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Volume 15 | No.3 | July 2020

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

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Live to the Distinct Albertian ethos: fullest, Love grooming outstanding leaders and life-long learners to the fullest, ORIAL Almost two decades back, I had the joy of animating the meetings of Express from EDIT former Albertians in two cities of the USA. The organizer was a PhD your heart. Ms. Dhanya G S scholar at Harvard, past 60 years and the gatherings were in Chicago and It is often Washington, DC. It became a meeting of generations. Most of them seen that one of the biggest blocks to creativity can be our were highly placed professionals, academicians and businessmen, but mind's inability to allow a all former students of St. Albert’s College. thought or insight to have the The senior ones were eloquently sharing with the youngsters how a great space to become a possibility. visionary prelate Archbishop Attippetty dreamed the impossible and Some of the most inspired launched such a prestigious centre of 4higher learning, with a vision of notions are ones that start off as uplifting the backward section of the society, especially from the many crazy conceptions. By allowing islands around Cochin city. them to be possibilities, they “Albert’s has a distinct culture,” someone shared. “We were motivated may bloom into something there to face challenges. Today all of us are in this land of immense really practical. Often our mind opportunities, doing excellently well”. may immediately shoot down a Another mentioned how Albert’s is a seemingly crazy idea by judging and analysing it too soon. Our community, creating not just joyful learners newsletter EXPRESSIONS but learners for a lifetime. And what is more, reflects that proud moment they all agreed that they were groomed into where our staff and students take global citizens with a sense of responsibility pride in their hard work and and compassion. cherish their fruits of labour and For me, it was a moment unlike any other, sincerity. representing a great institution that made a big difference in their lives, Of all the things we wear, our about which they were in overwhelming gratitude. expression is most noticeable... Dr. Edward Edezhath

01 The Albertian News Letter Department of Botany Photography Competition The Department of Chemistry and Research Center The Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organized a photography competition in the month of th organized a Webinar on Monday, the 6 of July 2020 on the topic Know July. The theme of the competition was thy Jackfruit, to open a dialogue on conservation. The department “Mazhakazhcha”, to capture beautiful organized this seminar to keep the scientific spirits of the people on, sights of rainy days. The very purpose of especially during the pandemic. The session aimed at spreading the this competition was to identify talented message – “There's no guilt in eating fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains” photographers and provide them with an opportunity for active participation and inspire them and including the jackfruit in diets to get independence from meat. to participate in inter collegiate competitions as well. The key speakers for the webinar were Dr. K. Joseph John, Principal Scientist, NBPGR, who spoke on “Conservation of Jackfruit Diversity” Webinar on Career Oppurtunities in Chemistry and Eminent environmentalist Shree Padre, who spoke on “Value Addition in Jackfruits.” The organising team of this webinar consisted The Department of Chemistry, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) in of Dr. J Jameson (HoD), Dr. Siju M Varghese, Dr. K Madhusudhanan association with the Albertian Foundation organized a Webinar on nd (Coordinator), Smt. Drishya K Reghuvaran, Smt. Mary Joseph, Dr. Career Oppurtunities in Chemistry on Wednesday, 22 July, 2020. The Anna Ancy Antony A, Dr. Anisha S (Convenor), Sri Arjun Thomas and resource person for the session was Dr. Basheer M.C, Assistant Sri Ambrose T J. The webinar was attended by around 148 participants. Professor, Department of Chemistry, PSMO College, Thirurangadi. Dr. Basheer, through his presentation reminded the participants that Department of Chemistry acquiring a degree or any higher qualification in Chemistry opens doors to a wide range career opportunities across the world. He also gave an Junior Scientist Program insight into a various jobs and careers open to those who have taken The first Junior Scientist Program of the new academic year in collaboration with chemistry at any level. 250 students actively participated in the webinar. Navadarsan, Archdiocese of Varapoly, was held on 24th July, 2020. The main aim of this program was to impart chemical literacy to school students and to show them the Department of Economics important role Chemistry plays in their daily lives. This also aimed at arousing the interest of young children in Chemistry through a variety of magical experiments and Music Video – A Tribute to the Victors of Kargil demonstrations. The Department of Economics, St. Albert's College Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Junior Scientist Program was conducted as a video (Autonomous) released a video as a tribute to the recording program. Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Head of the Department introduced the programs offered by the victors of Kargil as part of the Kargil Victory Day, Department of Chemistry and the significance of this subject. He explained the importance of Chemistry as a 2020. The video was released at 1 pm on 26th July 2020. central science and the role of chemistry in making our everyday life better. He inaugurated the experimental The music video titled A Tribute to the victors of Kargil session by demonstrating the blue bottle experiment. Mr. Joseph Prince D and Dr. Nisha V S, faculty was organized and edited by Ms. Rosha Jomon, Mr. members of department of Chemistry conducted several experiments. Neeraj Nepolean, Ms. Athira Joshy and Mr. Ebin B M Mr. Joseph Prince D introduced different laboratory equipments and apparatus used in the with the help and support of Mrs. Benly B, Assistant chemistry laboratory. He also conducted several magical experiments Professor of Political Science, Department of which opened doors to the wonderful world of Chemistry. Economics. The singers included Ms. Aleena George, Dr. Nisha V S gave a talk on Chemistry in Covid-19. In this Ms. Athira A.P, Ms. Theja Theres Tomy and Ms. B K presentation she explained the key role of chemistry in explaining viral Maya. The voiceover for the video was given by Mrs. structure, isolation of vaccines, development of new materials and Benly B. The video was released with the support of health care products. A demonstration of different healthcare products Dr. Jincy Joseph K, Head, Department of Economics like soap, liquid soap and sanitizer was also carried out. and the students of II B.A Economics.

The Albertian News Letter 02 03 The Albertian News Letter Department of Botany Photography Competition The Department of Chemistry and Research Center The Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organized a photography competition in the month of th organized a Webinar on Monday, the 6 of July 2020 on the topic Know July. The theme of the competition was thy Jackfruit, to open a dialogue on conservation. The department “Mazhakazhcha”, to capture beautiful organized this seminar to keep the scientific spirits of the people on, sights of rainy days. The very purpose of especially during the pandemic. The session aimed at spreading the this competition was to identify talented message – “There's no guilt in eating fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains” photographers and provide them with an opportunity for active participation and inspire them and including the jackfruit in diets to get independence from meat. to participate in inter collegiate competitions as well. The key speakers for the webinar were Dr. K. Joseph John, Principal Scientist, NBPGR, who spoke on “Conservation of Jackfruit Diversity” Webinar on Career Oppurtunities in Chemistry and Eminent environmentalist Shree Padre, who spoke on “Value Addition in Jackfruits.” The organising team of this webinar consisted The Department of Chemistry, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) in of Dr. J Jameson (HoD), Dr. Siju M Varghese, Dr. K Madhusudhanan association with the Albertian Foundation organized a Webinar on nd (Coordinator), Smt. Drishya K Reghuvaran, Smt. Mary Joseph, Dr. Career Oppurtunities in Chemistry on Wednesday, 22 July, 2020. The Anna Ancy Antony A, Dr. Anisha S (Convenor), Sri Arjun Thomas and resource person for the session was Dr. Basheer M.C, Assistant Sri Ambrose T J. The webinar was attended by around 148 participants. Professor, Department of Chemistry, PSMO College, Thirurangadi. Dr. Basheer, through his presentation reminded the participants that Department of Chemistry acquiring a degree or any higher qualification in Chemistry opens doors to a wide range career opportunities across the world. He also gave an Junior Scientist Program insight into a various jobs and careers open to those who have taken The first Junior Scientist Program of the new academic year in collaboration with chemistry at any level. 250 students actively participated in the webinar. Navadarsan, Archdiocese of Varapoly, was held on 24th July, 2020. The main aim of this program was to impart chemical literacy to school students and to show them the Department of Economics important role Chemistry plays in their daily lives. This also aimed at arousing the interest of young children in Chemistry through a variety of magical experiments and Music Video – A Tribute to the Victors of Kargil demonstrations. The Department of Economics, St. Albert's College Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Junior Scientist Program was conducted as a video (Autonomous) released a video as a tribute to the recording program. Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Head of the Department introduced the programs offered by the victors of Kargil as part of the Kargil Victory Day, Department of Chemistry and the significance of this subject. He explained the importance of Chemistry as a 2020. The video was released at 1 pm on 26th July 2020. central science and the role of chemistry in making our everyday life better. He inaugurated the experimental The music video titled A Tribute to the victors of Kargil session by demonstrating the blue bottle experiment. Mr. Joseph Prince D and Dr. Nisha V S, faculty was organized and edited by Ms. Rosha Jomon, Mr. members of department of Chemistry conducted several experiments. Neeraj Nepolean, Ms. Athira Joshy and Mr. Ebin B M Mr. Joseph Prince D introduced different laboratory equipments and apparatus used in the with the help and support of Mrs. Benly B, Assistant chemistry laboratory. He also conducted several magical experiments Professor of Political Science, Department of which opened doors to the wonderful world of Chemistry. Economics. The singers included Ms. Aleena George, Dr. Nisha V S gave a talk on Chemistry in Covid-19. In this Ms. Athira A.P, Ms. Theja Theres Tomy and Ms. B K presentation she explained the key role of chemistry in explaining viral Maya. The voiceover for the video was given by Mrs. structure, isolation of vaccines, development of new materials and Benly B. The video was released with the support of health care products. A demonstration of different healthcare products Dr. Jincy Joseph K, Head, Department of Economics like soap, liquid soap and sanitizer was also carried out. and the students of II B.A Economics.

The Albertian News Letter 02 03 The Albertian News Letter Student Achievement Hrishik Thomas Roy, student of the Department of Economics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) participated in the Innovations Unlocked competition organized by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) and his innovation model was selected as one of the top 21 innovations. The virtual expo conducted by this mission invited Hrishik to showcase his model. Kerala Startup Mission, the nodal organization that supports the technology- entrepreneurship activities in the State of Kerala had invited applications from young minds across the globe who developed innovative tech-products during the lockdown period relevant to Covid-19 prevention efforts for this Virtual Student Innovators Meet, which was scheduled on 25th July, 2020. It aimed to recognize 21 best Student Innovations during the lockdown period. The Meet enabled students to interact with Industry experts, Academicians, st I Prize IInd Prize Startup founders, and Investors. The Innovators in need of support in their entrepreneurial journey will be Mr. Edwin Samson Ms. Ann Mary Teena facilitated by KSUM through conducting relevant workshops and knowledge sessions. III BA Economics II M.Sc Mathematics Department of Commerce - SF Economics – Digital Poster Making Competition The Department of Economics, St Albert's College (Autonomous) conducted a Digital Poster Making Open Online Discussion Forum – Inspire 2020 th The Department of Commerce (SF) organised an online Discussion Forum – Inspire Competition as part of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on 28 July, 2020. Students of II BA Economics made technical 2020 on Transgender rights as part of the celebration of World Population Day, on 14th arrangements for the competition. The aim of the program was to salute and pay homage to the heroes of the July, 2020. It focused on providing a platform for people to talk about their inspiring Kargil war. The program was coordinated by Mrs. Benly B, Assistant Professor of Political Science, stories and provide the students a sense of motivation and encouragement to get Department of Economics. through hard times. Students from different departments participated in the competition. The winners of the competition were st The speaker for the event was Ms. Sana Suman, transgender activist who fights for declared on the 31 of July, 2020. Mr. Edwin Samson of III BA Economics won the first prize and Ms. Ann gender identity and founding member of Swatantra Organization, Karnataka. She is Mary Teena of II M.Sc Mathematics won the second prize. the first member of the transgender community to obtain higher education in India. The competition was judged by Ms. Linda George, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Ms. The event was followed by a session for questions and answer from the participants. Jilu Antony, Assistant Professor, Department of Travel and Tourism. The student coordinators of the program The outcome of the programme was to inculcate a sense of inclusivity in the minds of were Neeraj Nepolean, Athira Joshy, Akshay Augustine and Mukund B. students in the society. The event was open to all, and around 250 people participated.

Talk on Intellectual Property Rights And Kerala Economy From A Geographical Lecture Series on Research #1- Introduction to Research Methodology Indication Perspective The Department of Commerce (SF), in association with office of the Dean, The Post Graduate Department of Economics, St. Albert's Research started an online Lecture series on Research, the first session of which College (Autonomous) in association with the Institution's was conducted on 25th July, 2020. The session focused on providing students an Innovative Council (IIC) conducted an online talk on understanding on research and data analytics which can be useful in individual Intellectual Property Rights And Kerala Economy From A projects and the educational curriculum. Geographical Indication Perspective. The speaker for the The speaker for the session was Dr. Sajithamony T M, Faculty of the event was Dr.Winson Thomas, Faculty of the Department of Department of Mathematics, St Albert's College (Autonomous). Her talk was Economics, Ettumanoorappan College, Kottayam. The followed by a session for questions and answers. The aim of the programme programme was coordinated by Prof. Linda George, faculty was to help final year students understand the concepts of research and its at the Department of Economics. 138 participants including application in individual projects. The event was open to all and around 150 faculty members and students joined the programme. members registered and participated in the webinar series.

The Albertian News Letter 04 05 The Albertian News Letter Student Achievement Hrishik Thomas Roy, student of the Department of Economics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) participated in the Innovations Unlocked competition organized by the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) and his innovation model was selected as one of the top 21 innovations. The virtual expo conducted by this mission invited Hrishik to showcase his model. Kerala Startup Mission, the nodal organization that supports the technology- entrepreneurship activities in the State of Kerala had invited applications from young minds across the globe who developed innovative tech-products during the lockdown period relevant to Covid-19 prevention efforts for this Virtual Student Innovators Meet, which was scheduled on 25th July, 2020. It aimed to recognize 21 best Student Innovations during the lockdown period. The Meet enabled students to interact with Industry experts, Academicians, st I Prize IInd Prize Startup founders, and Investors. The Innovators in need of support in their entrepreneurial journey will be Mr. Edwin Samson Ms. Ann Mary Teena facilitated by KSUM through conducting relevant workshops and knowledge sessions. III BA Economics II M.Sc Mathematics Department of Commerce - SF Economics – Digital Poster Making Competition The Department of Economics, St Albert's College (Autonomous) conducted a Digital Poster Making Open Online Discussion Forum – Inspire 2020 th The Department of Commerce (SF) organised an online Discussion Forum – Inspire Competition as part of the Kargil Vijay Diwas on 28 July, 2020. Students of II BA Economics made technical 2020 on Transgender rights as part of the celebration of World Population Day, on 14th arrangements for the competition. The aim of the program was to salute and pay homage to the heroes of the July, 2020. It focused on providing a platform for people to talk about their inspiring Kargil war. The program was coordinated by Mrs. Benly B, Assistant Professor of Political Science, stories and provide the students a sense of motivation and encouragement to get Department of Economics. through hard times. Students from different departments participated in the competition. The winners of the competition were st The speaker for the event was Ms. Sana Suman, transgender activist who fights for declared on the 31 of July, 2020. Mr. Edwin Samson of III BA Economics won the first prize and Ms. Ann gender identity and founding member of Swatantra Organization, Karnataka. She is Mary Teena of II M.Sc Mathematics won the second prize. the first member of the transgender community to obtain higher education in India. The competition was judged by Ms. Linda George, Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Ms. The event was followed by a session for questions and answer from the participants. Jilu Antony, Assistant Professor, Department of Travel and Tourism. The student coordinators of the program The outcome of the programme was to inculcate a sense of inclusivity in the minds of were Neeraj Nepolean, Athira Joshy, Akshay Augustine and Mukund B. students in the society. The event was open to all, and around 250 people participated.

The Albertian News Letter 04 05 The Albertian News Letter SKILLS N' THRILLS Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture As part of World Youth Skill Day, the Department of Commerce (SF) organized a social media campaign Skills Fisheries and Acquaculture – Webinar on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace n' Thrills on 15th July, 2020, where students and alumni The Women's Cell of the Research Department of Fisheries and members portrayed their skills throughout the week. Aquaculture, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) in association with the Students and alumni submitted a total of 57 entries Women Empowerment Cell of the college conducted a webinar on the 17th portraying their skills in various categories out of which of July 2020 on the topic Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace. The 11 best entries were selected to be posted on the official Resource Person of the Webinar was Mrs. Belinda Rebello, Superintendent, Instagram page of St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Central Tax and Central Excise, Cochin. She is also a Member of the Internal Complaints Committee of the Women's Cell of Central Tax and GST DAY AND NATIONAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' DAY Central Excise Hqrs., Cochin since 2017. Students and teachers from various departments attended the The Department of Commerce (SF), St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam session. There were 116 participants in the Webinar. organised a National webinar commemorating GST day and National Chartered Accountants' day on July 1st, 2020. The chief guest and resource person for the webinar was Chartered Accountant G Rangarajan, partner, Suri & Co. The session covered all the basic topics of GST including indirect taxes, slab rates, tax collecting Department of B. Voc Travel & Tourism authorities, and mechanism of levying of tax from common people, with a power point presentation which helped in ensuring a thorough understanding of the topics. It Webinar on Conservation of Tigers through Eco-Tourism was a truly enlightening session for all the participants. The Department of Travel and Tourism, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) conducted a webinar on Conservation of Tigers through Department of Mathematics Eco-Tourism on 29th July, 2020. The resource person for the webinar was Mr. Ramesh Babu, Ecologist with the Periyar Tiger Conservation Online Tour Foundation. This enlightening session was coordinated by Prof. Arya The members of the Department of Mathematics went on an online tour to visit the Queen M.S and Prof. Nikitha Shaji Thomas. of the Arabian Sea – Fort Kochi on the 30th of July, 2020. It was initiated by Dr. Sabu M C, the Head of the Department. The tour was guided by Chevalier Dr. Edward Edezhath, retired professor of the Department of English and current visiting faculty with the Post Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The online visit covered the following historical places of Fort Kochi – Chinese Fishing Nets, Steam Boiler, Kaapiri Muthappan Shrine, Dutch Cemetery, St. Francis C.S.I. Church, Indo-Portuguese Museum, Cochin Bishop's House, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Webinar on Women Empowerment and Work Life Balance Church, Mattancherry Palace and Paradesi Synagogue. The online visit was a very unique virtual experience. The Department of Travel and Tourism, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) Session on Mental Stress Collage against Ragging organised a webinar on the topic Women Empowerment and Work Life Balance th The Department of Mathematics held a session on In order to create awareness on 15 July, 2020. The resource person for the session was Ms. Preetha Shenoy, relieving mental stress for the students on 14th July, against ragging, the Post Audit Manager and Chartered Accountant, Thrissur. She spoke about how 2020. The session was handled by the motivational Graduate students of batch women empowerment is crucial for the overall development of a country and speaker Sharath T R. The class helped students to make 2019-21 of the Department how it has become a significant topic of discussion in development and changes in their attitude towards life. Students shared of Mathematics prepared an economics. Over 100 participants joined the webinar including the students and their problems and Mr. Sharath suggested ways and online collage on 27th July, teaching staff. The webinar was coordinated by Prof. Arya M S and Prof. means to overcome them. This enlightening session was 2020. Nikitha Shaji Thomas. organized by the Head of the Department, Dr. Sabu M C.

The Albertian News Letter 06 07 The Albertian News Letter SKILLS N' THRILLS Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture As part of World Youth Skill Day, the Department of Commerce (SF) organized a social media campaign Skills Fisheries and Acquaculture – Webinar on Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace n' Thrills on 15th July, 2020, where students and alumni The Women's Cell of the Research Department of Fisheries and members portrayed their skills throughout the week. Aquaculture, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) in association with the Students and alumni submitted a total of 57 entries Women Empowerment Cell of the college conducted a webinar on the 17th portraying their skills in various categories out of which of July 2020 on the topic Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace. The 11 best entries were selected to be posted on the official Resource Person of the Webinar was Mrs. Belinda Rebello, Superintendent, Instagram page of St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Central Tax and Central Excise, Cochin. She is also a Member of the Internal Complaints Committee of the Women's Cell of Central Tax and GST DAY AND NATIONAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS' DAY Central Excise Hqrs., Cochin since 2017. Students and teachers from various departments attended the The Department of Commerce (SF), St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam session. There were 116 participants in the Webinar. organised a National webinar commemorating GST day and National Chartered Accountants' day on July 1st, 2020. The chief guest and resource person for the webinar was Chartered Accountant G Rangarajan, partner, Suri & Co. The session covered all the basic topics of GST including indirect taxes, slab rates, tax collecting Department of B. Voc Travel & Tourism authorities, and mechanism of levying of tax from common people, with a power point presentation which helped in ensuring a thorough understanding of the topics. It Webinar on Conservation of Tigers through Eco-Tourism was a truly enlightening session for all the participants. The Department of Travel and Tourism, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) conducted a webinar on Conservation of Tigers through Department of Mathematics Eco-Tourism on 29th July, 2020. The resource person for the webinar was Mr. Ramesh Babu, Ecologist with the Periyar Tiger Conservation Online Tour Foundation. This enlightening session was coordinated by Prof. Arya The members of the Department of Mathematics went on an online tour to visit the Queen M.S and Prof. Nikitha Shaji Thomas. of the Arabian Sea – Fort Kochi on the 30th of July, 2020. It was initiated by Dr. Sabu M C, the Head of the Department. The tour was guided by Chevalier Dr. Edward Edezhath, retired professor of the Department of English and current visiting faculty with the Post Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The online visit covered the following historical places of Fort Kochi – Chinese Fishing Nets, Steam Boiler, Kaapiri Muthappan Shrine, Dutch Cemetery, St. Francis C.S.I. Church, Indo-Portuguese Museum, Cochin Bishop's House, Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica Webinar on Women Empowerment and Work Life Balance Church, Mattancherry Palace and Paradesi Synagogue. The online visit was a very unique virtual experience. The Department of Travel and Tourism, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) Session on Mental Stress Collage against Ragging organised a webinar on the topic Women Empowerment and Work Life Balance th The Department of Mathematics held a session on In order to create awareness on 15 July, 2020. The resource person for the session was Ms. Preetha Shenoy, relieving mental stress for the students on 14th July, against ragging, the Post Audit Manager and Chartered Accountant, Thrissur. She spoke about how 2020. The session was handled by the motivational Graduate students of batch women empowerment is crucial for the overall development of a country and speaker Sharath T R. The class helped students to make 2019-21 of the Department how it has become a significant topic of discussion in development and changes in their attitude towards life. Students shared of Mathematics prepared an economics. Over 100 participants joined the webinar including the students and their problems and Mr. Sharath suggested ways and online collage on 27th July, teaching staff. The webinar was coordinated by Prof. Arya M S and Prof. means to overcome them. This enlightening session was 2020. Nikitha Shaji Thomas. organized by the Head of the Department, Dr. Sabu M C.

The Albertian News Letter 06 07 The Albertian News Letter Department of B. Voc Retail Management Department of Business Administration

Paper Bag Making Competiton Boisson Saine th The Department of Retail Management celebrated International Paper Bag Day on 12 July, The Department of Business Administration of St. Albert's College 2020. As a part of the celebration, the department of Retail Management in cooperation with the (Autonomous) in association with Vertex Securities Limited organized a Department of Travel & Tourism successfully conducted an online paper bag making healthy refreshment beverage making competition Boisson Saine as competition. part of the National Refreshment Day on 24th July, 2020. The competition was organized with an aim of spreading the message "refresh with a healthy sip". The participants were asked to create an innovative drink and present the preparation of the same in a video less that two minutes long. The competition was judged by Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice Principal (The Department of Commerce), Webinar on GST in Retail Industry Prof. Devika V (The Post Graduate The Department of Retail Management of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) conducted st Department of English) and Prof. Greeshma S (Department B.Voc. a webinar on the topic GST In Retail Industry on the 1 of July, 2020. The session was Renewable Energy). handled by C A Amal Paul, a practicing Chartered Accountant based in Kochi. The The First Prize was awarded to Ms. Roxanna Philominia of St Mary's session was attended by 680 participants. The webinar was coordinated by Ms. Jilu School, Kochi for her Chickpea Organic Mojito and the Second Prize Antony, Assistant Professor of the Department of Retail Management. was awarded to Ms. Lilly Kansal of St. Francis College for Women, Hyderabad for the refreshment Sattu Drink. The prizes for the winners UN-75: The Impact of Digital Technologies – Grand Finale were sponsored by Vertex Securities Limited. Webinar on Careers in Banking and Financial Services The Grand Finale of UN-75: The Impact of Digital Technologies, organized by Albertian Foundation, the The department of Business Administration conducted a national level Social Outreach wing of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam was hosted on 12th July, 2020. The webinar on Careers in Banking and Financial Services on 3rd July, 2020. The session opened discussions on how technologies can help make our world fairer, more peaceful and just, and resource person for the session was Mr. Pradeep Chandrasekaran, Founder how they can accelerate our journey towards achieveing the Sustainable Development Goals. and Director, Finmark Trainers India Pvt Ltd. The session aimed to give the Aparna Suresh from Thrissur district grabbed the Student students an idea about the impact of Covid-19 on the Banking & Financial Ambassador title of UN-75: The Impact of Digital Services industry. The resource person spoke at length on the various Technologies. 55 students from various states in India certifications offered by Regulatory Authorities, and their importance. He regsitered for this event, out of which 5 participants stressed on the need for upskilling and spoke on the career prospects in the entered the Grand Finale. Banking and Financial Service sector. The session was very helpful for all Webinar on Freedom at a Small Price of Life the participants.

The Office of the Dean Training and Development, St. Albert's College Webinar on Applicaitons of Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors in Real Life (Autonomous) in association with the NCC Army Wing, Air Wing and Air Force The Department of Business Administration conducted a National Webinar on Applicaitons th Wing of the college conducted a webinar on the topic Freedom at a Small Price of Life of Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors in Real Life on 9 July, 2020. The resource person for the on 26th July, 2020 to commemorate Kargil Vijay Diwas. The speaker for the event was session was Dr. Alexander Mendez, retired Associate Professor. The speaker focused on the Major General Rajesh Sahai, AVSM, SM (Retd.) need and importance of Eigen values focusing on the real time example of a Web search. The webinar was organized by Mr. Ashil Antony.

The Albertian News Letter 08 09 The Albertian News Letter Department of B. Voc Retail Management Department of Business Administration

The Albertian News Letter 08 09 The Albertian News Letter Webinar on Careers in Banking and Financial Services Department of B. Voc. Logistics Management The department of Business Administration conducted a national level webinar on Careers in Banking and Financial Services on 3rd July, 2020. The resource person for the MoU Signed session was Mr. Pradeep Chandrasekaran, Founder and Director, Finmark Trainers India St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Pvt Ltd. The session aimed to give the students an idea about the impact of Covid-19 on Ernakulam in collaboration with the Banking & Financial Services industry. The resource person spoke at length on the Department of Logistics signed a various certifications offered by Regulatory Authorities, and their importance. He Memorandum of Understanding with stressed on the need for upskilling and spoke on the career prospects in the Banking and M/s Meereena Group of Companies, Financial Service sector. The session was very helpful for all the participants. Cochin, with regard to placement opportunities and internship training of Webinar on Women Empowerment students. The Department of Business Administration, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organized an International Webinar on Women Empowerment on the 24th of July, 2020. National Webinar on Six Sigma & Logistics Distribution Channels The resouce person for the session was Ms. Ranjita Dilraj, Communications and The Department of Logistics organised a National webinar on the topic Six Sigma Programme Associate, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The speaker & Logistics Distribution Channels on Saturday, 11th July, 2020. The resource person focused on the importance of economic empowerment with specific focus on women. The for the session was Mr. Amara Tejaswi, Six Sigma Consultant, NIQC International, webinar was organized by Mr. Nivedh Eustace. Bengaluru. The participants were familiarized with the career options in the Logistics industry. The session was enriched by the presence of more than 200 International Webinar – Entrepreneurship – Necessity to Passion participants. Neenu Jose, the HoD, Mariya Sonal, Jacquilin Johnson and Rahul Reji The Department of Business Administration, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), were the faculty and student coordinators for the session respectively. in association with the Albertian Incubation Center and the Insitutional Innovation Council organized YET (Young Entrepreneurial Talk), an International Webinar Online PTA Meeting Series on Entrepreneurship – Necessity to Passion on the 14th of July, 2020 to equip In spite of the limitations set by the global pandemic, the Department of and motivate students to succeed in life. The resource person for the event was Mr. B.Voc Logistics successfully organised an online Parents' Meet for the Govindraj Kamath, Partner, KEMCO. He spoke on creating and running batches of 2018-21 and 2019-22 for the odd semester 2020-21 through businesses of the future. The webinar was organized by the HoD of the department, Google Meet on Saturday,25th July 2020. The meeting was carried out in Mrs. Akhila Lal and Mr. Nivedh Eustace along with the AIC. four sessions. It was a learning International Seminar – Skills for a Resilient Youth in the Era of Covid 19 and Beyond experience for the parents to have the meeting through an online platform. The Vocational Departments of Logistics Management, The sessions for the parents of the third and final year students were Renewable Energy, Travel & Tourism, Retail Management & conducted at forenoon and in the evening respectively. Fitness Management of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam in association with the Office of the Dean, Training Women Empowerment Cell – Faculty Talent Hunt and Development organized an International Seminar on Skills The fist event of the Activity Series 2020 – Faculty Talent Hunt, an initiative by for a Resilient Youth in the Era of Covid 19 and Beyond on the the Women Empowerment Cell of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), th 15 of July, 2020. Ernakulam was hosted on 30th July, 2020. The session was handled by Ms. Roshni Alice Prem, Faculty of the Department of Logistics. She portrayed her cooking talents through Home Baking activities which included Pizza Making cooking demo and experience sharing.

The Albertian News Letter 10 11 The Albertian News Letter Webinar on Careers in Banking and Financial Services Department of B. Voc. Logistics Management The department of Business Administration conducted a national level webinar on Careers in Banking and Financial Services on 3rd July, 2020. The resource person for the MoU Signed session was Mr. Pradeep Chandrasekaran, Founder and Director, Finmark Trainers India St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Pvt Ltd. The session aimed to give the students an idea about the impact of Covid-19 on Ernakulam in collaboration with the Banking & Financial Services industry. The resource person spoke at length on the Department of Logistics signed a various certifications offered by Regulatory Authorities, and their importance. He Memorandum of Understanding with stressed on the need for upskilling and spoke on the career prospects in the Banking and M/s Meereena Group of Companies, Financial Service sector. The session was very helpful for all the participants. Cochin, with regard to placement opportunities and internship training of Webinar on Women Empowerment students. The Department of Business Administration, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organized an International Webinar on Women Empowerment on the 24th of July, 2020. National Webinar on Six Sigma & Logistics Distribution Channels The resouce person for the session was Ms. Ranjita Dilraj, Communications and The Department of Logistics organised a National webinar on the topic Six Sigma Programme Associate, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The speaker & Logistics Distribution Channels on Saturday, 11th July, 2020. The resource person focused on the importance of economic empowerment with specific focus on women. The for the session was Mr. Amara Tejaswi, Six Sigma Consultant, NIQC International, webinar was organized by Mr. Nivedh Eustace. Bengaluru. The participants were familiarized with the career options in the Logistics industry. The session was enriched by the presence of more than 200 International Webinar – Entrepreneurship – Necessity to Passion participants. Neenu Jose, the HoD, Mariya Sonal, Jacquilin Johnson and Rahul Reji The Department of Business Administration, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), were the faculty and student coordinators for the session respectively. in association with the Albertian Incubation Center and the Insitutional Innovation Council organized YET (Young Entrepreneurial Talk), an International Webinar Online PTA Meeting Series on Entrepreneurship – Necessity to Passion on the 14th of July, 2020 to equip In spite of the limitations set by the global pandemic, the Department of and motivate students to succeed in life. The resource person for the event was Mr. B.Voc Logistics successfully organised an online Parents' Meet for the Govindraj Kamath, Partner, KEMCO. He spoke on creating and running batches of 2018-21 and 2019-22 for the odd semester 2020-21 through businesses of the future. The webinar was organized by the HoD of the department, Google Meet on Saturday,25th July 2020. The meeting was carried out in Mrs. Akhila Lal and Mr. Nivedh Eustace along with the AIC. four sessions. It was a learning International Seminar – Skills for a Resilient Youth in the Era of Covid 19 and Beyond experience for the parents to have the meeting through an online platform. The Vocational Departments of Logistics Management, The sessions for the parents of the third and final year students were Renewable Energy, Travel & Tourism, Retail Management & conducted at forenoon and in the evening respectively. Fitness Management of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam in association with the Office of the Dean, Training Women Empowerment Cell – Faculty Talent Hunt and Development organized an International Seminar on Skills The fist event of the Activity Series 2020 – Faculty Talent Hunt, an initiative by for a Resilient Youth in the Era of Covid 19 and Beyond on the the Women Empowerment Cell of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), th 15 of July, 2020. Ernakulam was hosted on 30th July, 2020. The session was handled by Ms. Roshni Alice Prem, Faculty of the Department of Logistics. She portrayed her cooking talents through Home Baking activities which included Pizza Making cooking demo and experience sharing.

The Albertian News Letter 10 11 The Albertian News Letter Department of Computer Science Office Bearers Tree Plantation Pakhwada The new Office Bearers of the NCC Army Wing of St. As part of Tree Plantation Pakhwada, the NCC Army Computer Science – National Online FDP on Exploring Virtual Learning Platforms Albert's College (Autonomous) took charge. Wing Cadets of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), The Department of Computer Science, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organised a 21 Kerala BN NCC Ernakulam planted different two day national level online Faculty Development Programme on Exploring Virtual types of trees in their premises. Learning Platforms in association with the Albertian Centre for Human Resource and Development on 16th and 17th of July. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. K C Sunny, Vice Chancellor, NUALS, Kochi on 16 July 2020, at 10 am. The FDP included five sessions. The session on Excel in Webinar Tools and Add Ons was handled by Mr. Shine Antony, Dean, Training and Development. The session on Exploring Digital Devices for Virtual Learning was handled by Mr. Amal M R, Asst. Professor, Department of Computer Science. The session on Digital Class using Google Meet Ad Ons was handled by Ms. Rachana Arora, Asst. Professor, Department of Computer Science. The session on Develop and Publish Your Own Content was handled by Ms. Sangeetha J, HoD, Department of Computer Science, and the session on Online Assessment and Gamification Tools was handled by Ms. Dhanya G S, Asst. Professor, Department of Computer Science. Around 70 participants from various states registered for the programme. An assessment was done at the end of the programme and certificates were issued to the qualified participants. NCC activities

Achievement Remembering Kargil CDT. Srinivas S The NCC Army Wing of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) lit lamps K a m m a t h , in remembrance of the Brave Hearts of the Kagil War. student of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) got selected for EBSB, Rajasthan. Vanquish 2020 – All India Online NCC Quiz Doctors' Day The NCC Army Wing of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), 1 Alpha The NCC Army Wing of our Company conducted an All India Level Online NCC Quiz Competition – college conducted an interactive Vanquish 2020 on 11th July 2020. The online registration link was open session on Covid Preventive from the 4th to the 10th of July. Registration was generic. About 1833 Measures with Dr. Veenakumari S participants from all over India participated in the quiz.The competition on Doctors' Day. Kargil Diwas – Poster Making Competiton was held on an online platform. As part of Kargil Vijay Divas, the NCC Army Wing of CDT Kishore V from 4 TN ENGR COY won the First Prize. He was St. Albert's College (Autonomous) conducted an awarded a cash prize of Rs.1000, a certificate and a medal. Special online poster making competition. Akshay P M from certificates were provided to those who achieved scores of more than 50% RSM SNDP College, Koyilandy won the first prize. and certificates of participation were issued to all other participants.

The Albertian News Letter 12 13 The Albertian News Letter Department of Computer Science Office Bearers Tree Plantation Pakhwada The new Office Bearers of the NCC Army Wing of St. As part of Tree Plantation Pakhwada, the NCC Army Computer Science – National Online FDP on Exploring Virtual Learning Platforms Albert's College (Autonomous) took charge. Wing Cadets of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), The Department of Computer Science, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organised a 21 Kerala BN NCC Ernakulam planted different two day national level online Faculty Development Programme on Exploring Virtual types of trees in their premises. Learning Platforms in association with the Albertian Centre for Human Resource and Development on 16th and 17th of July. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. K C Sunny, Vice Chancellor, NUALS, Kochi on 16 July 2020, at 10 am. The FDP included five sessions. The session on Excel in Webinar Tools and Add Ons was handled by Mr. Shine Antony, Dean, Training and Development. The session on Exploring Digital Devices for Virtual Learning was handled by Mr. Amal M R, Asst. Professor, Department of Computer Science. The session on Digital Class using Google Meet Ad Ons was handled by Ms. Rachana Arora, Asst. Professor, Department of Computer Science. The session on Develop and Publish Your Own Content was handled by Ms. Sangeetha J, HoD, Department of Computer Science, and the session on Online Assessment and Gamification Tools was handled by Ms. Dhanya G S, Asst. Professor, Department of Computer Science. Around 70 participants from various states registered for the programme. An assessment was done at the end of the programme and certificates were issued to the qualified participants. NCC activities

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Doctors' Day The NSS volunteers of St. D r. R o s a l i n d M s . P e a r l Ms. Devika V, Albert's College (Autonomous) Gonzaga, the A n t o n e t t e f a c u l t y conducted an online meeting on Vice Principal of M e n d e z , member of the st 1 July, 2020 to commemorate S t . A l b e r t ' s A s s i s t a n t Post Graduate National Doctors' Day. The C o l l e g e P r o f e s s o r , Department of volunteers remembered the (Autonomous) Department of English was the health workers who are working was a resource person for the One Renewable Energy successfully resource person for the Reading hard for the welfare of the Day National Webinar on completed the certification Day celebrations of Bhavan's society. NSS volunteer Sri. Bindheesh Pradeep and NSS Research in Humanities Today program on "Introduction to solar Vidya Mandir, Elamakkara this programme officer Prof. Sumisha E S shared their messages on the importance of the day. Chart presentations and Academic Paper Writing cells" conducted by Technical year. She is an alumnus of the and poster presentations were also done during the meeting. organized by the IQAC & Center University of Denmark in institution, the first Bhavan's for Excellence, St. Anne's Degree association with Coursera in the school to be set up in Kerala. College for Women, Bengaluru month of July 2020. Webtalk The NSS volunteers of the college organized Ms. Daisy Roshan Rebera of the Post Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) was the resource person for two webinars – a webtalk on Preparing NSS Volunteers for 1. Resource person for the Value Added Course "Essentials of Professional Writing”. Covid-19 Service. The aim of the programme Delivered a lecture on "Scope of Writing in the Digital Era” at Karunya Institute of was to prepare the NSS volunteers for Technology and Sciences (Deemed to be University), Coimbatore. various Covid-19 services. The session was 2. Resource person for the webinar Contemporary Analytical Discourse of English handled by Dr. Praveen, Assistant Professor, Literature organized by the Post Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous). Spoke Community Medicine Department, Cochin on the topic “Introduction to Contemporary Analytical Discourse of English Literature.” Medical College. He spread awareness among the volunteers about the Covid-19 virus. The programme was conduted under the leadership of NSS programme officers Prof. Sebastian A V and prof. Sumisha E S.

Women Empowerment Cell – Logo Launch Kargil Vijay Diwas The official logo of the Women Empowerment cell of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) was launched on the The NSS unit of the college commemorated Kargil th 17 of July, 2020. The logo was designed by Prof. Roshni Alice Prem of the Department of Logistics. The Vijay Diwas on 26th July, 2020. The volunteers ceremony was inaugurated by Dr. Nisha Thomji Varghese, Dean, Quality Assurance. The spread awareness on the importance of the day and programme was coordinated by the members of the Women Empowerment cell – Dr. Rosalind paid homage to the Kargil heroes through various Gonzaga, Vice Principal, Prof. Preethi, Prof. Neetha Francis, Prof. Asha Jaiprakash, Prof. Pearl social media platforms. The meeting was Antonette Mendez and Prof. Roshni Alice Prem. conducted under the leadership of NSS The members noted that Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga had been a constant source of encouragement and provided programme officers Prof. Sebastian A V and Prof. valuable guidance for all the activities of the Cell since its inception. Sumisha E S. The programme officers shared their thoughts about honouring the soldiers. NSS volunteers Aryanandha Vidhyan and Mia Casilda shared valuable insights with the assistance of PowerPoint presentations.

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The Albertian News Letter 14 15 The Albertian News Letter Webinar – Where Does Our Food Come From? World Population Day The NSS unit of the college in The NSS unit of St. association with the Humane Society Albert's College International (HSI) India conducted an ( A u t o n o m o u s ) online webinar on the topic Where conducted online Does Our Food Come From? The a w a r e n e s s session was handled by Ms. Sally c a m p a i g n s f o r Varma, Outreach Coordinator, Farm World Population Animal Protection, HSI India. She spoke on the cruelties Day, on 11th July, experienced by farm animals and discussed remedies for 2020. avoiding them. The programme was conducted under the leaderhip of Prof. Sebastian A V and Prof. Sumisha E S.

Online Farewell The NSS volunteers of St. Albert's College (Autonomous) conducted an online farewell for the senior NSS volunteers and former NSS programme officer Prof. Jincy Joseph. Representatives of senior volunteers, former secretaries, and Prof. Jincy Joseph shared their experiences and memories with the NSS volunteers. Greeting cards were distributed to the ones parting with the NSS family. The programme was led by the NSS programme officers Prof. Sebastian A V and Prof. Sumisha E S with the assistance of the NSS secretaries. Department of Commerce

Albertian Knowledge Webinar Series 2020 – Demystifying ESG Investing Albertian Centre for Human Resource Development and Research organised 28th webinar of the Albertian Knowledge Webinar series 2020, in association with the Department of Commerce and Research Centre (Aided) on July 2nd, 2020. The webinar was on Demystifying ESG Investing and was handled by Dr. Erik Vermeulen, Professor of Business and Financial Law, & Director, International Business Law program Tilburg University, Netherlands. The session covered investing strategies considering the ESG models. It ended with an interactive session where participants clarified their doubts regarding the same.

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