Expression March 2021

Volume 15 | No.11 | March 2021

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

E 'God gives us a D Platinum Jubilee Message face, we give I T expressions to it. ' O Platinum Jubilee and Towards Centenary Planning – Dr. J Jameson R Now a days, life is I Dear Albertian family members, A very difficult as L As all are aware, St Albert's, a College which was envisioned people are busy through the foresight and sagacity of our founder patron The with hectic work schedules and family matters. They are moving to a phase Most Rev. Dr. Joseph Attipetty to promote higher education where they often forgett to even smile in central Kerala, is completing 75 years of glorious Dr. J Jameson at each other. Our smile is a strong existence in the society on 16 July, 2021. Jubilees are occasions to be weapon that has the capacity to give celebrated; to recall the marvelous ways in which the institution has fulfilled its hope to others. God gave us beautiful mission in imparting education, moral and spiritual values and discipline to faces, but we need to give expressions to them. A beautiful smile can bring help and build leaders who bring about a culture of peace, love and discipline happiness and health to ourselves and every society and the country in particular is looking for. It also provides an to others. It also relieves us from opportunity to reflect on the past achievements of the institution and also to stress, fear, anxiety and nervousness. introspect on the preparations to meet the challenges that lie ahead. A smile is the greatest asset and a human quality that a person can have. On passing through the COVID inflicted Platinum Jubilee Year, the College Being an Albertian, I am happy that I has felt and identified a different call to match with the time. The College can see a lot of pleasant smiling faces hence has decided to work with a different idea of developing the Institutional every day. It is a unique gift given by Development Plan for Albert's (IDPA) for its Centenary. Conceived and god to humankind. When you smile at formulated by the Platinum Jubilee cum Towards Centenary (PJTC) Planning others, you are not only giving them a feeling of acceptance and happiness, Committee, 12+2 touchstones were identified and 12 teams were formulated but also a form of encouragement and with a College executive member as the coordinating Team Head and the confidence. So keep smiling! participatory management team consisting of staff and students to associate “Every time you smile at someone, it with. is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.” - The 12+2 touchstones and the coordinating team for Centenary Planning Mother Teresa. are:

01 The Albertian News Letter

SL NO TOUCH STONES COORDIATING TEAM HEAD PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT Department of Renewable Energy ASSOCIATING MEMBERS 1 Blissful Campus Vice Chairman 1 Secretaries Talk on Nutrition in Women 2 Generous Campus Dean Resource Mobilization Treasurers The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam 3 Cultural Campus Dean Student Affairs Arts Coordinators in association with the Women Empowerment Cell Organised a talk on Nutrition in Women on 8 March, 2021 as a part of celebrating International Women's Day, 2021. The 4 Energized Campus Vice Principal (Aided) Sports Coordinators Speaker for the day was Ms. Ani Thomas Thottan, Assistant Professor and Head of the 5 People’s Campus Dean Training &Developmen t Social Outreach Coordinators Department, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. She is a life time member of Indian Dietetic Association 6 Unique Campus Dean Quality Assurance QA Coordinators and Nutrition Society of India. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, HoD-In-charge was the 7 Productive Campus Controller of Examination Exam Coordinators staff coordinator for the programme and Ms. Amrutha T Babu was the Student coordinator for the same. A hundred individuals actively participated for the talk. 8 Green Campus Dean Research Green Coordinators

9 Global Campus Dean International Affairs I E Coordinators Felicitating Young Women Entrepreneurs The Department organised a Felicitation Programme for the young women 10 Historical Campus Vice Principal (SF) Media Coordinators entrepreneurs of the Department on 8 March, 2021. Ms. Reshma Michael, 11 Professional Campus Dean Academics Placement Coordinators Owner of Happy Cut Bakes was a student of B.Voc Renewable Energy during 2014-’17 and Ms. Maria Senna, Owner of Maliyakkal Delights was a student 12 Digital Campus Vice Chairman 2 e-governance coordinators of B.Voc Renewable Energy during 2016-’19. They spoke about how they 13 Physical Campus GENERAL started their own businesses and encouraged female students to pursue their dreams. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, HoD-in-Charge, was the staff 14 Autonomous Campus GENERAL coordinator and Ms. Evangline Ruth was the student coordinator.

Working Plan Inter Collegiate Craft Making Competition The coordinating team of every touchstone goes to all stake holders and collects valuable inputs/ suggestions The Department of Renewable Energy organized an inter collegiate on the future development plan of the institution. All the valid points/ plans thus collected will put through a craft making competition as a part of celebrating International challenge round to finalize the three most suitable/ apt smart plans which correspond to every touchstone. The Women's Day, 2021. Ms. Sumitha Thampan, II M.Sc Resource Management and Interior Designing, St. Teresa's College smart plans thus qualified will be finalized once the team sits together for the ARSP 2021 (Academic Retreat (Autonomous), Ernakulam secured the first place and Ms. Shikha and Strategic Planning 2021). IDPA (Institutional Development Plan of Albert's) thus formulated is to be Jose, I M.Sc Botany,

St. Albert's College published on the big day celebrating Platinum Jubilee on 16July, 2021. Come and join to rededicate ourselves (Autonomous), Ernakulam for the further development of our alma mater which can withstand every trial and tribulations of the time bagged the second place. ahead! Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, HoD-in-Charge, was the staff coordinator for the competition and Ms. Sandra Baby was the student coordinator for the same.

The Albertian News Letter 02 03 The Albertian News Letter

The Albertian News Letter 02 03 The Albertian News Letter Webinar on The Art of Communication Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture The Department organised a webinar on The Art of Communication on 24 March, 2021. Ms. Indu George, Assistant Professor, Albertian Institute of Webinar – Research Methodology – Project Report Preparation and Scientific Paper Writing Management was the resource person for the same. Students were familiarised The Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture along with the Office of Dean with the Seven Cs of Communication and the importance of good Research conducted a webinar on Research Methodology – Project Report Preparation and communication skills in professional and personal life. Ms. Pearl Antonette Scientific Paper Writing on 23 March, 2020. The resource person for the day was Mendez, HoD-In-charge was the staff coordinator for the programme and Dr. Reshma Gills, Scientist, Socio Economic Evaluation and Technology Transfer Division, Ms. Evangline Ruth was the student coordinator for the same. There were ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi. She gave a detailed and vivid introduction on the subject matter of the around 65 participants for the talk. day's topic – Research Methodology. Through her talk she gave a deeper perception on what a project proposal is, and how to write a project proposal in an effective manner.

Webinar on Professional Grooming Webinar on IPR The Department organised a webinar on Professional Grooming on The Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture in association with 18 March, 2021. Mr. Nidhin Johny, Assistant Professor, Albertian Institute of Innovation andcEntrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC), St. Albert's Management was the resource person for the same. Students were made to College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized a webinar on Intellectual understand the importance of proper grooming in daily life and the things they Property Rights in Fisheries - An Overview on 24 March, 2021. The resource are supposed to do before going for an interview so that they can create a better person for the webinar was Dr. Kajal Chakraborty, Principal Scientist, Marine impression about themselves in front of their recruiters. Ms. Pearl Antonette Biotechnology Division, ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi. He started off with an Mendez, HoD-in-Charge was the staff coordinator for the programme and explanation on the Intellectual Property Right (IPR) – Portfolio and technology Ms. Evangline Ruth was the student coordinator for the same. There were management in IPR. He also dealt with the contents of patent specifications and around 60 participants for the talk. the Do's and Don'ts in filing a patent. He also provided a clear picture on the classification of patents with regard to fisheries and the protected licensing of intellectual properties. Department of Space Science Student Achievement Talk on Sexual Harassment and Awareness Mr. Shaise Antony participated as a player in the II Senior National Cestoball Championship for Men and Women at As a part of the International Women's Day celebrations 2021, the Department of Shaheed Uddham Singh Olympic Stadium, Sunam, Punjab from 26 to 28 March, 2021. His team won the II Runner up Space Science and Technology organised a talk on the topic Sexual Harassment position. and Awareness in association with the Wo m e n E m p o w e r m e n t C e l l o n 6 March, 2021. The chief guest for the function was Ms. J Sreedevi, Sub Inspector of Police, Vanitha Police Station, Ernakulam. Dr. Nelson Rodrigues, Principal, delivered the Presidential address. Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice Principal, felicitated the gathering.

The Albertian News Letter 04 05 The Albertian News Letter Webinar on The Art of Communication Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture The Department organised a webinar on The Art of Communication on 24 March, 2021. Ms. Indu George, Assistant Professor, Albertian Institute of Webinar – Research Methodology – Project Report Preparation and Scientific Paper Writing Management was the resource person for the same. Students were familiarised The Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture along with the Office of Dean with the Seven Cs of Communication and the importance of good Research conducted a webinar on Research Methodology – Project Report Preparation and communication skills in professional and personal life. Ms. Pearl Antonette Scientific Paper Writing on 23 March, 2020. The resource person for the day was Mendez, HoD-In-charge was the staff coordinator for the programme and Dr. Reshma Gills, Scientist, Socio Economic Evaluation and Technology Transfer Division, Ms. Evangline Ruth was the student coordinator for the same. There were ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi. She gave a detailed and vivid introduction on the subject matter of the around 65 participants for the talk. day's topic – Research Methodology. Through her talk she gave a deeper perception on what a project proposal is, and how to write a project proposal in an effective manner.

The Albertian News Letter 04 05 The Albertian News Letter Department of Journalism and Mass Communication MoU with Nalla Relations St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam in association with the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication signed a MoU with Nalla Relations, a PR firm on Basics of Media Research 17 March, 2021. The MoU was signed between Reverend Fr. John The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication conducted an invited Christopher, Vice-Principal and Bursar of St. Albert's College lecture by Dr. P V Sangeetha, Assistant Professor, Department of Visual (Autonomous) and Mr. Manoj Manuel, Manager of Nalla Relations. Communication, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai on the topic Basics of Media This collaboration will fructify internship opportunities and mentorship Research on 20 March, 2021. It was an insightful and interactive session and the guides by roping in industry experts which will help in the smooth transition of the students from the campus to the corporate world. This students learnt the ropes about various facets of media research and how to apply it collaboration also ensures industry lectures, industrial visits with single entry pass issued to the students. in the academic set up. Department of Commerce and Research Centre

Basics in Content Writing The Department conducted a webinar by Ms. Cimona Sebastian, Senior Webinar – Financial Education Content writer, Wellness Coach, Consultant Physiologist on the topic The Department of Commerce and Research Centre in association with the Securities and Exchange Board of India conducted a webinar on Financial Education as a part of Global Money Week on 23 March, 2021. Dr Reji M A, Basics in Content Writing on 27 March, 2021. The session was much Principal (Retd), St Peter's College, Kolenchery was the resource person for the event. The webinar was conducted resourceful for the students especially at a juncture where they have with the intent of imparting financial education to the students so that they can plan and make wise and sound financial bagged internship with respect to content writing. A lot of queries and decisions. The webinar gave those who attended it the information regarding the topics varying from the basics for doubts were cleared and the participants and faculty equally enjoyed making a financial investment/decision to the various cautions that has to be followed while making a financial decision. the session.

Workshop on CV Preparation and Interview Skills Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights The Department conducted a session on CV Preparation, Interview Skills and Group The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication conducted a Discussion on 25 March, 2021. The workshop was handled by Mr. Nidhin Johny, Faculty webinar by Adv. Bilal A Nazeer, Research Officer, Inter University Center for of Albertian Institute of Management, Ernakulam. He discussed the general requirements and demeanour to be kept during an interview and group discussion. Suggestions IPR Studies, CUSAT, Ernakulam on the topic Intellectual Property Rights regarding preparation of resume, personal hygiene and manners to be followed were specialising on the stream of trademark, copyright and patent rights on pointed out. The session resulted in a fruitful group discussion where time management,

16 March, 2021. It was an informative session and lot of queries and doubts ways to interrupt, and tone to be maintained while communicating were taught by him. were answered. Attire Day and Mock Interview On 9 March 2021, the Department of Commerce and Research Centre Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights conducted an Attire Day and Mock Interview for the II M.Com students. The The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication in association with students were dressed in formals and the Department of English conducted a webinar by Dr. Vishnu Sankar, had prepared their resume to face the interview board. The interview panel Research Officer, Inter University Center for IPR Studies, CUSAT, consists of 3 to 4 Faculties from the Department of Commerce and other Ernakulam on the topic Intellectual Property Rights – An Overview of disciplines. After interviewing each student, their performance was evaluated Copyright Regime on 18 March, 2021. and feedback were provided. It was a part of placement oriented training to the students and found to be a good rehearsal for the actual job interviews.

The Albertian News Letter 06 07 The Albertian News Letter Department of Journalism and Mass Communication MoU with Nalla Relations St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam in association with the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication signed a MoU with Nalla Relations, a PR firm on Basics of Media Research 17 March, 2021. The MoU was signed between Reverend Fr. John The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication conducted an invited Christopher, Vice-Principal and Bursar of St. Albert's College lecture by Dr. P V Sangeetha, Assistant Professor, Department of Visual (Autonomous) and Mr. Manoj Manuel, Manager of Nalla Relations. Communication, Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai on the topic Basics of Media This collaboration will fructify internship opportunities and mentorship Research on 20 March, 2021. It was an insightful and interactive session and the guides by roping in industry experts which will help in the smooth transition of the students from the campus to the corporate world. This students learnt the ropes about various facets of media research and how to apply it collaboration also ensures industry lectures, industrial visits with single entry pass issued to the students. in the academic set up. Department of Commerce and Research Centre

The Albertian News Letter 06 07 The Albertian News Letter Department of Commerce (SF) Webinar on Research Methodology The Department organized a webinar on the topic Research Methodology

on 25 March 2021. The resource person was Dr. Ambily A S, Assistant Talk on Career and Placement The Department of Commerce (SF), in association with the Career and Placement Cell conducted an offline Professor (Selection Grade), HoD, Amrita School of Arts and Sciences,

Motivational talk on 29March, 2021 Monday. The resource person for the first session was Mr. Thomas Ravi, Former Kochi. The main aim of the webinar was to assist the students to capture Senior General Manager, Malayala Manorama. He spoke about his inspiring journey throughout his career and also the essence of research and its importance. motivated the students to succeed in their lives. The second session was handled by Mr. Sajith Thomas, Chief Career Consultant, Astrea HR Innovation Pvt Ltd, Kochi.The topic for the talk was Cracking the First Interview. He made the session more interactive by conducting a mock interview for the students. Impresario 2021 – Entrepreneurial Talk Series #2 – Journey of a Woman Entrepreneur The Department conducted Impresario 2021 – Entrepreneurial Talk Series #2 on the occasion of International Women's Day, 8 March, 2021. The guests for the day were Ms. Anu Gonsalvez, Owner, Anu Threads Boutique and Ms. Haripriya Sarasan, Owner, Daddy's Cake Shop. Haripriya is also an alumnus of the Department. Ms Anu Gonsalvez and Haripriya Sarasan spoke about their inspiring journey and how they started their own ventures. Ms. Steffi Rozario and Ms. Ashwathy K A c o o r d i n a t e d t h e programme. Webinar on Employability and Skill Development The Department organized a webinar on the topic Employability and Skill Development on 27 March, 2021. The resource person for the webinar was Ms. Nimmi P Mohandas, Senior Research Fellow, Cochin University and Visiting Faculty at Bharat Matha College, Thrikkakara. The main aim of the webinar was to assist the International Women's Day Activities students to gain an in-depth As part of the International Women's Day Celebrations, the Department of Commerce (SF) organised an knowledge about various skills Intercollegiate and Interdepartmental PowerPoint competition on the theme Status of Women Now and Then and an which pave way for employability online photography such as soft skills, hard skills, life skills, transferable skills etc. competition named Webinar with a Tech Giant “Stand for Her” with The Department of Commerce (SF) organized a webinar Chat with a Tech Giant, Joy the theme Dignity of Sebastian on 25 March, 2021. The resource person, Mr. Joy Sebastian is the CEO and Women. Students Founder of Techgentsia and the winner of the Innovation challenge for the Development of Video Conferencing solutions by the Government of India for f r o m v a r i o u s developing a video conference solution “Vconsole.” Students were able to understand departments and the Video conferencing platform developed by Mr. Joy Sebastian and its advantages colleges participated over its competitive applications. This Application is also approved by the Government in the competition. of India.

The Albertian News Letter 08 09 The Albertian News Letter Department of Commerce (SF) Webinar on Research Methodology The Department organized a webinar on the topic Research Methodology

The Albertian News Letter 08 09 The Albertian News Letter Pencil Drawing Competition Department of Chemistry As a part of Digital Learning Day 2021, the Department of Commerce (SF) in association with the E-Governance Cell, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) Second BoS Meeting organized a Pencil Drawing Competition on E-Learning and Students. The second meeting of the Board of Studies (BoS) of Chemistry for the year 2020-21 was held on 31 March, 2021. Interested students were to submit their entries on or before 7 March, 2021. Dr. Paulson Mathew, Associate Professor, St. Thomas College, Thrissur who is the Mahatma Gandhi University Anphi Antony of M.Sc Botany, 2020-22, Aleena Johnson of B. Voc Professional Nominee to the BoS and the faculty members of the department of Chemistry were present in the meeting. The board Accounting and Taxation, 2020-23 and Rahul Raj of B.Voc Professional discussed and decided to include Internship and Field Visit for final year UG students. The board also discussed the Accounting and Taxation, 2020-23 implementation of a new course, Certificate Pogramme in Cosmetic Formulations in collaboration with the Science bagged First, Second and Third prizes Centre, Kodungallur. Dr. Nisha V S was assigned to design the syllabus for the same in consultation with other faculty respectively. Ms. Amrutha Santhosh, members of the department. The revision of the existing PG syllabus aiming at implementing from the academic year Faculyt of the Department organized 2022-23 was also discussed. the competition. Rehna Das and Athul T Peter from B.Voc Professional Accounting and Taxation were the Career Guidance Workshop student coordinators. The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre organized a Career Guidance Workshop for final year UG and PG students on 12 March, 2021. This event highlighted the importance of selecting the right career. The chief speaker of this workshop was Prof. Lazar Thomas Mani. Before starting the workshop he gave a presentation on Careers in Department of Business Administration 21st Century. The workshop consisted of various activities. He also conducted a Multiple Intelligence Test for the students and faculties. Stress Interview On 6 March, 2021, the Department of Business Administration conducted a practical session on Stress Interview. The session was taken by Mr. Nithin Johny, Chem Expo Assistant Professor, Albertian Institute of Management and Ms. Indu George, The Department of Chemistry orgnizeded an Expo entitled Assistant Professor, Albertian Institute of Management. The session was Chem Expo – 2021 on 1 March, 2021, for degree students and organizes by Ms. Akhila Lal, Assistant Professor, the Department of BBA. faculties of the college. The purpose of this event was to create awareness on the importance of Science Day. Research Methodology Rev. Fr. Jolly John Odathackal, Vice Chairman, inaugurated the On 6 March, 2021 the Department of Business Administration conducted a Expo. Faculties, Research scholars and Post Graduate students webinar on Research Methodology, Manuscript Preparation. The resource of the Department equipped the PG lab in the college for person for the webinar was Dr. Mohana Priya, Assistant Professor, St. Joseph's College, Tiripur. The webinar was organized by Ms. Serin Sajan and Dr. Shobita P S, Assistant Professors of the Department of BBA.

demonstrating various experiments in chemistry. Women's Day Webinar Elephant toothpaste experiment, Blue bottle As part of Women's Day Celebrations, the Department of Business Administration experiment, Chemical Volcano, Chemical Dragon, conducted a webinar Colleen: Break into Your Dreams in association with the Women Fire on Finger Tips, Magic lollipop, etc. were Empowerment Cell. The resource person for the day was Ms. Diana Silvester, Asianet TV performed by the PG students of the Department. Show Producer. The Women's Day message was given by Ms. Akhila Lal, HoD, the Department of BBA Department. The Exhibition of talents and creativity valedictory was conducted by Dr. Ajitha H. The Albertian News Letter 10 11 The Albertian News Letter Pencil Drawing Competition Department of Chemistry As a part of Digital Learning Day 2021, the Department of Commerce (SF) in association with the E-Governance Cell, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) Second BoS Meeting organized a Pencil Drawing Competition on E-Learning and Students. The second meeting of the Board of Studies (BoS) of Chemistry for the year 2020-21 was held on 31 March, 2021. Interested students were to submit their entries on or before 7 March, 2021. Dr. Paulson Mathew, Associate Professor, St. Thomas College, Thrissur who is the Mahatma Gandhi University Anphi Antony of M.Sc Botany, 2020-22, Aleena Johnson of B. Voc Professional Nominee to the BoS and the faculty members of the department of Chemistry were present in the meeting. The board Accounting and Taxation, 2020-23 and Rahul Raj of B.Voc Professional discussed and decided to include Internship and Field Visit for final year UG students. The board also discussed the Accounting and Taxation, 2020-23 implementation of a new course, Certificate Pogramme in Cosmetic Formulations in collaboration with the Science bagged First, Second and Third prizes Centre, Kodungallur. Dr. Nisha V S was assigned to design the syllabus for the same in consultation with other faculty respectively. Ms. Amrutha Santhosh, members of the department. The revision of the existing PG syllabus aiming at implementing from the academic year Faculyt of the Department organized 2022-23 was also discussed. the competition. Rehna Das and Athul T Peter from B.Voc Professional Accounting and Taxation were the Career Guidance Workshop student coordinators. The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre organized a Career Guidance Workshop for final year UG and PG students on 12 March, 2021. This event highlighted the importance of selecting the right career. The chief speaker of this workshop was Prof. Lazar Thomas Mani. Before starting the workshop he gave a presentation on Careers in Department of Business Administration 21st Century. The workshop consisted of various activities. He also conducted a Multiple Intelligence Test for the students and faculties. Stress Interview On 6 March, 2021, the Department of Business Administration conducted a practical session on Stress Interview. The session was taken by Mr. Nithin Johny, Chem Expo Assistant Professor, Albertian Institute of Management and Ms. Indu George, The Department of Chemistry orgnizeded an Expo entitled Assistant Professor, Albertian Institute of Management. The session was Chem Expo – 2021 on 1 March, 2021, for degree students and organizes by Ms. Akhila Lal, Assistant Professor, the Department of BBA. faculties of the college. The purpose of this event was to create awareness on the importance of Science Day. Research Methodology Rev. Fr. Jolly John Odathackal, Vice Chairman, inaugurated the On 6 March, 2021 the Department of Business Administration conducted a Expo. Faculties, Research scholars and Post Graduate students webinar on Research Methodology, Manuscript Preparation. The resource of the Department equipped the PG lab in the college for person for the webinar was Dr. Mohana Priya, Assistant Professor, St. Joseph's College, Tiripur. The webinar was organized by Ms. Serin Sajan and Dr. Shobita P S, Assistant Professors of the Department of BBA.

demonstrating various experiments in chemistry. Women's Day Webinar Elephant toothpaste experiment, Blue bottle As part of Women's Day Celebrations, the Department of Business Administration experiment, Chemical Volcano, Chemical Dragon, conducted a webinar Colleen: Break into Your Dreams in association with the Women Fire on Finger Tips, Magic lollipop, etc. were Empowerment Cell. The resource person for the day was Ms. Diana Silvester, Asianet TV performed by the PG students of the Department. Show Producer. The Women's Day message was given by Ms. Akhila Lal, HoD, the Department of BBA Department. The Exhibition of talents and creativity valedictory was conducted by Dr. Ajitha H. The Albertian News Letter 10 11 The Albertian News Letter Elements Magazine Release Post Graduate Department of English The Department Magazine “Elements” highlights the literary and artistic aspects of Alchemy. It is a platform for students to showcase their creative abilities, hidden dreams and aspirations for writing. It aims at bringing out talents Women's Day Special Talk through articles, poems, stories, cartoons, and paintings. The various activities held during the academic year 2020- The Post Graduate Department of English organized a talk on Maanushi – A Journey of 2021 were highlighted. The new issue of Elements was released on the occasion of the commemoration of the 75th year Sustainability, Menstrual Health and Empowerment on 6 March, 2021, to celebrate Women's of the Department. This academic year's student magazine was released on 12 March, 2021 by Mr. T I Joseph, Day, 2021. The resource person for the talk was Ms. Lakshmy Das, Founder, Maanushi for Superintendent, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) who handed it over to Prof. Lazar Thomas Mani. Earth, Lecturer and Author of “On the Way Home,” a collection of short stories. The talk was coordinated by Ms. Devika V of the Post Graduate Department of English. Women's Day The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre Celebrated Women's Day on 8 March, 2021. The Chief Guest for the day was Prof. Honey John, Hon. Director IUCND, CUSAT, Kochi. Prof. Honey John Interacted with the students Department of Logistics Management and she mentioned the importance of the theme “Choose the Challenge.” She also shared her life experiences, the ups and downs in her career with the students. International Women's Day : A Call of Awakening As part of International Women's Day on 8, March 2021, the Department of Logistics Management in association with the Women Empowerment Cell organized an awareness campaing on A Call World Water Day Celebrations of Awakening in collaboration with the Thinkal Project, HLL Management The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre celebrated World Water Day on 22 March, 2021. An interactive Academy, Thiruvananthapuram. The resource person for the campaign was session was organized on 23 March, 2021. The speaker for the day was Dr. Harikumar P S, Head and Senior Principal Ms. Renjini M R, Coordinator, the Thinkal Project and Dr. Krishna S H, BDS, Scientist, Ecology and Environment Research group KSCSTE-CWRDM, Kozhikode was the chief guest. MPH, Public Health Specialist, HMA. Project Thinkal is the first civic body in the Dr. Harikumar P S talked about water management, water harvesting and water purification. He spoke to the students country to distribute about the need of preserving water and water resources. He also highlighted the possibility of water audit in colleges menstrual cups for women and other educational institutions. for free. The campaign was a great success and distributed free menstrual Department of English cups to the participants. The faculty coordinators of the programme were Ms. Neenu Jose Webinar on Research Methodology Women's Day: A Brief History of the Women's and Ms. Roshni Alice Prem. The Department of English Movement: Legacy & Paradoxes organized a webinar on In connection with the International Women's Day, the Department of Mathematics Research Methodology on Department of English organized a webinar on Women's

Day: A Brief history of the Women's Movement: Legacy and 12 March, 2021. Dr. Appu Paradoxes on 8 March, 2021. Prof. Atasi Roy, Assistant Jacob John, Assistant Women's Day Celebrations Professor of English, Professor, Institute of Faculty coordinator: Dr. Sajithamony T M Gangarampur College, West English, University of As part of the International Women's Day Celebrations, the Department of Bengal was invited as the Mathematics arranged an interactive session with Dr. Thulasi, Gynecologist Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram resource person for the (Ayurveda) on 8 March, 2021. She completed her BAMS from Government Ayurveda was invited as the resource person for the webinar. w e b in a r . The webinar. College, Thiruvananthapuram and MS Prasuthitantra – Streeroga from Government Dr. Appu gave a very informative talk on the various Prof. Atasi spoke on the Ayurveda College, Thrippunittura. She is working as Gynecologist at Govt. Ayurveda aspects associated with research methodology. The legacy and the paradoxical Hospital. It was an interactive session where several questions regarding Gynecology session concluded after an interactive session. nuances associated with the and personal hygiene were collected from the students and asked to the resource Women's Movement. person. The Albertian News Letter 12 13 The Albertian News Letter Department of Physics Comethally: International Webinar Series Lecture 1: A Glimpse into Solar Magnetic Fields The Department of Physics organized a webinar on Women's Day Celebrations A Glimpse into Solar Magnetic Fields on 2 March, 2021. This The Department of Physics celebrated International was the first lecture of Comethalley – An international Women's Day on 8 March, 2021 by organizing webinars on webinar series monumentalizing the platinum jubilee of Eco-Feminism and Equality of Right: Women's Perspective. St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The Physics The Department also organized artistry/handiwork Association paid tribute to the great German Astronomer and presentations of the students of the Department of Physics. Physicist Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers on his death anniversary. The resource person for the webinar was Ms. Kavya R The Resource Person for the day was Dr. Anjali John Menon, Eco Feminist, Founder of Sustainable Menstruation Kaithakkal, Post Doctoral Researcher at Leibniz Institute for Collectives, Consultant of Gender Environment and Trustee of Aware India Trust. Ms. Kavya's talk was Solar Physics (KIS), Germany. Her talk was informative and centered around Feminism, Equality, Freedom, Right to Information and Sustainable Menstruation. An properly technically aligned. eemed properly inclined artistry/ handiwork presentation of the students of the Department was also held. technically. Dianu Morera of II M.Sc Physics presented her own art/ craft work. Twinkle S of I B.Sc Physics presented her Lecture 2: Quantum Worlds poem, Clouds of Agony, which narrated the ups and downs and insecurities in women's lives. Sarang Suresh of The second lecture of the series was on Quantum Worlds on II B.Sc Physics played flute. Athira Menon of 10 March, 2021. The Resource Person for the session was III B.Sc Physics presented her paintings. Mr. Sebastin Koothottil, Researcher in Accelerator Physics, The second talk on Equality of Right: Women's Perspective Calicut University. He talked about Quantum Mechanics and was handled by Dr. Athira P S, Director, Centre of Relativity. Intellectual Property Rights and Assistant professor at Dr. Sumithra Sivadas Menon was the faculty coordinator and NUALS, Cochin. Dr. Athira described the meaning of Mr. Elton Benjamin D'Souza was the student coordinator. women empowerment. She distinguished between equality and equity and explained various aspects like: constitutional rights, criminal law provisions, hard facts about crimes happening against women, amendments of bills after the Delhi gang rape case. Stringed Instrument Competition – Chiraku, 2021 The International Women's Day Celebrations was organized by Dr. Sumithra Sivadas Menon and The Department of Physics organized a Stringed Instrument Competition – Eastern/Western in association Ms. Christeena Prakasia of II B.Sc Physics. with the Office of the Dean, Student Affairs as a part of Chiraku, the Albertian Youth Festival, 2021. The event was held on 18 March 2021. The competition brought out talent and creativity of the students. The Film Review Competition judgment was based on style, rhythm, composition, tone andvariations. The competition was judged by A film review competition was organized by the Department of Physics retired professors of the Department, Prof. Lawrel Gregory and Dr. K N James. James Wilson of II B.Com (R) on 7 March, 2021 in connection with International Women's Day, 2021. secured the first place, Unni Shaju of III B.Sc Physics secured the second place and Steyon Thomas of The theme for the competition was Gender Equality in Indian Cinema. II B.Voc Travel & Tourism secured the The competition was conducted for students and teachers. The reviews third place. The Stringed Instrument were judged on the basis of scriptural integration, story, content and competition was coordinated by quality. Ms.Vijayalakshmi C G. The student Twinkle S of I B.Sc Physics secured the first place and Sreenath G R of coordinators for the event were I B.Sc Physics secured the second place. The competition was Ms. Megha Sunil and Mr. Chris Federick of III B.Sc Physics. coordinated by Dr. Sumithra Sivadas Menon and Christeena Prakasia of II B.Sc Physics. The Albertian News Letter 14 15 The Albertian News Letter Department of Physics Comethally: International Webinar Series Lecture 1: A Glimpse into Solar Magnetic Fields The Department of Physics organized a webinar on Women's Day Celebrations A Glimpse into Solar Magnetic Fields on 2 March, 2021. This The Department of Physics celebrated International was the first lecture of Comethalley – An international Women's Day on 8 March, 2021 by organizing webinars on webinar series monumentalizing the platinum jubilee of Eco-Feminism and Equality of Right: Women's Perspective. St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The Physics The Department also organized artistry/handiwork Association paid tribute to the great German Astronomer and presentations of the students of the Department of Physics. Physicist Heinrich Wilhelm Olbers on his death anniversary. The resource person for the webinar was Ms. Kavya R The Resource Person for the day was Dr. Anjali John Menon, Eco Feminist, Founder of Sustainable Menstruation Kaithakkal, Post Doctoral Researcher at Leibniz Institute for Collectives, Consultant of Gender Environment and Trustee of Aware India Trust. Ms. Kavya's talk was Solar Physics (KIS), Germany. Her talk was informative and centered around Feminism, Equality, Freedom, Right to Information and Sustainable Menstruation. An properly technically aligned. eemed properly inclined artistry/ handiwork presentation of the students of the Department was also held. technically. Dianu Morera of II M.Sc Physics presented her own art/ craft work. Twinkle S of I B.Sc Physics presented her Lecture 2: Quantum Worlds poem, Clouds of Agony, which narrated the ups and downs and insecurities in women's lives. Sarang Suresh of The second lecture of the series was on Quantum Worlds on II B.Sc Physics played flute. Athira Menon of 10 March, 2021. The Resource Person for the session was III B.Sc Physics presented her paintings. Mr. Sebastin Koothottil, Researcher in Accelerator Physics, The second talk on Equality of Right: Women's Perspective Calicut University. He talked about Quantum Mechanics and was handled by Dr. Athira P S, Director, Centre of Relativity. Intellectual Property Rights and Assistant professor at Dr. Sumithra Sivadas Menon was the faculty coordinator and NUALS, Cochin. Dr. Athira described the meaning of Mr. Elton Benjamin D'Souza was the student coordinator. women empowerment. She distinguished between equality and equity and explained various aspects like: constitutional rights, criminal law provisions, hard facts about crimes happening against women, amendments of bills after the Delhi gang rape case. Stringed Instrument Competition – Chiraku, 2021 The International Women's Day Celebrations was organized by Dr. Sumithra Sivadas Menon and The Department of Physics organized a Stringed Instrument Competition – Eastern/Western in association Ms. Christeena Prakasia of II B.Sc Physics. with the Office of the Dean, Student Affairs as a part of Chiraku, the Albertian Youth Festival, 2021. The event was held on 18 March 2021. The competition brought out talent and creativity of the students. The Film Review Competition judgment was based on style, rhythm, composition, tone andvariations. The competition was judged by A film review competition was organized by the Department of Physics retired professors of the Department, Prof. Lawrel Gregory and Dr. K N James. James Wilson of II B.Com (R) on 7 March, 2021 in connection with International Women's Day, 2021. secured the first place, Unni Shaju of III B.Sc Physics secured the second place and Steyon Thomas of The theme for the competition was Gender Equality in Indian Cinema. II B.Voc Travel & Tourism secured the The competition was conducted for students and teachers. The reviews third place. The Stringed Instrument were judged on the basis of scriptural integration, story, content and competition was coordinated by quality. Ms.Vijayalakshmi C G. The student Twinkle S of I B.Sc Physics secured the first place and Sreenath G R of coordinators for the event were I B.Sc Physics secured the second place. The competition was Ms. Megha Sunil and Mr. Chris Federick of III B.Sc Physics. coordinated by Dr. Sumithra Sivadas Menon and Christeena Prakasia of II B.Sc Physics. The Albertian News Letter 14 15 The Albertian News Letter Meet the Scientist Department of Retail Management In association with the Women's Cell and the Career Guidance Cell, the Department of Physics, St. Albert's

College (Autonomous), organized “Meet the Scientist” – an interactive session on the Impact of Webinar on Untold Stories of an Entrepreneur Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights Communication in Career on 30 March, 2021. Dr. Anjali John Kaithakkal, Postdoctoral Researcher at On 8 March, 2021, the Department of Retail On 23 March, 2021, the Department conducted a webinar on the topic Intellectual Property Rights. The resource person Leibniz Institute for Solar Physics (KIS), Germany was the resource person for the interactive session. The Management conducted a webinar on the topic Untold Stories of an Entrepreneur. The resource person for the talk for the Mr. Mohanraj T P, Advocate and and Guest Lecturer session mainly aimed at providing guidance regarding future career options and opportunities and addressing was Ms. Ajitha T G, Assistant Professor, Sakthan at the School of issues like decision making and negotiation for the career growth of girls in Science. Ms. Vijayalakshmi C G, Thampuran College, Thrissur. The webinar was followed L e g a l S t u d i e s , Faculty of the Department of Physics and Laya Lalithakumar of III B.Sc Physics coordinated the interactive by an interactive CUSAT. session. session through

Board of Studies Meeting which students got a A meeting the Board of Studies members of chance to clear their the Department of Physical Sciences was doubts regarding the

held on 30 March, 2021. Around topic. 20 members comprising of the Chairman, Principal, Members of Faculty of each specialization, Nominee of Vice Chancellor, Placement Representative, Department of Business Management experts from outside the college and all members of the department were present Webinar on Search for Spark for the meeting. On 8 March, 2021, the Department conducted a Women's Entrepreneurial Talk on the The syllabus analysis of various courses under the Physics – BOS based on the 2019 syllabus revision was topic Search for Spark. The speaker for the event was Mrs Patricia Janet, Retd HoD, the presented by the faculties of the department. Ms. Vijayalakshmi C G presented the M.Sc physics syllabus Department of Commerce, St.Xavier's College for Women, Aluva and Managing analysis. Mr. Abhinash John Peter presented the M.Sc Space Science syllabys analysis. The B.Sc Physics Director, 'The Wedding Club.' syllabus was analysed and presented by Dr. Sumithra Sivadas Menon. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez presented the B.Voc & M.Voc Renewable Energy syllabus. The syllabus scrutinization for B.Sc Physics was done by

Board of Studies Meeting which students got a A meeting the Board of Studies members of chance to clear their the Department of Physical Sciences was doubts regarding the

Dr. Robin John who presented the points to be addressed in the next syllabus revision. The same process was Webinar on Intellectual Property Rights Webinar on Soft Skills done by Mr. Augustine Sumesh for On 20 March, 2021, the On 20 March, 2021, the Department conducted a soft M.Sc physics, Ms. Pearl Antonette Department conducted a skill training programme for w e b i n a r o n t h e t o p i c students. The resource person Mendez for B.Voc/ M.Voc and Intellectual Property Rights. for the event was Mrs. Rejith Mr. Abinash John Peter for M.Sc Space The resource person for the Rajesh, Teacher and Associate Science. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez day was Dr. Anna V Puthuran, NCC Officer, SBOA Senior propounded the ratification in the Assistant Professor of Law, Secondary School. syllabus of B.Voc renewable energy Bharata Mata School of Legal Studies, Aluva. before the board members. The Albertian News Letter 16 17 The Albertian News Letter Department of Software Development Session on Employability Skills The Department of Software Development organized a session on Employability Women's Day Talk Skills for the Students on 26 March, 2021. As a part of International Women's Day, the The session was led by Mr. James Mohan, Department of Software Development Soft Skill Trainer and Radio Jockey. organised an online session on Be Bold For During the session Mr. James Mohan highlighted the need for employability skills in solving Change for students and faculties on 8 March, problems, connecting with co-workers and making responsible choices for career. 2021. The session was inaugurated by Ms. Teena Mary Abraham, IT Specialist, Singer and Voice over Artist. She has written, voiced, composed and directed musical projects, and voiced narrations, corporate presentations, advertisements, IVRs, animations, Webinar on Research Methodology television programmes, dramas and shows, announcements and greetings. A qualified The Department of Software Software professional, she has also worked with leading Multi-National Companies. Development organized an online Ms. Vidhya Vijayan, Assistant Professor, the Department of Software Development was the staff coordinator and session on “Research Methodology” Ms. Leya Benny was the student coordinator. for the Students and Faculties on 30 March, 2021. The speaker of the How to be Professional – Talk session was Dr. Prathibha P H, The Department of Software Development organized an offline session on How to Assistant Professor, Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Valayanchirangara. During the be Professional for the Students on 8 March, 2021. Dr. Jithin Benedict, Assistant session she highlighted that the purpose of research is to enhance society by advancing Professor, Albertian Institute of Management served as the Key note speaker in the knowledge through the development of scientific theories, concepts and ideas. session. During the session, he spoke about the skills required to be a professional. He emphasized the need for thinking beyond boundaries, collaboration, creativity and communication as vital factors of modern learners. Mr. Bruce Mathew, Head-in-Charge, the Department of Student Achievements Software Development coordinated the programme. There were a total of 42 participants. Logistics Management Edit Magazine Launch Mr. Muhamed Nabeel, Mr. Ashwin D Mathew and Mr. John The Department of Software Development organized the launching Paul George of III B.Voc Logistics won the Third Prize in ceremony of Edit Magazine, an initiative from the Department of Software “Samyuj” a Logistics Game Competion as part of Inceptra Development on 8 March 2021. The Very Rev. Msgr. Mathew Elanjimittam, 2021, an Inter Collegiate fest organized by RCMAS. Vicar General was the chief guest of the function. Fr. Jolly John Odathakkal, Mr. Kashyap of II B. Voc Logistics won the First Prize in quiz in Vice Chairman, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) delivered the presidential the online youth festival address. Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice Principal, Mr. Shine Antony, Executive c o n d u c t e d b y K I T E S Editor, Edit and Dean Training and Development, andMr. Bruce Mathew, HoD, Dept of Software Development and Foundation. Chief Editor gave the felicitations. There were a total of 42 participants. Mr. Sipin Antony Xavier and Mr. Abhiram V won the Session on Personal Grooming I n t e r c o l l e g e S o c c e r The Department organized a session on Personal Grooming on 27 March, Knockout Tournament 2021. The session was led by Mr. Nidhin Johny, Assistant Professor, Albertian Institute of Management. The main objective of this session was to organized on 27 and emphasize the importance of personal hygiene and good grooming in a job as 28 March, 2021 by Karma well as in society. There were a total of 40 participants. Soccer Championship.

The Albertian News Letter 18 19 The Albertian News Letter Department of Software Development Session on Employability Skills The Department of Software Development organized a session on Employability Women's Day Talk Skills for the Students on 26 March, 2021. As a part of International Women's Day, the The session was led by Mr. James Mohan, Department of Software Development Soft Skill Trainer and Radio Jockey. organised an online session on Be Bold For During the session Mr. James Mohan highlighted the need for employability skills in solving Change for students and faculties on 8 March, problems, connecting with co-workers and making responsible choices for career. 2021. The session was inaugurated by Ms. Teena Mary Abraham, IT Specialist, Singer and Voice over Artist. She has written, voiced, composed and directed musical projects, and voiced narrations, corporate presentations, advertisements, IVRs, animations, Webinar on Research Methodology television programmes, dramas and shows, announcements and greetings. A qualified The Department of Software Software professional, she has also worked with leading Multi-National Companies. Development organized an online Ms. Vidhya Vijayan, Assistant Professor, the Department of Software Development was the staff coordinator and session on “Research Methodology” Ms. Leya Benny was the student coordinator. for the Students and Faculties on 30 March, 2021. The speaker of the How to be Professional – Talk session was Dr. Prathibha P H, The Department of Software Development organized an offline session on How to Assistant Professor, Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Valayanchirangara. During the be Professional for the Students on 8 March, 2021. Dr. Jithin Benedict, Assistant session she highlighted that the purpose of research is to enhance society by advancing Professor, Albertian Institute of Management served as the Key note speaker in the knowledge through the development of scientific theories, concepts and ideas. session. During the session, he spoke about the skills required to be a professional. He emphasized the need for thinking beyond boundaries, collaboration, creativity and communication as vital factors of modern learners. Mr. Bruce Mathew, Head-in-Charge, the Department of Student Achievements Software Development coordinated the programme. There were a total of 42 participants. Logistics Management Edit Magazine Launch Mr. Muhamed Nabeel, Mr. Ashwin D Mathew and Mr. John The Department of Software Development organized the launching Paul George of III B.Voc Logistics won the Third Prize in ceremony of Edit Magazine, an initiative from the Department of Software “Samyuj” a Logistics Game Competion as part of Inceptra Development on 8 March 2021. The Very Rev. Msgr. Mathew Elanjimittam, 2021, an Inter Collegiate fest organized by RCMAS. Vicar General was the chief guest of the function. Fr. Jolly John Odathakkal, Mr. Kashyap of II B. Voc Logistics won the First Prize in quiz in Vice Chairman, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) delivered the presidential the online youth festival address. Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice Principal, Mr. Shine Antony, Executive c o n d u c t e d b y K I T E S Editor, Edit and Dean Training and Development, andMr. Bruce Mathew, HoD, Dept of Software Development and Foundation. Chief Editor gave the felicitations. There were a total of 42 participants. Mr. Sipin Antony Xavier and Mr. Abhiram V won the Session on Personal Grooming I n t e r c o l l e g e S o c c e r The Department organized a session on Personal Grooming on 27 March, Knockout Tournament 2021. The session was led by Mr. Nidhin Johny, Assistant Professor, Albertian Institute of Management. The main objective of this session was to organized on 27 and emphasize the importance of personal hygiene and good grooming in a job as 28 March, 2021 by Karma well as in society. There were a total of 40 participants. Soccer Championship.

The Albertian News Letter 18 19 The Albertian News Letter Commerce (Aided) Department of Physics Abhinandh T M of II B. Com Taxation won the bronze medal for the Kerala State Junior Judo The Department of Physics organized an international conference on Champion- ship, the silver medal for the Kerala State Senior Judo Championship and the silver “Advances in Spintronics and Photonics” comprising of five webinars with medal for the Kerala State Mixed Judo Team Championship. international resource persons.

Mathematics The first talk was on Spintronic Generation of Ultrasound THz Pulses on Sandra Grace Nelson and Nygil Jerome Nidhin of III B. Sc Mathematics won the Third Prize in the 10 March, 2021. The speaker was Prof. Tobias Kampfrath, TeraHertz Physics Mathematics Quiz organized by Mount Carmel College, Karukadom as part of their International group, Fritz Haber Institute, Max Planck Society. He presented a brief Mathematics Day Celebrations. description of Terahertz radiation, THz material resonances and imaging. Irene Joseph of III B. Sc Mathematics won the First Prize for the Intercollegiate Maths Quiz organized by Baselius College, Kottayam. Prof.Tobias explained multiple ways of generating the THz radiation in detail. Bhavyalakshmi P M of III B. Sc Mathematics won the Second Prize and Irene Joseph of He also outlined the THz set up in the lab and a model of THz emission. The III B. Sc Mathematics won the Third Prize for the Joby Memorial Intercollegiate Mathematics Quiz interactive session after the talk was beneficial to researchers working in the Competition organized by St. George's College, Aruvithura. spintronics field and professors from various national institutes all over India . Sandra Grace Nelson of III B. Sc.Mathematics won the First Prize for the Intercollegiate Math-Teacher competition “Mathematics in You” Season 6 organized by MES College, Marampally The second talk was on From Super Heavy Elements to Cancer Therapy on 15 March, 2021. The speaker was Prof. Gottfried Muenzenberg, GSI Helmholtz

Centre for Heavy Ion Research, The Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz.

Prof. Gottfried Muenzenberg spoke about two major research topics at GSI to

which he contributed: the creation and discovery of super heavy elements

Z = 107 to Z = 112 and the development

of cancer therapy with energetic heavy ion beams. The talk was very exciting

since the participants could hear the wonders in the heavy elements regime

from the discoverer himself. The third talk was on Integrated Energy Harvesting and Strong Materials on Albertian International Knowledge Summit, 2021 16 March, 2021. The resource person

The Research Department of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted the prestigious Albertian for the talk was Dr. Jayan Thomas, University of Central Florida, Orlando, International Knowledge Summit for 2021 online, within the limitations placed by the global pandemic. All USA. Dr. Jayan Thomas spoke about Nano structured asymmetric/hybrid super departments of the college organized webinars with International speakers from across the world. Even within the capacitors, nano architecture light trapping perovskite solar cells, hurdles of the pandemic, the Knowledge Summit was successful in imparting ideas and fruitful discussions for the photorefractive polymers for 3D applications, nonlinear optical materials and students and teachers. Department of English (Aided) and the Post Graduate Department of English printed optical and photonic device. The Department of English and the Post Graduate Department of English organized an The fifth talk was on Inducing Nonlinear Magnon Dynamics in Yig by Spin international seminar on Feminisms: Some Perspectives on 14 March, 2021. Dr. Elizabetta Currents by Dr. Henning Ulrichs, Group leader, Applied Ultrafast Spin and Lattice Dynamics, Physikaliches Institute,

Marino, Associate Professor in English, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Italy was invited as the University of Gottingen-Georg–August-Universitat Gottingen on 16 March, 2021. Dr. Henning Ulrichs spoke about chief guest and resource person for the webinar. Dr. Elizabetta Marino spoke on the history and the fundamentals of magnetism, micromagnetism, necessity of simulations in understanding the observations, ultrafast the contemporary relevance of the multidimensional perspectives associated with feminist literary theory. The webinar concluded at 5 PM and the vote of thanks was delivered. magnonics, magnetic simulation methods etc.

The Albertian News Letter 20 21 The Albertian News Letter Commerce (Aided) Department of Physics Abhinandh T M of II B. Com Taxation won the bronze medal for the Kerala State Junior Judo The Department of Physics organized an international conference on Champion- ship, the silver medal for the Kerala State Senior Judo Championship and the silver “Advances in Spintronics and Photonics” comprising of five webinars with medal for the Kerala State Mixed Judo Team Championship. international resource persons.

Centre for Heavy Ion Research, The Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz.

Prof. Gottfried Muenzenberg spoke about two major research topics at GSI to

which he contributed: the creation and discovery of super heavy elements

Z = 107 to Z = 112 and the development

of cancer therapy with energetic heavy ion beams. The talk was very exciting

since the participants could hear the wonders in the heavy elements regime

from the discoverer himself. The third talk was on Integrated Energy Harvesting and Strong Materials on Albertian International Knowledge Summit, 2021 16 March, 2021. The resource person

The Albertian News Letter 20 21 The Albertian News Letter Department of Retail Management Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture On 17 March, 2021, the Department of Retail Management and Travel and Tourism conducted the Albertian The Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture organized its session for the Albertian International Knowledge International Knowledge Summit. The first session was handled by Ms. Peggy Chenn, CEO, Gano Farm, R&D Summit on 17 March, 2021 on the theme Energy Balance, Cognition and Fish as food - A multi dimensional SdnBhd, Malaysia. The second session handled by Ms. Jisha Prabha, Assistant Professor, Kerala Agricultural Perspective. University.The third session was handled by Mrs. Sumayya Thayath, Master Trainer, ASAP Kerala. This first session was take by Mr. Balu. K Chacko on the Topic Mitochondria From a Powerhouse to Biomarker and Therapeutic on 17 March, 2021. The session was taken by Mr. Balu K. Chacko, University of Alabama, USA who talked about the Biology of Mitochondria composition of food (Major Nutrients) through metabolism health and mitochondria. He discussed the importance of the inheritant and acquired mitochondrial disease and also used it as a therapeutic agent. This was followed by a talk by Dr. Rajesh Kana, Alabama University, USA on the topic The Neuroscience of Everyday Life. He pointed out cognitive behaviour and social life citing the example of the Zebra fish. There was also a session by Ms. Sonia Maria Jacob Peter, Research Scholar, Queensland University, Australia, on the topic A Review of the Post Harvest Losses along the True Value Department of Business Administration Department of Logistics Management Chain. This topic used the value chain model of Tuna as an example. On 15 March, 2021, the The Department of Logistics Management D e p a r t m e n t o f B u s i n e s s organized a webinar on Logistics in Action as Mathematics Administration conducted the part of the Albertian International Knowledge The Department of Mathematics organized an interactive session on the topic A l b e r t i a n I n t e r n a t i o n a l Summit on 15 March, 2021. The resource Knowledge Summit on the topic person was Mr. T A Ramaswamy, Former CEO, Transmission of Covid-19 and Fighting Against It Through Differential An International Conference on Paxonet Communication (India) Pvt Ltd, Pune. Equations on 18 March, 2021. The resource person for the talk was Dr. Nita H Multidisciplinary Research. The The webinar gave an idea on how Logistics Shah, Professor, the Department of Mathematics, Gujarat University, chief guest for the webinar was strategies help the nation during Covid – 19. Ahmedabad. She explained in detail what we meant by infectious diseases, Dr. Justin Paul, Professor, University of PR, San Juan, USA what is mathematical modeling, compartmental models and modeling and the keynote speaker was COVID-19 transmission. Dr. Rosalind Dr. Anil Yasin, Professor, Gonzaga, Vice Principal, addressed the Department of International gathering as well. B u s i n e s s a n d L o g i s t i c s , The afternoon session was a talk on the Monterey Institute of Technology topic Phase Plane Analysis of Linear System of Differential Equations on and Higher Education, Mexico. The chief resource person of the 18 March, 2021. The resource person for the session was Dr. V O Thomas, day was Mr. Babeesh, Founder Professor, M S University, Vadodara. In the talk, he explained how to solve and MD, Elegance Beauty linear systems using eigen values and eigen vectors, how to get general solution Group, UK. The special guest for for linear system for real, distinct eigen values, for complex eigen values and the webinar was Mr. Santhosh Unni, Head, Tim Hortons, UAE. for repeated eigen values. He also explained a phase plane. The Albertian News Letter 22 23 The Albertian News Letter Department of Retail Management Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture On 17 March, 2021, the Department of Retail Management and Travel and Tourism conducted the Albertian The Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture organized its session for the Albertian International Knowledge International Knowledge Summit. The first session was handled by Ms. Peggy Chenn, CEO, Gano Farm, R&D Summit on 17 March, 2021 on the theme Energy Balance, Cognition and Fish as food - A multi dimensional SdnBhd, Malaysia. The second session handled by Ms. Jisha Prabha, Assistant Professor, Kerala Agricultural Perspective. University.The third session was handled by Mrs. Sumayya Thayath, Master Trainer, ASAP Kerala. This first session was take by Mr. Balu. K Chacko on the Topic Mitochondria From a Powerhouse to Biomarker and Therapeutic on 17 March, 2021. The session was taken by Mr. Balu K. Chacko, University of Alabama, USA who talked about the Biology of Mitochondria composition of food (Major Nutrients) through metabolism health and mitochondria. He discussed the importance of the inheritant and acquired mitochondrial disease and also used it as a therapeutic agent. This was followed by a talk by Dr. Rajesh Kana, Alabama University, USA on the topic The Neuroscience of Everyday Life. He pointed out cognitive behaviour and social life citing the example of the Zebra fish. There was also a session by Ms. Sonia Maria Jacob Peter, Research Scholar, Queensland University, Australia, on the topic A Review of the Post Harvest Losses along the True Value Department of Business Administration Department of Logistics Management Chain. This topic used the value chain model of Tuna as an example. On 15 March, 2021, the The Department of Logistics Management D e p a r t m e n t o f B u s i n e s s organized a webinar on Logistics in Action as Mathematics Administration conducted the part of the Albertian International Knowledge The Department of Mathematics organized an interactive session on the topic A l b e r t i a n I n t e r n a t i o n a l Summit on 15 March, 2021. The resource Knowledge Summit on the topic person was Mr. T A Ramaswamy, Former CEO, Transmission of Covid-19 and Fighting Against It Through Differential An International Conference on Paxonet Communication (India) Pvt Ltd, Pune. Equations on 18 March, 2021. The resource person for the talk was Dr. Nita H Multidisciplinary Research. The The webinar gave an idea on how Logistics Shah, Professor, the Department of Mathematics, Gujarat University, chief guest for the webinar was strategies help the nation during Covid – 19. Ahmedabad. She explained in detail what we meant by infectious diseases, Dr. Justin Paul, Professor, University of PR, San Juan, USA what is mathematical modeling, compartmental models and modeling and the keynote speaker was COVID-19 transmission. Dr. Rosalind Dr. Anil Yasin, Professor, Gonzaga, Vice Principal, addressed the Department of International gathering as well. B u s i n e s s a n d L o g i s t i c s , The afternoon session was a talk on the Monterey Institute of Technology topic Phase Plane Analysis of Linear System of Differential Equations on and Higher Education, Mexico. The chief resource person of the 18 March, 2021. The resource person for the session was Dr. V O Thomas, day was Mr. Babeesh, Founder Professor, M S University, Vadodara. In the talk, he explained how to solve and MD, Elegance Beauty linear systems using eigen values and eigen vectors, how to get general solution Group, UK. The special guest for for linear system for real, distinct eigen values, for complex eigen values and the webinar was Mr. Santhosh Unni, Head, Tim Hortons, UAE. for repeated eigen values. He also explained a phase plane. The Albertian News Letter 22 23 The Albertian News Letter Software Development Department of Chemistry The theme for the sessions for the Albertian International Knowledge Summit The Department of Chemistry organised plenary lectures of five eminent was Technologies for the Sustainable Future. On 20 March, 2021, the personalities as part of the Albertian International Knowledge Summit hosted Department of Software Development organized a session on Artificial jointly by the Office of Dean Research and The Department of Chemistry. The inaugural talk was by Dr. Sankaran Subramanian, Adjunct Professor and INSA Intelligence Industrial Trends. The session was led by Mr. Franklin Joseph, scientist, IIT Madras, Chennai, on 8 March, 2021. Dr. Sankaran Subramanian Delivery Project Executive in IBM Global Business Services. The second inaugurated the event and delivered a lecture on the topic Chemistry: The most session of the summit was held on 21 March, 2021 on Block Chain. The session was led by Dr. Govinda K P, Associate versatile Interdisciplinary and Professor, VIT University, Tamil Nadu. He highlighted about why is there so much hype around block chain Transdisciplinary Subject in Advanced technology. The third session was on Fake News Detection. The session was led by Dr. H L Shashirekha, Professor, Research & Teaching. Mangalore University, Karnataka. The second plenary lecture was organised on the same day. The key speaker of the session was Dr. Viktoriya Sokolova, Head of Biological Laboratories, University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany. Dr. Sokolova spoke on the topic Biological and Medical Applications of Calcium Phosphate Nano Particles. The third plenary lecture was on 15 March, 2021. The key speaker for Journalism and Mass Communication the session was Dr. Vijay Kumar A, Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry, The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication in association conducted the very first Albertian Knowledge Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, ICT - Mumbai. Summit on Communication At The Crossroads – an International Conference on Intersections of Language, Literature Dr. Vijay Kumar spoke about his and Journalism on 29 March, 2021. The felicitation speech was delivered by Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice Principal. research in the area of Biomimectic The first talk was delivered on the topic Contextual Concerns in Foreign Language Learning by Dr. Sheng Hui Cindy Organic Synthesis. Huang, Professor and Dean, College of Arts, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan. It was an insightful The Department of Chemistry took an lesson where the participants learnt about the different education systems in Taiwan and the various models initiative to celebrate the Platinum implemented to learn English language. Jubilee of the college through a webinar series named “Rhenium” named after The second talk was delivered by Ms. Pavithra Nandanan Menon, Research Scholar, Comparative Asian Studies, the 75th element in the periodic table. The webinar series helps to convey National University of Singapore on the topic English – A Global Language or A Social Ladder. The subtle politics scientific ideas to students and teachers of the department. The Albertian behind language and how it influences us as an individual was discussed and the participants learnt to winnow language Knowledge Summit came along with these celebrations and the department from power politics. decided to club these two celebrations and conduct a joint webinar. Thus the The final talk was delivered by Ms. Ranjita Dilraj, fourth plenary lecture was organised as Rhenium. The key speaker for the Communication and Programme Associate, webinar was Dr. Jeyashelly Andas, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University United Nations Development Programme on the Teknologi, MARA, Perlis, Malaysia who spoke about Turning Waste into topic The Mindful Integration of Inclusiveness Wealth. and Diversity in Language, Literature and The fifth and final webinar plenary lecture was organized on 30 March, 2021. Journalism. The session was informative, The key speaker of the webinar was Dr. Carlos Lizandara Pueyo, Innovation engaging and fruitful as the participants learnt Manager, BASF, California, USA. The session was based on the topic Open about various facets and angles to language Innovation: Creating Solutions for Global Challenges. In his speech he detailed learning and journalism. how various innovations in research world create solution to global challenges.

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. | The Albertian News Letter 24 Associate Editor: Ms.Dhanya G .S. | Sub Editors: Dr. Ajitha H., Ms. Sanju Augustin, Ms. Nikitha Shaji Thomas, Ms. Elizabeth Jini P J |Ms. Phrimna Valerious

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. Software Development Department of Chemistry The theme for the sessions for the Albertian International Knowledge Summit The Department of Chemistry organised plenary lectures of five eminent was Technologies for the Sustainable Future. On 20 March, 2021, the personalities as part of the Albertian International Knowledge Summit hosted Department of Software Development organized a session on Artificial jointly by the Office of Dean Research and The Department of Chemistry. The inaugural talk was by Dr. Sankaran Subramanian, Adjunct Professor and INSA Intelligence Industrial Trends. The session was led by Mr. Franklin Joseph, scientist, IIT Madras, Chennai, on 8 March, 2021. Dr. Sankaran Subramanian Delivery Project Executive in IBM Global Business Services. The second inaugurated the event and delivered a lecture on the topic Chemistry: The most session of the summit was held on 21 March, 2021 on Block Chain. The session was led by Dr. Govinda K P, Associate versatile Interdisciplinary and Professor, VIT University, Tamil Nadu. He highlighted about why is there so much hype around block chain Transdisciplinary Subject in Advanced technology. The third session was on Fake News Detection. The session was led by Dr. H L Shashirekha, Professor, Research & Teaching. Mangalore University, Karnataka. The second plenary lecture was organised on the same day. The key speaker of the session was Dr. Viktoriya Sokolova, Head of Biological Laboratories, University of Duisburg-Essen, Duisburg, Germany. Dr. Sokolova spoke on the topic Biological and Medical Applications of Calcium Phosphate Nano Particles. The third plenary lecture was on 15 March, 2021. The key speaker for Journalism and Mass Communication the session was Dr. Vijay Kumar A, Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry, The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication in association conducted the very first Albertian Knowledge Department of Chemistry, Institute of Chemical Technology, ICT - Mumbai. Summit on Communication At The Crossroads – an International Conference on Intersections of Language, Literature Dr. Vijay Kumar spoke about his and Journalism on 29 March, 2021. The felicitation speech was delivered by Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice Principal. research in the area of Biomimectic The first talk was delivered on the topic Contextual Concerns in Foreign Language Learning by Dr. Sheng Hui Cindy Organic Synthesis. Huang, Professor and Dean, College of Arts, National Changhua University of Education, Taiwan. It was an insightful The Department of Chemistry took an lesson where the participants learnt about the different education systems in Taiwan and the various models initiative to celebrate the Platinum implemented to learn English language. Jubilee of the college through a webinar series named “Rhenium” named after The second talk was delivered by Ms. Pavithra Nandanan Menon, Research Scholar, Comparative Asian Studies, the 75th element in the periodic table. The webinar series helps to convey National University of Singapore on the topic English – A Global Language or A Social Ladder. The subtle politics scientific ideas to students and teachers of the department. The Albertian behind language and how it influences us as an individual was discussed and the participants learnt to winnow language Knowledge Summit came along with these celebrations and the department from power politics. decided to club these two celebrations and conduct a joint webinar. Thus the The final talk was delivered by Ms. Ranjita Dilraj, fourth plenary lecture was organised as Rhenium. The key speaker for the Communication and Programme Associate, webinar was Dr. Jeyashelly Andas, Faculty of Applied Sciences, University United Nations Development Programme on the Teknologi, MARA, Perlis, Malaysia who spoke about Turning Waste into topic The Mindful Integration of Inclusiveness Wealth. and Diversity in Language, Literature and The fifth and final webinar plenary lecture was organized on 30 March, 2021. Journalism. The session was informative, The key speaker of the webinar was Dr. Carlos Lizandara Pueyo, Innovation engaging and fruitful as the participants learnt Manager, BASF, California, USA. The session was based on the topic Open about various facets and angles to language Innovation: Creating Solutions for Global Challenges. In his speech he detailed learning and journalism. how various innovations in research world create solution to global challenges.