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Volume 15 | No.6 | October 2020

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he global National Service Scheme (NSS) pandemic October 2: GANDHI JAYANTHI Tliterally The NSS Unit No. 32 of St. Albert's put a full stop to the Devika V College (Autonomous), Ernakulam pattern of life human beings had celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi. The adapted themselves to over the programme was conducted under the leadership of the NSS Programme years. In a world that asked everyone Officers Prof. Sebastian A V and to keep running aimlessly, it forced us to stop. But, it was/is not a time for Prof. Sumisha E S along with the reflection for everyone. The need to Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna keep life running is a difficult task Johnson. NSS Volunteers Fermin Fijo and Mary Asheena spoke a few for a lot of people. The fragility of words about Mahatma Gandhi and mental health is most evident now. his freedom struggle movements The world is passing through a test, with the help of a PowerPoint and we cannot pass through this Presentation. without questioning the way we've Webtalk on Equanimity and NSS Volunteers society has shaped lives till now. The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam And now that we're constantly conducted a webtalk on the topic reminded that our lives are Equanimity and NSS Volunteers on th impermanent and because of that so the 10 of October, 2020, as part of the Fruitful Saturdays initiative. The beautiful, can't we be kinder? To speaker for the event was Prof. Edwin each other and also, to ourselves? Thomas, Visiting Faculty of What use is a race if at the end of it KMSME, CUSAT. He was the former we have no memory of the places we HoD of the Mathematics Department passed? and former NSS Programme Officer

01 The Albertian News Letter of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The Programme was conducted under the initiative of NSS Programme Officer Prof. Sebastian A V along with the Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson.

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction The NSS Unit No. 32 of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted an online meeting as a part of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, on the 13th of October 2020. NSS Volunteer Sachin Rony gave an introductory speech about the importance of the day and NSS Volunteer Merlin Thomas displayed a PowerPoint Presentation to create awareness on disasters and how to manage them. The Programme Officer Prof. Sebastian A V addressed the meeting. NSS Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson were also present during the meeting.

World Food Day The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted an online meeting as part of World Food Day, on the 16th of October, 2020. NSS Volunteer Angel delivered a thoughtful speech, and a detailed PowerPoint Presentation was also displayed. NSS Programme Officer Prof. Sebastian A V addressed the meeting and advised the volunteers not to waste food and also spoke about the importance of leading a healthy life. NSS Secretaries were Women Empowerment Cell – Live Cooking Show also present during the meeting.

As part of World Food Day, the Women Empowerment Cell of St. Albert's Online Campaigns College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted a live demonstration of a cooking The NSS Unit of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted show in association with Maggi on the 16th of October, 2020. Keeping in view the online campaigns for various important days in October – International Day current Covid-19 situation when almost all are locked up in their homes, the for Older Persons on the 1st, International Day of Non-Violence on the 2nd, programme turned out to be a pleasant diversion. It was attended by a good Indian Air Force Day on the 8th, International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction number of students and teachers. The active and organised participation of the on the 13th, World Students' Day on the 15th, World Food day on the 16th, World members of the Women's Cell made the online program an interesting one. Polio Day and United Nations Day on the 24th, International Internet Day on the 29th and World Savings Day on the 30th.

The Albertian News Letter 02 03 The Albertian News Letter of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The Programme was conducted under the initiative of NSS Programme Officer Prof. Sebastian A V along with the Secretaries Yadu Krishna and Jisna Johnson.

The Albertian News Letter 02 03 The Albertian News Letter Department of Economics Department of English

Webinar on Mental Health in Adolescence Special Webinar on Environmental Education The Post Graduate Department of Economics, St. Albert's College The Department of English, St. Albert's College in association with CMS (Autonomous), Ernakulam in association with Rotaract Club of Cochin College, Kottayam, Sreenarayana Arts and Science College, East conducted a Webinar on Mental health in Adolescence on the 10th of Kumarakom and The Birds Club International organized a special October, 2020. The speaker for the day was Dr. Prakash Chandran, an webinar on environmental education titled Will Innovation or Ethics eminent Psychiatrist and Former District Governor, Rotary International Solve the Environmental Crisis? st District 3201. The talk was followed by an active interactive session with on the 1 of October, 2020. The the resource person. This session instilled in the participants the need to speaker for the day was Mr. Anirudh Sridhar, DPhil from Oxford take care of one's mental health, especially during these tough times. His University. Dr. Mary Sapna from the Department was on the panel of erudition in this field pacified the ambiguities of the listeners. Students organizers and speakers. It was a well-attended webinar with over 200 and members of faculty from different departments of the college and participants from various educational institutions across the state. from other colleges participated in the Webinar. Swachchta Mission Essay Contest on Gandhi Jayanti The Department of English and the NCC Army wing of the College conducted an essay writing Student Achievement – Hrishik Thomas Roy competition as part of the National Hrishik Thomas Roy, student of the Department Swachchta Mission on Gandhi of Economics, St. Albert's College Jayanti. Over a hundred essays were (Autonomous), Ernakulam participated in received and the first prize was 'Innovations Unlocked', a competition organized awarded to Ms. Amrutha Biju of by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) and his TM Jacob Memorial Government innovation model was selected as one of the top 20 College, Manimalakunnu. innovations. The organization has invited him to their grooming mentorship program which started with an orientation session through a personal Capacity Enhancement Programme on Environmental Sustainability interview. The selected students were provided The Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, conducted a webinar on an opportunity to their National Entrepreneurship Environmental Consciousness and Sustainability in Amitav Ghosh's Gun Island Network (NEN). Hrishik's project submission on the 3rd of October, 2020. The webinar was led by Dr. Monali Chatterjee, was selected by the foundation to the NEN program. Assistant Professor at Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad. The webinar explored the novel in detail bringing out its significance in today's context. The Gun Island explores the impact of climate change in various parts of the globe. Dr Monali ended her presentation by taking a look on Eco-criticism in Gun Island and how in most of history man had to fight nature to survive and how now in order to survive he must protect it. Overall, it was an enriching webinar about the importance of nurturing nature in order to have a better future.

The Albertian News Letter 04 05 The Albertian News Letter Department of Economics Department of English

The Albertian News Letter 04 05 The Albertian News Letter Open Classroom on English Drama UN Day Celebrations and Video Release of Climate Action The Department of English continued with its Open Classroom Series with a talk on The final year students of the select theatre texts that form the canon of English drama by Dr. Ashna Mary Jacob, Department of English celebrated the Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Information Technology, Una on the 10th of United Nations Day as part of their October, 2020. The one-act play “Strife” by John Galsworthy was taken up for discussion. The talk was well received and appreciated by the students. course on Environmental Studies and Human Rights, on the 24th of October,

Inauguration of TEA and the release of MELA 2020. They chose Sustainable The Department of English inaugurated the Development Goal No.13 Climate sixth edition of The English Association, TEA Action as their theme and released a in the presence of students and teachers, both video on the occasion in which they present and past, on the 14th of October, 2020. TEA is an initiative of the department which pledged to support environmental sustainability. conducts all its literary related activities. The Vigilance Awareness Week guest of honour was Prof. Leslie Thomas, the As part of the Vigilance Awareness Week celebrations, the Department of English former Head of the Department and the founder of the department publications. He released the conducted an English Essay Writing Competion on “Satark Bharat, Samriddh th Lockdown Edition of MELA, Magazine Bharat' (“Vigilant India, Prosperous India”) from the 27 of October, 2020 in of English Literature and Arts. It is the in- which entries were invited from both school and college students. Over a hundred house publication run by and for the students entries were received. of the department. The editorial team consists of Prince S P, Shraddha Remesh and Edwin Student Seminar Series I, II and III on Environment Samson of III BA English and Francis F J of II The Student Seminar Series is an attempt at deliberating upon the environmental crises staring at our survival BA English. The Office Bearers for this in the present times. Students made presentations relating the texts they study to the reality that is around us. academic year also was declared. The objective is to sensitise the students and create a forum for discussion on pressing environmental issues and the need to create awareness. Three sessions of the same happened on the 23rd, 27th and 30th of October,

Open House for II and III BA English 2020. An Online Open House was conducted for the students of II BA English on October 16th, 2020 and III BA English on 17th October, 2020 considering the convenience of the parents and guardians. The parents and teachers discussed about the students' online classes, assignments and tests and other related topics. The teachers thanked the parents for the supportive role they were playing in their wards' online learning efforts. The parents were highly appreciative of the pains taken by the teachers in conducting the classes online.

The Albertian News Letter 06 07 The Albertian News Letter Open Classroom on English Drama UN Day Celebrations and Video Release of Climate Action The Department of English continued with its Open Classroom Series with a talk on The final year students of the select theatre texts that form the canon of English drama by Dr. Ashna Mary Jacob, Department of English celebrated the Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Information Technology, Una on the 10th of United Nations Day as part of their October, 2020. The one-act play “Strife” by John Galsworthy was taken up for discussion. The talk was well received and appreciated by the students. course on Environmental Studies and Human Rights, on the 24th of October,

The Albertian News Letter 06 07 The Albertian News Letter Invited Talks for Bridge Course in English International Coffee Day – Intercollegiate Competitions As part of the Bridge Course being conducted for the first year students of The Department of Business Administration, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), organised three the Department, several luminaries and eminent academics from the field competitions as part of International Coffee Day – of academics were invited to deliver introductory lectures related to some The Department organised “A Brew In A Cup” where the participants got an opportunity to prepare a coffee of the major areas of English literature. recipe. Ms. Shreya R Kurandwad from St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bangalore secured the First On October 28th, 2020 the session on “History of the Novel” was led by Prize and Ms. Meenu Raj from St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bangalore secured the Second Prize. Ms. Anet Treesa Joseph who was formerly with Newman College, Ms. Akhila Lal and Mr. Nivedh Eustace, Assistant Professors of the Department of BBA were the judges for Thodupuzha. The talk took the the competition. Mr. Ashil Antony, Assistant Professor of the Department of BBA was the staff coordinator students through the stages of and Mr. Thejus V Raj and Ms. Aysha Rinas were the student coordinators. inception, growth and development This was followed by an advertising competition “A Café Commercial” where the participants were asked to of the novel form. The second prepare an advertisement for a brand new coffee shop. Ms. Akshara Vinod from Toc H Institute of Science and invited talk for the Bridge Course was delivered by Dr. Appu Jacob John, Technology, Arakkunnam bagged the First Prize. Ms. Mary Tania Simenthy from St. Albert's College Assistant Professor, CMS College, Kottayam on the “History of English (Autonomous) Ernakulam and Mr. Prabhu Murugan from The New College, Chennai bagged the Second and Literature” wherein the speaker took the students on a historical journey, Third Prizes respectively. Dr. Ajitha Haridasan and Mr. Ashil Antony, Assistant Professors of the Department helping them to see how literature has developed alongside the historical of BBA were the judges as well as staff coordinators for the competition. Ms. Aleena Pious and Mr. Antony happenings in each of the ages. This talk was held on October 30, 2020. Lithin were the student coordinators. The Department also conducted a competition “A Latte Reminiscence” where participants were asked to share experiences related to coffee. Ms. Rhea Thadathil from St. Paul's Institute of Communication Post Graduate Department of English (SF) Education, Pune bagged the First Prize. Ms. Anitha S and Ms. S V Aarthi from St. Joseph's College for Women, Tirupur secured the Second and Third Prizes respectively. Dr. Shobita P S, Assistant Professor of the Webinar on Emmanuel Levinas and Postmodern Ethics Department of BBA and Mr. Relphin Xavier, Assistant Professor of the Post Graduate Department of English The Post Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam were the judges for the competition. Dr. Shobita P S and Mr. Ashil Antony, Assistant Professors of the th conducted a webinar on the topic Emmanuel Levinas and Postmodern Ethics on the 7 of Department of BBA were the staff coordinators. Ms. Mary Tania Simenthy and Ms. Hridhya Sudharshanan October, 2020. The resource person for the day was Dr. T J Abraham, Associate Professor, the were the student coordinators. Department of English, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Central University, Tamil Nadu. The webinar was coordinated by Ms. Daisy Roshan Rebera, HoD-In-Charge of the Post Graduate Department of English.

Department of Business Administration

YET – Business that leaves Footprints The Department of Business Administration, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), in association with the Vigilance Awareness Week – Painting Competiton Albertian Incubation centre, Institutional Innovation Council and t h On October 27 The Department Of Business IEDC organized another edition of YET (Young Entrepreneurial Talk), an International Webinar Series on the theme “Entrepreneurship Administration conducted an intercollegiate painting – Necessity to passion to equip and motivate the students to succeed in competition as part of observing Vigilance Awareness Week, life” on the 14th of October, 2020. The speaker for the session was on the 27th of October, 2020. The theme for the competitin Mr.Giju George, Promoter-Director, Mi Dairy Innovations Private Limited. The topic was Business that leaves Footprints. The webinar was “Vigilant India and Prosperous India”. It was organized was organized by Ms. Akhila Lal and Mr. Nivedh Eustace. by Ms. Akhila Lal and Dr. Shobita P S.

The Albertian News Letter 08 09 The Albertian News Letter Invited Talks for Bridge Course in English International Coffee Day – Intercollegiate Competitions As part of the Bridge Course being conducted for the first year students of The Department of Business Administration, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), organised three the Department, several luminaries and eminent academics from the field competitions as part of International Coffee Day – of academics were invited to deliver introductory lectures related to some The Department organised “A Brew In A Cup” where the participants got an opportunity to prepare a coffee of the major areas of English literature. recipe. Ms. Shreya R Kurandwad from St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bangalore secured the First On October 28th, 2020 the session on “History of the Novel” was led by Prize and Ms. Meenu Raj from St. Joseph's College (Autonomous), Bangalore secured the Second Prize. Ms. Anet Treesa Joseph who was formerly with Newman College, Ms. Akhila Lal and Mr. Nivedh Eustace, Assistant Professors of the Department of BBA were the judges for Thodupuzha. The talk took the the competition. Mr. Ashil Antony, Assistant Professor of the Department of BBA was the staff coordinator students through the stages of and Mr. Thejus V Raj and Ms. Aysha Rinas were the student coordinators. inception, growth and development This was followed by an advertising competition “A Café Commercial” where the participants were asked to of the novel form. The second prepare an advertisement for a brand new coffee shop. Ms. Akshara Vinod from Toc H Institute of Science and invited talk for the Bridge Course was delivered by Dr. Appu Jacob John, Technology, Arakkunnam bagged the First Prize. Ms. Mary Tania Simenthy from St. Albert's College Assistant Professor, CMS College, Kottayam on the “History of English (Autonomous) Ernakulam and Mr. Prabhu Murugan from The New College, Chennai bagged the Second and Literature” wherein the speaker took the students on a historical journey, Third Prizes respectively. Dr. Ajitha Haridasan and Mr. Ashil Antony, Assistant Professors of the Department helping them to see how literature has developed alongside the historical of BBA were the judges as well as staff coordinators for the competition. Ms. Aleena Pious and Mr. Antony happenings in each of the ages. This talk was held on October 30, 2020. Lithin were the student coordinators. The Department also conducted a competition “A Latte Reminiscence” where participants were asked to share experiences related to coffee. Ms. Rhea Thadathil from St. Paul's Institute of Communication Post Graduate Department of English (SF) Education, Pune bagged the First Prize. Ms. Anitha S and Ms. S V Aarthi from St. Joseph's College for Women, Tirupur secured the Second and Third Prizes respectively. Dr. Shobita P S, Assistant Professor of the Webinar on Emmanuel Levinas and Postmodern Ethics Department of BBA and Mr. Relphin Xavier, Assistant Professor of the Post Graduate Department of English The Post Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam were the judges for the competition. Dr. Shobita P S and Mr. Ashil Antony, Assistant Professors of the th conducted a webinar on the topic Emmanuel Levinas and Postmodern Ethics on the 7 of Department of BBA were the staff coordinators. Ms. Mary Tania Simenthy and Ms. Hridhya Sudharshanan October, 2020. The resource person for the day was Dr. T J Abraham, Associate Professor, the were the student coordinators. Department of English, School of Social Sciences and Humanities, Central University, Tamil Nadu. The webinar was coordinated by Ms. Daisy Roshan Rebera, HoD-In-Charge of the Post Graduate Department of English.

Department of Business Administration

The Albertian News Letter 08 09 The Albertian News Letter Department of Botany Open House The Department of Computer Science organised an online Open House for the students of Semester V of the Webinar on Air Pollution 2018-21 batch on the 5th and 6th of October, 2020 through Google Meet. The programme was attended by all The Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) in association with the Department of Botany, the students along with their parents. Members of the faculty shared the academic performance and progress Maharaja's College, Ernakulam and Centre for Science in Society (C-SiS), CUSAT organized a webinar on of the students with their parents. Air Pollution on the 28th of October, 2020. The webinar was funded by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Kerala. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Thomas Antony, Head, Department of B.Voc. Logistics Management Department of Botany, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. Dr. Abesh Reghuvaran, Assistant Professor, C-SiS, CUSAT felicitated the gathering. Dr. K Madhusudhanan, Assistant Professor of the Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and Dr. Sudheep N M, Post-Doctoral Fellow, School of Biological Alumni Association Inauguration Sciences, Central University of Kerala were the resource persons. The webinar was attended by ninety 'Meraki,' the Alumni Association of the Department of participants and coordinated by Dr. Siju M Varghese. B.Voc Logistics Management was inaugurated on the 10th of October, 2020. The programme was graced by the presence of Fr. Jolly John Odathackal, the Assistant Manager and Fr. John Christopher Vadassery and Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, the Vice Principals. There was also an invited talk by Dr. Jose Paul, Former Head of the Department of Logistics. The inaugural ceremony was followed by an alumni meet, with Ms. Ann Lee Mathew, former faculty member, addressing the gathering. The official YouTube channel of the department was also launched on the same day by Ms. Neenu Jose, Head of the Department of Department of Computer Science Logistics, on behalf of Ms. Ann Lee Mathew. Ms. Sincy Ronny, former faculty member, also shared her experiences. Alumni representatives International Webinar on Opportunities in Japan from each batch were also selected during the programme. Ms. Meenu The Department of Computer Science and the Department of Commerce in association with the Department Mukundhan was appointed the secretary of International Affairs organised an International webinar on Opportunities in Japan on 15th October, 2020. The resource person for the webinar was Mr. Ermin D'Cruz, Entrepreneur, IT, Textile Export and and Mr. Nithin Francis the treasurer from Tourism, and TEDx Speaker, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The main aim of the webinar was to assist the the batch of 2014-17. From the batch of students in exploring career opportunities in Japan. Mr. Ermin D'Cruz 2015-18, Ms. Karishma Ramachandran discussed the educational options with scholarships and part time jobs was appointed the secretary and Ms. Ann Canice D'Rozario the treasurer. From for Indians in Japan and touched upon the possibilities of starting a new the batch of 2016-19, Mr. Ben Jose was appointed the secretary and Ms. Anjal business and developing good entrepreneurial skills. Mr. Amal M R, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Mr. Jefrin Assise the treasurer. And from the batch of 2017-20, Mr. Hardin Rixon was Johnson, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce were the appointed the secretary and Praise Bejoy Varghese the treasurer. faculty coordinators. Ms. Anagha Ambi of the Department of This was followed by experience sharing sessions, sharing memory videos, Commerce and Ms. Sameeksha Krishnan of the Department of cultural programmes and fun games. The event was hosted and coordinated by Computer Science were the student coordinators. More than 300 Ms. Lakshmi G of the Department of Logistics. participants took part in the webinar. The Albertian News Letter 10 11 The Albertian News Letter Department of Botany Open House The Department of Computer Science organised an online Open House for the students of Semester V of the Webinar on Air Pollution 2018-21 batch on the 5th and 6th of October, 2020 through Google Meet. The programme was attended by all The Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) in association with the Department of Botany, the students along with their parents. Members of the faculty shared the academic performance and progress Maharaja's College, Ernakulam and Centre for Science in Society (C-SiS), CUSAT organized a webinar on of the students with their parents. Air Pollution on the 28th of October, 2020. The webinar was funded by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Kerala. The programme was inaugurated by Prof. Thomas Antony, Head, Department of B.Voc. Logistics Management Department of Botany, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam. Dr. Abesh Reghuvaran, Assistant Professor, C-SiS, CUSAT felicitated the gathering. Dr. K Madhusudhanan, Assistant Professor of the Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) and Dr. Sudheep N M, Post-Doctoral Fellow, School of Biological Alumni Association Inauguration Sciences, Central University of Kerala were the resource persons. The webinar was attended by ninety 'Meraki,' the Alumni Association of the Department of participants and coordinated by Dr. Siju M Varghese. B.Voc Logistics Management was inaugurated on the 10th of October, 2020. The programme was graced by the presence of Fr. Jolly John Odathackal, the Assistant Manager and Fr. John Christopher Vadassery and Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, the Vice Principals. There was also an invited talk by Dr. Jose Paul, Former Head of the Department of Logistics. The inaugural ceremony was followed by an alumni meet, with Ms. Ann Lee Mathew, former faculty member, addressing the gathering. The official YouTube channel of the department was also launched on the same day by Ms. Neenu Jose, Head of the Department of Department of Computer Science Logistics, on behalf of Ms. Ann Lee Mathew. Ms. Sincy Ronny, former faculty member, also shared her experiences. Alumni representatives International Webinar on Opportunities in Japan from each batch were also selected during the programme. Ms. Meenu The Department of Computer Science and the Department of Commerce in association with the Department Mukundhan was appointed the secretary of International Affairs organised an International webinar on Opportunities in Japan on 15th October, 2020. The resource person for the webinar was Mr. Ermin D'Cruz, Entrepreneur, IT, Textile Export and and Mr. Nithin Francis the treasurer from Tourism, and TEDx Speaker, Shimane Prefecture, Japan. The main aim of the webinar was to assist the the batch of 2014-17. From the batch of students in exploring career opportunities in Japan. Mr. Ermin D'Cruz 2015-18, Ms. Karishma Ramachandran discussed the educational options with scholarships and part time jobs was appointed the secretary and Ms. Ann Canice D'Rozario the treasurer. From for Indians in Japan and touched upon the possibilities of starting a new the batch of 2016-19, Mr. Ben Jose was appointed the secretary and Ms. Anjal business and developing good entrepreneurial skills. Mr. Amal M R, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science and Mr. Jefrin Assise the treasurer. And from the batch of 2017-20, Mr. Hardin Rixon was Johnson, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce were the appointed the secretary and Praise Bejoy Varghese the treasurer. faculty coordinators. Ms. Anagha Ambi of the Department of This was followed by experience sharing sessions, sharing memory videos, Commerce and Ms. Sameeksha Krishnan of the Department of cultural programmes and fun games. The event was hosted and coordinated by Computer Science were the student coordinators. More than 300 Ms. Lakshmi G of the Department of Logistics. participants took part in the webinar. The Albertian News Letter 10 11 The Albertian News Letter World Students' Day Celebrations Workshop on Remote Sensing Data Familiarisation and Handling The Department of Logistics Management The Department of Space Science conducted a workshop on Remote Sensing Data Familiarisation and celebrated World Students Day, the birthday of Handling for the students of II MSc. Space Science on the 5th of October, 2020. The resource person for the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in three sessions workshop was Ms. Anjaly Unnikrishnan, Junior Research Fellow (DST Inspire Fellow), C V Raman spanning across three days beginning on the 15th of October, 2020. The events were Laboratory of Ecological Informatics, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management. coordinated by Ms. Neenu Jose and student Ms. Anjaly gave an introduction about remote sensing and described the different types of data such as low coordinators Mr. John Paul Mathew, resolution, medium resolution and high resolution data and ways to obtain them. The workshop was Ms. Andrea K Alex, Mr. Amith Martin and coordinated by Ms. Karthika P P, Assistant Professor of the Department of Space Science. Ms. Ketzia Salu. The first of the three events was 'Novalise Department of Travel & Tourism 2020,' an academic outreach programme specifically conducted for the students of Class 12. The event was conducted in MoU Signing three rounds of contests which included caption writing, essay writing and PowerPoint presentation. The An MoU was signed between St. Albert's College

th (Autonomous), Ernakulam and Harbour Hotels in association second event was 'Snehasparsham 2020,' a social outreach programme conducted on the 15 of October, 2020 with the Department of Travel and Tourism for Internship and for specially abled students in collaboration with Karuna Special School, Nayarambalam. The final event was Industrial expert talk. a resource talk, a national webinar on the topic Build a Bridge to a Department of Chemistry Bright Future by Mr. Raja

Krishnamoorthy, Actor/director Online Internship Program and an activist and motivational The Department of Chemistry & Research Centre celebrated World Student's day on the 15th of October, speaker on the 16th of October, 2020. By collaborating with JJ Murphy Research Centre, Rubber Park India 2020. (P) Limited, the Department created an Online Internship Programme for final year students. JJ Murphy Research Centre, Rubber Park India (P) Limited is the first integrated research and technology research hub based in India and is Department of Space Science the first industrial park dedicated to rubber based industries. It is also a complete research and technical services provider for all rubber based industry

Logo Designing Competition units. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Rani Joseph, Professor The Department of Space Science organised and conducted a Logo Designing Emeritus of the Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, competition for selecting the official logo Cochin University of Science and Technology. The programme was also of the Department. The contest was for the attended by Dr. Dileep P, Assistant Director, JJ Murphy students within the college. John Paul Research Centre, Rubber Park India. After the inaugural George of III B.Voc Logistics session, Dr. Rani Joseph gave the first class for the Management won the First Prize. The internship program. In her lecture, she briefed the basic idea event was coordinated by Ms. Karthika P P, of polymers and polymerization. All faculty members of the Assistant Professor of the Department of Department of Chemistry and Research Center actively Space Science. She was assisted by Adithiy R, the student coordinator. participated in the event.

The Albertian News Letter 12 13 The Albertian News Letter World Students' Day Celebrations Workshop on Remote Sensing Data Familiarisation and Handling The Department of Logistics Management The Department of Space Science conducted a workshop on Remote Sensing Data Familiarisation and celebrated World Students Day, the birthday of Handling for the students of II MSc. Space Science on the 5th of October, 2020. The resource person for the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in three sessions workshop was Ms. Anjaly Unnikrishnan, Junior Research Fellow (DST Inspire Fellow), C V Raman spanning across three days beginning on the 15th of October, 2020. The events were Laboratory of Ecological Informatics, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management. coordinated by Ms. Neenu Jose and student Ms. Anjaly gave an introduction about remote sensing and described the different types of data such as low coordinators Mr. John Paul Mathew, resolution, medium resolution and high resolution data and ways to obtain them. The workshop was Ms. Andrea K Alex, Mr. Amith Martin and coordinated by Ms. Karthika P P, Assistant Professor of the Department of Space Science. Ms. Ketzia Salu. The first of the three events was 'Novalise Department of Travel & Tourism 2020,' an academic outreach programme specifically conducted for the students of Class 12. The event was conducted in MoU Signing three rounds of contests which included caption writing, essay writing and PowerPoint presentation. The An MoU was signed between St. Albert's College th (Autonomous), Ernakulam and Harbour Hotels in association second event was 'Snehasparsham 2020,' a social outreach programme conducted on the 15 of October, 2020 with the Department of Travel and Tourism for Internship and for specially abled students in collaboration with Karuna Special School, Nayarambalam. The final event was Industrial expert talk. a resource talk, a national webinar on the topic Build a Bridge to a Department of Chemistry Bright Future by Mr. Raja

The Albertian News Letter 12 13 The Albertian News Letter Academic Collaboration The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam received the Document of Academic Collaboration with Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials & Devices (IUCND) and with the Department of Polymer Science & Rubber Technology, CUSAT, Kochi. The Document was handed over by Dr. Honey John, Hon. Director, IUCND, CUSAT. Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Head, Department of Chemistry and Research Centre and Dr. Nisha V S The Internal Committee for Students with Disabilities (ICSD) were present on the occasion.

International Webinar Series Rhenium 75 – Talk 3 The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre conducted the third Talk on A Mind without Fear talk of 'Rheniun-75', an International Webinar Series conducted as part The Internal Committee for Students with Disabilities, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam in of the Platinum Jubilee year of the college on the 28th of October, 2020. association with the Department of Business Administration conducted a motiovational talk – 'A Mind th The speaker for the event was Dr. Jimmy Nelson from the University of without Fear' on the 27 of October, 2020. The Sains Malasia. The talk was about Mesoporous materials: Synthesis, resource person for the talk was Mr. Anjan Characterization and its applications. Dr. Jimmy Nelson gave a brief Sathish, Icon of the Kerala Cartoon Academy, outlook into different mesoporous Maker of the Best Creative art works for the materials and explained the Kerala Blasters football team and winner of importance of mesoporous Cavinkare Ability-Maestro Award, 2016. His materials their synthesis. The presentation demonstrated how innovative webinar was moderated by Dr. Rajesh Kunjanpillai, Dean Research and approaches can and are already contributing to coordinated by Dr. Nisha V S. the objectives of the topic, illustrated by the example of painting skills, and the motivational Industry – Institute Interaction speech of his parent. The event was also The Department of Chemistry St. Albert's College (Autonomous), organized an Industry-Institute interaction felicitated by Fr. John Christopher Vadassery, (I I I – 2020) on 22nd October, 2020. An interactive session with eminent Vice Principal, St. Albert's College personalities of many prestigious industries, this programme was aimed (Autonomous), Ernakulam. The webinar was for the mutual benefit and growth of the institution as well as the attended by 95 participants and 5 host members. industries. The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Rani Joseph, General Manager, Chemie Corp. Polymer Solutions, Mr. B M. Joseph, CEO, ISF Logo Designing Competition Chitin and Marine Products LLP Kochi, Dr. Dileep P, Assistant Director, The Internal Committee for Students with Disabilities, JJ Murphy Research Centre, Rubber Park India, Mr. Anish K Venu, R&D Executive, Riotech Industries, Pala and Mr. Alexander Nebu P, Director, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) conducted a Logo AXIOM Analytical & Research Centre. Designing Competition for college students. This was The event was presided over by Dr. Nelson Rodrigues, Principal, also followed by the selection of the official logo for St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. Fr. John Christopher Vadassery, Bursar and Vice Principal of the College Inaugurated the ICSD. programme. Shri. M. D Josemon, General Manager, Kerala State Industrial Enterprises Limited delivered the Keynote Address. Prof. Rani Joseph, Mr. B M Joseph, Dr. Dileep, Mr. Anish. K. Venu and Mr. Alexander Nebu spoke to all present. Dr. Nisha V S, Assistant professor of the Department of Chemistry coordinated the programme. The Albertian News Letter 14 15 The Albertian News Letter Academic Collaboration The Department of Chemistry and Research Centre, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam received the Document of Academic Collaboration with Inter University Centre for Nanomaterials & Devices (IUCND) and with the Department of Polymer Science & Rubber Technology, CUSAT, Kochi. The Document was handed over by Dr. Honey John, Hon. Director, IUCND, CUSAT. Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Head, Department of Chemistry and Research Centre and Dr. Nisha V S The Internal Committee for Students with Disabilities (ICSD) were present on the occasion.

Achievements Air Wing Naval Wing The NCC Air Wing of St. Albert's College Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga (Autonomous), Ernakulam conducted an Aircraft Dr. Rosalind Gonzaga, Vice Principal, St. Albert’s College (Autonomous) was a speaker Model making competition in the month of October, for Government Jobs: Prospects and Perspectives, a webinar organized by ‘Endeavour’, 2020, for the students of the Air Wing. Various the All India Anglo-Indian Association at Kasthurba College for Women, Pondicherry, impressive models were submitted for the same. on the 16 th of October, 2020.

Dr. Madhusudhanan K Dr. Madhusudhanan K, Assistant Professor of the Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam served as the resource person for a national webinar on Air Pollution – Causes, Effects and Management Strategies organized by St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam on the 20th of October, 2020.

Dr. Joshi George P Under tha able guidance of Dr. Joshi George P, Librarian, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, researcher Patricia Robin submitted her Doctoral Thesis on A Critical Analysis of the Abhishek Anandakrishnan of III B.Com TAX (SF) Free Websites on the World-Wide Web Supporting English Literature Students in October, 2020. was selected as the Cadet Captain of NCC Naval Dr. Joshi George P is a Research Guide under Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. Wing for 2020-2021. He participated in PRE-RDC – II and also won the Gold Medal for the Best Cadet event of IGC-RDC.

Ms. Daisy Roshan Rebera Ms. Daisy Roshan Rebera, Assistant Professor, the Post Graduate Department of English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam was the resource person for the webinar on Department of Mathematics Writing as a Profession in the Digital Era at Aquinas College, Edakochi on the 24th of October, 2020. Online PTA Meeting for II M.Sc Students The Department of Mathematics arranged and Online PTA meeting for the students of II M.Sc through Google Meet on Saturday, October 3, 2020. The meeting was attended by 14 Dr. Sudheeshkumar K and Dr.Arunkumar P M, Research participants. Ms. Jeema Jose, Tutor of II MSc Mathematics scholars at the Department of Commerce and Research Centre, mentioned the objectives of the meeting and presented the St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam were awarded PhD attendance and the marks obtained by students in the first Degree from MG University under the guidance of Internal Examination. This was followed by a very cordial Dr. A M Viswambharan. interactive session between the teachers and parents. The

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The Albertian News Letter 16 17 The Albertian News Letter parents gave positive feedback regarding teaching and other activities provided by the department during the Talk on Flowers pandemic. Ms. Jeema Jose presented a video of student activities and achievements in the last 4 months. The Department of Mathematics of St Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam arranged a Talk on “Different Types Of Flowers” on the 3rd of October, 2020. The resource Mathematics Association Inauguration person for the day was Dr. Mini Pillai, currently working as a Rev. A O Konnully Memorial Research Centre and Postgraduate teacher in London. She did her PhD in Botany from Gujarat Department of Mathematics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), University. Dr. Sabu M C, Head of the Department of Ernakulam under the guidance of Dr. Sabu M C, the Head of the Mathematics was the faculty coordinator and Ann Mary Teena of II MSc Mathematics was the student coordinator for this programme. Department, and Ms. Jeema Jose, Assistant Professor and Staff coordinator conducted the official inaugural ceremony of the

th Mathematics Association for the academic year 2020–21 on the 7 of Online PTA Meeting for II B.Sc Students October, 2020. Dr. Nelson Rodrigues, the Principal, St. Albert's College The Department arranged an Online PTA meeting for the (Autonomous), Ernakulam, delivered the presidential address. The chief s t u d e n t s o f I I B . S c guest for the day was Mr. Murali T K, Assistant Professor, Institute of Mathematics through Google th Printing Technology and Govt. Polytechnic College, Shornur. His Meet on the 10 of October, 2020. Dr. Sabu M C, the Head address was followed by a Year Plan presentation by Nivin Johny, from of The Department gave a II. M.Sc. Mathematics and the selection of the student reprentatives for recapitulation of the various activities that were held in the past few months this academic year. Aneena and Aswin of the semester. Parents and teachers discussed the overall scholastic and from II. B.Sc Mathematics, Keerthy co-scholastic performances of the students. Parents had the opportunity to Prasad and Nygil Gerome Nithin from discuss their wards’ studies and give suggestions. The meeting was III B.Sc. Mathematics, Ann Mary Teena K coordinated by Ms. Anju M M, Assistant Professor of the Department of S and Nivin Johny from II M.Sc. Mathematics. Mathematics were selected for the same. A throwback video on the Mathematics Orenda 2 – A Student Alumni Interactive Session Association activities for the academic The Department of Mathematics of St Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam arranged a student alumni interactive session with Ms. Vincy Anandi Jacob, on the 11th of October, 2020. Having completed her Post year 2019–20 was presented by Nygil Graduation from St Albert's College (Autonomous), she is currently preparing for the Civil Service Gerome Nidhin of III B.Sc. Mathematics. Examination. Ms.Vincy Anandi Jacob had done a foundational course on A series of programmes such as a dance Civil Service Coaching from Vajiram and Ravi Institute, Delhi. She performance by Ms. Keerthy Prasad of started with a few words about her journey so far and shared her III. BSc. Mathematics and flute play by experiences. This was followed by an interactive session where several Hari Prasad, former student of the questions were collected from the students and discussed with the Mathematics Department enriched the speaker. The meeting was event. The programme was coordinated by coordinated by Ms. Anju M M, Ms. Jeema Jose, assisted by the student Assistant Professor of the Department of Mathematics, coordinators Ann Mary Teena and Nivin assisted by the student Johny. coordinators, Nivin Johny and Mydhili M Rajeev.

The Albertian News Letter 18 19 The Albertian News Letter parents gave positive feedback regarding teaching and other activities provided by the department during the Talk on Flowers pandemic. Ms. Jeema Jose presented a video of student activities and achievements in the last 4 months. The Department of Mathematics of St Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam arranged a Talk on “Different Types Of Flowers” on the 3rd of October, 2020. The resource Mathematics Association Inauguration person for the day was Dr. Mini Pillai, currently working as a Rev. A O Konnully Memorial Research Centre and Postgraduate teacher in London. She did her PhD in Botany from Gujarat Department of Mathematics, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), University. Dr. Sabu M C, Head of the Department of Ernakulam under the guidance of Dr. Sabu M C, the Head of the Mathematics was the faculty coordinator and Ann Mary Teena of II MSc Mathematics was the student coordinator for this programme. Department, and Ms. Jeema Jose, Assistant Professor and Staff coordinator conducted the official inaugural ceremony of the th Mathematics Association for the academic year 2020–21 on the 7 of Online PTA Meeting for II B.Sc Students October, 2020. Dr. Nelson Rodrigues, the Principal, St. Albert's College The Department arranged an Online PTA meeting for the (Autonomous), Ernakulam, delivered the presidential address. The chief s t u d e n t s o f I I B . S c guest for the day was Mr. Murali T K, Assistant Professor, Institute of Mathematics through Google th Printing Technology and Govt. Polytechnic College, Shornur. His Meet on the 10 of October, 2020. Dr. Sabu M C, the Head address was followed by a Year Plan presentation by Nivin Johny, from of The Department gave a II. M.Sc. Mathematics and the selection of the student reprentatives for recapitulation of the various activities that were held in the past few months this academic year. Aneena and Aswin of the semester. Parents and teachers discussed the overall scholastic and from II. B.Sc Mathematics, Keerthy co-scholastic performances of the students. Parents had the opportunity to Prasad and Nygil Gerome Nithin from discuss their wards’ studies and give suggestions. The meeting was III B.Sc. Mathematics, Ann Mary Teena K coordinated by Ms. Anju M M, Assistant Professor of the Department of S and Nivin Johny from II M.Sc. Mathematics. Mathematics were selected for the same. A throwback video on the Mathematics Orenda 2 – A Student Alumni Interactive Session Association activities for the academic The Department of Mathematics of St Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam arranged a student alumni interactive session with Ms. Vincy Anandi Jacob, on the 11th of October, 2020. Having completed her Post year 2019–20 was presented by Nygil Graduation from St Albert's College (Autonomous), she is currently preparing for the Civil Service Gerome Nidhin of III B.Sc. Mathematics. Examination. Ms.Vincy Anandi Jacob had done a foundational course on A series of programmes such as a dance Civil Service Coaching from Vajiram and Ravi Institute, Delhi. She performance by Ms. Keerthy Prasad of started with a few words about her journey so far and shared her III. BSc. Mathematics and flute play by experiences. This was followed by an interactive session where several Hari Prasad, former student of the questions were collected from the students and discussed with the Mathematics Department enriched the speaker. The meeting was event. The programme was coordinated by coordinated by Ms. Anju M M, Ms. Jeema Jose, assisted by the student Assistant Professor of the Department of Mathematics, coordinators Ann Mary Teena and Nivin assisted by the student Johny. coordinators, Nivin Johny and Mydhili M Rajeev.

The Albertian News Letter 18 19 The Albertian News Letter Talk – Phase Plane Analysis of Linear System of Differential Equations Research Club On 17th October 2020, The Department of Mathematics of St. Albert's Following the inauguration of the Research Club, the first meeting College (Autonomous), Ernakulam arranged a talk on Phase Plane of the club was held on the 1st of October 2020. The UG Students' Analysis of Linear System of Differential Equations on the 17th of Project Presentations commenced from this meeting. Bhavya October, 2020. The speaker for the day was Dr. V O Thomas, Professor, Lakshmi P M made a presentation on “Matrix Representation of Graph”, Keerthy Prasad on “Representation of Finite Groups”, the Department of Mathematics, M S University of Baroda. He Nygil Jerome Nidhin on “Perfect Numbers”, Irene Joseph on graduated from Kerala University and completed his PG, M.Phil and “Riemann Hypothesis” and Sandra Grace Nelson on “Fuzzy Set PhD from Sardar Patel University, Gujarat. He is a Research Guide and T h e o r y a n d i t s presented two papers in Mathematics and published articles in various Applications” in the journals. The talk was very useful especially for those who are preparing presence of Ms. Divya Mary Daise S and Ms. Anju M M, for the NET exam. The session was coordinated by Dr. Sabu M C, Head, the Department of Mathematics. members of faculty of the Department of Mathematics. Each presentation included an abstract, importance and novelty of the Orenda 3 – A Student Alumni Interactive Session topic, preliminaries, chapterwise summary and conclusion. The The Department of second meeting was on the 8th of October, 2020 during which Jerin Joseph made a presentation on M a t h e m a t i c s o f “Permutations”, Sandra P G on “Mersenne Primes”, Abhirami R on “Probability of Fuzzy Events” and St. Albert's College Nimna V J on “Two Dimensional Generalized Arithmetic ( A u t o n o m o u s ) , Progression” in the presence of Ms. Divya Mary Daise S. Ernakulum arranged a The third meeting was on the 15th of October, 2020 during which s t u d e n t a l u m n i Haritha C P made a presentation on “Basic Concepts of Fuzzy interactive session with Mr. Rupesh K T, Database Administrator, IBM, Graph”, Thomas J Xavier on “From Boolean Algebra to Unified th Algebra”, Ganga V S on “Consecutive Prime and Highly Total Bangalore, on the 25 of October, 2020. His talk and experience sharing Prime Labelling in Graphs from Graph Theory” and Saranya S on was followed by an interactive session with the students. The session was “Stiff Equations” in the presence of Dr. Sabu M C and Ms. Divya Mary Daise S. The fourth meeting was on coordinated by Ms. Anju M M, assisted by the student coordinators, 22nd October, 2020 during which Gopika Prasad made a presentation on “Generalized Tribonacci Function, Aneena Jose and Aswin Saresh. Tribonacci Number and Some Interesting Identities”, Arwin Augustine on “Linear Algebra”, Akshaya Celebremos 2020 Reethu on “Comparative Study of Some Fixed Point The Mathematics Association of the Department of Mathematics, Methods in the Generation of Julia and Mandelbrot St. Albert's College (Autonomous) Ernakulam organized an online cultural Sets” and Rose Mary Martin on “Combinatorics and th programme titled Celebremos 2020 on the 28 of October, 2020. The Generating Functions” in the presence of Ms. Divya programmes conducted by the students of II M.Sc Mathematics included Mary Daise S. The fifth meeting was on the 30th of Melody Mashup 2020, a skit by the title 'Oru Online Class Aparatha', a October, 2020 during which presentations were video presentation titled Lockdown Diaries, a troll video on online classes, made by Navaneeth K on “Regular Sets in a talk on 'Corona Kondupoya College Life' and a special video dedicated to Topology and Generalized Topology”, followed by Farzeen A on “Quadrilateral Fuzzy Numbers”, all the teachers. All the students of II MSc Mathematics ensured their active Sibin Wilson on “Stability and Convergence for participation on all the programmes mentioned above. Dr. Sabu M C, Head Nonlinear Partial Differential Equation” and of the Department, and Ms. Jeema Jose, Faculty Coordinator of the ended with Shilpa Davis on “Fibonacci Numbers Mathematics Association felicitated and congratulated the students for and Lucas Numbers” in the presence of Ms. Jeema organising such a splendid event. Jose and Ms. Divya Mary Daise S.

The Albertian News Letter 20 21 The Albertian News Letter Talk – Phase Plane Analysis of Linear System of Differential Equations Research Club On 17th October 2020, The Department of Mathematics of St. Albert's Following the inauguration of the Research Club, the first meeting College (Autonomous), Ernakulam arranged a talk on Phase Plane of the club was held on the 1st of October 2020. The UG Students' Analysis of Linear System of Differential Equations on the 17th of Project Presentations commenced from this meeting. Bhavya October, 2020. The speaker for the day was Dr. V O Thomas, Professor, Lakshmi P M made a presentation on “Matrix Representation of Graph”, Keerthy Prasad on “Representation of Finite Groups”, the Department of Mathematics, M S University of Baroda. He Nygil Jerome Nidhin on “Perfect Numbers”, Irene Joseph on graduated from Kerala University and completed his PG, M.Phil and “Riemann Hypothesis” and Sandra Grace Nelson on “Fuzzy Set PhD from Sardar Patel University, Gujarat. He is a Research Guide and T h e o r y a n d i t s presented two papers in Mathematics and published articles in various Applications” in the journals. The talk was very useful especially for those who are preparing presence of Ms. Divya Mary Daise S and Ms. Anju M M, for the NET exam. The session was coordinated by Dr. Sabu M C, Head, the Department of Mathematics. members of faculty of the Department of Mathematics. Each presentation included an abstract, importance and novelty of the Orenda 3 – A Student Alumni Interactive Session topic, preliminaries, chapterwise summary and conclusion. The The Department of second meeting was on the 8th of October, 2020 during which Jerin Joseph made a presentation on M a t h e m a t i c s o f “Permutations”, Sandra P G on “Mersenne Primes”, Abhirami R on “Probability of Fuzzy Events” and St. Albert's College Nimna V J on “Two Dimensional Generalized Arithmetic ( A u t o n o m o u s ) , Progression” in the presence of Ms. Divya Mary Daise S. Ernakulum arranged a The third meeting was on the 15th of October, 2020 during which s t u d e n t a l u m n i Haritha C P made a presentation on “Basic Concepts of Fuzzy interactive session with Mr. Rupesh K T, Database Administrator, IBM, Graph”, Thomas J Xavier on “From Boolean Algebra to Unified th Algebra”, Ganga V S on “Consecutive Prime and Highly Total Bangalore, on the 25 of October, 2020. His talk and experience sharing Prime Labelling in Graphs from Graph Theory” and Saranya S on was followed by an interactive session with the students. The session was “Stiff Equations” in the presence of Dr. Sabu M C and Ms. Divya Mary Daise S. The fourth meeting was on coordinated by Ms. Anju M M, assisted by the student coordinators, 22nd October, 2020 during which Gopika Prasad made a presentation on “Generalized Tribonacci Function, Aneena Jose and Aswin Saresh. Tribonacci Number and Some Interesting Identities”, Arwin Augustine on “Linear Algebra”, Akshaya Celebremos 2020 Reethu on “Comparative Study of Some Fixed Point The Mathematics Association of the Department of Mathematics, Methods in the Generation of Julia and Mandelbrot St. Albert's College (Autonomous) Ernakulam organized an online cultural Sets” and Rose Mary Martin on “Combinatorics and th programme titled Celebremos 2020 on the 28 of October, 2020. The Generating Functions” in the presence of Ms. Divya programmes conducted by the students of II M.Sc Mathematics included Mary Daise S. The fifth meeting was on the 30th of Melody Mashup 2020, a skit by the title 'Oru Online Class Aparatha', a October, 2020 during which presentations were video presentation titled Lockdown Diaries, a troll video on online classes, made by Navaneeth K on “Regular Sets in a talk on 'Corona Kondupoya College Life' and a special video dedicated to Topology and Generalized Topology”, followed by Farzeen A on “Quadrilateral Fuzzy Numbers”, all the teachers. All the students of II MSc Mathematics ensured their active Sibin Wilson on “Stability and Convergence for participation on all the programmes mentioned above. Dr. Sabu M C, Head Nonlinear Partial Differential Equation” and of the Department, and Ms. Jeema Jose, Faculty Coordinator of the ended with Shilpa Davis on “Fibonacci Numbers Mathematics Association felicitated and congratulated the students for and Lucas Numbers” in the presence of Ms. Jeema organising such a splendid event. Jose and Ms. Divya Mary Daise S.

The Albertian News Letter 20 21 The Albertian News Letter Department of Renewable Energy Alumni Meet and Alumni Association Inauguration The Alumni Meet and the Alumni Association Inauguration of the Department of Renewable Energy was rd Intercollegiate & Interschool Competitions as a part of International Day for the Elderly 2020 organized on the 3 of October, 2020. Fr. John Christopher The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College Vadassery, Vice Principal, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), (Autonomous), organised an Interschool and Intercollegiate Greeting Ernakulam officially inaugurated the programme and felicitated Card Making Competition (Muthassikoru Kathu) and Selfie the gathering. Ms. Faiba K. J and Mr. Daniel George John were Competition (Selfie With Muthassi) as a part of celebrating the appointed as the President and Secretary of the association International Day for the Elderly. Neha Martin of St. Albert's College respectively. (Autonomous) won the First Prize for Selfie With Muthassi Competition Dr. Prasanth K P, Former faculty of the Department and in the College Category. Rosna Johnson from St. Teresa's College presently working as a Senior Research Associate, Advanced (Autonomous), Ernakulam secured the Second Prize. Alina Vivera and Composite Center for Innovation & Science, University of Evangeline Ruth of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam Bristol, UK , Dr. Jude Martin Mendez, Former Vice Principal of shared the third place. Dr. Shobita P S, Assistant Professor, Department St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam and the First of BBA, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam judged the M.G. University Chairman of B.Voc Renewable Energy and event. Mr. Adarsh D from Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1, Naval Base, Cochin Mr. Akhil Antony Alex, Former faculty and presently working won the First Prize in the Selfie with Muthassi Competition in the school as Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Energy category. Mr. Vaishnav Arun from Mount Mary Public School came Management, DDU Kaushal Kendra, Sree Sankara second and Ms. Diya Biju from Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Cochin came third College, Kalady felicitated the gathering. The for the same. The competition was judged by Mr. Raju George P. Association representatives shared their Ms. Angel Maria Aju, St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam experiences as well. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, came first in the Intercollegiate Muthassikoru Kathu Competition. Ms. Nikhitha Margaret from St. Teresa's Assistant Professor and HoD-In-charge of the College (Autonomous), Ernakulam came second and Ms. Soumya P D from St. Albert's College department coordinated the event. (Autonomous), Ernakulam came third for the competition. Mr. Ashil Antony, Assistant Professor, Department of BBA, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam judged the event. Ms. Mary Vybha Felex Intercollegiate Competitions as part of World Students Day 2020 from St. Antony's H.S.S, Ernakulam won the First Prize in the Inter school Muthassikoru Kathu Competition. The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized an Ms. Saaya Sanjo from Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Irinjalakuda came second intercollegiate Essay writing Competition and Book Review and Mr. Vaishnav Arun from Mount Mary Public School, Kottayam Competition as a part of World Students Day, 2020. The topic for the came third for the same. Mr. Akhil Antony Alex, Assistant Professor, Essay Writing Competition was “Contribution of Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Department of Renewable Energy Management, DDU Kaushal Kendra, to the Nation.” Students also had to write a review about any one of the Sree Sankara College, Kalady was the judge for the Event. The Staff books written by Dr. A P J. Abdul Kalam. Ms. Srishakthi M, from Tamil coordinator for the competitions was Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez and Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore won the First Prize in the Mr. Vishnu Raj K was the student co-ordinator for the same. Intercollegiate Book Review Competition. Ms. Sangita Shenoy from K.V. Pendharkar College, Mumbai came second and Ms. Joyce Jose from St. Albert's College (Autonomous) came third. Ms. Steffi Rozario, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam judged the entries. Ms. Srishakthi M, from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore came first in the Intercollegiate Essay Writing competition. Mr. Kasiraja Gunasekaran of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering & Technology, Chennai came second and Ms. Nair Chithra Harinarayanan from Kerala University of Fisheries & Oceanographic Studies (KUFOS), Cochin came third. The entries were judged by Ms. Devika V,

The Albertian News Letter 22 23 The Albertian News Letter Department of Renewable Energy Alumni Meet and Alumni Association Inauguration The Alumni Meet and the Alumni Association Inauguration of the Department of Renewable Energy was rd Intercollegiate & Interschool Competitions as a part of International Day for the Elderly 2020 organized on the 3 of October, 2020. Fr. John Christopher The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College Vadassery, Vice Principal, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), (Autonomous), organised an Interschool and Intercollegiate Greeting Ernakulam officially inaugurated the programme and felicitated Card Making Competition (Muthassikoru Kathu) and Selfie the gathering. Ms. Faiba K. J and Mr. Daniel George John were Competition (Selfie With Muthassi) as a part of celebrating the appointed as the President and Secretary of the association International Day for the Elderly. Neha Martin of St. Albert's College respectively. (Autonomous) won the First Prize for Selfie With Muthassi Competition Dr. Prasanth K P, Former faculty of the Department and in the College Category. Rosna Johnson from St. Teresa's College presently working as a Senior Research Associate, Advanced (Autonomous), Ernakulam secured the Second Prize. Alina Vivera and Composite Center for Innovation & Science, University of Evangeline Ruth of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam Bristol, UK , Dr. Jude Martin Mendez, Former Vice Principal of shared the third place. Dr. Shobita P S, Assistant Professor, Department St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam and the First of BBA, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam judged the M.G. University Chairman of B.Voc Renewable Energy and event. Mr. Adarsh D from Kendriya Vidyalaya No-1, Naval Base, Cochin Mr. Akhil Antony Alex, Former faculty and presently working won the First Prize in the Selfie with Muthassi Competition in the school as Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Energy category. Mr. Vaishnav Arun from Mount Mary Public School came Management, DDU Kaushal Kendra, Sree Sankara second and Ms. Diya Biju from Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Cochin came third College, Kalady felicitated the gathering. The for the same. The competition was judged by Mr. Raju George P. Association representatives shared their Ms. Angel Maria Aju, St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam experiences as well. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, came first in the Intercollegiate Muthassikoru Kathu Competition. Ms. Nikhitha Margaret from St. Teresa's Assistant Professor and HoD-In-charge of the College (Autonomous), Ernakulam came second and Ms. Soumya P D from St. Albert's College department coordinated the event. (Autonomous), Ernakulam came third for the competition. Mr. Ashil Antony, Assistant Professor, Department of BBA, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam judged the event. Ms. Mary Vybha Felex Intercollegiate Competitions as part of World Students Day 2020 from St. Antony's H.S.S, Ernakulam won the First Prize in the Inter school Muthassikoru Kathu Competition. The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized an Ms. Saaya Sanjo from Bhavans Vidya Mandir, Irinjalakuda came second intercollegiate Essay writing Competition and Book Review and Mr. Vaishnav Arun from Mount Mary Public School, Kottayam Competition as a part of World Students Day, 2020. The topic for the came third for the same. Mr. Akhil Antony Alex, Assistant Professor, Essay Writing Competition was “Contribution of Dr. A P J Abdul Kalam Department of Renewable Energy Management, DDU Kaushal Kendra, to the Nation.” Students also had to write a review about any one of the Sree Sankara College, Kalady was the judge for the Event. The Staff books written by Dr. A P J. Abdul Kalam. Ms. Srishakthi M, from Tamil coordinator for the competitions was Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez and Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore won the First Prize in the Mr. Vishnu Raj K was the student co-ordinator for the same. Intercollegiate Book Review Competition. Ms. Sangita Shenoy from K.V. Pendharkar College, Mumbai came second and Ms. Joyce Jose from St. Albert's College (Autonomous) came third. Ms. Steffi Rozario, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam judged the entries. Ms. Srishakthi M, from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore came first in the Intercollegiate Essay Writing competition. Mr. Kasiraja Gunasekaran of Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan College of Engineering & Technology, Chennai came second and Ms. Nair Chithra Harinarayanan from Kerala University of Fisheries & Oceanographic Studies (KUFOS), Cochin came third. The entries were judged by Ms. Devika V,

The Albertian News Letter 22 23 The Albertian News Letter Assistant Professor, The Post Graduate Intercollegiate Competitions as a part of National Vigilance Awareness Week Department of English, St. Albert's The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, Assistant (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized an Intercollegiate Poster P r o f e s s o r a n d H o D - I n - c h a rg e Designing and Essay Writing Competition as a part of celebrating coordinated the events and Ms. Amrutha National Vigilance Awareness Week 2020. The theme for Poster T Babu was the student coordinator for the same. Designing was 'Freedom from Corruption for a Prosperous Nation' and the topic for Essay Writing was 'Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat' (Vigilant India, Prosperous India). Ms. Hanna Ann Mathew from St. National Webinar on Emerging Opportunities in the Renewable Industry Teresa's College (Autonomous), The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College Ernakulam came first for the Intercollegiate Essay Writing (Autonomous), Ernakulam Organized a National Webinar on Emerging Opportunities in the Renewable Industry and Gearing up for New Age Competition. Ms. Srishakthi M from Tamilnadu Agricultural Careers, on 20th October, 2020. The resource person for the same was University, Coimbatore came second. The third position was shared by Mr. T P Unnikrishnan, Founder and CEO of Sunglo Energy Solutions, Ms. Amlin Mendez of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam Thrissur. Sunglo Energy Solutions is a CRISIL rated and ANERT empaneled venture promoting clean and sustainable energy solutions. and Ms. Sangita Shenoy of K.V. Pendharkar College, Mumbai. Mr. T P Unnikrishnan was also the Ex General Manager of Jindal Steel Ms. Rushanka Joseph and Power Ltd and has worked as a senior mining engineer at Coal India Kottakkal from ICLES Limited for over a decade. He holds a Bachelors Degree from National Motilal Jhunjhunwala College came first in the Intercollegiate Institute of Technology, Rourkela. Ms. Nithya S Menon, Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Energy was the staff coordinator for the same. There were 100 participants for the webinar. Poster Designing Competition. Ms. Sona Thresia and Ms. Angel Maria from St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam came Department Logo Designing Competition second and third respectively. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized an Department Logo Designing Assistant Professor and HoD-In-charge of the Department was the Competition which was open to the students and alumni of the Staff Coordinator for the competitions and Ms. Sandra Baby was Department of Renewable Energy. Contestants had to design the logo the student coordinator for the same. keeping in mind the mission and vision of the department and the college. Mr. Vishnu Raj K won the first place for the competition and his logo was chosen as the official logo of the Department. Mr. Akhil Antony Alex, Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Energy Management, DDU Kaushal Kendra, Sree Sankara College, Kalady selected the logo from the entries received. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, Assistant Professor and HoD-In-charge was the staff coordinator for the competition and Ms. Sandra Baby was the student coordinator for the same.

The Albertian News Letter 24 25 The Albertian News Letter Assistant Professor, The Post Graduate Intercollegiate Competitions as a part of National Vigilance Awareness Week Department of English, St. Albert's The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College College (Autonomous), Ernakulam. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, Assistant (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized an Intercollegiate Poster P r o f e s s o r a n d H o D - I n - c h a rg e Designing and Essay Writing Competition as a part of celebrating coordinated the events and Ms. Amrutha National Vigilance Awareness Week 2020. The theme for Poster T Babu was the student coordinator for the same. Designing was 'Freedom from Corruption for a Prosperous Nation' and the topic for Essay Writing was 'Satark Bharat, Samriddh Bharat' (Vigilant India, Prosperous India). Ms. Hanna Ann Mathew from St. National Webinar on Emerging Opportunities in the Renewable Industry Teresa's College (Autonomous), The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College Ernakulam came first for the Intercollegiate Essay Writing (Autonomous), Ernakulam Organized a National Webinar on Emerging Opportunities in the Renewable Industry and Gearing up for New Age Competition. Ms. Srishakthi M from Tamilnadu Agricultural Careers, on 20th October, 2020. The resource person for the same was University, Coimbatore came second. The third position was shared by Mr. T P Unnikrishnan, Founder and CEO of Sunglo Energy Solutions, Ms. Amlin Mendez of St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam Thrissur. Sunglo Energy Solutions is a CRISIL rated and ANERT empaneled venture promoting clean and sustainable energy solutions. and Ms. Sangita Shenoy of K.V. Pendharkar College, Mumbai. Mr. T P Unnikrishnan was also the Ex General Manager of Jindal Steel Ms. Rushanka Joseph and Power Ltd and has worked as a senior mining engineer at Coal India Kottakkal from ICLES Limited for over a decade. He holds a Bachelors Degree from National Motilal Jhunjhunwala College came first in the Intercollegiate Institute of Technology, Rourkela. Ms. Nithya S Menon, Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Energy was the staff coordinator for the same. There were 100 participants for the webinar. Poster Designing Competition. Ms. Sona Thresia and Ms. Angel Maria from St. Teresa's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam came Department Logo Designing Competition second and third respectively. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, The Department of Renewable Energy, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized an Department Logo Designing Assistant Professor and HoD-In-charge of the Department was the Competition which was open to the students and alumni of the Staff Coordinator for the competitions and Ms. Sandra Baby was Department of Renewable Energy. Contestants had to design the logo the student coordinator for the same. keeping in mind the mission and vision of the department and the college. Mr. Vishnu Raj K won the first place for the competition and his logo was chosen as the official logo of the Department. Mr. Akhil Antony Alex, Assistant Professor, Department of Renewable Energy Management, DDU Kaushal Kendra, Sree Sankara College, Kalady selected the logo from the entries received. Ms. Pearl Antonette Mendez, Assistant Professor and HoD-In-charge was the staff coordinator for the competition and Ms. Sandra Baby was the student coordinator for the same.

The Albertian News Letter 24 25 The Albertian News Letter Office of Dean,Training and Development AKWS 2020 – Questionnaire Design and Data Analysis The Office of Dean, Training and Development, SG. Archbishop Joseph Attipetty Memorial International Lecture Series St.Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam organized The Office of Dean, Training and Development, St. Albert's College another session as part of the Albertian Knowledge (Autonomous), Ernakulam initiated the SG. Archbishop Joseph Attipetty Webinar Series 2020. This webinar on the topic

th October, 2020, and was hadled by Dr. Vineeth K M, English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam,on the 6 of October, 2020. The webinar was Assistant Professor, the Department of Commerce, on the topic Neuroscience and Government College, Tripunithura. Language Learning and was handled by Mr. Jacob M. Hawsa, Professional Neurolanguage Coach, Saudi Arabia. The fifth lecture was organized in association with the Department of Travel and Tourism, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, on the 12th of October, 2020. The topic for the session was Tourism and Hospitality: A Global Perspective. The session was handled by Dr. Dipra Jha, Assistant Professor, School of Hospitality Business Management, Carson College of Business, Washington State University, USA. The sixth lecture of the series was organized in association with the Department of Logistics Management, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, on the 19th of October, 2020. The topic for the session was Creating a Unique Model of Excellence, and the session was handled by Ms. Annabelle Smith Bigno, NLP Coach, Abu-Dhabi, UAE. The seventh lecture of the series was organized in association with the Department of Political Science, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, on the 20th of October, 2020. The topic for the session was Globalization & Social Justice: Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach. The session was handled by Prof. Dr. Manuel Andreas Knoll, Professor, the Turkish- German University, Istanbul.

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Memorial International Lecture Series in honor of the Platinum Jubilee th Questionnaire Design and Data Analysis is the 34 Celebrations of the college. webinar in the series. The session was on the 14th of The fourth lecture of this series was in association with the Department of th October, 2020, and was hadled by Dr. Vineeth K M, English, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam,on the 6 of October, 2020. The webinar was Assistant Professor, the Department of Commerce, on the topic Neuroscience and Government College, Tripunithura. Language Learning and was handled by Mr. Jacob M. Hawsa, Professional Neurolanguage Coach, Saudi Arabia. The fifth lecture was organized in association with the Department of Travel and Tourism, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, on the 12th of October, 2020. The topic for the session was Tourism and Hospitality: A Global Perspective. The session was handled by Dr. Dipra Jha, Assistant Professor, School of Hospitality Business Management, Carson College of Business, Washington State University, USA. The sixth lecture of the series was organized in association with the Department of Logistics Management, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, on the 19th of October, 2020. The topic for the session was Creating a Unique Model of Excellence, and the session was handled by Ms. Annabelle Smith Bigno, NLP Coach, Abu-Dhabi, UAE. The seventh lecture of the series was organized in association with the Department of Political Science, St. Albert's College (Autonomous), Ernakulam, on the 20th of October, 2020. The topic for the session was Globalization & Social Justice: Amartya Sen and Martha Nussbaum's Capabilities Approach. The session was handled by Prof. Dr. Manuel Andreas Knoll, Professor, the Turkish- German University, Istanbul.