Happenings Nov 2018-Apr 2019
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HAPPENINGS 1 Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce Pilar - Goa Re-acredited by NAAC with Grade ‘A’ (2nd Cycle) Ranked 101st as Best College in Arts & 135th as Best College in Commerce in India (India Today Rankings 2019) Happenings November 2018- May 2019 www.fragnelcollege.edu.in 2 Editorial It is a pleasure to present to our esteemed readers the current edition of “Happenings” - the in-house publications of Fr. Agnel College, Pilar. Happenings is a biannual compilation of the various activities, programmes and inititatives conducted and From the Principal’s Desk organised in the College over a period of six months. While I take this opportunity to congratulate the Editorial team and all those who are responsible in bringing out this edtion, I also thank those who helped contribute to the ‘Content’ of Happenings by way of organising activities, recorded and reported herein, in the first place. May we have many many more activities in the future too - a sign of growing and progressing. May Happenings contribute to showcase the and document in a capsule the talent and contribution of the staff and students of our College. God Bless! Dr. Savio P. Falleiro A new chapter dawns, the college has turned a From the Editorial Desk corner and we have at the helm a new leader to spur us onto Destination Next. With numerous milestones to achieve, we need to pull together, put our collective weight behind us and with the right vibe propel the college to pinnacles of excellence in different areas. Team Happenings welcomes the Principal and looks on for direction, support and inspiration. With honest toil, let’s plough along new paths in unison. As H. E. Luccock an American writer put it, “No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” Editorial Board Cheers to new beginnings and soulful harmonies! Editor in Chief Dr. Savio P. Falleiro Asst. Prof. Maria Da Cruz Editors Dr. Fr. Fredrick Rodrigues Ms. Maria Da Cruz Layout & Design Supresh Kharbe HAPPENINGS 3 THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE The Department of Economics, organized the first India Greater Mekong Sub-Region International Conference 2018 titled “Emerging Trends in Social Sciences and Management,” from November 15- 17 at the Directorate of Art and Culture, Panaji Goa. The College collaborated with FATER Academy of India; Nong Khai Business School, Thailand; Rajapark Institute Bangkok; The Institute of Social and Economic Initiatives Ukraine; FEBM National University of Laos and University of Management and Economics, Cambodia. The conference over its three days comprised of twelve technical sessions by eminent experts from diverse fields from around the country and abroad including Thailand, China, Oman, Vietnam, Russia and Cambodia. The delegates spoke on topics that ranged from management, marketing, tourism and governance, to building creativity among the youth, student centered learning, digital reality, cost management, agriculture and building of the spiritual quotient. Participation in the Conference totaled 100. Research paper presentations were also held simultaneously in two venues. In all 51 papers were presented by researchers from across the state, country and abroad belonging to departments of Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Management, Marketing, Commerce, English, History and more. National delegates came from Lucknow, Delhi, Warangal, Kurnool, Bangalore, Chennai, Coimbatore, Mumbai etc and international paper presenters travelled from Thailand, China, Vietnam and Cambodia. Pics on Pg. 28 Educational Tour to Impetus (2018-19) Himachal Pradesh Two day National level Inter-collegiate event “Impetus” organised on 11th and 12th January 2018-19 is an annual college event of Fr. Agnel An Educational Tour to the College of Arts and Commerce. This year the event was supported by the state of Himachal Pradesh was Alumni Association of the College. organized from 29th November The collegians from Goa and neighbouring states of Karnataka, to 7th December, 2018. The total number of members for the tour were 60 persons which included 53 students, out of which were 15 boys and 38 girls, 1 male faculty (Asst Prof Andrew Antao), 04 female faculty (Asst Prof Anneliese D’costa) (Asst Prof Ashwini Kavlekar) (Asst Prof Nitisha Govekar) & (Asst Prof Marina Martins), one male and one female tour guide. The group visited, Manali, Tibetan Monastery, Hadimba Devi Temple, Gulab valley, Solang valley, Simla, Kufri, Rajasthan and Maharashtra were invited for the event. Total six teams Mashu Peak, Indian Christ Church from Goa participated in the event. Impetus was blended as a package and Scandal point. The Educational of events covering all streams and was planned in such a manner that Tour concluded as a grand success, there is something for everyone may be literature, art, business, theatre, which was well managed by the tour research, fashion and games. The event aimed at targeting the participants guides and faculty accompanying from varied streams to work together in a team and eventually elevate the students Contd. on Pg. 4 4  N.S.S. Impetus NSS SPECIAL CAMP 2018-2019 their confidence and creative The NSS Special Camp was help at Dudhsagar Krishi Udyog Farm- quotient. Collem from 11th to 17th November 2018. 139 volunteers participated The events featuring every for the Special Camp (94 girls & 45 boys). Projects undertaken for camp department of the college were as follows. • Two- day Anti-Plastic Collection Drive in association with Village Panchayat Collem (100 volunteers per day) • Roadside cleaning at Dudhsagar Krishi Udyog Farm- Collem. • Street play on “Anti-Plastic” at Collem Market. • Economic Survey of residents of the village. • Paper bag distribution to locals and vendors at market place. NSS Programme Officers Mr. Ashwin De Souza, Ms. Aneliese D’Costa, from language, social sciences, Dr. Murelle Mascarenhas, Dr. Fr. Fredrick Rodrigues and Office Clerk Ms. computer applications, Library Sumedha Hadkonkar accompanied the students for the seven days. science, and sports made impetus unique in its own way. With the collaborative efforts of all these departments the two days were filled to the brim with 14 different events. Team Jade, Sridora Caculo College of Commerce and Management, Mapusa emerged as overall Runner’s up of Impetus 2018-19. Team Amethyst, GVM’s GGPR College of Commerce and Economics, Ponda towered over all others and won by a Liberation day handsome margin the winners The NSS Unit of the college celebrated Liberation Day on 19th title and also the Rolling trophy. December 2018. Workshop on Personality National Voters Day Development: Grooming Skills NSS Volunteers participated in the National Voter’s Day celebration for Workplace. on 25th January 2019 at VP Agassaim. The initiative was undertaken by A session was conducted the UBA Unit of the college along with NSS volunteers. on Personality Development: Grooming Skills for Workplace on 8th April 2019. The resource person for the session was Mrs. Meryl De Souza, who is a HR Consultant at Classic Hospital Margao. The resource person spoke on skills one needs to develop at workplace, interview skills, behaviour at workplace and even spoke on how to write a good Resume. The volunteers also interacted with the resource person and asked questions. 47 volunteers participated for the session. HAPPENINGS 5 Republic day Plastic collection drive The NSS unit of the college celebrated Republic Day on 26th January The NSS Unit of the college 2019. conducted a Community Plastic Collection Drive on the 25th of February 2019. The NSS volunteers collected plastic waste in the college premise as well as the nearby surrounding areas. The objective of the drive was to make students realise the underlying problem of plastic waste and its disposal. 73 volunteers participated for the drive. Dr.Savio Falleiro, Principal of Fr. Agnel College, appreciated and acknowledged the work done by the volunteers for the community plastic collection drive. SVEEP Activity for Voter Awareness The volunteers were accompanied The AERO for 14 – St. Andre Constituency along with NSS Unit by Asst.Prof. Dr. Murelle Da Costa of the college conducted an awareness programme on Voter Rights a and Asst.Prof. Anneliese D’Costa. part of Special Programme to educate the new and young voters on ethical voting for the ensuring General Elections to the Lok Sabha 2019. International Women’s Day Games and interactive sessions were the highlight of the programme Celebrations. The NSS Unit in which concluded with hands on demonstration for staff and students on association with the VVPAT machine at the campus. Gender Champions Cell of the College screened an Oscar Award winning short documentary film – PERIOD: END OF SENTENCE on 8th March 2019 on the occasion of International Women’s Day, at the college Mini Report on Beach Cleaning Drive Hall. The documentary is based Phase-I and Phase-II on women empowerment in India The NSS Unit of the College organised a Beach Cleaning Drive at and how India is gradually trying Agacaim shore, VP Agacaim on 15th March 2019 and 5th April 2019. to break the Taboos surrounding The NSS volunteers collected plastic waste washed up on the beach. Menstrual Exclusion and The objective of the drive was to make students realise the underlying empowering women by creating problem of plastic waste and how its disposal could cause environmental job opportunities through the and ecological problems. The shore also holds the Ancient Ruins of the production of Sanitary Napkins. Gopakapatam Port. 70 students participated for the screening. The screening concluded with a short review of the film. Nikhil Rajput and Kajal Mahato from FYBA-A shared their views about the documentary. Ms. Shahana .E.H. from TYBA spoke about her experiences and encouraged students to be brave and address the problems of Menstrual Exclusion. 6 Visit to St. Anthony Boys Home- Agacaim  Skill Development Cell The NSS Unit of the College organised a visit to the St.