Expression December 2020

Volume 15 | No.8 | December 2020

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E D National Service Scheme (NSS) I n a w o r l d I T growing louder O R Christmas Celebration 2020 I by the day, the A The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College L hardest process Devika V (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted a is filtering voice from this virtual Christmas Celebration on overflow of noise. And of all 23 December, 2020, with a Christmas Day the different threads of special speech and Christmas Carol. NSS listening we embark on, the Programme Officer Mr. Sebastian A V addressed the gathering and gave the most important and often Christmas Day message. NSS Programme Officer Ms. Sumisha E S and times the least replenished is Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson were also present in the listening to the self. This meeting. phrase is cliché for all the Digital Greeting Card Making Competition wrong reasons. An incredibly As a part of the Christmas Celebration, National Service Scheme, Unit significant part of any human No: 32 in collaboration with the Albertian Centre For Culture and being's growth journey is Heritage organised a Digital Greeting Card Making Competition. The making time for oneself – the competition was exclusively for Albertian students. The contest was physical, emotional and conducted on 23 and 24 December, 2020. Ms. Sandra Grace Nelson of psychological well being of III Bsc. Mathematics bagged the prize. the self. Take time to make time for yourself. Breathe and watch the skies. We need more kindness in this world and let's begin by being kind to ourselves.

01 The Albertian News Letter Christmas Gift for Health Dhyuthi - Seven Day NSS Special Camp

Workers The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), The NSS Unit of St. Albert's Ernakulam conducted a Seven Day Special Camp C o l l e g e ( A u t o n o m o u s ) , 2020 named 'Dhyuthi' from 26 December, 2020 to Ernakulam celebrated Christmas 1 January, 2021. w i t h H e a l t h Wo r k e r s o n Dr . M C Dileep Kumar, Former Vice Chancellor of 25 December, 2020. Volunteers Sree Shankaracharya University of Sanskrit and Kerala Kalamandalam inaugurated Dhyuthi on 26 December, 2020. He also delivered a thought provoking prepared greeting cards and speech. The theme of the camp was 'Youth for Prevention and Mitigation of Covid-19.' Fr. Jolly John presents, and gifted them to health Odathakkal, Assistant Manager, St. Albert's workers, obeying Covid protocols. College (Autonomous), Ernakulam delivered the The programme was conducted Presidential Address. Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice under the leadership of NSS Principal, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Programme Officers Mr. Sebastian Ernakulam and Mr. Sebastian A V, NSS Programme Officer, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), A V and Ms. Sumisha E S, along Ernakulam felicitated the gathering. with the NSS Secretaries Yadu On the same day, an Orientation was given to the Krishna and Jisna Johnson. NSS Volunteers by Dr. K Madhusudhanan, Assistant Professor and Former NSS Programme Officer, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The session was on National Service Scheme, the NSS Anthem, NSS Motto, NSS Clap and Duties of a volunteer. The class helped the volunteers to understand their Animal Care - A Social duties. NSS Programme Officers Mr. Sebastian A V and Ms. Sumisha E S organised the programme along Responsibility with the NSS Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson. Activities of 27 December The National Service Scheme started with a session on Yoga and of St. Albert's College Meditation. Faseena M S, Yoga Trainer/Student, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam (Autonomous), Ernakulam spoke of the and HSI/ India are working importance of Yoga and held demonstrations together to create more as well. Volunteers observed the trainer and possibilities and dimensions p e r f o r m e d t h e a c t i v i t i e s . for animal welfare. With the On the same day, a webinar was held on ‘Animal Welfare as a Social Responsibility’. The resource person for the day was Ms. Sally Varma, Senior Campaigner, Farm Animal Protection Campaign, HSI/India. The decision to include Animal session was on the importance of animals and their rights. Volunteers recognised that the protection of Husbandry in students' animals is a social responsibility and each learning program, NSS will volunteer has a part to play in it. become a great platform to This was followed by 'Water Bowl Programme for inculcate love for animals in Animals and Birds' by NSS volunteers. Volunteers students. prepared videos on #nomore50 which focused on increasing the penalties for animal cruelty from

The Albertian News Letter 02 03 The Albertian News Letter Christmas Gift for Health Dhyuthi - Seven Day NSS Special Camp

The Albertian News Letter 02 03 The Albertian News Letter 50 Rupees. Videos and art works related to Animal welfare and Online Campaigns st reduction of animal products were also done by volunteers. The NSS Unit No: 32 also conducted various Online Campaigns – World Aids Day on 1 December 2020, National Pollution Control Day on On 28 December, 2020, a discussion on 'Gender Equality and 2 n d December 2020, World Society' was held. The resource person for the programme was Volunteers' Day and World Soil Sheethal Shyam, Artist and Member of the State Trans Justice Day on 5th December, Armed Board, Patron of the National Organization of Violence, Vice Forces Flag Day on 7th December, President of the Sangama and Volunteer of the Disha Organization. H u m a n R i g h t s D a y a n d On the same day, NSS volunteers planted saplings. Each person International Animal Rights Day on 10 December and National planted a minimum of five Saplings in their immediate Farmers' Day on 23 December surroundings. 2020. The activities of 29 December, 2020 started with a discussion on 'Covid 19: Practical Lessons on Surviving the Pandemic.' The Resource person for the programme was Mr. Aravindan, Junior Health Inspector, PHC Pannikkottur. The interactive session focused on the precautions to be taken during the pandemic. The session focused on the history of Covid-19 and other pandemic diseases, preventive measures and general awareness.

On the same day, NSS volunteers distributed cloth bags in their own localities. Volunteers spread awareness on the use of cloth bags and the harmful effects of plastic. All programmes was conducted under the leadership of NSS Programme Officers Mr. Sebastian A V and Ms. Sumisha E S along with the NSS Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson. Achievement Mahatma Gandhi University announced the NSS Awards for the year 2019-20. The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, Programme Officer Dr. K Madhusudhanan and Volunteer Secretary Mr. Manish Shaji received the NSS Special Certificate of Appreciation from Mahatma Gandhi University. The award winners were announced by the committee chaired by the Vice Chancellor of MG University.

The Albertian News Letter 04 05 The Albertian News Letter 50 Rupees. Videos and art works related to Animal welfare and Online Campaigns st reduction of animal products were also done by volunteers. The NSS Unit No: 32 also conducted various Online Campaigns – World Aids Day on 1 December 2020, National Pollution Control Day on On 28 December, 2020, a discussion on 'Gender Equality and 2 n d December 2020, World Society' was held. The resource person for the programme was Volunteers' Day and World Soil Sheethal Shyam, Artist and Member of the State Trans Justice Day on 5th December, Armed Board, Patron of the National Organization of Violence, Vice Forces Flag Day on 7th December, President of the Sangama and Volunteer of the Disha Organization. H u m a n R i g h t s D a y a n d On the same day, NSS volunteers planted saplings. Each person International Animal Rights Day on 10 December and National planted a minimum of five Saplings in their immediate Farmers' Day on 23 December surroundings. 2020. The activities of 29 December, 2020 started with a discussion on 'Covid 19: Practical Lessons on Surviving the Pandemic.' The Resource person for the programme was Mr. Aravindan, Junior Health Inspector, PHC Pannikkottur. The interactive session focused on the precautions to be taken during the pandemic. The session focused on the history of Covid-19 and other pandemic diseases, preventive measures and general awareness.

The Albertian News Letter 04 05 The Albertian News Letter DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The Department of Business Administration, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), in association with ISF Chitin and Marine Products LLP Visit Albertian centre for Culture and Heritage conducted a Christmas Photography Competition. The judge for the Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Head of the Department of Chemistry and event was Dr. Mohanapriya B, Research Centre, Dr. Krishnakumar K S and Dr. Nisha V S visited ISF rd Assistant Professor, the Department of Chitin and Marine Products LLP on 3 December, 2020 and had a Business Administration, St. Joseph's discussion on collaborative research work with their team. College for Women, Tirupur. Dr. Vijay John Gerson lead the Veena Sunil and Joyce Jose of discussion. The team visited the St. Albert's College (Autonomous) won chemical lab and verified the facilities required for future research work. the first and second prizes respectively. Mr. Deepu Sebastian, Chemist, Chitin Division discussed the details of Paranjeeth from Sacred Heart College, new value added products developed from Chitin and its effluents. Thevara won the third prize.

Sanitizer Preparation and Distribution to Fight the Corona Virus The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre took a major role to DEPARTMENT OF BOTANY raise social awareness after state health department launched the 'Break the Chain' campaign. As a precautionary measure to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, and as a commitment to Society, the Department prepared Merriment – Online Christmas Celebration sanitizers and distributed free of The Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) cost to the public. The Department Ernakulam celebrated Christmas online, on 24th December, 2020. The faculty prepared a bulk quantity of sanitizers and distributed them to event was titled 'Merriment.' The students participated in these St. Francis Assisi Cathedral, Ernakulam. Dr. Vijay John Gerson handed celebrations with zeal and enthusiasm in various programmes like over the sanitizer to Fr. Lazar Sinto, Assistant Parish Priest. Carol singing, Christmas Card Making, Christmas Reminiscences and IRTC Visit and MoU Signing Christmas Decorations. Dr. J Jameson, Head of the Department of The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre signed a Memorandum Botany delivered the Christmas message. Nearly 115 students and of Understanding with IRTC, a grant-in-aid Institution of KSCSTE, seven teaching and two non teaching staff members attended the Government of Kerala on 21st December 2020, and held discussions on programme. student internships and field projects. Dr. S Sreekumar, Director, IRTC, Dr. George Thomas, Director of Research, IRTC, Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Head, Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), along with Dr. Krishnakumar K S, Mr. Joseph Prince D and Dr. Nisha V S, faculty members of the Department actively participated in the discussion. A campus tour was also organized with Prof. Mustafa, Senior Fellow, IRTC.

The Albertian News Letter 06 07 The Albertian News Letter DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY

The Albertian News Letter 06 07 The Albertian News Letter Academic Collaboration Rhenium-75: Talk 5 The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre made an academic The fifth talk of 'Rhenium-75Re – An International Webinar Series collaboration with Vigyan Sagar Science and Technology Park, Trissur commemorating the Platinum Jubilee of the College organized by the on 21st December, 2020 for Academics and Research. Mr. Sreejith V S, Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, St. Albert's College Special Officer, Vigyan Sagar Science and Technology Park handed over (Autonomous) was held on 16 December, 2020. The talk was on the Certificate of Academic Collaboration to Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Nanotechnology and its Environmental Applications by Prof. Suresh C Head of the Department. Dr. Krishnakumar K S, Mr. Joseph Prince and Pillai, Head of Nanotechnology and Bio Engineering Research Division, Dr. Nisha V S were present for the function. The main objective of this Institute of Technology, Sligo, Ireland, Associate Editor of the Chemical Academic collaboration is On-the- Job Training and Dissemination of Engineering Journal and Editorial Board Member of Applied Catalysis B. Dr. Smitha George was the Faculty Knowledge to the students of the Department. coordinator of the programme and Ms. Varsha Varghese and Ms. Rosemary of I M.Sc Chemistry were the student coordinators. Students and teachers from around and outside India participated in the programme. Merry Chem 2020 The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre conducted 'Alchemy's Merry Chem 2020,' the Christmas DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE celebration of the Department. Various programmes such as Card Making, Icing the Cake, Carol Singing, Photography and Documentary Competitions were held. The main Celebration was on 22 December, 2020 at 11.30am. Prof. Lazar Thomas Mani, Former Head, Computer Literacy Week Celebration, 2020 Department of Commerce, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) gave the Christmas message. After the Webinar on Cyber Crime message winners of various events was announced by Dr. Nisha V S, Faculty Coordinator of the programme. The Department of Computer Science, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) celebrated Computer Literacy I B.Sc Chemistry bagged the Prize for Carol Singing and Documentary Making. Soumya P D of II M.Sc Chemistry secured the First Prize for Card Making. The Winner of Icing on the Cake Competition was Week from 1 to 4 December, 2020. The programme was Ebin M Sunny of I B.Sc Chemistry. Sana Al Majeed K A of I BSc Chemistry secured the Prize for the inaugurated by Mr. Kannan S P, Sub Inspector of Police, Photography Competition. The Student Coordinator of the event was Ms. Joyce Jose. HiTech Crime Enquiry Cell, Police Headquarters on 2 December, 2020. The event was felicitated by Rev. Fr. John Christopher, Vice Principal, St Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. Mr. Kannan S P spoke about his real life experiences as an investigation officer who deals with cyber crimes. Ms. Dhanya G S, Assistant Professor of the Department was the faculty coordinator. Ms. Swetha Ansalam and Mr. Antony Evan Aloshius were the student coordinators.

The Albertian News Letter 08 09 The Albertian News Letter Academic Collaboration Rhenium-75: Talk 5 The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre made an academic The fifth talk of 'Rhenium-75Re – An International Webinar Series collaboration with Vigyan Sagar Science and Technology Park, Trissur commemorating the Platinum Jubilee of the College organized by the on 21st December, 2020 for Academics and Research. Mr. Sreejith V S, Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, St. Albert's College Special Officer, Vigyan Sagar Science and Technology Park handed over (Autonomous) was held on 16 December, 2020. The talk was on the Certificate of Academic Collaboration to Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Nanotechnology and its Environmental Applications by Prof. Suresh C Head of the Department. Dr. Krishnakumar K S, Mr. Joseph Prince and Pillai, Head of Nanotechnology and Bio Engineering Research Division, Dr. Nisha V S were present for the function. The main objective of this Institute of Technology, Sligo, Ireland, Associate Editor of the Chemical Academic collaboration is On-the- Job Training and Dissemination of Engineering Journal and Editorial Board Member of Applied Catalysis B. Dr. Smitha George was the Faculty Knowledge to the students of the Department. coordinator of the programme and Ms. Varsha Varghese and Ms. Rosemary of I M.Sc Chemistry were the student coordinators. Students and teachers from around and outside India participated in the programme. Merry Chem 2020 The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre conducted 'Alchemy's Merry Chem 2020,' the Christmas DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE celebration of the Department. Various programmes such as Card Making, Icing the Cake, Carol Singing, Photography and Documentary Competitions were held. The main Celebration was on 22 December, 2020 at 11.30am. Prof. Lazar Thomas Mani, Former Head, Computer Literacy Week Celebration, 2020 Department of Commerce, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) gave the Christmas message. After the Webinar on Cyber Crime message winners of various events was announced by Dr. Nisha V S, Faculty Coordinator of the programme. The Department of Computer Science, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) celebrated Computer Literacy I B.Sc Chemistry bagged the Prize for Carol Singing and Documentary Making. Soumya P D of II M.Sc Chemistry secured the First Prize for Card Making. The Winner of Icing on the Cake Competition was Week from 1 to 4 December, 2020. The programme was Ebin M Sunny of I B.Sc Chemistry. Sana Al Majeed K A of I BSc Chemistry secured the Prize for the inaugurated by Mr. Kannan S P, Sub Inspector of Police, Photography Competition. The Student Coordinator of the event was Ms. Joyce Jose. HiTech Crime Enquiry Cell, Police Headquarters on 2 December, 2020. The event was felicitated by Rev. Fr. John Christopher, Vice Principal, St Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. Mr. Kannan S P spoke about his real life experiences as an investigation officer who deals with cyber crimes. Ms. Dhanya G S, Assistant Professor of the Department was the faculty coordinator. Ms. Swetha Ansalam and Mr. Antony Evan Aloshius were the student coordinators.

The Albertian News Letter 08 09 The Albertian News Letter Intra Departmental Tech Quiz Competition MoU Signed As part of the Computer Literacy The Department of Computer Science, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) signed an MoU with Vishwas Week Celebration 2020, the Matrimony Service from the Ministry of Family Commission, Archdiocese of Verapoly, Ernakulam on Department of Computer Science, 21st December 2020, for website updating and maintenance. Student achievement S t . A l b e r t ' s C o l l e g e (Autonomous) organised an Intra Departmental Tech e-Quiz Competition on 1st December, 2020. There were two levels to the competition. Mr. Roshan Raymand, Semester I, B.Sc Computer Science secured the first position and Ms. Ardra Anil Kumar, Semester I, B.Sc Computer Science secured the second position. Ms. Dhanya G S, Assistant Professor of the Department was the faculty coordinator.

Workshop on Android Development DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE & RESEARCH CENTRE As part of the Computer Literacy Week Celebration 2020, the Department of Computer Science organized a two-day workshop on Android App Development on 3rd and 4th December, 2020. The resource Human Rights Day Celebration Selfie person for thr workshop was Ms. Mahalakshmi V, Technical Head of As part of Human Rights Day Celebration, the students of III B.Com Infoblast Solutions. Ms. Mahalakshmi V started the workshop by giving Taxation prepared a poster displaying their selfies along with their inked an introduction on Android and the software used for android app fingers to emphasize that every citizen of a democratic nation lives with a development. The session dealt with hands on experience with android powerful weapon at the tip of their finger. development and database connectivity. Ms. Rachana Arora, Assistant Professor of the Department coordinated the workshop. The student coordinators were Ms. Aswitha Menon and Mr. Roger Jackson. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (SF) Academic Extension Activity As part of the Computer Literacy Week Celebration 2020, the Department of Computer Science organized an Christmas Events, 2020 academic extension activity on 4th December, 2020. The Department conducted a workshop on ICT Based As part of Christmas Celebrations of 2020, the Department of Commerce (SF) Teaching and Learning Tools to the Teachers in the sub district schools of Thripunithura. Ms. Sangeetha J, organized various events such as Carol Solo, Drawing, Instruments, Card Making and Ms. Dhanya G S, Mr. Amal M R, Ms. Rachana Arora of the Department of Compuer Science were the a Photography Competition. The events were organized under the guidance of the resource persons. Ms. Sangeetha J, HoD, the Head of the Department, Mr. Jefrin Johnson and the Arts Coordinator Ms. Alane Department of Computer Science took a session st Albert. The results of the competitions were announced by December 31 , 2020. on Google Forms and how to conduct a quiz or survey using them. Ms. Dhanya G S took a session on Google Meet and how to conduct a meeting using the platform. Mr. Amal M R took a session on various add-ons in Gmail and Ms. Rachana Arora took a session on various add ons in Google Meet.

The Albertian News Letter 10 11 The Albertian News Letter Intra Departmental Tech Quiz Competition MoU Signed As part of the Computer Literacy The Department of Computer Science, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) signed an MoU with Vishwas Week Celebration 2020, the Matrimony Service from the Ministry of Family Commission, Archdiocese of Verapoly, Ernakulam on Department of Computer Science, 21st December 2020, for website updating and maintenance. Student achievement S t . A l b e r t ' s C o l l e g e (Autonomous) organised an Intra Departmental Tech e-Quiz Competition on 1st December, 2020. There were two levels to the competition. Mr. Roshan Raymand, Semester I, B.Sc Computer Science secured the first position and Ms. Ardra Anil Kumar, Semester I, B.Sc Computer Science secured the second position. Ms. Dhanya G S, Assistant Professor of the Department was the faculty coordinator.

The Albertian News Letter 10 11 The Albertian News Letter Career Talk of Sound Engineering, Al-Ameen College, Edathala, and Mr. Adrine Correya, Master of one of the longest The Department of Commerce (Self Financing) in association with the Career and standing choral group champions, MCYC. Placement Cell, St.Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized a Career The result of the event was announced on 25th December, 2020. The First Prize was awarded to Mr. Alwin P S, th Talk on How to Crack Corporate Interviews on 10 December, 2020. The session I BSc. Physics. The Second Prize was awarded to Ms. Annmila George, III B.Com Taxation and the Third was held by Ms. Santhimol, Database Specialist, Nielson, Tata Consultancy Prize was awarded to Ms. Mary Taniya Simenthy, II BBA). Services, Chennai and an Alumnus of B.Com Computer Application (Batch 2016- 2019).

Inauguration of M.Com (SF) Schola Brevis conducted for the Post Graduate students took place in five days, starting from 14th to 18th December, 2020.The programme started in the presence of the honourable chief guest Dr. R Kasilingam, Professor, the Department of Management Studies, Pondicherry university. He is a Bauble: Craft you Christmas with Scrap Professor of Finance, Business Analytics and Business Law. He is also a This was an interdepartmental, individual event where multi-talented academician with MBA, CMA, ACS, ML, MCA, M.Phil the participants were asked to create Christmas and Ph.D degrees. decorations using waste materials and submit a two- The Academic Talk taken by Dr. Jency minute making video of the product as a single file Treesa, Assistant Professor, the along with a picture of the end product on or before D e p a r t m e n t o f C o m m e r c e , th St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The Industrial Talk was 20 December 2020. The programme was coordinated delivered by Dr. Hannah, Assistant Professor of Commerce, Bishop by Ms. Ann Pearl Saju, Department of Journalism and Heber College, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. The Aumnus Talk was Mass Communication along with the student delivered by Mr. Rahul Pious, Senior Finance Executive, WIPRO Ltd., coordinators, Ms. Maria Liz Keerthana and Mr. Amrith and an Alumnus of the 2013-16 batch.

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION

Christmas 2020

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam Barid K W. The judgment was done by Prof. Mary conducted various competitions as a part of the Christmas Celebrations 2020. Joseph, Dean, Student Affairs. The result of the event Carol Singing Competition was announced by Ms. Krishnendu, the Department of The Department organized a Carol Singing Competition on 21st December, Journalism and Mass Communication during the Carol 2020. Fr. John Christopher, Vice Principal, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Singing Competition held on 21s t December, 2020. Ernakulam officially inaugurated the Christmas celebration. Dr. Rosalind The first prize was awarded to Ms. Amisha Antony, Gonzaga, Vice Principal of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) felicitated the gathering. Ms. Nikitha Shaji Thomas, the Head of the Department, Journalism I B.Sc Chemistry. The Second and the Third Prizes and Mass Communication, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam were awared to Ms. Alna Jees Xavier, I BA English - coordinated the event. Triple Main and Ms. Lakshmi Santhosh, I MA English The judges for the event were Mr. Harold Correya, the Head of the Department respectively.

The Albertian News Letter 12 13 The Albertian News Letter Career Talk of Sound Engineering, Al-Ameen College, Edathala, and Mr. Adrine Correya, Master of one of the longest The Department of Commerce (Self Financing) in association with the Career and standing choral group champions, MCYC. Placement Cell, St.Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized a Career The result of the event was announced on 25th December, 2020. The First Prize was awarded to Mr. Alwin P S, th Talk on How to Crack Corporate Interviews on 10 December, 2020. The session I BSc. Physics. The Second Prize was awarded to Ms. Annmila George, III B.Com Taxation and the Third was held by Ms. Santhimol, Database Specialist, Nielson, Tata Consultancy Prize was awarded to Ms. Mary Taniya Simenthy, II BBA). Services, Chennai and an Alumnus of B.Com Computer Application (Batch 2016- 2019).

DEPARTMENT OF JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION

Christmas 2020

The Albertian News Letter 12 13 The Albertian News Letter Yuletide 2020 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS The Faculty members of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, in collaboration with the Albertian Centre for Culture and Heritage, organized Yuletide 2020: Departmental Christmas Celebrations on 23rd December, 2020. The programme had games such Guess the Christmas Phrase and Christmas Prop Orenda-6: A Student-Alumni Interactive Session Hunt. Each student was assigned a Surprise Christmas Friend, by Ms. Nikitha Shaji Thomas, the Head of the The Department of Mathematics, St Albert's College (Autonomous), Department. The students wereinformed, well in advance, to bring a self-made Christmas card when they Ernakulam arranged a student alumni interactive session with Ms. Athira C A on 6th December, 2020. She completed her UG at attended the session. The programme wound up with a Christmas St. Albert's College and PG at Maharajas College. She is currently message by Ms. Nikitha Shaji Thomas. working as a Grade B officer at the Department of Statistics and Information Management, RBI. She qualified the joint CSIR UGC NET and CSIR UGC JRF in December, 2017 and 2018 respectively, and also qualified ASRB NET in December, 2018. Dr. Sabu M C, the Head of the Department, Ms. Anju M M, the staff coordinator, Mr. Lifin, the student coordinator and other faculty members and students of the Department took part in the session.

Research Club The Research Club Meetings of the Department continued into the month of December. The tenth meeting of Research Club 2020 was on 11th December, 2020. The UG Student Project Presentations continued in this DEPARTMENT OF SPACE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY meeting. Presentations were made by Akhila Mary on Minkowski's Fundamental Theorem, Nessy D'Souza on Differential Equations and Applications of Differential Equations, Mary Night Sky Painting Competition and Cartoon Competition Shinu Thomson on Catalan Numbers and Applications of Catalan Numbers The Department of Space Science and Technology, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulum and Angel Mary on Mathematical Analysis of Coral Reef Models in the presence of Ms. Divya Mary Daise S, the faculty coordinator and students of conducted two events, a Cartoon Competition and a Night Sky Painting Competition for college students in III B.Sc Mathematics. Each presentation included an abstract, importance and association with the college Christmas novelty of the topic, preliminaries, chapter-wise summary and conclusion. celebrations. These events were conducted to The eleventh meeting of Research Club 2020 was on 17th December, 2020 build up faith in future despite the pandemic. during which presentations were made by Sony Mary on Knot Theory and its Applications, followed by Ann Mary Tincy on Introduction to Cryptography Both competitions were conducted online. In the and Amritha Mary P J on Graph Labelling and Graceful Labelling of Trees. Cartoon Competition, Monika Bansibar of The twelfth meeting of Research Club 2020 Sophia Girl's College, Ajmer bagged the First was on on 18th December, 2020 during which prize. In the night sky painting competition, presentations were made by Vishal Pauly Vijay Balkrishna Chopdekar from Goa University on Wiener Index and Wiener Polynomial for some Special Graphs, followed by bagged the First prize and Ashwaria Damodar Krishnaheera K S on Queuing Theory, Karthik Phadte of F.Y.B.ed, Nirmala Institute of N N on Graphs Determined by Polynomial Education, Panaji, Goa bagged the Second Prize. Invariants, Rohith Sachidhanandhan on On the The winners were given an e-certificate. Number of Partitions of n into k Different Parts and Anjitha Manoj on Fourier Transform and it's Applications.

The Albertian News Letter 14 15 The Albertian News Letter Yuletide 2020 DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS The Faculty members of the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication, in collaboration with the Albertian Centre for Culture and Heritage, organized Yuletide 2020: Departmental Christmas Celebrations on 23rd December, 2020. The programme had games such Guess the Christmas Phrase and Christmas Prop Orenda-6: A Student-Alumni Interactive Session Hunt. Each student was assigned a Surprise Christmas Friend, by Ms. Nikitha Shaji Thomas, the Head of the The Department of Mathematics, St Albert's College (Autonomous), Department. The students wereinformed, well in advance, to bring a self-made Christmas card when they Ernakulam arranged a student alumni interactive session with Ms. Athira C A on 6th December, 2020. She completed her UG at attended the session. The programme wound up with a Christmas St. Albert's College and PG at Maharajas College. She is currently message by Ms. Nikitha Shaji Thomas. working as a Grade B officer at the Department of Statistics and Information Management, RBI. She qualified the joint CSIR UGC NET and CSIR UGC JRF in December, 2017 and 2018 respectively, and also qualified ASRB NET in December, 2018. Dr. Sabu M C, the Head of the Department, Ms. Anju M M, the staff coordinator, Mr. Lifin, the student coordinator and other faculty members and students of the Department took part in the session.

The Albertian News Letter 14 15 The Albertian News Letter Merry Go Round – Christmas Celebration Orenda – 7 th The Department of Mathematics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), On 27 December 2020, The Department of Mathematics arranged a student alumni interactive session with Ernakulam celebrated 'Merry Go Round' on 23rd December, 2020, Mr. Sreejith K R, Senior Accountant, Principal Accountant General (A&E), Thiruvananthapuram on 27th December, held through Google Meet platform. The official meeting began by 2020. He completed his UG and PG from St Albert's College. 8:30 am with a prayer. The Christmas message was delivered by He represented Kerala Renji Trophy for five years (2008- Dr. Sabu M C, Head of the Department of Mathematics. 2013) and the Under 22 and Under 25 Kerala Team and The celebration began with melodious Christmas carols performed by M G University during his college days (2004 -2009). Ms. Maria Mourine K M, Sr. Rincy, Ms. Sreelakshmi, Ms. Meera, Ms. Dhanya Joy and Mr. Lifin Antony from I M.Sc. Mathematics and Mr. Navneeth K. from III B.Sc. Mathematics. A Carol Competition was also conducted. Ms. Jeema Jose, Assistant Professor of the Department also shared a Christmas message. The Department also organized a Christmas Card Making Competition, a Christmas Decor Making Competition, a Letter to Santa Competition and a Skit Competition. Christmas greetings were also delivered by Ms. Golda FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS Mary Joseph and Ms. Divya Mary Daise, Assistant Professors of the Department. Their wishes were accompanied by beautiful carols. More than 90 participants including students and teachers actively took part in the online Christmas celebration. Dr. K Madhusudhanan, Assistant Professor, the Department of Botany served as resource person for 'Dhyuthi,' the NSS Seven Day Special Camp. He gave a talk on Gift of Magi the role of NSS in empowering students and engaging in community services. Faculty Coordinator: Prof. Jeema Jose The Department of Mathematics in association with the Albertian Foundation organized 'Gift of Magi,' an initiative to help the inhabitants of Santhwana Bhawan- Old age Home, Cheranalloor on 23rd December, 2020. The Management, teachers, non-teaching staff and students of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, contributed necessary items like soaps, toothbrushes, towels etc. Ms. Jeema Jose and Dr. Sajitha Mony handed over the gifts to Sr. Reena, Mother Superior, Santhwana Bhawan. The list of items received included:

* Soap - 40 * Vicks - 1 * Tooth brush - 23 * Savlon lotion - 10 * Tooth paste - 10 * Buds - 2 Pkts * Bed sheet-6 * Cotton - 1 * Bath towel - 9 * Shampoo - 1 Ms. Sangeetha J, Head of the Department of Computer Science, Ms. Dhanya G S, Mr. Amal M R and * Nighties - 10 * Washing Powder - 3 pkts Ms. Rachana Arora, Asstistant Professors of the Department were the resource persons of the workshop on * Dettol - 2 * Hand sanitizer – 1 and ICT based teaching and learning Tools to the teachers in Tripunithura sub district schools. * Sanitizing wipes - 1

The Albertian News Letter 16 17 The Albertian News Letter Merry Go Round – Christmas Celebration Orenda – 7 th The Department of Mathematics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), On 27 December 2020, The Department of Mathematics arranged a student alumni interactive session with Ernakulam celebrated 'Merry Go Round' on 23rd December, 2020, Mr. Sreejith K R, Senior Accountant, Principal Accountant General (A&E), Thiruvananthapuram on 27th December, held through Google Meet platform. The official meeting began by 2020. He completed his UG and PG from St Albert's College. 8:30 am with a prayer. The Christmas message was delivered by He represented Kerala Renji Trophy for five years (2008- Dr. Sabu M C, Head of the Department of Mathematics. 2013) and the Under 22 and Under 25 Kerala Team and The celebration began with melodious Christmas carols performed by M G University during his college days (2004 -2009). Ms. Maria Mourine K M, Sr. Rincy, Ms. Sreelakshmi, Ms. Meera, Ms. Dhanya Joy and Mr. Lifin Antony from I M.Sc. Mathematics and Mr. Navneeth K. from III B.Sc. Mathematics. A Carol Competition was also conducted. Ms. Jeema Jose, Assistant Professor of the Department also shared a Christmas message. The Department also organized a Christmas Card Making Competition, a Christmas Decor Making Competition, a Letter to Santa Competition and a Skit Competition. Christmas greetings were also delivered by Ms. Golda FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS Mary Joseph and Ms. Divya Mary Daise, Assistant Professors of the Department. Their wishes were accompanied by beautiful carols. More than 90 participants including students and teachers actively took part in the online Christmas celebration. Dr. K Madhusudhanan, Assistant Professor, the Department of Botany served as resource person for 'Dhyuthi,' the NSS Seven Day Special Camp. He gave a talk on Gift of Magi the role of NSS in empowering students and engaging in community services. Faculty Coordinator: Prof. Jeema Jose The Department of Mathematics in association with the Albertian Foundation organized 'Gift of Magi,' an initiative to help the inhabitants of Santhwana Bhawan- Old age Home, Cheranalloor on 23rd December, 2020. The Management, teachers, non-teaching staff and students of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, contributed necessary items like soaps, toothbrushes, towels etc. Ms. Jeema Jose and Dr. Sajitha Mony handed over the gifts to Sr. Reena, Mother Superior, Santhwana Bhawan. The list of items received included:

The Albertian News Letter 16 17 The Albertian News Letter THE POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Digital Christmas Poster Making Competiton Christmas Celebration The Post Graduate The Department celebrated Department of English Christmas with the students organized a Digital of the Department on C h r i s t m a s P o s t e r 23rd December, 2020. The Making Competiton in new students of I MA Ms. Diana Jobi of St. Mary's College, Thrissur won the first place D e c e m b e r , 2 0 2 0 . E n g l i s h i n t r o d u c e d in the Inter collegiate Essay Writing Competition. Ms. Uma P T S, I B.Com themselves and indvidually T a x a t i o n ( S F ) , shared Christmas messages Ms. Vennavaram Anusha from St. Francis College for Women, St. Albert's College of hope. All the faculty Begumpet, Hyderabad won the second place and Ms. Anagha A.S. (Autonomous), Ernakulam bagged the prize for the members of the Department also shared Christmas won the third place for the same. contest. messages. Ms. Nithya S Menon and Mr. Antony Raju, Assistant Professors, Department INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS of Renewable Energy judged the entries for the Essay writing Competition. The International Department of St. Albert's College Ms. Rushanka Joseph bagged the first prize for the (Autonomous) organized the fifth instalment of “Archbishop Intercollegiate Poster Designing Competition. Ms. Ayushi Daniel Acharuparambil Memorial International Lecture Gupta from DAV College, Haryana secured the second Series”, co-hosted by The Xavier Board of Higher Education in India, on 12th December, 2020. The resource person for the place & Ms. Theressa Paulson from lecture was Prof. Dr. Isabel Capeloa Gil, the President of St. Mary's College, Thrissur won the third International Federation of Catholic Universities (IFCU) and place. Ms. Anju Jolly, Assistant Professor, the Rector of Catholic University of Portugal. She strongly Department of Renewable Energy suggested that Catholic educational institutions should be Management, S B College, Changanassery rooted in faith as educators and ensure that Catholicism is was the Judge for the Poster Designing Competition. Ms. Pearl reflected in values. As a token of gratitude to Ms. Isabel Gil, an Antonette Mendez, Assistant Professor, the Department of NGO planted ten trees of Oil species to control forest fires, Renewable Energy was the Staff coordinator for the programme, and prevent soil erosion, land-slides and add to the greenery of the Himalayan region. Certificates and Ms. Faiba K J was the Student coordinator for the same. Photographs of the same were presented to the speaker.

DEPARTMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

Poster Designing and Essay Writing Competitions The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organised a Poster Designing and Essay Writing Competition as a part of celebrating National Energy Conservation Day, 2020. The Competitions was open to both school and college students. The topic for the Essay Writing Competition was 'Energy Conservation – A Need of the Hour'. Ms. Yashika Sai Vardhan of Sri Veda English Medium High School, Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh won the first place for the Inter school Essay Writing Competition.

The Albertian News Letter 18 19 The Albertian News Letter THE POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

DEPARTMENT OF RENEWABLE ENERGY

The Albertian News Letter 18 19 The Albertian News Letter Christmas Card and Christmas Star Making Competitions The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam in collaboration with The Albertian Center for Culture and Heritage Organised a Christmas Card and Christmas Star Making Competitions as a part of Christmas Celebrations 2020. The Competition was open to both School and College students. The Greeting Card had to be hand drawn/painted or made using recyclable material. Ms. Evana Mariya Paul from St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam and Ms. Arathy Bejoy from St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam shared the first prize for the Inter collegiate Christmas Card Making Competition. Ms. Megha Alexander of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam and Ms. Angel Mariya Aju of St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam bagged the second place for the same. Ms. Vrinda Vijayan and Ms. Cinderella K.C from St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam shared the third place for the Card Making Competition. Ms. Anu Antony, Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore was the judge for the competition. Ms. Ezhill Makizhavarthini from Hill Valley Higher Secondary School, Thrikkakara won the First Place in the Interschool Christmas Card Making Competition. Ms. Ardra A V from St. Antony's L P School, Vaduthala bagged the second place and Ms. Prasanthi Pramod, Bhavans Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kakkanad bagged the third place for the same. Ms. Ezhill Makizhavarthini from Hill Valley Higher Secondary School, Thrikkakara won the first place in the Inter School Star Christmas Gift – Visit to Providence Home, Ernakulam Making Competition. Ms. Rushanka Joseph from ICLES Motilal The Staff of the Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College Jhunjhunwala College, Vashi, Mumbai won the First place in the (Autonomous), Ernakulam visited Providence Home following the Intercollegiate Christmas Card Making Competition. Ms. Lakshmi Covid-19 protocol on 23rd December, 2020 and handed over Christmas Balakrishnan from St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam Gifts for the members of Providence Home to the Mother Superior. The won the second place and Ms. Vennavaram Anusha of St. Francis Gift Box included Towels, Tooth Brushes and Pastes, Talcum Powder, College for Women, Begumpet, Hyderabad won the third place for Soaps, and essential medicines. The visit to the old-age home was a truly the Star making Competition. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, fulfilling experience. Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Energy was the Staff coordinator for the Competitions. Ms. Evangline Ruth and Ms. Sandra Baby were the Student coordinators for the same.

The Albertian News Letter 20 21 The Albertian News Letter Christmas Card and Christmas Star Making Competitions The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam in collaboration with The Albertian Center for Culture and Heritage Organised a Christmas Card and Christmas Star Making Competitions as a part of Christmas Celebrations 2020. The Competition was open to both School and College students. The Greeting Card had to be hand drawn/painted or made using recyclable material. Ms. Evana Mariya Paul from St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam and Ms. Arathy Bejoy from St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam shared the first prize for the Inter collegiate Christmas Card Making Competition. Ms. Megha Alexander of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam and Ms. Angel Mariya Aju of St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam bagged the second place for the same. Ms. Vrinda Vijayan and Ms. Cinderella K.C from St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam shared the third place for the Card Making Competition. Ms. Anu Antony, Assistant Professor, Department of ECE, Christ (Deemed to be) University, Bangalore was the judge for the competition. Ms. Ezhill Makizhavarthini from Hill Valley Higher Secondary School, Thrikkakara won the First Place in the Interschool Christmas Card Making Competition. Ms. Ardra A V from St. Antony's L P School, Vaduthala bagged the second place and Ms. Prasanthi Pramod, Bhavans Adarsha Vidyalaya, Kakkanad bagged the third place for the same. Ms. Ezhill Makizhavarthini from Hill Valley Higher Secondary School, Thrikkakara won the first place in the Inter School Star Christmas Gift – Visit to Providence Home, Ernakulam Making Competition. Ms. Rushanka Joseph from ICLES Motilal The Staff of the Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College Jhunjhunwala College, Vashi, Mumbai won the First place in the (Autonomous), Ernakulam visited Providence Home following the Intercollegiate Christmas Card Making Competition. Ms. Lakshmi Covid-19 protocol on 23rd December, 2020 and handed over Christmas Balakrishnan from St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam Gifts for the members of Providence Home to the Mother Superior. The won the second place and Ms. Vennavaram Anusha of St. Francis Gift Box included Towels, Tooth Brushes and Pastes, Talcum Powder, College for Women, Begumpet, Hyderabad won the third place for Soaps, and essential medicines. The visit to the old-age home was a truly the Star making Competition. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, fulfilling experience. Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Energy was the Staff coordinator for the Competitions. Ms. Evangline Ruth and Ms. Sandra Baby were the Student coordinators for the same.

The Albertian News Letter 20 21 The Albertian News Letter DEPARTMENT OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Ramanujan” by Mr. Bruce Mathew, HoD, Software Development. Ms. Ann Mary Teena , second year PG student of Mathematics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) presented a session on “The Role of Mathematics in the Modern Webinar on e-Business & Its Future Trends Era”. In the session she shared The Department of Software Development organised an online session on t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f e-Business & Its Future Trends on 9th December, 2020. The session was led Mathematics and certain tips by Prof. Dr. Ammar Rimawi, the Department of Informatics, Al Wataniya to make it interesting. The Private University, Hama, Syria. He discussed the basic trends used in session was coordinated by e-Business relating with best suitable real-life examples which are Mr. Bruce Mathew with essential for the understanding of topic. The session was attended by assistance from the student 100 participants. The event was organized by Mr. Bruce Mathew, Head, the coordinator, Mr. Nikhil Johny. Department of Software Development, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), 48 participants were present Ernakulam. Ms. Andriya Jojo was the student coordinator. for the event.

Webinar on Data Analytics The Department organized a webinar on Data Analytics on 15th December, 2020. The OFFICE OF DEAN, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT session was handled by Dr. Rajkumar R, Associate Session for New Staff Members Professor at the Department The Office of the Dean, Training and Development of Data Analytics, VIT, organized a 10-hour course on 'Offering Online Courses Chennai. 82 attendees through Albertian e-Learning Portal' for the new batch actively participated in the st of staff members on 1 December , 2020. webinar. The Faculty Coordinator was Ms. Anjana C M assisted by the student coordinator Ms. Andriya Jojo. SG. Archbishop Joseph Attipetty Memorial International Lecture Series The Office of Dean, Training and Development, St. Albert's College Webinar on The Joy of Learning Mathematics (Autonomous), Ernakulam initiated the SG. Archbishop Joseph Attipetty nd The Department organized a webinar on The Joy of Learning Mathematics on 22 December, 2020. The Memorial International Lecture Series in honor of the Platinum Jubilee session was handled by Dr. Sabu M C, Head of the Department of Mathematics and Research Centre, Celebrations of the college. St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. He presented the In the month of December, three lectures were organized in association with the keynote address on “The Contributions of Ramanujan in the field of IEDC, IIC and AIC, St, Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam: Mathematics.” Master Juven Joss Jebin, student of Rajagiri Public On 8th December, 2020, a lecture was organized on Path to Industry 5.0 the Era School presented a session on “Impossible to Possible.” This was of Life 2.0: Innovatio and Entrepreneurship Opportunities. The resource followed by a video presentation on “The Life of Srinivasa The Albertian News Letter 22 23 The Albertian News Letter person for this session was Prof. Dr. Christian Walter Meniw, Professor of DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Strategic Marketing, University of Social Sciences and Business (UCES), Buenos Aires, Argentina, Executive Director, Innovation Center, Bolivia E3, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia and Vice President, Organization Christmas Celebration 5.0, Columbia. The Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam in association with The English On 14 December, a lecture was organized on the topic Entrepreneurship Association (tea@alberts) conducted an online Christmas Opportunities for Young People Post Pandemic Period. The speaker for the celebration “A Gift for Christmas and Cheers to New Year” lecture was Dr. Beatriz Lucia Salvador Bizotto, on 23rd December, 2020. The Inaugural address was Post Doctoral Researcher, University of delivered by Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice Principal, Aveiro, Portugal. She finished her PhD from St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Dr. Mary Sapna Peter the University of Caxias do Sul UCS, Masters Miranda, Head of the Department of English, delivered the presidential address. Prof Mary Jain, Assistant in Business Administration from the University of Caxias do Sul UCS with Professor, Department of Malayalam along with the other faculty members of the Department of English specialization in Controllership – Caxias do Sul UCS – Campus Vacaria. gave Christmas messages of hope and peace to their beloved students. On 16th December, a lecture was organized on the topic The Drone Industry: The cultural events commenced with a carol song by Dr. Nisha Thomji Varghese, Dean, IQAC, St. Albert's Challenges and Opportunities. The resource person for the session was College (Autonomous). Students of III BA English performed an online dance followed by a carol song by the Dr. Johnny Chamata, Founder and EIC, Kabbex Research, Associate Editor, II BA English students and a short story narration by Aanjala Sobith, I BA English. The platform was open for the Global Research Review Journal, Member, ELSEVIER Advisory Panel – all the students to interact with each other and a few games were organized. Netherlands, Member, Global Manufacturing Research Group – USA, Member, Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, USA. Light up your Christmas As a part of Christmas festivities,The English Association DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL & TOURISM (TEA) in collaboration with The Albertian Center for Culture and Heritage of St.Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted a competition named 'Light Up Your International Webinar on Research Methodology: Research paper Writing and Publishing Christmas.' The theme was making decorations for The Department of Travel and Tourism conducted an International Webinar on the topic Research Christmas using eco-friendly products. Students from Methodology: Research paper Writing and Publishing. The resource person for the day was Dr. Renu Geetha Bai, various colleges participated and Ms. Vennavaram Anusha Research Schientist, School of Natural Science and Health, Tallinn University, Estonia. The webinar was of St.Francis College, Hyderabad declared the winner. followed by an interactive session.

MoU Signing Webinar on Recent trends in Hospitality Industry and A Memorandum of Understanding was signed Opportunity between St.Albert's College (Autonomous), The Department organized a webinar on the topic Recent DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES & AQUACULTURE Ernakulam and Paradise Holidays in association trends in Hospitality Industry and Opportunity. The resource with the Department of Travel and Tourism for person for the day was Mr. Joseph Melbin. International Day of Disability internship and industrial expert talk. Christmas Celebration A talk on 'Give Ear to Hearing' and Slogan Competition The Department of Travel and The Research Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture took up the Tourism and the Department of initiative to celebrate the World International Day for Disability on Retail Management organized 3rd December, 2020. UNESCO marked the International Day of Persons Christmas Card and Christmas th with Disabilities with a week-long programme from November 25 to Wreath Making competitions on 3rd December , 2020 under the theme: "Building back better: towards an 7th December, 2020. inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 world by, for and

The Albertian News Letter 24 25 The Albertian News Letter person for this session was Prof. Dr. Christian Walter Meniw, Professor of DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Strategic Marketing, University of Social Sciences and Business (UCES), Buenos Aires, Argentina, Executive Director, Innovation Center, Bolivia E3, Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia and Vice President, Organization Christmas Celebration 5.0, Columbia. The Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam in association with The English On 14 December, a lecture was organized on the topic Entrepreneurship Association (tea@alberts) conducted an online Christmas Opportunities for Young People Post Pandemic Period. The speaker for the celebration “A Gift for Christmas and Cheers to New Year” lecture was Dr. Beatriz Lucia Salvador Bizotto, on 23rd December, 2020. The Inaugural address was Post Doctoral Researcher, University of delivered by Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice Principal, Aveiro, Portugal. She finished her PhD from St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Dr. Mary Sapna Peter the University of Caxias do Sul UCS, Masters Miranda, Head of the Department of English, delivered the presidential address. Prof Mary Jain, Assistant in Business Administration from the University of Caxias do Sul UCS with Professor, Department of Malayalam along with the other faculty members of the Department of English specialization in Controllership – Caxias do Sul UCS – Campus Vacaria. gave Christmas messages of hope and peace to their beloved students. On 16th December, a lecture was organized on the topic The Drone Industry: The cultural events commenced with a carol song by Dr. Nisha Thomji Varghese, Dean, IQAC, St. Albert's Challenges and Opportunities. The resource person for the session was College (Autonomous). Students of III BA English performed an online dance followed by a carol song by the Dr. Johnny Chamata, Founder and EIC, Kabbex Research, Associate Editor, II BA English students and a short story narration by Aanjala Sobith, I BA English. The platform was open for the Global Research Review Journal, Member, ELSEVIER Advisory Panel – all the students to interact with each other and a few games were organized. Netherlands, Member, Global Manufacturing Research Group – USA, Member, Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, USA. Light up your Christmas As a part of Christmas festivities,The English Association DEPARTMENT OF TRAVEL & TOURISM (TEA) in collaboration with The Albertian Center for Culture and Heritage of St.Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted a competition named 'Light Up Your International Webinar on Research Methodology: Research paper Writing and Publishing Christmas.' The theme was making decorations for The Department of Travel and Tourism conducted an International Webinar on the topic Research Christmas using eco-friendly products. Students from Methodology: Research paper Writing and Publishing. The resource person for the day was Dr. Renu Geetha Bai, various colleges participated and Ms. Vennavaram Anusha Research Schientist, School of Natural Science and Health, Tallinn University, Estonia. The webinar was of St.Francis College, Hyderabad declared the winner. followed by an interactive session.

The Albertian News Letter 24 25 The Albertian News Letter with persons with disabilities.” The Department organized a Slogal Writing competition and a webinar on the topic Give Ear to Hearing. The event was felicitated by Rev. Fr. John Christopher Vadaserry, Vice Principal. The speaker for the day was Mrs. Hannah Baby who gave an elaborate lecturing on hearing impairment and associated post lingual deafness restructuring. The webinar was attended by 45 participants plus five host members. The w i n n e r o f s l o g a n competition was also announced. The winner was Mr. Roshan Daniel, SH College, Thevara for writing the slogan – “The only disability in the world is the inability to be inclusive”.

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