parents were then asked to put forward their suggestions and grievances. Some of the parents shared their anxiety of eye strain and head ache the students are suffering from, due to continuous online classes and related works given to them. Dr. Sabu M C and Prof. Jeema Jose talked to the parents about the necessity of eye care routines to be followed by the students and the necessity of monitoring the students by the parents while they are attending online classes. By the end of Social Outreach Program – Thanal As part of the Onam celebrations of 2020, the students of the Department of Mathematics, St. Albert's College the meeting there was a (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted a charitable fundraiser. A minimum contribution of Rs. 100 was lively interaction between collected from all students of the department. The purpose of the the parents and Prof. Golda fundraiser was to make a donation to Thanal Orphanage for Children, Mary Joseph. The parents Kadavanthra. Using the collected amount, basic amenities such as were asked to fill in and masks, food, grocery items, soap, paste etc. for a month were purchased. submit a Departmental The items were handed over to the orphanage by Fr. John Christopher, Parent Feedback form in Vice Principal of the St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and the Head of order to evaluate the the Department of Mathematics Dr. Sabu M C on 27th Sepetember, 2020. effectiveness of the online This act of kindness was a commendable initiative from the students to classes. The parents of all the propagate the message of supporting each other in times of need. The 36 students of III B Sc fundraiser was coordinated by Dr. Sabu M C, assisted by Ms. Shimly Mathematics attended the Maria of II BSc Mathematics, the student coordinator. meeting.

The Albertian News Letter 06 07 The Albertian News Letter Department took part in the session. Ramshida K M of II MSc. Mathematics introduced the Chief guest. Research Club Inauguration Shimly Maria of II BSc. Mathematics and Ann Mary Teena of II M.Sc. Mathematics were the hosts The activities of the Research Club of the Department of Mathematics

The Albertian News Letter 06 07 The Albertian News Letter Talk on Cryptography PPT Competiton on Ozone Layer and Climate Change The Department of Mathematics organized a talk on The Department of Space Science and Technology, St. Albert's

th Cryptography on the 15 of September, 2020. The College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized a PPT Competition resouce person for the day was Dr. Jay Mehta, faculty of on Ozone Layer and Climate Change on the 16th of September, the Department of Mathematics, Sardar Patel University, 2020 in connection with World Ozone Day. The event was graced Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. He discussed the basic by the presence of Ms. Anjaly Unnikrishnan, Junior Research concepts and applications of Cryptography and career Fellow at C V Raman Laboratory of Ecological Informatics, opportunities in the field. The session was very IIITM-Kerala. She works in 'Transdisciplinary Field Clubbing informative and motivating. The talk was coordinated by Prof. Divya Mary Daise S, faculty of the with Vegetation Dynamics, Remote Sensing and Climate Change.' Department of Mathematics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. She worked at St. Albert's College (Autonomous) as an assistant professor from June 2018 to November 2018 on contract basis in Talk on Mathematical Morphology the Department of Physics. She also worked in National Remote The Department of Mathematics organized a talk on Sensing Centre, Department of Forestry and Ecology-Hyderabad Mathematical Morphology on the 25th of September, as Project Fellow. She completed her M.Phil in Ecological 2020. The resource person was Dr. Ramkumar P B, Informatics from IIITM-Kerala and published almost 5 papers on Associate Professor & Head, Department of Environmental Remote Sensing and Climate Change in reputed Mathematics, Rajagiri School of Science and journals like Indian Society of Remote Sensing. She congratulated Technology (RSET), Kakkanad, Kochi. He discussed all the participants who took part in the competition. She gave her the basic concepts and applications of Mathematical feedback and observations about the competition and also gave Morphology and its applications in disease diagnosis, image processing etc. Prof. Divya Mary Daise S tips for making an effective Presentation. coordinated the talk. Thomas J Xavier of III B Sc Mathematics and Nivin Johny of II M Sc Mathematics were The First Prize was bagged by Sandra Grace Nelson of the the student coordinators. About 52 students attended the talk. Department of Mathematics, S t . A l b e r t ' s C o l l e g e Department of Space Science (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Second Prize by Nygil Jerome International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies – Poetry Competition The department of Space Science and Technology, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted Nidhin of the Department of a poetry competition for college students in association with the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies Mathematics and the Third on the 10th of September, 2020. The Day aims to raise public awareness at all levels — individual, community, Prize by Aaron A D of the corporate and government — that clean air is important for health, productivity, the economy and the Department of Physics. environment. The competition was conducted in both Malayalam and English languages. In the Malayalam category, Joyce Jose of MSc. Chemistry, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) won the First Prize. Telna Mary Cleetus of BSc. Industrial Chemistry won the Second Prize and Amala V S of BSc. Zoology won the Third. In the English category, Irene Joseph of BSc. Mathematics won the First Prize. Deion Santhosh of BSc. Physics won the Second and Neeraj Nepolian of BA. Economic won the Third Prize. The Albertian News Letter 08 09 The Albertian News Letter Talk on Cryptography PPT Competiton on Ozone Layer and Climate Change The Department of Mathematics organized a talk on The Department of Space Science and Technology, St. Albert's th Cryptography on the 15 of September, 2020. The College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized a PPT Competition resouce person for the day was Dr. Jay Mehta, faculty of on Ozone Layer and Climate Change on the 16th of September, the Department of Mathematics, Sardar Patel University, 2020 in connection with World Ozone Day. The event was graced Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat. He discussed the basic by the presence of Ms. Anjaly Unnikrishnan, Junior Research concepts and applications of Cryptography and career Fellow at C V Raman Laboratory of Ecological Informatics, opportunities in the field. The session was very IIITM-Kerala. She works in 'Transdisciplinary Field Clubbing informative and motivating. The talk was coordinated by Prof. Divya Mary Daise S, faculty of the with Vegetation Dynamics, Remote Sensing and Climate Change.' Department of Mathematics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. She worked at St. Albert's College (Autonomous) as an assistant professor from June 2018 to November 2018 on contract basis in Talk on Mathematical Morphology the Department of Physics. She also worked in National Remote The Department of Mathematics organized a talk on Sensing Centre, Department of Forestry and Ecology-Hyderabad Mathematical Morphology on the 25th of September, as Project Fellow. She completed her M.Phil in Ecological 2020. The resource person was Dr. Ramkumar P B, Informatics from IIITM-Kerala and published almost 5 papers on Associate Professor & Head, Department of Environmental Remote Sensing and Climate Change in reputed Mathematics, Rajagiri School of Science and journals like Indian Society of Remote Sensing. She congratulated Technology (RSET), Kakkanad, Kochi. He discussed all the participants who took part in the competition. She gave her the basic concepts and applications of Mathematical feedback and observations about the competition and also gave Morphology and its applications in disease diagnosis, image processing etc. Prof. Divya Mary Daise S tips for making an effective Presentation. coordinated the talk. Thomas J Xavier of III B Sc Mathematics and Nivin Johny of II M Sc Mathematics were The First Prize was bagged by Sandra Grace Nelson of the the student coordinators. About 52 students attended the talk. Department of Mathematics, S t . A l b e r t ' s C o l l e g e Department of Space Science (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Second Prize by Nygil Jerome International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies – Poetry Competition The department of Space Science and Technology, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted Nidhin of the Department of a poetry competition for college students in association with the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies Mathematics and the Third on the 10th of September, 2020. The Day aims to raise public awareness at all levels — individual, community, Prize by Aaron A D of the corporate and government — that clean air is important for health, productivity, the economy and the Department of Physics. environment. The competition was conducted in both Malayalam and English languages. In the Malayalam category, Joyce Jose of MSc. Chemistry, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) won the First Prize. Telna Mary Cleetus of BSc. Industrial Chemistry won the Second Prize and Amala V S of BSc. Zoology won the Third. In the English category, Irene Joseph of BSc. Mathematics won the First Prize. Deion Santhosh of BSc. Physics won the Second and Neeraj Nepolian of BA. Economic won the Third Prize. The Albertian News Letter 08 09 The Albertian News Letter Department of Commerce

Webinar on E – filing of Income Tax Return The Department of Commerce and Research Centre, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized a webinar on E – filing of Income Tax Return on 28th September 2020, for Academicians and students. The technical Intercollegiate National Teacher's Day Competitions session was led by CA G Rengarajan, Partner of Suri & Co. Chartered The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organised a series of competitions Accountants and a Qualified Accounting Professional having extensive as part of National Teacher's Day Celebrations – experience in the field of taxation. He is a session speaker for a plethora of areas The Department organized a Poster Designing competition, the theme for which was National Teacher's Day. such as Companies Act 2013, International Taxation, Income Tax, GST and Ms. Rajalakshmi S Kumar from S.H. College, Thevara secured the First Prize. Ms. Rushanka Joseph Kottakal FEMA at various chapters of ICAI. The session provided knowledge regarding from ICLES Motilal Jhunjhunwala College, Vashi and Ms. Priyanka Ojwani from Sophia Girl's College, the E-filing procedures of Income Tax Return. It was a very fruitful and informative session. Ajmer shared the Second Prize. The Third Prize was shared by Ms. Shruti Pareek from Sophia Girls College, Ajmer and Ms. Ann Martin from St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. Mr. Abinash John Peter, Department of B.Voc. Renewable Energy Assistant Professor, Department of Space Science, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam judged the posters. Intercollegiate Onam Competitions This was followed by an Essay Writing Competiton. The theme for this event was – “To teach is to touch a life The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), organised a series of events as forever.” Ms. Adithya Mohan from St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam bagged the First Prize and st part of the Onam Celebrations, on the 1 of September, 2020. Ms. Manjusha M and Ms. Aleena Benny from St. Albert's College (Autonomous) bagged the Second and The Department organized a Malayali Manka and Kerala Sreeman competition. The title winner of the Third prizes respectively. Mr. Ashil Antony, Assistant Professor, the Department of BBA, St. Albert's College Malayali Manka competition was Ms. Kavya K, II BSc Zoology, NSS College, Nenmara and of the Kerala (Autonomous), Ernakulam was the judge for the competition. Both the events were coordinated by Ms. Pearl Sreeman competiton was Mr. Sachin S, III BSc Electronics, CAS Malampuzha, Kallepully, Palakkad. The Antonette Mendez, Assistant Professor and HoD In-charge, assisted by Amrutha T Babu, the student event was judged live by Ms. Jilu Antony, Asst. Professor, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and was coordinator. coordinated by Ms. Nithya S Menon, Asst. Professor and the Department Program Coordinator. She was The Department also conducted a letter writing competition titled “Adhyapakanoru Kathu.” Ms. Stemy assisted by the student coordinator Ms. Evangeline Ruth. Stephen from St. Teresa's College (Autonomous) bagged the First Prize, Ms. Jaimy Anna Thankachan from An Online Pookkalam Competiton was also organized by the Department. Sandra Baby, III BVoc Renewable BCF College of Nursing bagged the Second Prize and the Third Prize was shared by Mr. Visakh Reghu from Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) bagged the First Prize, Priyanka Ojwani, Sophia Girls College, Govt Ayurveda College, Thripunithura and Ms. Amruthadas S, Govt. College, Palakkad. Mr. Akhil Antony Ajmer, Rajasthan bagged the Second Prize and Amlin Mendez, III BVoc Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) won the Third. The event was judged by Mr. Akhil Antony Alex, Asst. Professor, Sree Alex, Assistant Professor, the Department of Renewable Energy Management, DDU Kaushal Kendra, Sree Sankara College, Kalady. The staff coordinator for the event was Ms. Nithya S Menon. She was assisted by Sankara College, Kalady was the judge for the event. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, Assistant Professor and Mr. Adrain Johnson, the student coordinator. HoD In-charge was the staff coordinator and Mr. Vishnu Raj K was the student coordinator of the event. The Department also conducted a Family Selfie Competition. Ms. Archana B, III BSc Zoology, NSS College, A Greeting Card competition was also organized by the Department. The First Prize was bagged by Aparna M Nenmara bagged the First Prize. Mr. Glen George, II BVoc Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College B, II MSc Chemistry, St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Dianu Morera, II MSc Physics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) bagged the Second Prize and Ms. Archana G, Kristu Jayanthi College, Bangalore secured the (Autonomous) and Archana G, BCom (CMA), Kristu Jayanthi College, Bangalore received the Second and Third Prize. The event was judged by Ms. Nikitha Shaji Thomas, Asst. Professor and PRO, St. Albert's Third Prizes respectively. Mr. Akhil Antony Alex, Assistant Professor, Sree Sankara College, Kalady judged College (Autonomous). This event was also coordinated by Ms. Nithya S Menon, Asst. Professor and the the competition. It was coordinated by Ms. Nithya S Menon, Assistant Professor and the Department Program Department Program Coordinator and Mr. Adrain Johnson, the student coordinator. Coordinator, assisted by Mr. Denil Alex, the student coordinator. The Albertian News Letter 10 11 The Albertian News Letter Department of Commerce

Intercollegiate International Literacy Day Competitions The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organised an Intercollegiate Book Review Competition and Digital Poster Making Competition as a part of Celebrating International Literacy day on the 8th of September, 2020. Intercollegiate World Ozone Day Competitions In the Malayalam category of the Book Review Competition, Ms. Adithya Mohan from St. Teresa's College The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organised intercollegiate Poster (Autonomous), secured the First Prize. Mr. Sherin Raj and Ms. Sophy Designing and Slogan Making Competitions as part of World Ozone Day Celebrations. The theme for both Antony from St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam secured the was 'Ozone Layer Protection – the mission goes on.' Second and Third Prizes respectively. Ms. Karthika P P, Assistant Ms. Sangita Shenoy from K.V. Pendharkar College, Mumbai secured the Professor, Department of Space Science, St. Albert's College First Prize for the Slogan Making Competition. Ms. Soumya P D and Ms. (Autonomous), Ernakulam was the judge for this category. Dianu Morera from St. Albert's College (Autonomous) secured the And in the English category of the same event, Ms. Athira A from Sir Second and Third Prizes respectively. Mrs. Mary Joseph, Assistant Syed College, Taliparamba, Kannur bagged the First Prize, Mr. Deion Professor, Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Santhosh from St. Albert's College (Autonomous) bagged the Second Ernakulam judged the event. Ms. Rushanka Joseph Kottakal from ICLES Motilal Jhunjhunwala The Albertian News Letter 12 13 The Albertian News Letter Intercollegiate National Teacher's Day Competitions Prize and Mr. Abhijith Thomas from SH College, Thevara bagged The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organised a series of competitions the Third Prize. Ms. Devika V, Assistant Professor, The Post as part of National Teacher's Day Celebrations – Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam was the judge for the event. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, Assistant Professor and HoD In-charge of the Department of Renewable Energy was the staff coordinator. She was assisted by Ms. Amrutha T Babu, the student coordinator. The theme for the Digital Poster Making Competition was 'Learning in Digital World.' Mr. Deion Santhosh, BSc Physics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) secured the First Prize. Ms. Aleena Benny, BSc Aquaculture, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) secured the Second Prize and Joycy Jose, MSc Chemistry, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) bagged the Third Prize. Mr. Akhil Antony Alex, Assistant Professor, Sree Sankara College, Kalady, was the judge of the event. It was coordinated by Ms. Nithya S Menon, Assistant Professor and the Department Program Coordinator. She was assisted by Ms. Athira C A, the student coordinator of the event.

College, Vashi bagged the First Prize in the Poster Designing

Competition. Ms. Sona Thresia P S, St. Teresa's College The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organised an intercollegiate Poster Designing (Autonomous), Ernakulam bagged the Second Prize and Ms. Shruti Competition and Letter Writing Competition (Letter of Gratitude to a Pareek, Sophia Girls College, Ajmer bagged the Third Prize. Dr. soldier) as a part of International Peace Day 2020. Ms. Soumya P D Romilly Margaret Mendez, Associate Professor, Department of from St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam came First in the Botany, St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam judged the Poster Designing Competition. Ms. Megha A Menon from St. Teresa's event. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, Assistant Professor and HoD College (Autonomous) came Second and Ms. Priyanka Ojwani from In-charge was the staff coordinator and Ms. Sandra Baby was the Sophia Girl's College, Ajmer came Third. The Competition was

student coordinator for the same. judged by Ms. Anju Jolly, Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Energy Management, S.B. College, Changanassery. In the Malayalam category of the Letter Writing Competition, Ms. Kavya P S from St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam

The Albertian News Letter 14 15 The Albertian News Letter Intercollegiate International Peace Day Competitions

College, Vashi bagged the First Prize in the Poster Designing

The Albertian News Letter 14 15 The Albertian News Letter bagged the First Prize, Ms. Adithya Mohan from St. Teresa's College Department of B.Voc. Logistics Management (Autonomous), Ernakulam bagged the Second Prize and Ms. Joyce Jose from St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam bagged the Diary Writing Competition Third Prize. Mr. Yathi Ajay A V, Assistant Professor, Department of The Department of BVoc Logistics Management conducted an intercollegiate Diary Writing competition Renewable Energy Management, DDU Kaushal Kendra, Sree Sankara 'Keralam 2020 – Maveliyude Diarykurippe' as a part of Onam 2020 on the 5th of September, 2020. The theme College, Kalady judged the entries. for the competition was 'The Diary of In the English category of the same, Ms. Athira A from Sir Syed Mahabali after his Visit to Kerala in 2020.' College came First, Ms. Nair Chithra Harinarayanan from KUFOS, 14 students from various colleges around Cochin came Second and Ms. Hanna Ann Mathew from St. Teresa's Kerala participated in the event. Mr. David College (Autonomous), Ernakulam came Third. Ms. Lekshmi C, Dixon, Director of Contento Tourism Pvt Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, St. Ltd and Secretary of Kairali Grandhashala Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam was and Vayanashala judged the entries. Riya the judge for the competition. Ms. Pearl Antonette Roy and Navin V D of St. Albert's College Mendez, Assistant Professor and HoD In-charge (Autonomous), Ernakulam secured the was the staff coordinator and Ms. Sandra Baby was First and Second Prizes respectively and Malavika Praveen of Sacred Heart college, Thevara secured the the student coordinator. Third Prize. Prof. Roshni Alice Prem, Faculty of the Department of Logistics along with students Safida P S and Bibitha coordinated the event.

Short Video Competition As a part of World Rivers Day 2020, the Department of BVoc Logistics Management organized an all India inter-school and intercollegiate short video contest 'Nadhi.'. The contest was held from 21st to 25th September, International Webinar on Fundamentals of Hydrogen Economy 2020. The event was judged by Mr. Rabin Balakrishnan. The results The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organised an International th th were announced on 27 September, 2020. The First Prize was secured by Webinar on Fundamentals of Hydrogen Economy on the 28 of September, 2020. The resource person for the John Paul George of St Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The event was Dr. Prasanth K P, Senior Research Associate, Advanced composite Center for Innovation & Second Prize was shared by Mr Joel Pious of Bhavans Royal Institute of Science, University of Bristol, U K. He did his PhD from Central Management, Thripunithura, and Ms. Ritika S of St. Thomas Girls High Salt & Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI), Bhavnagar, School, Ernakulam. The Third Prize was secured by Mr. Ashik Antony of Gujarat on Synthesis & Characterisation of Complex Hydrides, St Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. Two social awareness Metal hydrides and Zeolite like Inorganic Materials for Hydrogen videos, one in English and another in Malayalam on conserving rivers Storage. He was also a Post Doctoral Fellow at ENSTA ParisTech, and water bodies were also created by the students of the department and Paris. There were more than 130 participants, both foreign and circulated on social media. The faculty coordinator of the event was Ms. regional for the webinar. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, Assistant Lakshmi G and the student coordinators were Mr. Arun George and Ms Professor and HoD In-charge was the staff co-ordinator for the Rosemary Antony. webinar.

The Albertian News Letter 16 17 The Albertian News Letter bagged the First Prize, Ms. Adithya Mohan from St. Teresa's College Department of B.Voc. Logistics Management (Autonomous), Ernakulam bagged the Second Prize and Ms. Joyce Jose from St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam bagged the Diary Writing Competition Third Prize. Mr. Yathi Ajay A V, Assistant Professor, Department of The Department of BVoc Logistics Management conducted an intercollegiate Diary Writing competition Renewable Energy Management, DDU Kaushal Kendra, Sree Sankara 'Keralam 2020 – Maveliyude Diarykurippe' as a part of Onam 2020 on the 5th of September, 2020. The theme College, Kalady judged the entries. for the competition was 'The Diary of In the English category of the same, Ms. Athira A from Sir Syed Mahabali after his Visit to Kerala in 2020.' College came First, Ms. Nair Chithra Harinarayanan from KUFOS, 14 students from various colleges around Cochin came Second and Ms. Hanna Ann Mathew from St. Teresa's Kerala participated in the event. Mr. David College (Autonomous), Ernakulam came Third. Ms. Lekshmi C, Dixon, Director of Contento Tourism Pvt Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, St. Ltd and Secretary of Kairali Grandhashala Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam was and Vayanashala judged the entries. Riya the judge for the competition. Ms. Pearl Antonette Roy and Navin V D of St. Albert's College Mendez, Assistant Professor and HoD In-charge (Autonomous), Ernakulam secured the was the staff coordinator and Ms. Sandra Baby was First and Second Prizes respectively and Malavika Praveen of Sacred Heart college, Thevara secured the the student coordinator. Third Prize. Prof. Roshni Alice Prem, Faculty of the Department of Logistics along with students Safida P S and Bibitha coordinated the event.

The Albertian News Letter 16 17 The Albertian News Letter Department of B.Voc. Travel and Tourism Faculty Achievements

Dr. Nisha Thomji Varghese, Dean, Quality Assurance and Assistant Professor, the Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam was the resource person for the webinar titled Use of Technology in English Language Teaching, organized by the Management, PTA and Staff of Assissi Vidyaniketan Public School, Kakkanad on the 30th of September, 2020. Dr. Nisha Thomji Varghese

th College (Autonomous), Ernakulam was a featured artist for '7 Things', an Covid-19 on the 27 of September. The webinar was moderated by Mr. initiative to support local businesses and artists, which hosts performances by Vishnu Prasad, Audit Manager and Chartered Accountant, Room young, talented artists on the 7th day of every month for 7 days, organized by Via Division Supervisor, Milavana Island Sanctuary, Madagascar. Mr Vishnu Kochi. She performed her poetries live for Via Kochi's Instagram page. Prasad spoke about the changes the Tourism Industry is facing now. The Devika V students and staff of St. Albert's College shared their views on tourism and its policies during the global pandemic. The webinar was coordinated by Prof. Arya M S and Prof. Amala Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Mary K S. Over 100 participants joined the webinar including the students and teaching staff of Albert's. Energy successfully completed the following courses in September, 2020 in Webinar on Travel Vlogging: An Endless Adventure. association with Coursera – The Department of Travel and Tourism in association with the Department of Retail Management conducted 1. Solar Energy Codes, Permitting & Zoning – University at Buffalo & The a webinar on the topic Travel Vloggig: An Endless Adventure on the 28th of State University of New York. September, 2020. The webinar was handled by Mr. Sujith Bakthan, Social 2. Electric Power Systems – University at Buffalo & The State University of Ms.Pearl Antonette M. Media Influencer, Tech Travel Eat. He spoke of his experiences of travel New York. 3. Electric Utilities – Fundamentals & future – University of Colorado. vlogging and gave tips on the best way to start a vlog even with no 4. Safety in the Utility Industry – University at Buffalo & The State monetary resources and how a camera plays an important role in the art of University of New York. travel vlogging. The webinar was coordinated by Professor Arya M S, and 5. Wireless Communication for Everybody – Yonsei University. over 100 participants joined the webinar including the students and 6. Biohacking Your Brain's Health – Emory University. teachers of St. Albert's college. 7. AI for Everyone – deeplearning.ai

The Albertian News Letter 1418 1519 The Albertian News Letter Department of B.Voc. Travel and Tourism Faculty Achievements

World Tourism Day Celebrations Prof. Shine Antony, Dean Training and Development, St. Albert's College As part of World Tourism Day celebrations, the Department of Travel and Tourism organized an (Autonomous), Ernakulam lead a session on Making Mind Maps at the One Intercollegiate Photography competition and a Poster Designing competition on the 27th and 30th of Week National Level Faculty Development Workshop on Online Teaching and September respectively. The topic for the Photography competition was 'My best travel shot' and the topic for Learning: Using Resources, Tools and Conferencing Platforms for Creating Active Learning Environment from the 9th to the 15th of September, 2020, Webinar on Tourism Policy Responses to Covid-19 organized by Amrapali Group of Institutes, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand. The Department of Travel and Tourism in association with the Mr.Shine Antony Department of Retail Management, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Prof. Devika V of the Post Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's Ernakulam organised a webinar on the topic Tourism Policy Responses to th College (Autonomous), Ernakulam was a featured artist for '7 Things', an Covid-19 on the 27 of September. The webinar was moderated by Mr. initiative to support local businesses and artists, which hosts performances by Vishnu Prasad, Audit Manager and Chartered Accountant, Room young, talented artists on the 7th day of every month for 7 days, organized by Via Division Supervisor, Milavana Island Sanctuary, Madagascar. Mr Vishnu Kochi. She performed her poetries live for Via Kochi's Instagram page. Prasad spoke about the changes the Tourism Industry is facing now. The Devika V students and staff of St. Albert's College shared their views on tourism and its policies during the global pandemic. The webinar was coordinated by Prof. Arya M S and Prof. Amala Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Mary K S. Over 100 participants joined the webinar including the students and teaching staff of Albert's. Energy successfully completed the following courses in September, 2020 in Webinar on Travel Vlogging: An Endless Adventure. association with Coursera – The Department of Travel and Tourism in association with the Department of Retail Management conducted 1. Solar Energy Codes, Permitting & Zoning – University at Buffalo & The a webinar on the topic Travel Vloggig: An Endless Adventure on the 28th of State University of New York. September, 2020. The webinar was handled by Mr. Sujith Bakthan, Social 2. Electric Power Systems – University at Buffalo & The State University of Ms.Pearl Antonette M. Media Influencer, Tech Travel Eat. He spoke of his experiences of travel New York. 3. Electric Utilities – Fundamentals & future – University of Colorado. vlogging and gave tips on the best way to start a vlog even with no 4. Safety in the Utility Industry – University at Buffalo & The State monetary resources and how a camera plays an important role in the art of University of New York. travel vlogging. The webinar was coordinated by Professor Arya M S, and 5. Wireless Communication for Everybody – Yonsei University. over 100 participants joined the webinar including the students and 6. Biohacking Your Brain's Health – Emory University. teachers of St. Albert's college. 7. AI for Everyone – deeplearning.ai

The Albertian News Letter 1418 1519 The Albertian News Letter National Service Scheme (NSS) World Alzheimer's Day The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam Webinar – Student Teacher Relationship conducted an online meeting as part of World Alzheimer's Day on the 21st The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted a of September, 2020. NSS Volunteer Mia Casilda delivered a thoughtful

th webtalk on the topic Student-Teacher Relationship on 5 September, 2020, speech about the day. A detailed PowerPoint Presentation was also as a part of the 'Fruitful Saturdays' initiative, in association with Kanayannur displayed. NSS Programme Officer Prof. Sebastian A V addressed the Taluk District Legal Services Committee, Ernakulam. The Hon'ble meeting and advised the volunteers to help the people who are suffering Subjudge S K Anilkumar, Secretary of District Legal Services Authority, from Alzheimer's. NSS Programme Officer Prof. Sumisha E S along with Ernakulam inaugurated the event and shared a few words with the the Secretaries also presided over the meeting. volunteers. Prof. Manju Das S K, Assistant Professor and Placement Coordinator, Albertian Institute of Management, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam talked about NSS Day with NSS Heroes the relationship between students and teachers. She also shared her personal experiences as a student and as a The NSS Unit No. 32 of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), teacher. The meeting was later adjourned in the presence of the NSS Programme Officers Prof. Sebastian A V Ernakulam conducted a NSS Day With NSS Heroes as part of NSS th and Prof. Sumisha E S along with the NSS Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson. Day, on the 24 of September, 2020. The Chief Guest of the day was Dr. M L Joseph, Former Principal of St. Albert's College and Principal Webinar on Covid and After Effects: The Depression and Suicide Among Students of Bharata Mata College of Commerce & Arts, Aluva. He The NSS Unit No. 32 of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam reminiscently spoke about his own experiences as a NSS Volunteer, conducted a webtalk on the topic Covid and After Effects: Depression and Secretary and Programme Officer. He also reminded all the NSS Suicide among Students on 12th September, 2020 as part of the 'Fruitful volunteers about their duties and responsibilities. Programme Officer Saturdays' initiative, in collaboration with Kanayannur Taluk Legal Prof. Sumisha E S felicitated the gathering. The other speakers for the Services Committee. Smt. N Leelamani, Retired Hon'ble District Judge day were Albin Paul, NSS Volunteer Secretary, Bharata Mata College, inaugurated the event. This was followed by a talk by Dr. Sajikumar Thrikkakara, Nayana Sajeev, NSS Volunteer Secretary, SNMC Valiyamadom, Senior Psychologist and Individual, Family and Group Maliankara, Swetha K.R, Former Joint Secretary, St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Arjun Counsellor. The programme was led by NSS Programme Officers Prof. Sekhar, NSS Volunteer Secretary, St. Mary's College, Sebastian A V and Prof. Sumisha E S along with the NSS Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson. Manarcad, Sarath Sabu, NSS Volunteer Secretary, Jai Webinar on Ozone Umbrella to Protect the Life on Earth Bharath Arts and Science College, Perumbavoor and The NSS Unit No. 32 of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted a webtalk on Ozone Mary Shymi, Former NSS Volunteer Secretary, St. Umbrella to Protect the Life on Earth on the 16th of September, 2020. The Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. They speaker for the day was Dr. K Madhusudhanan, Assistant Professor, shared their experiences as NSS volunteers. NSS Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. Programme Officers Prof. Sebastian A V and Prof. He talked about the Ozone layer, and the importance of protecting it. The Sumisha E S, along with the Secretaries Yadu Krishna aim of the session was to evoke an awareness about the responsibility of and Jisna Johnson presided over the meeting. each individual in protecting Mother Earth. The programme was led by NSS Programme Officers Prof. Sebastian A V and Prof. Sumisha E S along with the Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson. The Albertian News Letter 20 21 The Albertian News Letter National Service Scheme (NSS) World Alzheimer's Day The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam Webinar – Student Teacher Relationship conducted an online meeting as part of World Alzheimer's Day on the 21st The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted a of September, 2020. NSS Volunteer Mia Casilda delivered a thoughtful th webtalk on the topic Student-Teacher Relationship on 5 September, 2020, speech about the day. A detailed PowerPoint Presentation was also as a part of the 'Fruitful Saturdays' initiative, in association with Kanayannur displayed. NSS Programme Officer Prof. Sebastian A V addressed the Taluk District Legal Services Committee, Ernakulam. The Hon'ble meeting and advised the volunteers to help the people who are suffering Subjudge S K Anilkumar, Secretary of District Legal Services Authority, from Alzheimer's. NSS Programme Officer Prof. Sumisha E S along with Ernakulam inaugurated the event and shared a few words with the the Secretaries also presided over the meeting. volunteers. Prof. Manju Das S K, Assistant Professor and Placement Coordinator, Albertian Institute of Management, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam talked about NSS Day with NSS Heroes the relationship between students and teachers. She also shared her personal experiences as a student and as a The NSS Unit No. 32 of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), teacher. The meeting was later adjourned in the presence of the NSS Programme Officers Prof. Sebastian A V Ernakulam conducted a NSS Day With NSS Heroes as part of NSS th and Prof. Sumisha E S along with the NSS Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson. Day, on the 24 of September, 2020. The Chief Guest of the day was Dr. M L Joseph, Former Principal of St. Albert's College and Principal Webinar on Covid and After Effects: The Depression and Suicide Among Students of Bharata Mata College of Commerce & Arts, Aluva. He The NSS Unit No. 32 of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam reminiscently spoke about his own experiences as a NSS Volunteer, conducted a webtalk on the topic Covid and After Effects: Depression and Secretary and Programme Officer. He also reminded all the NSS Suicide among Students on 12th September, 2020 as part of the 'Fruitful volunteers about their duties and responsibilities. Programme Officer Saturdays' initiative, in collaboration with Kanayannur Taluk Legal Prof. Sumisha E S felicitated the gathering. The other speakers for the Services Committee. Smt. N Leelamani, Retired Hon'ble District Judge day were Albin Paul, NSS Volunteer Secretary, Bharata Mata College, inaugurated the event. This was followed by a talk by Dr. Sajikumar Thrikkakara, Nayana Sajeev, NSS Volunteer Secretary, SNMC Valiyamadom, Senior Psychologist and Individual, Family and Group Maliankara, Swetha K.R, Former Joint Secretary, St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Arjun Counsellor. The programme was led by NSS Programme Officers Prof. Sekhar, NSS Volunteer Secretary, St. Mary's College, Sebastian A V and Prof. Sumisha E S along with the NSS Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson. Manarcad, Sarath Sabu, NSS Volunteer Secretary, Jai Webinar on Ozone Umbrella to Protect the Life on Earth Bharath Arts and Science College, Perumbavoor and The NSS Unit No. 32 of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted a webtalk on Ozone Mary Shymi, Former NSS Volunteer Secretary, St. Umbrella to Protect the Life on Earth on the 16th of September, 2020. The Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. They speaker for the day was Dr. K Madhusudhanan, Assistant Professor, shared their experiences as NSS volunteers. NSS Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. Programme Officers Prof. Sebastian A V and Prof. He talked about the Ozone layer, and the importance of protecting it. The Sumisha E S, along with the Secretaries Yadu Krishna aim of the session was to evoke an awareness about the responsibility of and Jisna Johnson presided over the meeting. each individual in protecting Mother Earth. The programme was led by NSS Programme Officers Prof. Sebastian A V and Prof. Sumisha E S along with the Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson. The Albertian News Letter 20 21 The Albertian News Letter Webinar on Use of Social Media During this Pandemic Period Department of Chemistry The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted a webtalk on Use of Social Media During this Pandemic Period on the 26th of Teacher's Day Celebrations September, 2020, as part of the 'Fruitful Saturdays' initiative. The chief speaker The Teacher's Day celebrations of the was Mrs. Muthulakshmi R, HoD and Assistant Professor, BCom Computer Department of Chemistry was Application at Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara. She gave a brief idea on the organized by the II MSc. students of the use of social media. The programme was led by NSS Programme Officers Prof. department on the 5th of September, Sebastian A V and Prof. Sumisha E S along with NSS Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson. 2020. The highlight for this event was 'Teach the Teacher' programme, an Online Campaign initiative of the department since 2016. The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted online campaigns on the A programme meant for advanced following days – Teacher's Day on the 5th of September, learners, the Student Teacher selects a topic to be studied, learned and International Literacy Day on the 8th of September, International taught. Student-centered teaching focuses on the teaching skill of the student and, in particular, on their Day of Democracy on 15th, World Ozone Day on the 16th, World cognitive development. In this session, Ms. Jaisha of II MSc gave a motivational talk and Ms. Ashifa of II Alzheimer's Day and the MSc gave a presentation on accidental inventions. Dr. M A Solomon, Controller of Examinations and International Day of Associate Professor of Chemistry and Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Head of the Department, gave Teachers Day Peace on the 21 s t , messages and congratulated the students for organizing International Day of Sign this event. Followed by the official session, various Languages on 23rd, NSS brain teasing games were organized for teachers. This Day on the 24th, World function threw light on the importance of student- Tourism Day on the 27th teacher interaction beyond the regular academic and World Heart Day on activities. the 29th. Inauguration of Alchemy Science Forum and Ozone Day Celebrations The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre initiated a new venture called 'Alchemy Science Forum', in connection with the platinum jubilee celebrations of the college. The activities of Alchemy Science Forum aim at strengthening academic and social integrity of the students and to bridge the gap in transferring the general scientific aspects to the society. This programme will give students the opportunity to organize different activities such as presentations, quizzes, debates, discussion forums etc. All science and technology related national days will be celebrated through the forum as well. The inauguration of the 'Alchemy Science Forum' and Ozone Day celebration was held on the 16th of September, 2020. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. M L Joseph, the former Principal of St Albert's The Albertian News Letter 22 23 The Albertian News Letter Webinar on Use of Social Media During this Pandemic Period Department of Chemistry The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted a webtalk on Use of Social Media During this Pandemic Period on the 26th of Teacher's Day Celebrations September, 2020, as part of the 'Fruitful Saturdays' initiative. The chief speaker The Teacher's Day celebrations of the was Mrs. Muthulakshmi R, HoD and Assistant Professor, BCom Computer Department of Chemistry was Application at Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara. She gave a brief idea on the organized by the II MSc. students of the use of social media. The programme was led by NSS Programme Officers Prof. department on the 5th of September, Sebastian A V and Prof. Sumisha E S along with NSS Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson. 2020. The highlight for this event was 'Teach the Teacher' programme, an Online Campaign initiative of the department since 2016. The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted online campaigns on the A programme meant for advanced following days – Teacher's Day on the 5th of September, learners, the Student Teacher selects a topic to be studied, learned and International Literacy Day on the 8th of September, International taught. Student-centered teaching focuses on the teaching skill of the student and, in particular, on their Day of Democracy on 15th, World Ozone Day on the 16th, World cognitive development. In this session, Ms. Jaisha of II MSc gave a motivational talk and Ms. Ashifa of II Alzheimer's Day and the MSc gave a presentation on accidental inventions. Dr. M A Solomon, Controller of Examinations and International Day of Associate Professor of Chemistry and Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Head of the Department, gave Teachers Day Peace on the 21 s t , messages and congratulated the students for organizing International Day of Sign this event. Followed by the official session, various Languages on 23rd, NSS brain teasing games were organized for teachers. This Day on the 24th, World function threw light on the importance of student- Tourism Day on the 27th teacher interaction beyond the regular academic and World Heart Day on activities. the 29th. Inauguration of Alchemy Science Forum and Ozone Day Celebrations The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre initiated a new venture called 'Alchemy Science Forum', in connection with the platinum jubilee celebrations of the college. The activities of Alchemy Science Forum aim at strengthening academic and social integrity of the students and to bridge the gap in transferring the general scientific aspects to the society. This programme will give students the opportunity to organize different activities such as presentations, quizzes, debates, discussion forums etc. All science and technology related national days will be celebrated through the forum as well. The inauguration of the 'Alchemy Science Forum' and Ozone Day celebration was held on the 16th of September, 2020. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. M L Joseph, the former Principal of St Albert's The Albertian News Letter 22 23 The Albertian News Letter College (Autonomous) and own light,' which signifies the target of the programme – to illuminate the society and oneself with one's own presently, the Principal of light. Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice Principal of St. Albert's College inaugurated the function. The first session Bharath Matha College of was on soap making by Dr. Nisha V S, who briefly discussed the Chemistry of soap making with a Commerce and Arts, Aluva. demonstration. Dr. Nify Benny gave a PowerPoint presentation on various kinds of flower arrangement. After In his inaugural talk, he the presentation, she gave a demonstration on vertical oval shaped flower arrangement. 125 students appreciated the platform of participated in the event. Alchemy Science Forum Release of Video Content Series on Chemistry Lab Experiments and conveyed his message Navadarsan, the educational agency of the Archdiocese of Verapoly, in collaboration with the Department of on the importance of Ozone Day and the measures we should Chemistry & Research Centre released a Video Content Series as a part of the Academic Extension take care to protect the ozone layer. Programme for the students enrolled in the Junior Scientist Programme. His Grace Dr. Joseph The highlight of this event was the youngster's talk What Young Kalathiparambil, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Verapoly officially released the video series. Rev. Fr. Minds Think. Danny George of II MSc Chemistry, Anjana Vinod Antony Bibu Kadamparambil, Director, Navadarsan and Sri. C R Joseph, the Course Coordinator delivered of III BSc Chemistry and George Antony of III BSc Industrial Chemistry were the speakers for the day. They introductory notes on the programme. Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Sri. Joseph Prince and Dr. Nisha V S of the shared their views and thoughts about Ozone layer depletion and its protection. The staff coordinator of the Department of Chemistry demonstrated various laboratory experiments. event was Dr. Saji John K and the programme was hosted Ms. Radhika and Ms. Aparna of II MSc Chemistry. Video Link Series 1– https://youtu.be/fNz9Zo2n52Q 117participants, including teachers and students attended the event. Video Link Series 2–https://youtu.be/wH8DS0nBqVY

Webinar on Quality Enhancement and Sustenance: Volunteering for NAAC The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre organized a webinar on the topic Quality Enhancement and Sustenance: Volunteering for NAAC on 18th September, 2020. The resource person was Dr. Viju Kumar V G, Department of Chemistry, University College, Thiruvananthapuram. The Webinar was organized in collaboration with the Office of the Dean, Academics. Dr. Viju Kumar, the NAAC coordinator of University College, shared the overall procedures included in the accreditation process. He highlighted the areas that the College, Departments and faculty members have to focus on for the s u c c e s s f u l c o m p l e t i o n o f t h e accreditation. About 60 faculty members from various colleges participated in the webinar. The queries raised by the participants were clarified by the resource person.

The Albertian News Letter 24 25 The Albertian News Letter College (Autonomous) and own light,' which signifies the target of the programme – to illuminate the society and oneself with one's own presently, the Principal of light. Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice Principal of St. Albert's College inaugurated the function. The first session Bharath Matha College of was on soap making by Dr. Nisha V S, who briefly discussed the Chemistry of soap making with a Commerce and Arts, Aluva. demonstration. Dr. Nify Benny gave a PowerPoint presentation on various kinds of flower arrangement. After In his inaugural talk, he the presentation, she gave a demonstration on vertical oval shaped flower arrangement. 125 students appreciated the platform of participated in the event. Alchemy Science Forum Release of Video Content Series on Chemistry Lab Experiments and conveyed his message Navadarsan, the educational agency of the Archdiocese of Verapoly, in collaboration with the Department of on the importance of Ozone Day and the measures we should Chemistry & Research Centre released a Video Content Series as a part of the Academic Extension take care to protect the ozone layer. Programme for the students enrolled in the Junior Scientist Programme. His Grace Dr. Joseph The highlight of this event was the youngster's talk What Young Kalathiparambil, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Verapoly officially released the video series. Rev. Fr. Minds Think. Danny George of II MSc Chemistry, Anjana Vinod Antony Bibu Kadamparambil, Director, Navadarsan and Sri. C R Joseph, the Course Coordinator delivered of III BSc Chemistry and George Antony of III BSc Industrial Chemistry were the speakers for the day. They introductory notes on the programme. Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Sri. Joseph Prince and Dr. Nisha V S of the shared their views and thoughts about Ozone layer depletion and its protection. The staff coordinator of the Department of Chemistry demonstrated various laboratory experiments. event was Dr. Saji John K and the programme was hosted Ms. Radhika and Ms. Aparna of II MSc Chemistry. Video Link Series 1– https://youtu.be/fNz9Zo2n52Q 117participants, including teachers and students attended the event. Video Link Series 2–https://youtu.be/wH8DS0nBqVY

The Albertian News Letter 24 25 The Albertian News Letter Webinar series – Rhenium – 75 – Talk 2 Department of B.Voc. Retail Management Commemorating the Platinum Jubilee Year of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, the Department of Chemistry and Research Webinar on Impact of E-Commerce in the Retail Sector Centre organized an international webinar series 'Rhenium-75Re.' The The Department of Retail Management, St. Alberts College (Autonomous), second talk of this Series was on the 29th of September, 2020 on Thiolate- Ernakulam organised a webinar on Impact of E-Commerce in the Retail Sector based Autocatalytic Reaction Networks by Dr. Sergey Semenov, by Mr. Manu S K, Manager, RS Road, Palakkad and Regional Chairman of Assistant Professor, Department of Organic Chemistry, Weizmann AIBOC, BOB Ernakulam Branch. The aim of this webinar was to equip the Institute of Science, Israel. He spoke of the importance of nucleophilic students with the knowledge of the impact of E-Commerce in the Retail sector. catalysis by thiolates, which can be a driving force for autocatalytic T h e w e b i n a r w a s c o n d u c t e d o n 1 9 t h S e p t e m b e r, 2 0 2 0 . reactions to have a better insight into the origin of life. He also presented various reactions of hydrogen cyanide, cyanamide, Encon Club & Department of Botany thiourea, thiols, disulfides and thioesters. Around 200 The Encon Club and the Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam jointly participants including students and teachers from various organised the World Ozone Day Celebrations 2020 on the 16th of September. A series of competitions were institutions attended the webinar. conducted as well :

Academic Extension Programme I. National Level Intercollegiate Painting Competition. The Department of Chemistry The theme for the competition was 'Ozone Umbrella.' A total of 70 participants registered for the event out of which 46 entries were obtained. 41 entries were from Kerala and 5 from outside the state, the and Research Centre organized distribution of which was as follows: Maharastra - 2, Delhi - 1, Rajasthan - 1 and Bihar – 1. Out of the 41 an Academic Extension Program participants from Kerala, 28 entries were from St. Albert's College. The winners for the competition are : “? ? ? ? ?? ”/Aathmadeep on 30th First Prize: Sanjana, Janki Devi Memorial College, University of Delhi. September, 2020. The program Second Prize: Rushanka Joseph Kottakkal, ICLES Motilal Jhunjhunwala College, Vashi & Merlin Thomas, St. Albert's college (Autonomous), Ernakulam. involved training on soap Third Prize: Johnsila John, Marthoma College, Thiruvalla & Divya Paul, St Albert's College making and fresh flower arrangement. A few years back, the department (Autonomous), Ernakulam. initiated a programme on soap making, especially for the industrial chemistry students, aiming at empowering young women with a vision II. All India Inter School and Inter Collegiate Quiz Competition. of 'Earning with Learning.' The name Aathmadeep translates to 'be your The theme for this competiton was 'Ozone and Environment.' A total number of 505 participants registered for the event. Out of this, 411 participated at the college level and 94 participants at school level. The state wise participation for the quiz was as follows: Kerala - 428, Karnataka - 33, Telangana - 27, Maharashtra - 7, Delhi - 4, Andra Pradesh - 1, Punjab - 1, Bihar - 2 and Tamil Nadu – 2. The winners for the competiton are : Inter collegiate level: First Prize: G. Mahati, St. Ann's college for Women, Telangana. Second Prize: Abhinav K, KGPTC, Kozhikode, Kerala. Third Prize: Raveena Mohandas, St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam.

The Albertian News Letter 26 27 The Albertian News Letter Webinar series – Rhenium – 75 – Talk 2 Department of B.Voc. Retail Management Commemorating the Platinum Jubilee Year of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, the Department of Chemistry and Research Webinar on Impact of E-Commerce in the Retail Sector Centre organized an international webinar series 'Rhenium-75Re.' The The Department of Retail Management, St. Alberts College (Autonomous), second talk of this Series was on the 29th of September, 2020 on Thiolate- Ernakulam organised a webinar on Impact of E-Commerce in the Retail Sector based Autocatalytic Reaction Networks by Dr. Sergey Semenov, by Mr. Manu S K, Manager, RS Road, Palakkad and Regional Chairman of Assistant Professor, Department of Organic Chemistry, Weizmann AIBOC, BOB Ernakulam Branch. The aim of this webinar was to equip the Institute of Science, Israel. He spoke of the importance of nucleophilic students with the knowledge of the impact of E-Commerce in the Retail sector. catalysis by thiolates, which can be a driving force for autocatalytic T h e w e b i n a r w a s c o n d u c t e d o n 1 9 t h S e p t e m b e r, 2 0 2 0 . reactions to have a better insight into the origin of life. He also presented various reactions of hydrogen cyanide, cyanamide, Encon Club & Department of Botany thiourea, thiols, disulfides and thioesters. Around 200 The Encon Club and the Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam jointly participants including students and teachers from various organised the World Ozone Day Celebrations 2020 on the 16th of September. A series of competitions were institutions attended the webinar. conducted as well :

The Albertian News Letter 26 27 The Albertian News Letter Albertian Jesus Youth in Piyatha Inter School Level: Piyatha is a pilgrimage to Malayatoor held in the month of February or First Prize: Asiqu Rahman P, EMEAHSS, Kondotty, Malappuram, Kerala. March as a part of spiritual cleansing, lead by Ernakulam Zone of Jesus Second Prize: Krithyaja K Das, Bhavans Vidhya Mandir, Palakkad, Kerala. Youth. About 10 students were a part of this pilgrimage. Third Prize: Akhil. A, St. Albert's HSS Ernakulam, Kerala.

Fractional Anthem Fractional Anthem, the music band of Albertian Jesus Youth released a music video across YouTube (Fractional Anthem Official), Instagram (albertianjy) and Facebook page of St. Albert's College Jesus Youth). This was titled '10000 Reasons | A Quarantine Prayer.' Students sang and shot the video from their own home and mixed it with the help of others in the field. The video included a total of 9 vocals and students playing keyboard, violin and drums.

Ormakal Reloaded Jesus Youth 'Ormakal Reloaded' is the Albertian Jesus Youth initiative where all the passed out seniors and teachers get an opportunity to share their experiences and joy about the Albertian Jesus Youth to the others. A five minute Core Team Anointing video of experience sharing is posted every Wednesday on Instagram, Facebook, and the official YouTube A new core team for the academic year 2020-21 was anointed by Fr. John channel. As of now, 13 episodes have been posted as a series of experience sharing. Christopher at the college chapel. A team consisting of 10 students and an exofficial was anointed. Prof. Mary Jain of Malayalam was appointed as the teacher-in-charge. Anna Monica Sebastian was selected as the coordinator, Alan as the Assistant coordinator, and ex-Albertian Daisy as ex-official.

Core Team Meeting The Jesus Youth Core team meeting is conducted every Saturday via Google Meet. The decisions for various initiatives and Sunday Gatherings are taken there. Sunday Gathering Farewell Party The Albertian JY conducts Sunday The farewell party 'Dimitte' of the Albertian Jesus Youth was held under gatherings via Google Meet. Different the leadership of the new core team. About 33 students were present in themes are chosen for every gathering. the gathering. Fr. John Christopher, Vice Principal, St. Albert's College Games, Bible reading and sharing, talks, (Autonomous), Ernakulam was also a part of the farewell gathering. prayers, songs, Praise and Worship are all Cards and gifts were handed over to the seniors. The aim of the gathering a part of the gathering. About 20 students was to thank every senior for supporting and guiding the team through love and encouragement. Different are regularly present in the gathering games and surprises were planned for them. which is open to all albertians. The Albertian News Letter 28 29 The Albertian News Letter Albertian Jesus Youth in Piyatha Inter School Level: Piyatha is a pilgrimage to Malayatoor held in the month of February or First Prize: Asiqu Rahman P, EMEAHSS, Kondotty, Malappuram, Kerala. March as a part of spiritual cleansing, lead by Ernakulam Zone of Jesus Second Prize: Krithyaja K Das, Bhavans Vidhya Mandir, Palakkad, Kerala. Youth. About 10 students were a part of this pilgrimage. Third Prize: Akhil. A, St. Albert's HSS Ernakulam, Kerala.

Core Team Meeting The Jesus Youth Core team meeting is conducted every Saturday via Google Meet. The decisions for various initiatives and Sunday Gatherings are taken there. Sunday Gathering Farewell Party The Albertian JY conducts Sunday The farewell party 'Dimitte' of the Albertian Jesus Youth was held under gatherings via Google Meet. Different the leadership of the new core team. About 33 students were present in themes are chosen for every gathering. the gathering. Fr. John Christopher, Vice Principal, St. Albert's College Games, Bible reading and sharing, talks, (Autonomous), Ernakulam was also a part of the farewell gathering. prayers, songs, Praise and Worship are all Cards and gifts were handed over to the seniors. The aim of the gathering a part of the gathering. About 20 students was to thank every senior for supporting and guiding the team through love and encouragement. Different are regularly present in the gathering games and surprises were planned for them. which is open to all albertians. The Albertian News Letter 28 29 The Albertian News Letter Friday Holy Mass Happy Birthday Mama: Task Holy Mass is celebrated every As a part of the Birth of Mother Mary Friday by the Albertian Jesus Feast, the Albertian Jesus Youth Youth for all Albertians and their conducted a challenge – to clean any families, at 05:30pm via Google statue or picture of B.V.M and recite a Meet, providing a chance for Hail Mary and post the picture in the many to receive the Holy Jesus Youth WhatsApp group if Communion. possible.

In Igne 'In Igne' or 'In Fire' is an Albertian Department of English Jesus Youth Prayer initiative for Invited Talk on The History of English Language freshers. Various activities are done The Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), as a part of this initiative, and every Ernakulam organised an Open deed and prayer are offered as an Classroom on The History of English intercession for the freshers. Language for the students of II BA English on 11th September, 2020. The

Marian Quiz speaker for the lecture was Prof. Kavya Marian Quiz Season 1 was conducted as a part of the Feast of the Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary, Purushothaman, Assistant Professor, exclusively for all Albertians. The winner was rewarded by 1GB data, which may help the students to attend Amrita School of Arts and Science, online classes. Marian QuizSeason 2 was conducted as a part of Feast of Mother Mary. Thus, we could reach Kochi. In the lecture, Prof. Kavya out to more students in the college. Purushothaman spoke about the three main periods of English Language.

Invited Talk on Seamus Heaney's 'Digging' The Department of English of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized an Open Classroom for the poem 'Digging' for the students of II BA English on 14th September, 2020. The speaker for the lecture was Mr. Jose Prasanth, HSST English at St. Philomina's HSS, Koonammavu. In the lecture, Mr. Jose Prasanth briefly explained how the poet subtly brings in the art of composition through the image of digging in the poem. He gave a brief description about the author, a detailed analysis of the poem and explained the various literary devices used in the poem. The Albertian News Letter 30 31 The Albertian News Letter Friday Holy Mass Happy Birthday Mama: Task Holy Mass is celebrated every As a part of the Birth of Mother Mary Friday by the Albertian Jesus Feast, the Albertian Jesus Youth Youth for all Albertians and their conducted a challenge – to clean any families, at 05:30pm via Google statue or picture of B.V.M and recite a Meet, providing a chance for Hail Mary and post the picture in the many to receive the Holy Jesus Youth WhatsApp group if Communion. possible.

Invited Talk on Seamus Heaney's 'Digging' The Department of English of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized an Open Classroom for the poem 'Digging' for the students of II BA English on 14th September, 2020. The speaker for the lecture was Mr. Jose Prasanth, HSST English at St. Philomina's HSS, Koonammavu. In the lecture, Mr. Jose Prasanth briefly explained how the poet subtly brings in the art of composition through the image of digging in the poem. He gave a brief description about the author, a detailed analysis of the poem and explained the various literary devices used in the poem. The Albertian News Letter 30 31 The Albertian News Letter Invited Talk on Renaissance Student Seminar Series The Department of English of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), The Department organized a Series of Student Seminars aimed at Ernakulam conducted a web- m a k i n g t h e talk on Renaissance as a part t e a c h i n g - of the Capacity Enhancement l e a r n i n g Program on Saturday, 26th process more September, 2020. The interactive and resource person for the day fun. Students was Prof. Alison Roshini were grouped Jacob, Assistant Professor, into small teams and they came up with excellently researched and Department of English, thought out presentations under the series. Aquinas College, Edacochin. S h e d i s c u s s e d h o w Renaissance marked the transformation in art, literature, politics, culture, history and society in general. It was a very interesting session which included virtual travels to Florence, the museums and sculptures.

symbolism used evidently in the play. Smt. Jency Treesa, Research D e p a r t m e n t o f scholar at the Department of Mathematics, St. Signing of MoU Commerce and Research Centre, Xavier's College for The Department of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) Women, Aluva on 21 English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) signed an MoU was awarded PhD Degree from September, 2020 as a with Chams Branding Solutions, the leading OOH advertising MG University under the guidance part of celebrating the

th agency in Kerala with a national presence. of Dr. A M Viswambaran. 100 birthday of Prof. C R Rao.

The Albertian News Letter 32 33 The Albertian News Letter Invited Talk on Renaissance Student Seminar Series The Department of English of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), The Department organized a Series of Student Seminars aimed at Ernakulam conducted a web- m a k i n g t h e talk on Renaissance as a part t e a c h i n g - of the Capacity Enhancement l e a r n i n g Program on Saturday, 26th process more September, 2020. The interactive and resource person for the day fun. Students was Prof. Alison Roshini were grouped Jacob, Assistant Professor, into small teams and they came up with excellently researched and Department of English, thought out presentations under the series. Aquinas College, Edacochin. S h e d i s c u s s e d h o w Renaissance marked the transformation in art, literature, politics, culture, history and society in general. It was a very interesting session which included virtual travels to Florence, the museums and sculptures.

Invited talk on 'Intruder' by Belgian Playwright Maurice Maeterlinc Student Achievements Under the Open Lecture series conducted by the Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Ms. Ashna Mary Jacob, Sandra Grace Nelson of III BSc Mathematics, St. Albert's College Assistant professor of Indian Institute of Information Technology, UNA, (Autonomous) won took a wonderful session on the play 'Intruder' by Belgian playwright the Second Prize for Maurice Maeterlinck, on the 26th September, 2020. The class explored the PPT Competition the gothic backdrop in which the play is set up and provided insights into Smt. Jency Treesa conducted by the symbolism used evidently in the play. Smt. Jency Treesa, Research D e p a r t m e n t o f scholar at the Department of Mathematics, St. Signing of MoU Commerce and Research Centre, Xavier's College for The Department of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) Women, Aluva on 21 English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) signed an MoU was awarded PhD Degree from September, 2020 as a with Chams Branding Solutions, the leading OOH advertising MG University under the guidance part of celebrating the

th agency in Kerala with a national presence. of Dr. A M Viswambaran. 100 birthday of Prof. C R Rao.

The Albertian News Letter 32 33 The Albertian News Letter Office of Dean, Training and Development AKWS – Digital Strategies that Work: COVID19 in Context The Office of the Dean, Traning and Development in association with the Department of Commerce and SG. Archbishop Joseph Attipetty Memorial International Lecture Series Research Centre organized a webinar on Digital Strategies that The Office of Dean, Training and Development, St. Albert's College Work: COVID19 in Context as part of the Albertian Knowledge (Autonomous), Ernakulam initiated the SG. Archbishop Joseph Webinar Series, on the 12th of September, 2020. The resource Attipetty Memorial International Lecture Series in honor of the person for the session was Prof. Babu George, Professor and Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the college. Associate Dean, School of Business, Christian Brothers The first lecture of the series was on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), University, USA. The objective of the session was give to in association with the awareness about the existing as well as the recent digital Department of Commerce and strategies that emerged during the global pandemic situation. Research Center, St. Albert's Also discussions were conducted on an organisation's digital College (Autonomous). The transformation efforts. session was on the 4th of September, 2020. The resource Albertian Foundation person for the day was Mr. Eno Muja, Lawyer and IP Practicioner, Tiranam, Albania. He explained various topics in IPR like copyrights, UN75 – Women and Girls – Closing the Gender Gap trademarks and patents. The event was welcomed and presided over by St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and the Albertian Foundation hosted Prof. Shine Antony, Dean, Training and Development and concluded UN75: Women and Girls – Closing the Gender Gap, a call for the global with a note of thanks by Prof. Sharan Hilary of the Department of youth to participate in a global dialogue of understanding the need for Commerce. gender equaliy and the empowerment of women and girls. The second lecture of the series was on Spinner Innovation Model, in association with the Department of Participants were asked to send video speeches voicing their opinions. Commerce and Research Center, Albertian Incubation Centre, IIC and IEDC, St. Albert's College Out of all the entries, 10 participants were selected to the final round th (Autonomous). The session was handled by Dr. Ronnie Figueiredo, Top International Innovation Speaker, which was held on the 13 of September, 2020. The finale consisted of Professor of Administration in International Programme of European Commission (Erasmus+), School of three rounds – the Presentation round in which each participant was Business and Social Sciences and Director of Centre for Service given 8 to 10 minutes to present the UN-75 topic on Women and Girls – Innovation at the Universidade Europeia (Portugal) and was conducted Closing the Gender Gap, the Deliberation round of 20-30 miuntes in on the 17th of September, 2020. which students further discussed their topics with each other and the Call The third lecture of the series was on Integrated and Intelligent Rooftop for Action round, where each participant concluded their presentations Greenhouses, in association with the Department of Renewable and formulated practical solutions for issues. Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The session The performances were judged by Prof. Shine Antony, Dean, Training was taken by Prof. Marius M Balas, Professor, Doctor, Faculty of and Development, Dr. Bejoy V M, Secretary, Social Outreach and Prof. Preethi Francis, Head, Women Engineering, Aurel Vlaicu University, Arad, Romania and was held on Empowerment Cell of the College. It was moderated by Ms. Devika V, Assistant Professor of the Post the 29th of September, 2020. Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Based on their performances, three participants were awarded the title of 'Ambassador of Women and Girls' – Mr. Adithya Raja, Ms. Anjali Saleef and Ms. Shabna Yousaf.

The Albertian News Letter 34 35 The Albertian News Letter Office of Dean, Training and Development AKWS – Digital Strategies that Work: COVID19 in Context The Office of the Dean, Traning and Development in association with the Department of Commerce and SG. Archbishop Joseph Attipetty Memorial International Lecture Series Research Centre organized a webinar on Digital Strategies that The Office of Dean, Training and Development, St. Albert's College Work: COVID19 in Context as part of the Albertian Knowledge (Autonomous), Ernakulam initiated the SG. Archbishop Joseph Webinar Series, on the 12th of September, 2020. The resource Attipetty Memorial International Lecture Series in honor of the person for the session was Prof. Babu George, Professor and Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of the college. Associate Dean, School of Business, Christian Brothers The first lecture of the series was on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), University, USA. The objective of the session was give to in association with the awareness about the existing as well as the recent digital Department of Commerce and strategies that emerged during the global pandemic situation. Research Center, St. Albert's Also discussions were conducted on an organisation's digital College (Autonomous). The transformation efforts. session was on the 4th of September, 2020. The resource Albertian Foundation person for the day was Mr. Eno Muja, Lawyer and IP Practicioner, Tiranam, Albania. He explained various topics in IPR like copyrights, UN75 – Women and Girls – Closing the Gender Gap trademarks and patents. The event was welcomed and presided over by St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and the Albertian Foundation hosted Prof. Shine Antony, Dean, Training and Development and concluded UN75: Women and Girls – Closing the Gender Gap, a call for the global with a note of thanks by Prof. Sharan Hilary of the Department of youth to participate in a global dialogue of understanding the need for Commerce. gender equaliy and the empowerment of women and girls. The second lecture of the series was on Spinner Innovation Model, in association with the Department of Participants were asked to send video speeches voicing their opinions. Commerce and Research Center, Albertian Incubation Centre, IIC and IEDC, St. Albert's College Out of all the entries, 10 participants were selected to the final round th (Autonomous). The session was handled by Dr. Ronnie Figueiredo, Top International Innovation Speaker, which was held on the 13 of September, 2020. The finale consisted of Professor of Administration in International Programme of European Commission (Erasmus+), School of three rounds – the Presentation round in which each participant was Business and Social Sciences and Director of Centre for Service given 8 to 10 minutes to present the UN-75 topic on Women and Girls – Innovation at the Universidade Europeia (Portugal) and was conducted Closing the Gender Gap, the Deliberation round of 20-30 miuntes in on the 17th of September, 2020. which students further discussed their topics with each other and the Call The third lecture of the series was on Integrated and Intelligent Rooftop for Action round, where each participant concluded their presentations Greenhouses, in association with the Department of Renewable and formulated practical solutions for issues. Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The session The performances were judged by Prof. Shine Antony, Dean, Training was taken by Prof. Marius M Balas, Professor, Doctor, Faculty of and Development, Dr. Bejoy V M, Secretary, Social Outreach and Prof. Preethi Francis, Head, Women Engineering, Aurel Vlaicu University, Arad, Romania and was held on Empowerment Cell of the College. It was moderated by Ms. Devika V, Assistant Professor of the Post the 29th of September, 2020. Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Based on their performances, three participants were awarded the title of 'Ambassador of Women and Girls' – Mr. Adithya Raja, Ms. Anjali Saleef and Ms. Shabna Yousaf.

The Albertian News Letter 34 35 The Albertian News Letter UN75 Global Dialogue UN75 – Shifting Demographics As a formal closure to the enlightening and empowering UN75 Series St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and the Albertian Foundation hosted UN75 – Shifting Demographics, a organized by St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and the Albertian call for the global youth to participate in a global dialogue of understanding the crises of population explotion Foundation, the UN75 Global Dialogue was conducted on the 20th of due to climate change and enviromental degradation. September, 2020. Participants were asked to send video speeches voicing their opinions. Out of all the entries, 10 participants The programme began with the Chair's comments by Prof. Shine Antony, were selected to the final round which was held on the 16th of September, 2020. The finale consisted of three Dean, Training and Development. The session was graced by the rounds – the Presentation round in which each participant was given 8 to 10 minutes to present the UN-75 presence of Mr. Billy Batware, UN Office on Drugs and Crime and Mr. topic on Shifting Demographics, the Deliberation round of 20-30 miuntes in which students further discussed Omar Hernandez, Public Relations Officer, UN Academic Impact, who their topics with each other and the Call for Action round, where each participant concluded their shared their precious views on the need for more human communication presentations and formulated practical solutions for issues. and global dialogues. Fr. Jolly John Odathakkal, Assistant Manager and The performances were judged by Prof. Shine Antony, Dean, Training and Development, Dr. Bejoy V M, Dr. Nelson Rodriguez, Principal, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) Secretary, Social Outreach and Prof. Francis M C, Deputy Dean, Academics. It was moderated by Ms. Sona K felicitated the gathering. Sunil of III BSc Physics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous). The student coordinator for the session was Ms. This was followed by messages from the nine ambassadors – Mr. Sonu Arya Prabhakaran of III Bcom, St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Sheikh Shibu (Ambassador of Climate Action), Ms. Aparna Suresh Based on the performance in all rounds, Mr. Dion Dexter Devaney was awarded the title of the Ambassador of (Ambassador of Digital Technologies), Ms. Arathi Saleef (Ambassador Migrants and Global Population. of Peace), Mr. Avinash Ashok (Ambassador of Health), Mr. Adithya Raja (Ambassador of Women and UN75 – Bridging the Divide Children), Ms. Anjali Saleef (Ambassador of Women and Children), Ms. Shabna Yousaf (Ambassador of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and the Albertian Foundation hosted Women and Children), Mr. Dion Dexter Devaney (Ambassador of Migrants and Global Population) and Ms. UN75 – Bridging the Divide, a call for the global youth to participate in a Aleena Anabelly A (Ambassador of Equality). global dialogue of understanding dimensions which divide human lives into The chief guests, judges and the ambassadors engaged in fruitful conversations with each other. The desirable and undesirable. programme concluded with the thoughts of the moderator, handled by Ms. Devika V, Assistant Professor of Participants were asked to send video speeches voicing their opinions. Out of the Post Graduate Department of English. all the entries, 10 participants were selected to the final round which was held on the 19th of September, 2020. The finale consisted of three rounds – the International Day of Peace Presentation round in which each participant was given 8 to 10 minutes to As part of the International Day of Peace, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and the Albertian Foundation in present the UN-75 topic on Bridging the Divide, the Deliberation round of 20- association with the Department of Economics 30 miuntes in which students further discussed their topics with each other organized Shaping Peace Together, a Virtual Concert and the Call for Action round, where each participant concluded their and Peace Talk on the 21st September, 2020. presentations and formulated practical solutions for issues. The program was coordinated by Prof. Shine The performances were judged by Prof. Shine Antony, Dean, Training and Antony, Dean,Training and Development, St. Development, Dr. Bejoy V M, Secretary, Social Outreach and Dr. Sajeev Jos, Albert's College (Autonomous) and Prof. Neeraja Head of the Department of Physical Education. It was moderated by Ms. Devika V, Assistant Professor of the James, Assistant Professor, the Department of Post Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Economics. The Peace Message was delivered by Rt. Rev. Dr. Alex Vadakumthala, Archbishop of Kannur Based on the performance in three rounds, Ms. Aleena Anabelly A was awarded the title of the Ambassador of Diocese, Kerala. The Peace Concert was delivered by Dr. Sajeev Jos. Following this, a Peace Message was Equality. The Albertian News Letter 36 37 The Albertian News Letter UN75 Global Dialogue UN75 – Shifting Demographics As a formal closure to the enlightening and empowering UN75 Series St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and the Albertian Foundation hosted UN75 – Shifting Demographics, a organized by St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and the Albertian call for the global youth to participate in a global dialogue of understanding the crises of population explotion Foundation, the UN75 Global Dialogue was conducted on the 20th of due to climate change and enviromental degradation. September, 2020. Participants were asked to send video speeches voicing their opinions. Out of all the entries, 10 participants The programme began with the Chair's comments by Prof. Shine Antony, were selected to the final round which was held on the 16th of September, 2020. The finale consisted of three Dean, Training and Development. The session was graced by the rounds – the Presentation round in which each participant was given 8 to 10 minutes to present the UN-75 presence of Mr. Billy Batware, UN Office on Drugs and Crime and Mr. topic on Shifting Demographics, the Deliberation round of 20-30 miuntes in which students further discussed Omar Hernandez, Public Relations Officer, UN Academic Impact, who their topics with each other and the Call for Action round, where each participant concluded their shared their precious views on the need for more human communication presentations and formulated practical solutions for issues. and global dialogues. Fr. Jolly John Odathakkal, Assistant Manager and The performances were judged by Prof. Shine Antony, Dean, Training and Development, Dr. Bejoy V M, Dr. Nelson Rodriguez, Principal, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) Secretary, Social Outreach and Prof. Francis M C, Deputy Dean, Academics. It was moderated by Ms. Sona K felicitated the gathering. Sunil of III BSc Physics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous). The student coordinator for the session was Ms. This was followed by messages from the nine ambassadors – Mr. Sonu Arya Prabhakaran of III Bcom, St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Sheikh Shibu (Ambassador of Climate Action), Ms. Aparna Suresh Based on the performance in all rounds, Mr. Dion Dexter Devaney was awarded the title of the Ambassador of (Ambassador of Digital Technologies), Ms. Arathi Saleef (Ambassador Migrants and Global Population. of Peace), Mr. Avinash Ashok (Ambassador of Health), Mr. Adithya Raja (Ambassador of Women and UN75 – Bridging the Divide Children), Ms. Anjali Saleef (Ambassador of Women and Children), Ms. Shabna Yousaf (Ambassador of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and the Albertian Foundation hosted Women and Children), Mr. Dion Dexter Devaney (Ambassador of Migrants and Global Population) and Ms. UN75 – Bridging the Divide, a call for the global youth to participate in a Aleena Anabelly A (Ambassador of Equality). global dialogue of understanding dimensions which divide human lives into The chief guests, judges and the ambassadors engaged in fruitful conversations with each other. The desirable and undesirable. programme concluded with the thoughts of the moderator, handled by Ms. Devika V, Assistant Professor of Participants were asked to send video speeches voicing their opinions. Out of the Post Graduate Department of English. all the entries, 10 participants were selected to the final round which was held on the 19th of September, 2020. The finale consisted of three rounds – the International Day of Peace Presentation round in which each participant was given 8 to 10 minutes to As part of the International Day of Peace, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and the Albertian Foundation in present the UN-75 topic on Bridging the Divide, the Deliberation round of 20- association with the Department of Economics 30 miuntes in which students further discussed their topics with each other organized Shaping Peace Together, a Virtual Concert and the Call for Action round, where each participant concluded their and Peace Talk on the 21st September, 2020. presentations and formulated practical solutions for issues. The program was coordinated by Prof. Shine The performances were judged by Prof. Shine Antony, Dean, Training and Antony, Dean,Training and Development, St. Development, Dr. Bejoy V M, Secretary, Social Outreach and Dr. Sajeev Jos, Albert's College (Autonomous) and Prof. Neeraja Head of the Department of Physical Education. It was moderated by Ms. Devika V, Assistant Professor of the James, Assistant Professor, the Department of Post Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Economics. The Peace Message was delivered by Rt. Rev. Dr. Alex Vadakumthala, Archbishop of Kannur Based on the performance in three rounds, Ms. Aleena Anabelly A was awarded the title of the Ambassador of Diocese, Kerala. The Peace Concert was delivered by Dr. Sajeev Jos. Following this, a Peace Message was Equality. The Albertian News Letter 36 37 The Albertian News Letter also delivered by Ms. Arathi Saleef, Ambassador of Peace, UN75, Albertian Foundation. Brahmachari Independence Day Vignesh Chaitanya, Spiritual Mentor of Chinmaya Mission and Schools, Coimbatore delivered his Message Patriotic Dance for Peace. This was followed by a Peace Concert by Mr. D Andrews and Mr. Renin Shaji. Rev. Fr. Jolly John The NCC Army Wing of St Odathakkal, Vice Chairman of St. Albert's College and Dr. Nelson Rodrigues, Principal of St. Albert's A l b e r t ' s C o l l e g e College (Autonomous) shared their Messages for Peace as well. Autonomous, Ernakulum, 1 Alpha coy presented a patriotic dance in remembrance of Independence Day 2020. Seven cadets participated in the video Department of Commerce -SF which was shared through YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

Entrepreneurial Talk Series – Impresario 2020 pages. The Department of Commerce (SF), St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam began an Entrepreneurial Talk Series 'Impresario 2020.' The first Webinar – Freedom at Midnight – The History of Indian Independence The NCC army wing of St Albert's college Autonomous – 1 Alpha coy conducted a webinar 'Freedom at session of the series was conducted on the 15th of September, 2020. The guest Midnight' on the topic History of Indian Independence. Second year cadets lead the webinar by presenting for the day was Mr. Benley Rapheal D'cruz, Founder of Startup World UK, slides. The details of freedom fighters and the freedom movement were included in the slides. and an Alumni of the Department. The staff coordinator was Ms. Steffi Rozario. She was assisted by Ms. Sahya Sunny, the student coordinator. A total of 280 participants were present for the webinar.

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Aatmanirbhar Bharat Programmes Fit India Movement As part of Fit India Movement, NCC cadets of St. Albert's college Awareness Program and Drawing (Autonomous) 1alpha Coy organized Fit India Freedom Run from 28th The Cadets of the NCC Army wing of St. Albert's college (Autonomous) – 1 Alpha coy participated in an August to 23rd September, 2020. 32 cadets took part in the Freedom awareness program on the theme of Independence Day 2020, 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. They portrayed their Run and covered 2426 kilometers. ideas about Atmanirbhar Bharat through a drawing activity. Blog As part of National Sports Day, the Prime Minister of India Awareness video Narendra Modi launched the 'Fit India Movement' (Fit India Abhiyan) to encourage people to adopt a fit Three cadets of NCC Army wing of St. Albert's college (Autonomous) – 1 Alpha coy presented an awareness and healthy lifestyle. As part of this, the NCC Army wing cadets of St. Albert's College published a blog video on the topic 'Athmanirbhar Bharat.' post on the Fit India Abhiyan. Blog Vlog Cadet Roshna Jomon of II Year NCC Army wing St. Albert's college (Autonomous) – 1 Alpha coy wrote a As part of Fit India movement, the NCC cadets of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) prepared a vlog to create blog post on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat.' awarness about physical and mental health. also delivered by Ms. Arathi Saleef, Ambassador of Peace, UN75, Albertian Foundation. Brahmachari Independence Day Vignesh Chaitanya, Spiritual Mentor of Chinmaya Mission and Schools, Coimbatore delivered his Message Patriotic Dance for Peace. This was followed by a Peace Concert by Mr. D Andrews and Mr. Renin Shaji. Rev. Fr. Jolly John The NCC Army Wing of St Odathakkal, Vice Chairman of St. Albert's College and Dr. Nelson Rodrigues, Principal of St. Albert's A l b e r t ' s C o l l e g e College (Autonomous) shared their Messages for Peace as well. Autonomous, Ernakulum, 1 Alpha coy presented a patriotic dance in remembrance of Independence Day 2020. Seven cadets participated in the video Department of Commerce -SF which was shared through YouTube, Instagram and Facebook

National Cadet Corps (NCC)

Aatmanirbhar Bharat Programmes Fit India Movement As part of Fit India Movement, NCC cadets of St. Albert's college Awareness Program and Drawing (Autonomous) 1alpha Coy organized Fit India Freedom Run from 28th The Cadets of the NCC Army wing of St. Albert's college (Autonomous) – 1 Alpha coy participated in an August to 23rd September, 2020. 32 cadets took part in the Freedom awareness program on the theme of Independence Day 2020, 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. They portrayed their Run and covered 2426 kilometers. ideas about Atmanirbhar Bharat through a drawing activity. Blog As part of National Sports Day, the Prime Minister of India Awareness video Narendra Modi launched the 'Fit India Movement' (Fit India Abhiyan) to encourage people to adopt a fit Three cadets of NCC Army wing of St. Albert's college (Autonomous) – 1 Alpha coy presented an awareness and healthy lifestyle. As part of this, the NCC Army wing cadets of St. Albert's College published a blog video on the topic 'Athmanirbhar Bharat.' post on the Fit India Abhiyan. Blog Vlog Cadet Roshna Jomon of II Year NCC Army wing St. Albert's college (Autonomous) – 1 Alpha coy wrote a As part of Fit India movement, the NCC cadets of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) prepared a vlog to create blog post on 'Atmanirbhar Bharat.' awarness about physical and mental health. Digital Poster Making As a part of Fit India Movement, the NCC Army wing cadets of St Albert's College (Autonomous) created digital posters to spread awareness among the general public.

Surgical Strike Vlog In remembrance of Surgical Strike Day, the NCC Army wing cadets of St Albert's College (Autonomous) presented an awareness video through Google Meet.

Achievement CDT. Roshna Jomon, student of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) got selected for Online EK Bharat Shresht Bharat's (EBSB) IV phase scheduled from 13th to 18th of October, 2020.

Executive Editor: Dr.Nelson Rodrigues | Advisors: Rev. Fr. Jolly John OdathakkalRev. Fr. John Christopher Vadassery, Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga | Coordinator- Ms.Neetha Francis | Editor: Ms.Devika V. | Associate Editor: Ms.Dhanya G .S. | Sub Editors: Dr. Ajitha H., Ms. Sanju Augustin, Ms. Nikitha Shaji Thomas, Ms. Elizabeth Jini P.J

Printed and published by Rev. Fr. Antony Arackal, on behalf of Albertian Publishing House, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Banerji Road, Ernakulam, Kochi-682018, Kerala, INDIA, Albertian Publishing House and St. Albert's College (Autonomous) all rights reserved. Reproduction in any manner electronic or otherwise in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For internal circulation only.