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Happenings

November 2018- May 2019

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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 ÂÂN.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 ÂÂSkill Development Cell The NSS Unit of the College organised a visit to the St. Anthony Boys Home- Agacaim on the 1st of April 2019. Volunteers conducted Workshop on ‘Personal games and activities for the boys in the Home and also contributed and Effectiveness’ for EGP Students distributed grocery, toiletries and stationery items which they collected The Skill Development over the week. The objective of the visit was to create a heart-warming Cell of the College organized a experience among the youth and inculcate in them the habit of Giving. one-day workshop on the topic 90 volunteers contributed towards grocery, toiletries and stationery items ‘Personal Effectiveness’ for and 74 students visited the Home. the students registered for the Executive Graduate Programme (EGP) on 22nd February 2019. The workshop aimed to enhance confidence, positive attitude and motivation levels of students and develop confidence in speaking in front of a group. The workshop benefited 47 student participants who attended the workshop. Dr. Jyoti Hegde, Corporate Trainer & Soft Skills Trainer was the resource person for this Workshop.

AT PEACE WITH MOTHER EARTH Peace it is that occupied a pivotal place at the India Peace Concert 2018 held on December 16, 2018 at the Fr Agnel College grounds. Organized by Fr. Agnel College, Pilar, in collaboration with Dimensions (Goa & Mumbai) and the Village Panchayats of St Andre Constituency, the 2nd edition of the Concert was a creative attempt at restoring “Peace with Mother Earth.” Present at the star studded function was Chief Guest Mr Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) in the Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) and Guest of honour, Mr Aleixo Reginald Lourenco, Hon MLA. Also present were Fr Mateus Fernandes (Provincial Superior, Goa Province), Fr Nazareth (Central Delegate Superior of Society of Pilar), Mr. Evancio Quadros (Chairperson Goa Dimensions), Mr Joseph Mathews (Chairperson, Mumbai Dimensions). Dr. Savio P. Falleiro (Principal) and Fr. Fredrick Rodrigues (Vice Principal). The evening festivities began with Shine On – the Band. Dr Fr. Allan Tavares sfx, the Convenor of the Concert , spelt out the theme: “We are called to breed peace so that the trending love for power is transformed into the power of love” saying that “those who promote peace are the ones who have real JOY.” The highlight of the evening was the National Peace Awards. The Life Time Achievement Award (Contribution towards Peace through Protection of Human Rights) was awarded to Major General (Dr) M P Singh. The Outstanding Visionary Award (Contribution towards Peace through conservation of Environmental Heritage) went to Fr Cosme Jose Da Costa from the Theological college Pilar. The Outstanding Visionary Award (Contribution towards Peace through Performing Arts) was bestowed on Mr Tomazinho Cardozo from Candolim while the Outstanding Visionary Award (Contribution towards Peace through Literature) went to Mr. Bonaventure D. Pietro from Anjuna. Interspersed with the entertainment programs were four Book launches by members of the Fr Agnel College staff. The Grassroot Peace Awards included the Earth Champion - Lifetime Achievement Award given to Mr Agnelo Correia. The Local Government Excellence in Environment Award went to Village Panchayat, Contd. on Pg. 29 HAPPENINGS 7 ÂÂDepartment of Political Science Essay Competition on the Occasion of Human Rights Day Inter-Collegiate Students’ Parliament Competition 2019 The Department of Political The students of the Department of Political Science participated in Science organized an essay the Inter-Collegiate Students’ Parliament Competition 2019 organized by competition to commemorate the the Goa Legislative Secretariat on 20th February 2019 at the Secretariat. Human Rights day that is celebrated The competition is a form of a training ground for future universally on 10th December. The parliamentarians and legislators. It encourages a movement among the topic of the essay competition was students to channelize their energy into healthy and constructive activities ‘Protection of Human Rights: The so that they may become useful citizens in the Indian democracy which Need of the Hour’. The winners offers a political method by which every citizen has the opportunity of of the competition were:1st place participating through discussion and debates to reach a decision. – Mr. Mohammad Sarwar and 2nd A total of 24 students from SYBA participated in the competition place – Ms. Megha Acharya where the students acted out the actual set up in which the proceedings Quiz on the occasion of of the state legislative assembly session are conducted, which involves the Liberation of Goa discussion and debates during the Question Hour, Zero Hour, passing motions, introducing Bills and Consideration of Bills. 21 colleges from The Department organized across Goa participated in the competition. a quiz on the ‘Liberation of Goa Asst. Prof. Sonia Xavier and Asst. Prof. Sara George Reji were the from the Portuguese Rule’ on Coordinators. 19th December 2018. The quiz was organized during the college assembly. The objective of the quiz was to test the student’s knowledge

Quiz on the Life and Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi The Department of Political Science organized a written quiz on the ‘Life and Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi’ on 13th December 2018. The on the history of Goa. The objective of the quiz was to test the student’s knowledge on the life and students from Arts, Commerce teachings of Mahatma Gandhi- the “Father of the Nation”. A total of and BCA streams participated in 32 students participated. The winners of the quiz were: First Place - Ms. the quiz on the ‘Liberation of Goa Jesema Pereira (FYBA); Second Place – Ms. Prabha Naik (FYBA) from the Portuguese Rule’. Inter Collegiate Quiz Competition Quiz on the Occasion of The Department of Political Science organized an inter collegiate Republic Day of India national quiz - ‘Brainstormed’, during the inter collegiate National Event – Impetus 2018-2019. The theme of the quiz was: Current Affairs 2017- The Department of Political 2018, International Science organized a quiz as part and National events of the ‘Constitution of India- and issues (Politics, week which was held from 19- Business, Sports and 25th January 2019. The quiz was Entertainment). Five organized during the college teams from various assembly. The theme of the quiz colleges across Goa was “The Constitution of India” participated in this and the objective of the quiz was event. The Quiz Master was Mr Vijayan Almeida. The winners of the to test the student’s knowledge on quiz were:1st Place- Rosary College, Navelim, 2nd Place- G.V. M College the Constitution. 8 Screening of Documentary on the occasion of Political Science Staff Constitution of India Week Attended Seminars/ As part of the ‘Constitution of India-week which was held from Conferences 19-25th January 2019, the Department of Political Science screened a documentary on the making of the • Asst Prof. Sonia Xavier Constitution. The objective of screening participated in the 1st India- the documentary was to bring alive the Greater Mekong Sub-Region making of the constitution of the largest International Conference (1st Democratic Republic in the world through IGMSIC) 2018 on the theme various perspectives of the leaders of India. “Emerging Trends in Social The documentary was screened on 25th Sciences and Managements”, January at 12:50 in room no 205. A total of organized by the Department 28 students attended the screening of the of Economics, Fr Agnel documentary to understand the thought College of Arts and Commerce, process that went into the enactment of the Indian Constitution. The Pilar, from on 15th November screening was followed with a discussion where the students acknowledged to 17th November 2018 at and marveled the vision of the framers of the India Constitution that has Sanskruti Bhavan, Directorate stood the test of time, accommodating and assimilating so many diversities of Arts & Culture, Panaji-Goa. in India, in terms of culture, religion, language etc. • Asst Prof. Sonia Xavier as Guest Lecture on Career in Banking and Finance Sector the Nodal Teacher of the Gender Champions Cell of The Women’s Cell and Gender Champions Cell, Fr Agnel College of Fr Agnel College Pilar, along Arts and Commerce, Pilar, in collaboration with the Rotary Club, Margao, with the Gender Champion Sunrise organized a Guest Lecture on “Career in Banking and Finance Representative- Mr. Nathan Sector”. The lecture was delivered by Resource Person Mr. Rohit Chopra, Fonseca and Ms. Judy Carvalho a certified Bank Trainer, attended a National Level in room no 103 on 24th Seminar on “Human Rights Jan 2019 at 12:30 pm. of Children: Legal and Social Mr. Chopra Perspectives”, organized by spoke on how banks the Human Rights Club and conduct exams and the the Child Rights Cell of G. R necessary requirements Kare College of Law, Margao, for entering the banking on 15th December 2018. career. He provided them the websites to • Asst. Prof. Sonia Xavier answer these exams. He and Asst. Prof. George Rejy also mentioned that the attended a workshop organized banking exams can be taken by students with the background of Humanities. by the Goa Legislature A total of 62 students attended the lecture. Secretariat in connection Inter Collegiate Constitutional Law Quiz Competition with the Students’ Parliament Competition on 14th The Department of Political Science deputed 2 teams of students December 2018 at the premises for the Inter-collegiate Constitutional Law Quiz competition organized of the Assembly Complex. by V.M Salgaocar College of Law as part of the ‘Constitution of India- The workshop was organized week which was held from 19-25th January 2019. The quiz was organized to brief the representatives of on 24th January 2019 at the Goa State Central Library, Panjim. The quiz the participating colleges on comprised of 2 rounds namely the preliminary round which was a written the Rules of Procedure and test and a final on stage round. conduct of Business of the The students who participated from Fr Agnel College are Mr. Satyajit Goa Legislative Assembly. Adpaikar, Mr. Joel Vaz, Mr. Bonny Furtado and Ms. Lalita Kumari. HAPPENINGS 9 ÂÂGender Champions Cell One Day Training Programme on Women’s Rights Poster Competition The Gender Champions Cell deputed 8 students to attend and The Gender participate in a one day training Champions Cell programme on Women’s Rights in association titled “Promoting Women’s Rights with the Women’s in varied Aspects of Life: Awareness Cell of Fr. Agnel & Sensitization Programme for College of Arts and Youth”. The Training Programme Commerce, Pilar, was organized by V. M Salgaocar organized a poster College of Law and sponsored competition for the by the National Human Rights NSS volunteers who Commission, New Delhi on 6th attended the NSS Camp at Collem on 13th November 2018. March 2019. The theme of the Poster competition was “Marching together hand The training programme in hand (equality of girls and boys”). aimed at sensitizing students about The winners of the competition were: Women’s Rights in various aspects 1st place – Ms. Monaliza Cardosa, Ms. Sonia Fernandes and Mr. like personal domain, societal Nathan Fernandes domain and at the work place. It 2nd place – Mr. Frederick, Mr. Mohammed Jainuddin and Ms aimed at equipping the students Kalash Kankonkar about the basic legal knowledge 3rd Place - Ms. Jyoti Harijan, Ms. Anika Thakur and Ms. Manisha and its application. Chopdekar The training programme included 3 competitions, namely Interactive Session on Newsletter Supplement Designing “The Power of Relationships- How to Harness the Best Competition, Documentary Out of Them” Making Competition and Caption Writing Competition. Fr Agnel The Gender Champions Cell organized an interactive session for College of Arts and Commerce, the students of FYBA on “The Power of Relationships- How to harness Pilar, bagged the third place in the best out of them”. The session was organized on 16th February at Newspaper Supplement Designing 11:50 a.m in the College. Competition. The eight students who attended the training programme are Mr. Satyajit Adpaikar, Ms. Alfiya Xec, Ms. Lalita Kumari, Ms. Kalash Kankonkar, Ms. Gaylin Afonso, Ms. Jollyn Da Silva, Ms. Sayli Tayshete, Ms. Gayatri Naik.

Inter Collegiate Competition at Goa University on the occasion of International Women’s Day The Gender Champions Ms. Andrea Palha, Counselor, Fr Agnel College, conducted the Cell deputed 12 students to interactive session, where Ms. Palha spoke about the importance of participate in an inter collegiate relationships and how the quality of our lives are directly associated to event “MEAR” (Making Equality our relationships. Ms. Andrea Palha also explained to the students that in a Reality) organized by the order to love someone else properly, it is important to first love yourself. Department of Women’s Studies Ms. Andrea explained some ways of loving oneself better. 10 on 8th March 2019 at the Goa University. Fr Agnel College was represented by 12 students who participated in the various events organized with the backdrop of ‘Technovation for Gender Equation’. The students who represented Fr Agnel College in the various competitions are as follows: (i) Ms. Afra Bi Shaikh, Jesema Pereira, Sarina Fernandes and Oliva B Barbosa participated in the “Making of a sculpture on Gender Equality” competition using only e-waste and won the first place in the competition. (ii) Ms. Lariza Fernandes, Mr. Myron Lucas and Mr. Mohammad Sarwar participated in a competition called ‘Creative Corner’ which involved writing a poem or lyrics of a song. (iii) Ms. Snegal Fernandes, Mr. Alistair Rodrigues and Mr. Jonathan P. De Souza participated in “Khich MEAR Photo’, which was a photography competition. (iv) Ms. Aafiya Shaikh and Ms. Roshal Rego participated in the Matka painting Competition.

One Day Workshop for Gender Champions Organised a Class on The Gender Champions Cell represented by Ms. Shahana E. H Flower making and Mr. Nathan Fonseca participated in a one day workshop organized for the Gender Champions by the College Development Council & The Gender Champions Cell Department of Women’s Studies, Goa University on 2nd March 2019 at organized a class on flower making the Goa University. on 26th Feb 2019 at 1:00 p.m, in Representatives the college premises. The class was from various colleges delivered by Ms. Flancy Viegas and attended the workshop Jovita Lourenco. and a number of Ms. Viegas and Ms. activities were organized Lourenco demonstrated the in the course of the day. method of making different types Ms. Shahana E. H and of flowers using different materials Mr. Nathan Fonseca won like paper, ribbon, tissue and the 1st place for a skit stockings. A total of 07 students competition highlighting attended the class. gender inequality and sexual harassment. During the workshop, the Gender Champions of each college were invited to present the activities conducted by the Cell throughout the academic year. Fr Agnel College was awarded a trophy for the activities organized in the year. Screening of Documentary on the occasion of Organized a Class on International Women’s Day Making Cakes The NSS Unit in association with the Gender Champions Cell of Fr The Gender Champions Cell Agnel College screened a short documentary on Women empowerment organized a class on “Making on the occasion of Cakes and Chocolates”. The class International Women’s was delivered by Ms. Merlyn Barco Day celebrated on on 24th Jan 2019 and 7th February 8th March 2019. The 2019 at 01:00 pm in the college screening was done in premises. The objective of the the Mini Hall of the class is to empower the students College on 8th March with skills and to encourage 2019 at 3:00 pm. A total both the girls and boys to work of 70 students attended together, breaking the stereotype the screening. The that associates baking with girls. screening was followed by a review and discussion led by Ms. Shahana E. A total of 18 students including 4 H. and Mr Nikhil Rajput. boys attended the class. HAPPENINGS 11 ÂÂDepartment of History Visit to Indian Customs The Departments of History and Economics deputed students to attend a talk on “Indo Roman Trade with Ancient India” by Ms Jerilee Vas, Associate Curator and Museum Lecturer at the Indian Customs and Indirect taxes Museum on 23rd February 2019. The aim of the talk was to expose students to a better understanding of History on India’s trade relations from ancient times around the world, give an idea of the impact of trade on the life of the Indian people and learn about the economic history of the country. The students were also shown a Documentary on Smuggling and Cross Border Terrorism. The students were accompanied by Associate Prof Soraya Rebelo and Associate Prof Mini Gangadharan Film Screened on Subhash The Programme was coordinated Celebrated National Chandra Bose by Associate Prof Soraya Rebelo Education Day and Dr. Murelle da Costa from the The Department of History Department of History. The Department of on the occasion of the Birth of History on the occasion of the Subhash Chandra Bose organised History Staff Attended birth anniversary of Maulana a screening of a film on Life and Seminar / Workshop Abdul Kalam Azad celebrated Work of Subhash Chandra Bose NATIONAL EDUCATION for the B.A History students on The 12th D.D.Kosambi Festival DAY by organising an Inter Class 23rd January 2019. The students of Ideas began on 21st January Slogan Writing Competition on in the short film learnt about 2019 at Kala Academy,Panjim. Ms 11th December 2018. the patriotism and his role in the Malaika Vaz National Geographic The First Prize went to Lalita Second World War by starting Explorer and Wild Life Presenter Kumari, Second to Hassan Sheikh the Indian National Army to free spoke on “Making the case for and Third to Shaniya Sheikh. India from the British Rule and the the lesser known”. The talk was setting up of the Azad Hind. The attended by Prof Soraya Rebelo, event was coordinated by Associate Department of History. Professor Ms Soraya Rebelo. A Three Day International Trends Symposium was organised on The Department of History 21st, 22nd and 23rd January organised an Inter Collegiate Event 2019 by Government College of Trendz on 12th January 2019. The Arts & Commerce and Science, aim of the event was to bring out Quepem and Centro de Lingua Mr. Roland Martins of the Creative talents of the students, Portuguesa,Camoes, Panjim GOACAN was invited on 5th to learn the environmental impacts on “Estado Da India Colonial of the fashion industry and to January 2019 to address the Periodical Press, Politics and teachers, who are members of study the evolution of dress and Culture”. The three day Symposium make a comparison between the Unnat Bharat was attended by Associate Prof. past and the present. The First Abhiyaan. Place went to Carmel College for Ms Soraya Rebelo, Department of The meeting Women, Nuvem. The Runners History. was held at Up were G.V.M.College, Ponda. 11.00 am. 12 Celebrated Martyrs day Field Trips The Department of History The Department of History celebrated Martyrs day or Shaheed organised a Study Trip on 18th Diwas on 30th January 2019 with a visit to Azad Maidan, Panaji. The aim December, 2018 to Indian Customs was to honour the Martyrs who laid their lives for the country, visit the and Central Excise Museum. The Brass Memorial of T.B.Cunha and learn about the history of the place. students learnt about the history A short introduction was given to the students by Assoc. Prof Soraya at the Customs Heritage Gallery Rebelo on the history of the place during Portuguese times on the square such as the system of ancient trade which was called by various names but was popularly known as LARGO especially with the West and Central AFONSO DE ALBUQUERQUE and its history down the ages. Ms Asia and Gulf countries, seals, Kajal Mahto also gave a short speech on the Importance of 30th January old coins, ports, Harrapan trade as it marks the assassination of M.K.Gandhi and Gandhi’s contribution and Commerce on the diorama to India’s Freedom Struggle. The students were accompanied by Assoc. on Lothal. They also saw various Prof Soraya Rebelo. exhibits such as gold coin of King Students presentation/ participation Kanishka III, 8 different types of Gupta gold coins,Volume of Ain-i- Mr Aeldred Godinho,Ms Cleeva Fernandes and Ms Rihana students Akbari, smuggled goods from India of F.Y.B.A participated in the students seminar and presented a paper Nepal border,Punch marked coins tittled “Folklore as narrative on the history of Goa” at the Inter collegiate etc. At the Central Excise Gallery History event AURA organised by the Department of History P.E.S the students were exposed to the College Ponda on 12th February 2019.They were guided by Ms Soraya Civil Disobedience Movement Rebelo, Associate Prof in History. under Gandhi where they saw the Ms Lalita Kumari and Ms Ivy Braganza Participated at ‘WHIZ QUIZ’ Salt hedge built by the British to which had rounds on World History,Indian History and History of Goa collect salt tax. The visit ended with at the Inter collegiate History event AURA organised by the Department the screening of a film on the history of History P.E.S College Ponda on 12th February 2019.They were guided of the Museum and knowledge and by Assoc. Prof Soraya Rebelo. on the Career options available to them in Customs. 18 students were ÂÂCounselling Committee accompanied by Assoc. Prof Soraya Rebelo. The Counselling Committee of Fr. Agnel College of Arts The students of History & Commerce, Pilar-Goa organised a talk for the students of the were taken to the Serendipity Arts College. It was conducted by a group of enthusiasts from IAM Festival on 19th December 2018. CONNECTED. It was held on 5th December 2018 from 12:00 pm At the Serendipity Arts Festival – 1:30 pm in Shalom. 250 students attended the same. the students were exposed to There was an ice breaker followed by life stories, a band playing the Crafts and Designs of India, live music, as well as one-to-one counselling at the end. Rare Photographs, Paintings, Exhibitions, Performances, Mock Interview Session Sculpture, Dance and Music. 20 The Counselling Committee in association with the Career students were accompanied by Guidance, Campus Training and Job Placement Cell organised and Assoc. Prof Soraya Rebelo. conducted a Mock Interview The students of History were Session for the Final Year taken for a Study Trip to Adil Shah students of B.Com, B.A. and Palace Musuem on 19th December B.C.A. It was held on 21st 2018. The aim of the trip was to February 2019 from 9.30 am foster interest in the Built Heritage to 2.30 pm in the Refectory. A of Goa, to expose the students to total of 20 students attended the artefacts of pre historic Goa the same. The resource persons and to understand the Freedom was David Navien, Principal Struggle of Goa through Paintings. Consultant at Tower Eegeiro 20 students were accompanied by Consulting. Assoc. Prof Soraya Rebelo. HAPPENINGS 13 ÂÂDepartment of Information Technology Certificate Courses Devanagari script vacation course, aimed to enhance the essential in the November break, from computer knowledge required by The Department of 12th November to 1st December a non-teaching staff and improve Information Technology 2018. The course aimed to equip their effectiveness at work. The coordinated a 30 hours’ vacation the students with the intricacies course was conducted by Ms. Lusy course, in the November break, on of typing using Devanagari script Rodrigues e Lopes. Basics in Computer Applications and provide them with a platform (Windows 10, Microsoft Office to practice and thereby enhance Participation in Academic and Basics of Internet and email) such skills. In all, 30 students of Activities outside College from 12th November to 1st the college successfully completed December 2018. The course the Devanagari typing course. Mr. Dr Shilpa Dessai attended a aimed to provide essential basic Jayesh Raut, Assistant Professor, short term course on “MOOCS, computer knowledge required by Department of Konkani, was the E-Content Development and any individual to use a computer resource person to conduct the Educational Research” from 12th effectively at work and home. course. to 18th March 2019 at HRDC, Participants from different walks Goa University. of life which included students, Training Programme ex-students, housewives and other Dr Shilpa Dessai also attended members of the society, from the The Department of the meeting of the AISHE Nodal local vicinity benefitted from the Information Technology officers which was conducted course. In all, eight participants coordinated a short training by the Directorate of Higher successfully completed the course. programme for non-teaching Education on 4th February 2019, The course was conducted by Ms. staff from 27th November to at 3:00 pm at the SCERT building, Lusy Rodrigues e Lopes. 31st December 2018. The course Porvorim Goa. Inter Collegiate Event ‘Wasteful No More!’ The Department of Information Technology The Department of Mathematics in association with the Department coordinated a 30 hours Computer of Information Technology, organized a National Level Intercollegiate Typing vacation course, in the event ‘Wasteful no more!’ on 11th January 2019. The aim of the event was November break, from 12th to bring out the creative talents of the students by creating a marketable November to 1st December product using E-waste. St Joseph Vaz College, Cortalim emerged winners 2018. The course aimed to and Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim were the runners- equip the participants with basic up. The event was coordinated by Associate Professor Loren Diniz from knowledge of computer typing the Department of Mathematics and Assistant Professor Dr. Shilpa and provide them with a platform Desai from the Department of Information Technology. to improve their typing skills. Participants from different walks of life which included students and housewives from the local vicinity benefitted from this course. In all, six participants successfully completed the typing course. The course was conducted by Ms. Lusy Rodrigues e Lopes.

The Department of Information Technology in association with the Department of Konkani, coordinated a 30 hours’ Computer Typing in 14 Centre for Societal Engagement Nature Explorations – Bonds of Love and Laughter Springs of Hope Promoting human solidarity and tying bonds of love with the lesser privileged of the society, the students of Fr Agnel College, Pilar celebrated ‘Human Solidarity Day’ at Asha Sadan at Baina on the 20th of December 2018. The institution headed by Sr. Lourenca Marques and run by the Holy Family Sisters has been rendering yeomen service to the less fortunate street children for the past 25 years. Music and laughter filled the evening as excited children in the age group of 3-18, took part in the fun-filled games arranged by the college students. Goodies were distributed to 100 children at the institute. It Upholding the view that is expected that such outreach outdoor learning enhances programmes would inculcate in cognitive learning, the Eco the young college students a sense committee organised a short of responsibility towards the educational trip for Environment upliftment of the society. conscious students of the college Eco Committee on 20 January 2019 to Kesarval Let’s make a Difference – Garbage Solutions springs situated near the Verna plateau. The resource person The Eco Committee organised a talk on a Let’s make a Difference Mr Lupin Xavier, a leader from - Garbage Solutions for the students of FYBA on 14th January 2019. Mr the local Tribal community, Richard Dias, who has put in years of dedication towards preservation of and Capt. Viriato Fernandes, environment, was the resource person for the session. Discussing the problems Retd. Naval Officer and Co- arising due to improper disposal of garbage, Mr Dias brought to the attention convenor of Goencho Avaz, a of the students social organisation involved in how lack the struggle to save the Kesarval of proper spring, explained to the students management the importance of the spring water of MSW which has medicinal value and (‘Municipal healing properties. Construction Solid Waste’ ) of hundreds of illegal bore wells has given rise by the industries at the plateau, to mounds of destruction of hills in the name waste getting of development, etc have led to accumulated the spring losing its charm and everywhere. He glory today, with the spring almost explained how drying up. Contact with the reality, overflowing appreciating nature, realising the garbage is an ideal breeding ground for bacteria, insects and vermin need of the hour to conserve resulting in air pollution and respiratory diseases. He emphasised on waste Mother Nature, and understanding segregation so that dry waste could be recycled and the wet could be used what Nature needs to remain as compost. Mr Dias encouraged the students to start taking small steps to productive, were few of the values protect the environment and thus contribute in their own way in creating a that were imparted through this cleaner and healthier world for our future generations. educational trip. HAPPENINGS 15 Awareness talk on Sewage Treatment and Dispersal System Nature Exploration – (STADS) Treasured Lands With the focal point of transforming young minds to look at waste The Eco Committee organised as a valuable resource, the Eco Committee together with the Department a short trip to the Khazans of English organised an awareness talk on STADS for the students of F.Y (reclaimed lands from the river or B.A on 6th March 2019. Capt. Joseph Lobo from Sustainable Designed Solutions, the resource person for the talk, showed how sewage if recycled could be used for the benefit of mankind. He challenged the students’ imaginative levels by asking them to make a beginning to save the environment. He encouraged them to the sea.) at Rassaim on 9th March 2019. Thirteen students of S.Y begin with small projects B.A (AECC English) explored the in their neighbourhood. Khazan lands to understand the Projects like reforesting topography and the current status new highways, of these lands. rehabilitating mining areas with good quality Konkan variety fruits and The resource person Mr Lupin medicinal trees and plants could also be worked out with the concerned Xavier, a leader from the local Tribal government authorities who have been allocated adequate funds for such community explained the history of rehabilitation. the Khazan lands which are unique Capt. Lobo drew the attention of the students to the various sites in to Goa and acclaimed by scientists and environmentalists across the Goa and elsewhere which accounts to functioning and recycling nearly world. The students were shown one million litres of sewage every day.The students were astonished to the functioning of the manas (sluice know that sewage too could be treated as a valuable resource. gate) which is based on a simple mechanism. The students realised Nature Exploration – A Pinch of Salt the importance of Mangroves that The Eco Committee organised a short visit to the Salt pans at Batim acted as natural wave breakers and on 9th March 2019. Thirteen students of S.Y B.A (AECC English) learnt hence the need to preserve them. about the process and the efforts involved to produce salt. Mr Anthony The students were taken to see Maria , a local from the picturesque village of Batim and involved in water filled Khazan lands as well as the traditional occupation of salt extraction, took time out to explain the dry Khazan lands which were to the students the process involved in making salt. He said that despite being prepared for sowing crops. the popularity of iodized salt in the market, he believed in the rich and Growing paddy, cultivating prawns, and panning salt are the three medicinal properties of the local salt. main uses of the Khazan lands. Mr Anthony The students were made aware of explained the stages the threat that faces the Khazan involved in the process lands today; however, in-spite of of formation of salt these fertile lands falling under no crystals. He said that development zone, they are today the salt thus produced being converted into settlement was organic and thus zones for construction purpose a natural product. He thus destroying the food bowl of the state and the rich heritage of further explained that our land. The students realised how these salt beds were used the unprecedented development for fish farming during the monsoon. This indicated the rich thinking and activities in the recent years in the management on the part of our ancestors in exploring dual occupation state have led to the degradation of to tap the natural resources during off season. the Khazans and also the ecology The visit was a great learning experience for the students who were and thus the need to save these visiting the salt pans for the first time. lands from further destruction. 16 ÂÂDepartment of Economics Excursion trip to Indian Customs and Central Excise Workshop to answer Museum, Panaji and Goa State Museum at Adil Shah GU-ART- Post Graduate in Palace, Panaji. Economics The Department of The Department Economics and Competitive organized an excursion trip Exams Coaching Committee to Indian Customs and organised a workshop for training Central Excise Museum the TYBA Economics students and Goa State Museum, to answer GU-ART PG entrance Panaji for the of FYBA exam on 23rd and 25th of January (Economics) students on 2019. The workshop provided 18th December 2018. The trained museum educator explained to the students on the evolution and the practices of the department since ancient times till date. Information was provided to the students on its organizational structure and the trends in revenue generation by the department. The students were also exposed to a career in Customs and Central Excise departments through a short film depicting the duties, responsibilities, career advancements etc. available to the officials. The Museum also show cased trophies, shields, medals and other achievements of Customs and Central Excise officials. .A total of 18 students from FYBA students attended the excursion trip. A Visit To The ‘Serendipity’ Arts Festival The Department organized a visit for the of BA (Economics) information to students on the students on 18th December 2018, to the visual exhibition of Craft and pattern, syllabus and modus design in India which are examined through objects of utility held at operandi of the GU-ART for Post Adil Shah Palace, Panjim, Goa. Serendipity Arts Festival (SAF) is the Graduate in Economics. largest multi-disciplinary arts event organised by the Serendipity Arts Demo tests was conducted of Foundation. 20 objective type Multiple Choice This exhibition gave a snap shot to the students on how material questions of 02 marks each for handcrafts in India are made. The educator highlighted on the objects a correct answer and minus half of utility and the collaborative work between crafts by people, designers mark for a wrong answer. The and artists, as well as independent works. Sustainable practices and test paper was prepared as per environmental concerns were also the assessment pattern of the depicted through the use of recycled GU-ART Test. After the test the materials and objects. students had to self-assess their A total of 17 students from BA score. Difficulties arising to the economics attended this study trip to students were solved. Tips and Serendipity Arts Festival held at Panjim, tricks on answering the test were Goa. The students were accompanied by told to the students. Associate Professor Mini Gangadharan. HAPPENINGS 17 A talk on Indo- Roman Trade in Ancient India Associate Professor Mrs.Mini Gangadharan along with 26 students attended a talk on the, “ Indo- Roman Trade In Ancient India” organised by the Indian Custom and Indirect Taxes Museum, Panaji, Goa, on 23rd February 2019 from 2.30 to 4 pm. The resource person for the talk was Ms Jerilee Vas, Associate Curator from Indian Custom and Indirect Taxes Museum Panaji, Goa. The talk highlighted on the history of Indian maritime trade, socio- economic impact of such trades on the country, background of roman trade and its impact on Indian economy. After the talk the students visited a special gallery which displayed some rare ceased items by the customs official of great value. The students were curious after seeing these objects and raised many questions to the curator. The TYBA students Mr. Mohammad Sarwar and Mr, Abdullah Jalaly from Afghanistan were seen translating and explaining the inscriptions on various items to the fellow students.

International Customs and Excise day: A visit to the Customs and Central Excise Museum Panaji The Department of Economics organised a visit to the Customs and Central Excise Museum Panaji – Goa on the 25th of January 2019 to commemorate the International Customs and Excise day celebrated on the 26th of January for FYBCom students. The visit started with a short documentary shown to the students on Indian Customs and Central Excise Department, followed by a guided tour through the museum. Students were explained the difference between customs and excise and then guided through the various galleries the museum houses namely- Customs Heritage gallery, Arms and Ammunitions gallery, Battle of wits gallery, seizure gallery, wildlife gallery, Central Excise gallery I and II, Narcotics gallery, International Customs gallery and Sports gallery .The galleries displayed an array of artefacts, and antics mostly seized item like coins, manuscripts, beautiful diorama displays, talk panels, displays of photographs and paintings. The museum also houses a small chapel dedicated to St. Anthony at the entrance. A total of 23 students from FYBCom (Div. A.B and C) visited and were accompanied by Asst. Prof. Anneliese D’Costa and Asst. Prof. Jolainne De Souza.

Research Paper presentations Associate Professor Mr. Roy Gomes presented a research paper titled “Contribution of Foreign Returnees towards the generation of economic activity in select areas in Goa” at the first India Greater Mekong Sub- Region International Conference 2018 titled “Emerging Trends in Social Sciences and Management,” from November 15-17 organized by The Department of Economics of Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar, in association 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. At the same conference mentioned above while Associate Professor Mrs.Mini Gangadharan presented a research paper titled “A study of Salt Pans of Batim village of Tiswadi Taluka Goa.”, Assistant Professor Mr. Andrew Antao presented a research paper titled “Challenges faced by India in its push towards Electric Vehicle Mobility”. 18 Assistant Professor Mr. Andrew Antao from the Department of Economics along with the students Leona Silveira, Ronak Singh, Jesima Vaz from TYBCom.A presented a research paper titled “Consumer experiences on online apparel purchase: A case study on Goa.” at one day students National Seminar on “E-Commerce – A Paradigm Shift” organized by the Department of Commerce of Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar, in association with Info tech Corporation of Goa and D-Link India Ltd. held on the 16th of February 2019. ÂÂDepartment of Commerce

Department of Commerce, Fr.Agnel College of Arts and Commerce organised a One day National Level Seminar on “E-Commerce: A Paradigm shift” on 16th February, 2019 in association with Info Tech Corporation of Goa. The Seminar provided a platform to the students from various colleges from Goa and neighbouring states to present their research papers on various broad themes of the Seminar. The papers presented were jointly prepared by the students and the guiding faculty as the co- author. This helped the students to groom their research skills under the expertise of the guiding faculty. The expert deliberations in the Seminar oriented the participants with the digitized era of commerce and the conventional needs of the industry. The broad themes covered through the paper presentations were digital marketing, E-Payments, E-Banking, Cyber Trust and Protection, Online shopping, Careers in E-Business, etc. Total 18 papers were presented at the Seminar including 3 papers from outstation colleges of Mumbai and Rajasthan. Two best papers were awarded with cash prizes and were selected for publication in the college in-house journal “ANCHOR”. The team from Tolani College of Commerce, Mumbai secured the First place and the Second place was awarded to the team from Government College of Commerce, Borda. The Seminar was co-ordinated by Asst.Prof. Ms.Reshamkaur Bhambra and Asst. Prof. Ms.Carina Vaz. Attended Seminars/Workshops Ms Cheryl S Pinto attended the One Day National Seminar on the theme ‘E-Commerce: A Paradigm Shift’ organised by the Department of Commerce, Fr. Agnel College, Pilar, held on 16th February 2019. Papers presented: Ms Cheryl S Pinto presented paper on ‘Students Perception towards Online Shopping in Goa’ at the 1st India Greater Mekong Sub-Region International conference held on 15th – 17th November 2018 at Directorate of Art and Culture, Panjim – Goa. Dr Reji George attended a 3 day International Conference on “Intellectual Property Rights: Digital Transformation” along with a student Mr. Abishek Benjamin Alangar, studying in TYBCom B. The Conference was jointly organized by Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar, Goa , J.K.Business School, Gurugram , New Delhi and Social Development & People’s Action(SDPA), New Delhi , was held from 27th to 29th March 2019, at the MultiPurpose hall, Sanskruti Bhavan, Panaji, Goa. She presented a joint paper titled “Global Dimensions of Intellectual Property Rights: Lessons from the World”, and won the Best Paper Award. The paper has been published in the proceedings of the conference. She was also the resource paper for one of the sessions for online presentations. Students participated at Inter- Collegiate level Chakravyuh 2019 - A State Level Inter-Collegiate Business Event was held on 12th February 2019 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at S. S. Dempo College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, Bambolim - Goa. Ms Cheryl S Pinto took charge of sending the students for the same Insignia 4.0 – Students participated in the National Level Inter-Collegiate Event organised by the Department of Commerce, Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim. Ms Cheryl S Pinto delegated students for the same HAPPENINGS 19 ÂÂDepartment of Konkani

Twenty seven students visited St.Aloysius College Manglore for Sangath Suvalo. Students won the first prize for painting at this national event and second prize for a comedy skit. The Department celebrated Mother Language Day on 21st February 2019 wherein students recited poetries and spoke on the importance of language. The annual Kalasadhak was held on 22nd January 2019 and well known tiatrist Mr Tomazin Cardozo was feliciated at the hands of Honourable Deputy Speaker, Mr. Michael Lobo. The event was conducted in collaboration with Goa Konkani Academy and Sociology Department The Konkani Departement organised a one day national seminar on the theme Socio Cultural Aspects of Konkani Literature. Thirteen resource persons presented research papers and over a hundread students from different colleges attended this seminar which was held on 23rd February 2019. A one day national seminar on the theme Some Thoughts on Konkani Literature was organised on 13th March 2019 by the Department of Konkani in collaboration with Manglore University. The seminar was well attended and seven Resource Persons presented research papers. ÂÂDepartment of Sociology

Elementary First Aid Course Unpublished earlier report The First Aid Course sponsored by the Rotary Club was held from 7th February to 9th February 2018 in the College hall Shalom. Thirty students were trained for in the course along with one teacher. The students were taught about the CPR, as well as to deal with various emergencies. Students were also taught how to tie bandages and deal with various types of wounds. The course was conducted by Dr Jorson Fernandes Surgeon Examiner, St. John Ambulance Association-Goa, along with a team of Nurses. On the last day students had to answer a 100 marks exam. 20 marks for the theory and eighty marks were for the practical. All students successfully cleared the exam. This certificate is valid till 08-02-2021. This certificate is useful for those students especially aspiring to work overseas or can be produce if need for the job requirement. Field Visit The College organised a field visit to Goa Waste Management Plant, Saligao for 23 students of Environmental Studies of First Year B Com and BA on 20th March, 2019. The field visit was also attended by Dr Fr Fredrick Rodrigues. The State of the Art Solid Waste Management plant is fully automated except for the sorting of dry waste which is a manual process. The plant is capable of treating 100 tonnes of waste per day and in addition to solid waste management generates power. The plant is also generating compost and also treats effluents so as to use this recycled water for gardening and non- drinking purposes. The full plant is controlled and monitored via a SCADA system and CCTV cameras. Over all, it was a very enlightening and learning experience in the field of Solid waste treatment. 20 Talk on Crime and Initiative of the Department Society The Department through the efforts Dr Fr Fredrick Rodrigues is All TYBA Sociology students coordinating an initiative started by Hotel Marriots as service to farmer’s attended the talk on ‘Crime community around Pilar to buy their vegetables grown organically to the Hotel. and Society’ delivered by Mr The objective is to have more time to cultivate more vegetables and generate Tungrarshim Haoshimwung (our more production and thus earn more revenue. The Hotel also gives organic ex-student) from V. M. Salgaonkar manure to the farmers. Five farmers have taken advantage of the programme. College of Law, Miramar. The Community Service students also actively participated in the discussion and asked a Dr Fr Fredrick Rodrigues along with six students namely Ms number of questions on the same. Harshada Sawant, Mustafa Patel, Ashish Salgaonkar, Mohammad Jaffar, Ms Sezalia Fernandes and Safuddin Kamaluddin visited and interacted Seminars Attended by children affected with HIV on 8th November’ 2018 at ‘ASRO’, Tivim. Sociology staff Our students organized interactive games and brought liveliness among Dr Fr Fredrick Rodrigues them. The students also distributed prizes and fruits to them. We came attended following: back enriched. • A half-day workshop on the topic ‘Public Water Supply’ on perspective of Old Age Homes caution – say no to drugs, yes to 08/02/2019 organised by GCCI in Goa’ at the first India Greater life. About 87 students from Fyba in association with the Indian Mekong Sub-region International and Tyba attended the resourceful Water Works Association Goa Conference titled ‘Emerging Trends talk. The talk was coordinated by Centre at GCCI Convention in Social Sciences and Management’ Dr Fr Fredrick Rodrigues. Hall, Panaji. The participants held on 15-17 November, 2018 at The Sociology Department were apprised of the realities the Directorate of Art and Culture, in association with JCI, Vasco of a smart water supply system, Panaji - Goa organised by Fr Agnel organised a motivational talk prevention of wastage of water, College, Pilar in association with to FYBA students on the topic proper water management and Fater Academy of India. ‘Believe Yourself’ on 26th its usefulness, and aspects of February, 2019. 66 students household water treatment Resource Person participated in the interative talk. systems with help of some case Dr Fr Fredrick Rodrigues was The resource person was JCI studies. invited as Resource Person by Adrian Torres. The orientation was • One day seminar on the theme Interreligious Dialogue Cell and to make students believe in oneself ‘E-Commerce: A Paradigm Shift’ Pilar Theological College to deliver inorder to become extra ordinary organised by the Department of a talk at Inter- Faith Awareness persons. He made the students to Commerce, Fr Agnel College, programme on 9th March, 2019 go through SWOC analysis inorder Pilar in association with Info at Carmel College, Nuvem. The to know oneself better. He also Tech Corporation of Goa theme was ‘I, You and We for made the students to realise that Ltd and D-Link India Ltd on better tomorrow’. they will have a big vision for their 16th February, 2019 at Pilar life if they believe themselves. He Theological College, Pilar – Organised talks organised his talk through various Goa. The Sociology Department games and activities. • One day worshop on in association with Salgaonkar law ‘Promotion of Autonomous college, Miramar organised a lecture ÂÂDepartment of Colleges Scheme’ held on 11th to bring about awareness in regard Mathematics March, 2019 at Chandrasekhar with ‘Scenario of Drug abuse Auditorium, IUCAA, Pune in Goa’ on 9th February, 2019. National Mathematics Day The Resource was Mr Utkrisht organized by UGC, Western was held on 22nd December Prasoon, SP, Anti-Narcotics and Regional Office, Pune. 2019. Display of posters Anti-Corruption Cell. He covered on Magic Sqaure by famous Presented Paper topics like types of drugs, areas in Goa having issue of supply of mathematician Shri. Srinivasa Dr Fr Fredrick Rodrigues Ramanujan was done by presented a paper on the topic drugs and its source, vulnerability, SYBcom (B) students. ‘Home away from Home: Historical explained the NDPS act, effects on human beings and a word of HAPPENINGS 21 ÂÂCareer Guidance & Job Placement Cell Presented Papers Mr Andrew Antao presented a Campus Placement drive – 2019. paper titled “Performance Evaluation The Career Guidance, Campus Training and Job Placement Cell of State Owned Enterprises- A Systemic of Fr.Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar-Goa had organised a Approach” at the 1st India Greater Placement drive in the form of a Campus Recruitment programme in the Mekong Sub-Region International college campus by inviting reputed companies across Industries. Six Pvt conference held on 15th -17th Ltd companies had participated in the Campus Placement Drive namely: November 2018 at Directorate of Caculo Group, IFB Appliance Verna, HDFC Bank, Innov Source, Resurge Art and Culture, Panjim, Goa. Management Consultant and Investment Bulls Goa. The programme was He also presented a paper on ‘The organised on 07th March 2019 in mini-auditorium of the college campus Marketing of Horticulture products in the by the efforts State of Goa- A study with special reference of Associate to functioning of Government establishment Professor Mr. (GSHCL)’ at a National Conference Andrew Antao, organised by Swami Vivekanand Coordinator College, Borim, Ponda, Goa on 28th of the Career January, 2019 and a paper on the Guidance, ‘Influence of Social Media Advertisement Campus on Consumer Buying Behaviour’ at two Training and day National Seminar organised by Job Placement Government College, Borda on 22nd Cell. A total of and 23rd February, 2019. 39 students had Employability Skills participated from the B.Com & B.A programme of our College. Training

Placement activity: Talk on career opportunities in tourism. The Career Guidance, Campus The Career Guidance, Campus Training and Job Placement Cell of Training and Job Placement Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar-Goa, organised a placement Cell & Counselling Committee activity cum one hour talk on career opportunities in tourism. The talk of Fr. Agnel College of Arts & was conducted in T.Y.B.COM-B classroom on 19th January 2019 from Commerce, Pilar-Goa organised a 12.00 noon to 01.00 pm for all the T.Y.B.COM students. A total of 41 workshop on Employability Skills students attended the talk. with special focus on Resume The resource persons for the talk were, Mr. Justin Nunes, Manager Writing and Interview Skills for the Marketing & Sales, Shweta Mendes, HR Head and Mr. Hemant Chodnekar- Third Year students of B.Com, B.A Operations Manager, all representatives of FrotaMiles Private Limited. & B.C.A. The workshop was conducted on 12th February 2019 (Tuesday) from 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm in the Mini Hall. This workshop was coordinated with the efforts of Asst. Prof. Cheryl S. Pinto from the Department of Commerce and Asst. Prof. Andrew Antao from the Department of Economics. A total of 66 participants attended the workshop. The resource persons for the workshop were Dr Sandeep Nair and Dr Sushant Joshi. 22

ÂÂCareer Guidance, Campus Training and Job Placement Cell Talk on short-term courses offered by NSE Academy The Career Guidance, Campus Training and Job Placement Cell of Fr.Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar-Goa organised a one hour talk on the various online short-term courses that NSE (National Stock Exchange) Academy has to offer. The talk was conducted in S.Y.B.COM-B classroom on 18th January 2019 from 11.00 am to 12.00 noon for all the S.Y.B.COM students. A total of 36 students attended the talk. The resource person for the talk was Mr. Kaustubh Kulkarni a former journalist and currently a freelancer and motivational speaker, and Mr. Abhay Navghare, Coordination Manager from Raa Media. He also highlighted the fact that our college is already having an MOU with NSE Academy which needs to become active with more students opting for these online courses through the College as a Centre also being able to conduct the online exams for these short-term courses. The talk concluded at 12.00 noon with Assistant Professor Andrew Antao, Coordinator of the Career Guidance, Campus Training and Job Placement Cell proposing the Vote of Thanks.

Career Oportunities Career Options and Test Taking Strategies. The Career Guidance, Campus The Career Guidance, Campus Training and Job Placement Cell of Training and Job Placement Cell of Fr.Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar-Goa organised a one hour Fr. Agnel College organised a one orientation talk on “Career Options and Test Taking Strategies” . The talk hour motivational talk on “Career was conducted in the Mini Hall on 18th March 2019 from 12.00 noon to Opportunities after Graduation”. 1.30 pm for all the Final Year B.COM, BA and BCA students of Fr. Agnel The talk was conducted in Lab-2 on College. A total of 51 students attended the talk. 25th March 2019 from 11.30 am to The Resource person for the talk was Mr. Roshan Nisar, Founder & 12.30 pm for all the S.Y.B.COM-A CEO, The Leader. students of Fr. Agnel College. A Mr. Roshan Nisar spoke on the role played by his company (The total of 41 students attended the Leader) in providing training programmes in colleges across Goa and rest talk. of the country. The Resource person for the talk was renounced Supreme Career Opportunities in Interior Design, Photography Court Advocate Mr. Nadishaw K. and Fashion Industry Dhondy. He is also an empanelled The Career Guidance, Campus Training and Job Placement Cell expert for professional selection of Fr. Agnel College organised a half hour session for the students of of Banking and various other our college on Career opportunities in interior design, photography and industry manpower requirements. fashion industry speaking on topics such as Apparel design, Interior design, Fashion Photography and Professional Make-up Artistry. The talk was conducted in Lab-2 (ground floor next to computer lab) on 20th March 2019 and began at 10.30 am for interested students of Fr. Agnel College. A total of 41 students attended the talk. The Resource person for the talk was Ms. Champa Anandh, from JD Institute of Fashion Technology along with her associate Ms. Sweta Korgaonkar. HAPPENINGS 23 ÂÂLibrary Full Circle – Library Bulletin The Full Circle – a quarterly library bulletin, January 2019 issue was released on 18th January 2019 at the hands of Dr. Savio Falleiro, the Principal of the College. The bulletin is the publication related to College Library activities. Dr. Savio P. Falleiro is the Editor-in-chief and Mr. Milind Mhamal, College Librarian is the Editor of Full Circle. Book Exhibitions “OLD IS GOLD” the exhibition of old books cum sale was organised during 10th to 14th December 2018. Dr. Savio P. Falleiro, the Principal and Dr. Fr. Fredrick Rodrigues, the Vice-Principal inaugurated the exhibition. Any book was available for sale for Rs. 20/- only. The exhibition got good response. Book exhibition cum sale by Book Mate Book sellers was held on 22nd March 2019 from 9.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. at Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar Goa. The book exhibition was open for all. Neighboring schools and the locals were invited to visit the exhibition. Documentation work Two books namely “Documentation on Tiatr” and “Documentation on Gopakapattam” were released at the hands of Union Minister for State for AYUSH, Mr. Shripad Naik at the India Peace Concert 2018. These books are unique and in-house publications of Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar Goa, and will be available for reference only at Fr. Agnel College Library. The books will help readers and researchers across the world the comfort to find different articles, findings and opinions pertaining to a single topic. These books were compiled by Mr. Milind Mhamal, Prof Soraya Rebello, Ludovico Fernandes, Pratiksha Malik and Samir Salelkar. Goa’s Opinion Poll – A compilation of research articles This book is compilation of research articles published on Goa’s Opinion Poll. Goa was liberated from Portuguese control on 19th December 1961. This book is compiled by Mr. Milind Mhamal, Mrs. Pratiksha Malik and Mrs. Lusy Rodrigues. The book is an in-house publication of Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar, Goa. Felicitation A Felicitation Programme was organised by Fr Agnel College, Pilar and D.H.E on 18th January 2019 at 12:30 p.m for Mr Ludovico Fernandes who completed 27 years of service as Library Attendant at Fr.Agnel College,Pilar. The representatives of D.H.E who were present for the function were Mrs Amita Desai and Mr Gajanan Gawandi. Ms Anita Fernandes, Asst Prof welcomed the gathering and compered the function. The Principal Dr.Savio Falleiro welcomed the D.H.E delegates and the staff of Fr Agnel College for the function. He also thanked Mr.Ludovico for his selfless contribution to the College. Vice-Principal Dr Fr. Fredrick Rodrigues addressed the gathering and he spoke about the qualities of hard work and dedication put in by Mr. Ludovico. The DHE delegates Mrs.Amita Desai spoke about the scheme launched in September by the DHE to felicitate the people who are retiring. Mr. Milind Mhamal, the Librarian spoke of his silent but effective and efficient way of functioning. The Principal and the Vice-Principal felicitated Mr Ludovico with a shawl and a Memento. The D.H.E felicitated Mr Ludovico with a Certificate of Appreciation and a Memento. It was followed by the release of the newsletter of the library bulletin Full Circle which is a quarterly publication. Mr .Ludovico thanked the staff and the DHE. The function ended with Assoc. Prof.Mario D’Souza, Director of Physical Education Mr Agnelo Dias, Asst. Prof. Andrew Antao and Asst. Prof. Jayesh Raut who spoke on the qualities of Mr. Ludovico. The Vote of Thanks was given by Ms Pratikhsha Malik. 24

ÂÂThe Department of English Standup Comedy The Department of English conducted a Stand Up Comedy show Gag Gig at Impetus 2019, a National level inter collegiate event held on 12th January, 2019 in Shalom. The event had two rounds. Round One provided the participant’s free reign to design their own 5 minute solo gig on any topic/s of their choice. While Round Two was a 2 minute capsule where the participants had to speak on the spot on a topic provided by the judges. The Runnerup was Team Ameythst, GVM Ponda College, while the winning standup comedian at Impetus was Kingsley Dias from Team Topaz, St Joseph Vaz College, Cortalim. The Judges were Mr Colin Coelho, a Distinguished Toastmaster from the Ana Fonte Toastmaster’s Club, Mr Adriel Alvares, a Media Consultant at Art Ads, Margao and Mr Jayesh Raut, Assistant Professor at Fr Agnel College and a theatre personality of repute.

Spell-bound The Department of English organized “Spell-bound,” the English language Quiz competition on February 9, 2019 Teams consisted of two students. A total of 32 teams (64 students) from all streams participated in the written Word Power quiz. There was no restriction on the number of entries per class. The questions ranged from Wuzzles (Word Puzzles), synonyms, word search Puzzles and Jumble Tumble. The following winners were announced on the E-Board and awarded certificates: I. Mr. Joel Vaz and Mr. Arif Najmul (TYBCA) II. Ms. Prabha Naik and Mr. Leander Fernandes (FYBA - B) III. Mr. Victor Conceicao and Mr. Samuel Ebenezer (FYBCom – B)

Field Trip Twenty eight students of FYBA (A) English accompanied by their teacher Ms. Maria Da Cruz went to Ravindra Bhavan on February 20, 2019 for the afternoon show of a tiatr “Battli Soreachi, Tikett Mornnachi.” The Konkani play was a critique on the ills of alcoholism and with its trademark wit and slapstick humor, the tiatr delivered a very strong social message. Konkani, the mother tongue, touches a chord with many students and this activity was a way of getting the student to analyze and review a contemporary work. It was a fun means of learning the craft of reviewing. The students were required to write a review which is part of an ISA where their critical and analytic skills were evaluated. Wordsup Wordsup 3.0, a National Level Inter-collegiate Festival was held on February 18 and 19, 2019 at St Xavier’s College, Mapusa. The Department of English Fr Agnel College, coordinated the college team of 19 students that participated. The events included a spell bee, poetry and rhyme, e-scrabble, letter writing, story writing, wall painting, theatre, a treasure hunt, blogging, stand-up comedy, JAM, crosswords, instagram, a quiz contest, rap battles among others. Myron Lucas (FYBA B) and Aviton Crasto (FYBCom A) won the third place in I-sing for Icing (Singing). HAPPENINGS 25 Sewage Treatment and Dispersal System The Department of English in collaboration with the Eco Committee organized an Awareness talk on S.T.A.D. (Sewage Treatment and Dispersal System) which dealt with recycling sewage in an environmentally friendly manner on March 6, 2019 in the College Mini Hall from 10.30 to 11.30 am. Capt. Joseph Lobo, Proprietor, Sustainable Designed Solutions who delivered the talk, spoke of his philosophy and commitment to the environment, provided details of the bio-reactor he has designed, gave examples of some of the successful installations in the State and also attempted to transform the mind of students to look at human waste as valuable resource and maybe even contemplate a career in this field. Poetry Recitation Competition To commemorate Communal Harmony Week, the Faculty of Languages organized a Poetry Recitation Competition on the theme, ‘Peace and Harmony’ on 18th December 2018 at 10.30 a.m in the FYBA - A class. Students could perform in any of the following languages: Hindi, Konkani, English or Marathi. Participants had to identify an existing poem on the said theme and recite it. Time limit allotted was 5 minutes. Santoshi Bakal, Satyajeet and Diksha won the first three prizes respectively.

ÂÂCleanliness Committee Poster Making Competition – Your Space The Cleanliness Committee organized an Interclass Poster making competition, titled ‘Your Space’ on February 11, 2019 from 12.00 noon to 1pm at Shalom. The poster was required to highlight cleanliness and hygiene in the Girl’s Common Room and toilets. Teams consisted of 3 students and there were three teams that participated. Congratulations to the winners: I. Ms. Gaylin Afonso, Ms. Jeetali Vengurlekar and Mr. Mohammed Jainuddin (FYBCom – C) II. Ms Kalash Kankonkar, Ms. Saloni Naik and Sakshi Khandolkar (FYBCom – B). III. Ms. Sapna Parmar, Ms. Suella Fernandes and Ms. Flavina Raposo (SYBCom – B).

Bin It & Win it The Committee also organized an Interclass contest ‘Bin It & Win It’. Each class has to create an innovative attractive eco-friendly Dustbin that encourages usage. The dustbin had to be made and not purchased and the finished product has to be submitted on February 11, 2019 at 12.00 noon at Shalom. Ms. Jeetali Vengurlekar (FYBCom – C) won the first place. Impeccable Classroom The Impeccable Classroom contest was initiated where a team scrutinized the classrooms at the end of each day. Class CR’s had to ensure that the classrooms were kept clean; no litter, no waste, the board wiped clean and electricity switches turned off. TYBCom B, Room No. 202 was the class that took care of all the above and undertook other classroom cleanliness initiatives. The entire class was awarded a keychain each for their efforts. Menstrual Health and Hygiene The Cleanliness Committee in association with the Women’s Cell, Fr Agnel College, Pilar and JCI Verna Tattva organized a Rally on the theme “Menstrual Health and Hygiene,” on March 8, 2019 at 8.45 am from Agassaim Church Square to Fr Agnel 26 College, Pilar to commemorate International Women’s Day. Fifty college students who were provided with a T-shirt, cap, a sanitary pack and banners marched on the National Highway as part of this Awareness Rally. On completion of the walk, they were given refreshments and a certificate of participation. Talk – Menstrual Hygiene and Cleanliness The Cleanliness Committee in association with the Women’s Cell, Fr Agnel College, Pilar and JCI Verna Tattva organized a talk on the theme “Menstrual Hygiene and Cleanliness,” on March 8, 2019 from 10.30 to 11.30 am in the College Mini Hall to commemorate International Women’s Day. 150 students from FYBA and FYBCom attended the talk that was delivered by Ms. Manasvi, President, JCI Verna Tatva. She addressed the various taboos associated with menstruation and spoke at length on the need for cleanliness to be maintained during the menstrual cycle as well as the general health and diet of the girls. In addition she spoke of the psychological implications and advised students, both male and female, to be more open minded, less shy and definitely more considerate. The talk ended with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr Biula Pereira. ÂÂAlumni Association

‘Impetus’, an National Inter-Collegiate event organised by the College has been fully supported by the Alumni Association. All the dignitaries which were invited were alumni of the College. This was held on 11th and 12th January, 2019. The Cleanliness prize for the class was sponsored by the Alumni Association. This was to inculcate the sense of cleanliness and orderliness in their respective classes.

Annual Day Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar organised its Annual Day for the academic year 2018 – 2019 on 23rd March, 2019 at the College Hall ‘Shalom’. The day began with a prayer dance performed by the students of the College. As a mark of respect to our late C.M. Shri Manohar Parrikar two minute silence was observed. The Principal Dr. Savio P. Falleiro welcomed the gathering which was followed by a song ‘You raise me up’. Rev. Dr. Fredrick Rodrigues, the Vice Principal of the college then presented a report of the college activities held for the academc year 2018-19. This was followed by a hymn ‘Jesus Thank You’ by our students. This was followed by a Prize distribution ceremony (academic) which was compered by Mrs. Hazel Colaco – Associate Professor, Department of Commerce. All the students were awarded for excellence in the field of education which was followed by a song ‘As the Deer’. The Chief Guest for the function, Rev. Fr. Mateus Fernandes, Provincial, Goa Province, Society of Pilar, then delivered his address followed by a hymn ‘Tunch Mhozo Somi’. This was followed by the non-academic prize distribution ceremony wherein students were acknowledged for bringing laurels to the institution in various fields like intercollegiate cultural events, sports, NSS, NCC, etc. A book titles ‘Goa’s Opinion Poll’ was also released on the occasion, followed by the award for Mr. and Miss Agnelite 2018-2019. Mr. Joel Vaz was crowned Mr. Agnelite and Ms. Clancy Antao Miss Agnelite. The Vote of Thanks was proposed by Principal Dr. Savio P. Falleiro.

Farewell Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar organised a Farewell function for the Third Year Students (Arts, Commerce and B.C.A.) for the academic year 2018 – 2019 on 5th April, 2019 at the College Hall ‘Shalom’. The day began with a solemn Mass at 9:30am to invoke God’s blessings and thank Him for the gift of our students. The theme was ‘Go, Discover, Explore, Leave a Mark’. Rev. Fr. Carson Dourado s.f.x. was the main celebrant for the Mass, along with Rev. Fr. Fredrick Rodrigues s.f.x. and Rev. Fr. Milton Rodrigues s.f.x. HAPPENINGS 27 This mass was followed by a short break wherein refreshments were served. The Principal Dr. Savio P. Falleiro welcomed the students formally wherein he mentioned about certain things they should remember in life. This was followed by a cultural programme wherein there was an instrumental performance by the students followed by a mash- up dance. Dr. Mario D’Souza, Associate Professor, Department of Economics then gave a short motivational speech to the students. To enthrall everyone a mando performance by the students was held which was followed by a speech by Rev. Fr. Carson Dourado, the Chief Guest for the function. The students then performed a fusion dance which was followed by a feedback which was given by four students from the Third year. The last performance for the day was a cha..cha..cha dance by the students followed by the Vote of Thanks which was proposed by Mr. Pravin Challangali – the General Secretary of the College. The programme concluded at 1:00pm.

ÂÂStudents’ Council Screening of Short Film on Consumer Rights FUN WEEK 2019 A short film on Consumer The Student Council organized Fun Week 2019 in the month of Rights and Responsibility was December. The purpose is to bring out the best from every student screened on 4th April 2019. The through their talent and hard work. It was an amazing week. Sr No Event Class Winning Position 01 Face Painting FYBA 1st place SYBA 2nd place 02 Fashion Show TYBA 1st place SYBA 2nd place TYBCOM 2nd place 03 Quiz TYBCOM 1st place TYBA 2nd place objective of the screening was 04 Call Center TYBCOM 1st place to create awareness among the SYBCOM 2nd place volunteers to understand their 05 Stand-up Comedy TYBA 1st place responsibilities and rights as TYBCOM 2nd place consumers. 57 volunteers attended 06 T-Shirt Painting TYBA 1st place the screening. SYBA 2nd place 07 Switch Gender FYBA 1st place AISHE Meeting SYBCOM 2nd place Dr Shilpa Neenad Desai, TYBA 2nd place AISHE Nodal Officer, Fr. Agnel 08 Retro Singing TYBA 1st place College of Arts and Commerce, TYBCA 2nd place Pilar Goa, attended the meeting 09 Mute Beat TYBA 1st place of the AISHE Nodal Officers SYBA 2nd place which was conducted by the 10 Dumb Sharas TYBA 1st place Directorate of Higher Education SYBA 2nd place on 4th February 2019, at 3:00 pm 11 Star Making TYBA 1st place at the SCERT building, Porvorim SYBA 2nd place Goa. The purpose of the meeting 12 Carol Singing SYBA 1st place was to discuss the issues faced in FYBA 2nd place uploading the AISHE data. 28 More of the International Conference...

International Conference on Intellectual Property Rights:Digital Transformation A three day “International Conference on Intellectual about how research requires a combination of ideas and Property Rights: Digital Transformation” was jointly how important it is to acknowledge the ideas and the source organized by Fr.Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar, from where it is taken. He reminded us that we are a people Goa , J.K.Business School, Gurugram , New Delhi and who are blessed with imagination and imagination should Social Development & People’s Action(SDPA), New Delhi, create an environment to allow people to be prosperous in was held from 27th to 29th March 2019, at the MultiPurpose the world. A book containing the Conference Proceedings hall, Sanskruti Bhavan , Panaji ,Goa. The inaugural function was released by the Chief Guest. The Vote of Thanks of the Conference was held on 27th March 2019 at was proposed by Dr. Anthony Rodrigues, Joint organizing 10.30 a.m. The function began with the lighting of the secretary of the conference. The inaugural function was lamp by the dignitaries. The Principal of the College and compered by Assistant Prof. Ms. Anita Fernandes. There the Chief Patron were 6 technical sessions of the Conference, in all where numerous Dr.Savio P.Falleiro, papers were presented. formally welcomed the One session was held for delegates and explained online presentations. A why the theme was knowledge tour in the specifically chosen for form of a visit to the State the conference. He Central Library was also also explained the importance of IPRs in modern times. conducted on the second day of the conference. The Dr.Sanjiv Marwah, Director, JK Business School and valedictory function of the conference was held on 29th who is also the Chief patron of the conference delivered March 2019 and was presided over by the Chief Guest the opening address and gave a brief introduction on the Dr. Dipankar Mukherjee, Former Director, University of importance of holding a conference on IPRs. He mentioned Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, Dr.Savio P. Falleiro, Principal, that preserving IPR is not an initiative but a responsibility of Fr.Agnel College, Mr.R.K.Tiwari, Conference Secretary every academician. He also mentioned that Digitisation has and Dr. Anthony Rodrigues, Joint Secretary. The Best thrown up different challenges with new technologies but Academic LIS Professional Award was bagged by Dr. also explained how technology has given us some solutions Shishir H. Mandalia, Sardar Patel University, Gujarat. Mr. S. too. Mr. Ramesh K. Tiwari, Librarian, JK Business School S.Ahamad from Ministry of Ayush, Government of India and the organizing secretary of the conference, also spoke was given the Special Librarian Award. The Best Paper on various aspects of organizing the conference in Goa. Citation Award was won by to Dr. Dipti Arora from New Dr. Somen Chakraborty, Director, SDPA, mentioned Delhi and the Best Paper Presentation Award was given his experience on how SDPA, a voluntary organisation to Dr.Reji George from Fr. Agnel College, Goa. For the began its journey as a mission to save plagiarism and is International Conference 100 people registered; 65 papers now spreading awareness about IPRs. The Chief Guest were published and around 40 papers were presented. There of the function was Dr. Menino Allan S.M. Peter Tavares, were 06 international participants; 1 from Bangladesh; 4 Administrator, Fr.Agnel College, Pilar, Goa. He spoke from Afghanistan and 1 from Nigeria. HAPPENINGS 29 Contd. from Pg. 6 AT PEACE WITH MOTHER EARTH St Lawrence Agassaim. Best school award for Environmental Excellence went to Fr Agnel Central School, Pilar. People’s Awards for their contribution towards Environment–Friendly Farming were bagged by Mr Yadu Kavlekar, Agassaim; Mr Mathais Aguair, Batim; Mr C.K Mathew, Goa Velha; Mr Vithal Kuttikar, Curca; Mr Prakash Naik, Neura; Mr Vaman Gawas, Siridao; Mr Shamsundar Shirgaonkar, Mandur. The Nature Conservator Awards went to Pio Antonio Judas Caetano Jose Esteves, Mariano Fernandes, Suzana Coutinho, Swati Naik, Nazareth Satondekar and the Young Achiever’s Awards in Environmental Leadership were given to Megan Chrissy Vas, Suncy Vas, Akshay Kundaikar, Viresh Borkar, Gauresh Gawas and Chrisley Afonso. The Concert was also a Peace Leadership venture for the students who collaborated with performers from Carmel College of Arts and Science, Nuvem; Government College, Sanquelim, St Anthony’s Boys Home, Agassaim and St Alex Orphanage,Calangute. The entertainers were exemplary. To name a few a Pan pipe recital by Myron Sequeira sfx, original performances by Domnic Alvares sfx, Melvyn Noronha, Rabin D’Pietro, Akshada, Cielda, Vezalu Ringa, Varun Carvalho, Devsurabhi Yaduvanshi, Baby Gurung, Womkop Tonglim, Gracy Gurung, Sairaj Bhat, and the College Band ‘Fr Agnel Rhythm Vibes’ led by Jaime Gonsalves. Mention must be made of the skits enacted by students of Fr Agnel College on themes as diverse as “The mining barons and my right to live,” “The chaos of politicians raising down hills,” “O market lobby, feed me fish!” “Will our fields yield anymore?” and a comedy “Kitem Jeupachem?” The Creative pulse was realistic, positive, and very proactive. There was no “looking back in anger, nor forward in fear, but around in awareness.” (James Thurber) Since all we are saying is give peace a chance. ÂÂIQAC

To improve the academic and administrative performance of the staff following activities were conducted.:

Sr no Date At what level Topic No of participants 01 04/09/2018 State level workshop Financial Planning 40 02 16/10/2018 State Level Workshop Intellectual Property Rights 32 03 15/10/2018 Institutional level Exam orientation 07 worshop for newly ap- pointed teachers 04 05/12/2018 Institutional level work- On Management Information System 30 shop for all the staff by Criador Solutions and tax Services Pvt Ltd 05 07/12/2018 Institutional level work- On the working of Management 34 shop for all the staff. Information System by Mograsys Technology Pvt Ltd 06 09/04/2019 Faculty Improvement Setting Objective Questions and -Writ 31 Programme for Teach- ing Third Year Projects ing staff 07 10/04/2019 Faculty Improvement Method of Preparing Course and 31 Programme. Programme Outcome. 08 11/04/2019 Institutional level Yoga Meditation and Stress Manage- 33 Workshop for the staff ment.

Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce, Pilar, Goa, ranked among the Best top 150 Colleges in India in Arts & Commerce (India Today Ranking 2019) 30 ÂÂDepartment of Physical Education Traditional Sports Festival-2019 Fr Agnel College of Arts and Commerce held its fourth edition of Traditional Sports Festival on 19th February 2019. It has been the endeavour of the College to promote and revive the traditional sports amongst today’s gadget savvy generation. This year the unique sports festival drew ten teams from various colleges and higher secondary schools across the State. An extravaganza of eight traditional Goan games like Hu-tu-tu, Logorio, Langdi, Koynobal etc. provided a platform for the young enthusiasts to relive the glory of the past. The festival was inaugurated at the hands of Adv. Esperdiao Dias. Around 350 students participated in the festival. Traditional Sports festival 2019 saw Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Quepem emerge as the champions while M.E.S. College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar, bagged the Runners up trophy. Trophies and certificates were distributed to the winners and participants by the Chief Guest of the valedictory function, Rev Fr Andrew Silvera s.f.x, Principal, Fr Agnel Higher Secondary School, Pilar. Cash prizes for the winners and runners-up were sponsored by Adv. Esperdiao Dias, Mr Peter Vaz, Mr Pradip Da Costa, Azoba Furnitures and Mr Lavino Rebello. The Sports Director of Fr. Agnel College, Mr Agnelo Dias and co-ordinator of the festival thanked the Principal, Management, Sponsors and Staff for their wholehearted support in organizing the event. HAPPENINGS 31 Staff Participation in Inter Staff Tournaments 7-a side Staff Football Tournament The teaching and non-teaching staff of Fr. Agnel College participated in a one day football tournament organised by Rosary College, Navelim Goa on 15th December 2018. Tennis Ball Cricket Tournament The teaching and non-teaching staff of Fr. Agnel College participated in a one day Cricket tournament organised by the Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi Goa on 3rd January 2019. 9-a Side Football tournament (MSFS Cup) The teaching and non-teaching staff of Fr. Agnel College participated in a football tournament organised by St Thomas HSS Aldona Goa. (MSFS Cup) from 07-01-2019 to 25-01- 2019. The team lost in the Semi-finals to Saraswat College, Mapusa. Students Participation at the Inter Collegiate /State /National/International level events. 1. Mr Teddy Cardozo - Represented Goa State at Kello India in athletics held at Pune from 9th January to 20th January 2019 2. Mr. Max Victor Vicente - Represented Goa State at Kello India in football held at Pune from 9th January to 20th January 2019 3. Kabaddi men reached in the quarterfinals at the inter- collegiate level held on 16th January 2019 4. Kabaddi women participated held on 18th January 2019 5. Adkonkar Priyanka S.Y.B.A --- Athletics Triple Jump - Bronze Medal 6. Fleming Asuntha F.Y.B.A ------Athletics 100 & 200 Mts - Bronze Medal 7. Derrick Barbosa F.Y.B.A --- Athletics 800 & 1500 - Gold Medal and Created New Meet Record in Both the Events at the University level 8. Bharat. B. Sharma S.Y.B.Com ------Athletics Hurdles 110 Mts - Silver Medal 9. Bhavesh Gauns S.Y.B.Com --- Athletics Decathlon - Bronze Medal Ms. Asuntha Fleming-Runners up at State Level Lawn Tennis 10. Joyal Johnson F.Y.B.Com --- Athletics 200 Mts - Bronze Championshiop Medal 11. Handball men, reached in the second round at the inter- level held on 18th Feb to 18 March 2019 collegiate level 15. Cricket women participated held from 12. Volleyball men reached in the second round at University 22nd March 2019 level held on 22nd January 2019 16. Naik Laxman F.Y.B.Com ------13. Volleyball women participated, held on 25th January 2019. Represented Goa State in Tennis Ball 14. Cricket men reached for the third round at the University Cricket held at Nepal 32

Fr Agnel College Champions of Reliance Cup 2018 at State level. (qualified to participate at West Zone Championship at Pune).

Fr Agnel College atheletes won prizes at various events at the Univeristy level

On 13th February 2019 the students of Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce participated in the 1st Inter Collegiate “Mando/ Dulpod” Competition at Govt. College of Commerce and Economics, Borda- Margao.