LOYOLA COLLEGE-METTALA OILPATTY POST, NAMAKKAL DISTRICT-636 202 (AFFILIATED TO PERIYAR UNIVERSITY, SALEM) ANNUAL MAGAZINE 2018-2019 CONTACT DETAILS College Office 04287-246255 Secretary 04287-246455 Principal 04287-246455 Vice-Principal 04287-246355 Hostel Director 04287-246955 Email [email protected] Website http://loyolacollege.ac.in 1 Editorial... “Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations”. - Steve Jobs Jesuit education transforms the individuals. That becomes mesmerizing memories in each life. This magazine gives energy and enthusiastic while students feel taxed and fatigue. This annual magazine fetches the innovative thoughts and memories of each student & staff. This annual magazine is a testimony and a record of all the intellectual activities that have taken place in our campus. A lot of hard work has gone into its preparation. Please read it to discover why our college is ranked among the top three colleges in India continuously for over a decade. „Let your light shine‟ P. ROY. Editor Editorial Board Prof. R. Lakshmikaandan Prof. B. Catherine Pradeepa Prof. T. Edward Francis Prof. A. Raja Prabhu 2 From Secretary’s Desk… I am very happy to know that the Loyola College Magazine will be brought out showing all the activities of the academic year 2018-19. It‟s a joy know that Sports day, parent teachers meet, Seminars, Conferences, Guest Lectures, Metalitz (Interdepartmental cultural Competitions), Gloria (Interdenominational Carol Competitions) and women‟s day celebration have been conducted efficiently in the College and contributed to the holistic development of the students. Some of the Departments have participated in the intercollegiate competitions conducted by other Colleges and got the prizes and certificates thus bringing laurels to our College. The First Graduation Day was a splendid event. The Science Exhibition for nearby School Students and the Environment Awareness Programme for the Government School Teacher were well organized in collaboration with the Tamilnadu Science and Technology. Many School students and Teachers benefitted a lot from these programmes. In short, the 2018-19 academic year was a successful and fulfilling year. I congratulate the Staff and Students for their achievements. May God continue to bless our College! Let the light of Loyola shine not only in our area but also in our State. Rev.Dr.Jeyaraj Bonifcae, SJ Superior and Secretary 3 From Principal’s Desk… I am extremely happy and profoundly privileged to head this great educational institution while it is celebrating the 5th year of its existence and write a few lines to the annual college magazine of Loyola College, Mettala. My dear staff members both teaching and non- teaching and my dear students, I am profoundly happy to place the issue of our College Magazine for the academic year 2018-19 to your studious perusal. I am very much exited and delighted to meet you all through this annual magazine. This provides wonderful opportunities for students and staff to actualise their powerful creative potentials so that many others benefit from them. Besides it carries all the achievements, seminars, workshops, symposia, fine arts, sports and games, spiritual activities of the college during the current academic year as a record and history of the college for further reference. We have carefully strengthened the infrastructural facilities, introduced newer and effective methods in the examination system. The departments without exception have fine-tuned their efforts by organising different academic programmes, magazines, competitions etc. I know that LCM does not believe in imparting knowledge merely as “information” but insists on going value-based education, which the world needs today, with a fine blending of Indian tradition and modernity, the value-based education which impetus on sound character building so as to become men and women with and for others in a fast changing society. I would like to congratulate the dedicated team of professors and students who have been strenuously working on this for several weeks sacrificing their time and energy. All of them deserve our acknowledgment and appreciation for their wonderful production. This magazine with excellent getup contains the annual report of our college, which will kindle the intellectual thirst and expand the knowledge and skill bases of any reader. The magazine will stimulate and encourage the hidden talents of the students and a sense of inspiration to express their creativity. Let me express my deep sense of appreciation and gratitude to them all for their hard work in making this publication memorable. May the God of History bless you all. Rev. Dr. B. John Bosco, SJ Principal 4 Vice Principal’s Message… Loyola College - Mettala, one of two hundred plus colleges and universities worldwide, in the Jesuit tradition of academic excellence and service to others, educates the whole person: caring for the mind, body and spirit of each student. With a primary focus on giving students the best Jesuit education, we infuse Jesuit principles into both the curriculum and the lives of students. The heart of a Jesuit education lies in learning to discern God's will in our lives, and applying that knowledge to all we are and do (Jesuits‟ first Universal Apostolic Preference). We provide opportunities for on-going development of their imagination, conscience and intellect, and encourage and help them recognize new experiences as opportunities for further growth. We want them to see service to others as more self-fulfilling than just success or prosperity. It means in short, that a good life is an other-directed life. In educational terms, the goal of a Jesuit education is the education of men and women for others, men and women who are agents for change. We‟re forming leaders for a more just world. This is what sets Loyola apart from other institutions- a degree with a difference! Annual magazine of ours will speak volumes of our efforts in the wholesome formation of students. God bless our collective efforts! Rev.Fr.Sebastin Thangadurai SJ Vice Principal & Hostel Director. 5 Welcome Honourable Chief Guest Thiru. U.Sagayam, I.A.S., Vice-Chairman, Science City, Chennai, Tamilnadu, Rev. Dr. Boniface Jeyaraj S.J., Superior and Secretary, Loyola College-Mettala, Rev. Fr. Lawrence Benadict S.J., Vice- Principal Administration, Rev. Fr. Sebastin Thangadurai S.J., Vice-Principal Academics‟, Reverend Fathers and Sisters from various parishes and religious congregations, Dean of Students Affairs & Dean for Women students, IQAC Co-ordinator, Heads of the Department, Members of the Faculty, Officials, Non-Teaching Staff, Alumni, Respected Parents, Benefactors, Well Wishers, Members of the Press, Beloved Students, Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen I warmly welcome you all. Our Chief Guest today, Thiru. U. Sagayam whose office door bears a sign reading "Reject bribes, hold your head high" (in Tamil, Lanjam Thavirtthu, Nenjam Nimirtthu). This motto of him has repeatedly antagonized influential politicians and their supporters in Tamil Nadu. His effort to eliminate corruption has deliberatively pushed him to be transferred for 25 times in the first 27 years of his career. His humanistic perspective has also won him a reputation among the people; in the words of a Daily News and Analysis correspondent, "The common man's collector has become the hero of the local folklore. "In the past, at the time of assembly election 2013, all collectors were transferred except Mr. U. Sahayam I.A.S. and V. Palani Kumar, I.A.S. that shows his authenticity and integrity. He wins the hearts of many men and women by his simple life style. He goes out of his way to help people whenever we approach him. Thereby his notions created many people to adhere him for many inspiring speeches at various occasions for the youth. Though many colleges wanted him to visit their institutions, it‟s our most honourable moment to have amongst these heavy calls. A special note to be mentioned, to all quite know 6 that he is a Jesuit Alumni of Loyola - Chennai. Loyola - Mettala stands tall and proud to have him in our midst. This day is a special day for all of us. We rejoice in the success that we have achieved, and we wish to correct the short comings of the past and try to fare better in the future. Today we look forward with sense of hope towards greater growth and progress. We are proud to acknowledge that we had good results, achievements in academics, research, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of this year. “In Jesuit education, particular care is given to the development of the imaginative, the affective and the creative dimensions of each student in all courses of study. These dimensions enrich learning and prevent it from being merely intellectual.” (Jesuit General Council doc.) HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE Loyola College of Arts and Science, affiliated to Periyar University, Salem is situated at Oilpatty Post, Mettala Nammakal District. “Creating Men and Women For the Others” has been the motto of the Jesuits and The Jesuits, try to achieve this through education which empowers the powerless. Loyola College of Arts & Science was established in 2015 by the Jesuits, as envisioned by the Bishop of Salem Rev. Dr.Singaroyan, who proposed to start a catholic college to make higher education available for the weaker and underprivileged sections of the society. The former Provincial of the Jesuit Madurai Province, Fr. Guna S.J., and a band of dedicated Jesuits namely (The Land Committee Members) Fr. Selvanayagam S.J., Convenor, Fr. M. Arulanandam S.J., Fr. A. Joseph S.J, Fr. Maria Joseph S.J, Br. Kulandairaj S.J., located and Mettala as the ideal place for opening a Catholic College. Rev. Dr. A. Joseph S.J with the help of Rev.