St. Paul's College "Quality is never an accident; NAAC Re-accredited Institution R with 'A' Grade it is always the result of intelligent effort " (Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University) - John Ruskin Kalamassery-683 503

Innovative development is E the need of the hour. St. Paul's college has been imparting knowledge for over half a century now. Having secured A grade in the recent UGC St. Paul's NAAC, the college continues F to improve its services day by day. Excellence is not a final to greater heights destination but rather an unending journey towards perfection. The Pauline family secured yet another L feather in it's cap with the ISO Certification for excellence 2018-2020. The Pauline family decided to get itself assessed and this requires inherent strength. E This strength was achieved through collective effort and co operation with each department excelling in their own way. 2 Research Centres, s i x P o s t G r a d u a t e C Departments, 2 Vocational Courses and 11 Under th Graduate programmes are Certificate was issued on 26 October, st s u p p o r t e d b y 1 1 and unveiled on 1 November 2017 by Vol. 52 Issue-1 January 2018 Vol. departments. the Manager, Rev Fr. Felix Chakkalackal and was handed over to the Principal, The team behind this venture T Dr. V. J. Peter. Music Director Alex Paul and their departments are was the Chief Guest during the Dr. Poornima & Dr. Rajeshmon (Physics), Dr. Tresa Sunitha ceremony. As St. Paul's gears up to meet the dream 2020 challenge (Chemistry), Professors envisioned by the Patron, Management and Faculty, the ISO Savitha (Maths), Sumitha Certificate adds mileage to the miles ahead. To conclude, one may I Franklin (Economics) and borrow the words of Edwards Deming, “Innovation comes from John (Commerce). The ISO people who take joy in their work”.

th Welcome O Patron showers Blessings 20 February 2018 N NEWSLETTER S The Patron blesses the new second floor wing of smart classrooms and flags off the work on Acoustics theatre. UNIVERSITY RANK HOLDERS Book Release Dr. Salia Rex published a book 3rd RANK 11th RANK 10th RANK entitled Hamlet and Arjuna: Heroes of M Sc MATHEMATICS M Sc MATHEMATICS M A ECONOMICS a Feather which was released on 8th December, 2017 at The 21st International Book Fair at Kochi.The book was released by Dr. K.S. Radhakrishnan Former Vice- Chancellor of Sree SankaraSansrit University Kalady and received by Prof. K. S. Rex, former Principal of Govt. college Manimalakkunnu.

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VOSP RADIO

Radio VOSP launched itself two days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays and the first two episodes were presented by the students of I BBA. This was followed by the department of Chemistry. The Principal, Manager, and HOD's have voiced their compliments for the successful endeavor. The title song was composed by the faculty in charge of the radio and sung by the students. The broadcast was well received and will continue after the exam break.

REFLECTIONS 2 Msgr. Raphael Olattupuram Memorial Lecture Msgr. Raphael Olattupuram memorial lecture organized by IQAC of St. Paul's college was delivered on 15th September 2017 in the seminar hall. The programme was inaugurated by Shri. Hibi Eden MLA who spoke on the present system of education needing a boost in the form of innovations. Dr. K.S. Radhakrishnan, former PSC Chairman and former Vice Chancellor of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady delivering the memorial lecture opined that, the paradigm shift in education has revolutionized higher education sector all over the world; but the educational institutions in Kerala have a long way ahead to pace with the drastic change. Manager Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal, Principal Dr. V. J. Peter, Office Staff Mr. C. J. Paul and Release of IQAC Co-ordinator Mr. Binil Kumar spoke on the occasion. Newsletter The Newsletter of the college was released on 15th September 2017 by Shri. Hibi Eden MLA and Dr. K.S. Radhakrishnan received the first copy.

3 Invited talks

A Nobel Lecture on 'Gravitational waves detection', the topic for which this year's Nobel Prize was awarded, was organized on 19-10-17. Dr.V.C. Kuriakose, Emeritus Professor, Department of Physics, CUSAT delivered the lecture, which was informative. An orientation and motivation talk by Dr.T.R. Ananthakrishnan, former Professor and Head of the Department of Physics, St.Paul's College & presently Visiting Faculty, International School of Photonics, CUSAT was organized for the benefit of The Dept.of Economics organised a talk students on 25-07-17 by the Physics club. for UG and PG Economics students on The intention of the programme was to 'Life Enrichment' by Dr. Kochurani K.J. Head of the dept. of Economics, motivate the new students to study physics th and to develop a liking towards the topic. Bharathmatha College,Thrikakara on 4 December 2017.

M. Sc Enrichment Programme on 26/10/2017 on the works of Dr. S. S. Shrikhande, renowned Mathematician, by Dr. Matjas Film actor and Alumni of St.pauls Mr. An Educational Seminar on various career Kovse, Visiting Professor, IIT Shafeek gave a motivational talk for options for the students of B.A. English B h u b a n e s h w a r a n d Management students. Literature was conducted by Career Guru Dr. P. Dr. A.Vijayakumar, Department of R. Venkittaraman on 4th December, 2017 in the Mathematics, CUSAT. The talks Seminar hall. The seminar was convened by were part of the birth centenary Dr.Salia Rex, HOD and presided by Principal celebrations of Dr. S. S. DR.V.J. Peter. Shrikhande. Anti Drug Cell The Anti Drug Cell functioning in the college participated in Competitions organized by the Excise Department of Kerala. Vettom won the second place at the regional level in the Manuscript Magazine Competition. Ms. Deepa George was the staff editor. Arun Raj (II BCom Tax), Bennet Paul (I BA English), Archit Niranj (I BA English) participated in 'Say No to Drugs, Poster designing completion organised jointly by the District Tourism Promotion Council, District administration, and the Excise Department to highlight the menace posed by narcotic drugs. The Cell organized Drug Awareness talks on 14th December 2017 to create awareness among students. Mr. K.A. Nelson, Deputy Excise Commissioner, Mr. V.T. Job, Civil Officer were the speakers. Aparna R, Gabriela Galeena, Devu Ramesh, MaryKripa, Jenitta C and the coordinator Deepa George took part in the one day workshop organized by the Excise Department at the Municipal Town Hall, Kalamassery on 6th October 2017. Excise commissioner Mr. Rishiraj Singh was the lead speaker.

REFLECTIONS 4 ENCON CLUB ENCON club started with world environmental day celebrations in the college during June, 2017 in association with the Chemistry and Physics department under the sponsorship of KSCSTE, Govt. of Kerala. The theme of the celebration was “Connecting people to nature”. On June 29th an awareness talk was held for the students based on the theme “Energy and Environment” by Prof. Dr. Honey John, Head of the Department, Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, CUSAT. An energy conservation oath was also taken by the students. Distribution of prizes for the competition winners of 'Saksham -2017' was also done.

Ozone day Celebrations The year 2017 marks the 30th Anniversary of the Montreal Protocol on “International Day for the Presevation of the Ozone layer” with a theme “Caring for all life under sun”. The NATURE Encon club celebrated the day in a benefitted manner in association with science departments. Poster making, power point presentation based on the theme were organised. Dr. Tresa Sunitha George co-ordinated CLUB the celebrations. On July 27th the Nature Club conducted a poster designing competition in connection with World Tiger day and Ms Athira Roy of I B Com won 1st prize. On October 5th 2017 the Nature Club of the College and the Forest & Wildlife department organised a talk on 'Birds around us' by the well known photographer & Bird Watcher Shri Basil Peter in connection with Wildlife Week Celebrations. On November 2nd the plan@earth under the auspicious of Nature Club organised a sale of bags, files and rugs made of

recycled clothes . On December 13th the Nature Club organised a seminar on Periyar River pollution. The famous Environmentalist Shri Purushan Eloor gave a talk on pollution of river Periyar. A photo exhibition was also organised on Periyar river pollution.

5 Jesus Youth and AICUF Jesus Youth organized a ten- day Rosary prayer from 11th October, 2017 under the guidance of its co-ordinators Prof. Regina Margret and Dr. Salia Rex The final session culminated with an Agape feast offered to the entire staff and students of the college. Rev. Father Felix Chakkalackal delivered the message for the attendees. Jesus Youth volunteers and its co- ordinators distributed waste paper bins to the students on 14th August, 2017 to instill the habit of cleanliness and order in class rooms. AICUF Ernakulam zone animators annual meet was held at St.Paul's college on 19th August, 2017. AICUF Director Fr. Babu Paul and animators from various colleges in the Ernakula Zone viz. Sacred Heart College, Thevera, Morning Star Angamaly, BMC Thrikkakara gathered in the seminar hall.The meet was Health Centre organized by Dr. Salia Rex, AICUF co-ordinator of the host college.

A health centre has been working in the college in collaboration with L o u r d e s H o s p i t a l , Ernakulam. The centre is open from 1pm to 4 pm on every 1st and 3rd Thursday to all students, teaching and non- teaching staff of St Paul's College. A general physician of Lourdes hospital offers consultation to the needy students. The medicines prescribed by the doctor are distributed to the students with the help of PTA fund. Vincent de Paul In the month of December, members of St. Paul's conference collected an amount of Rs.11250 for remitting the semester fees of a B.Com student. Besides that a monthly collection for the distribution of Rs. 500 each to our adopted students and the contribution for the food expense of our students are also continuing. All departments are actively participating in the conduct of the Good Will Store.

Quiz club of St. Paul's College organised preliminary and zonal levels of POWER POWER th QUIZ 2017 in collaboration with KSEB Officer's Association, Kalamassery on 25 QUIZ October 2017

REFLECTIONS 6 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT CLUB ED club members of St.Paul's College attended the programme 'Meet the Great Achievers' an initiative by Prof. K.V. Thomas Vidyadhanam Trust conducted at St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam on September 14th 2017. Students got an opportunity to interact with Mr. Yousuf

Ali M.A. Business tycoon and pride of Malayalees. Mr. Jackson Joy, the final M.A. Economics student won the cash price of Rs. 10000/- for the best question asked to Mr. Yousuf Ali M.A .

Women Empowerment Cell Women Empowerment Cell coordinated Vanitha Cover Girl contest 2017, audition at St.Paul's College on 06/07/17. Women Empowerment Cell and Department of Economics organized a class on Life Enrichment programme on December 12th . The class focused on enrichment in one's life through proper goal setting. Dr.Kochurani KJ, HOD, Economics BMC College Thrikkakara was the resource person. Prof. Sumitha Franklin and Adv. Vimalkumar Menon also spoke to the students.

7 Paper Presentation/ Publication

Dr. Tresa Sunitha George, Bipin Bal, K. E. George, Responsibility of Business” in the Pauline Journal of Research presented a paper on 'Preparation and mechanical properties Studies, Volume No: 4, Issue No: 1, July 2017, Pages 73 – 79 of polymer-clay hybrids based on Polystyrene /High density Nevil Stephen S. published a research paper in the polyethylene blend and silylated nanokaolinite' at National International Journal indexed by UGC, (Serial No: 48406) seminar on recent advances in chemical sciences- 2017 International Journal of Higher Educational Research (IJHER), (RACS-2017) organised by Post graduate department of Vol.8, Issue.1, Jan 2018 titled “Learners as Knowledge Chemistry,Sree Sankara College,Kalady on December 14 and Constructors: (Re) defining the Role of Indian Students in 15, 2017 Higher Education” Dr. Tresa Sunitha George presented a paper on “Biodiesel Lima Sunny presented a paper entitled, “ How Storytelling from chicken waste as an alternative source of Energy - A provides a Voice for the Voiceless” at the International comparative study” at UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala on Seminar on “Representing the Self: Addressing the Issues of August 22, 2017. Ethnicity and Identity across Domains” organized by the Dr. Tresa Sunitha George, presented 'Biofuels an alternative Department of English, Holy Cross College, Agartala, Tripura energy source' at the KSCSTE sponsored national seminar on on 9th November 2017. Recent trends in alternative energy organised by Department Mary Vijila C. V. attended and presented a paper entitled of Physics, Govt. College, Kottayam. “Extremely small sized core- shell methylammonium Texin Joseph presented a paper on “Green synthesis of octylammonium lead bromide quantum dot with bright nanoparticles” at UGC-HRDC, University of Kerala on luminescence” in International Conference on Laser November 14 ,2017 Deposition (iCOLD 2017) from 20-22 November, 2017 at IIT Nevil Stephen S. participated and presented a paper titled Madras. “Learners as Knowledge Constructors: (Re) defining the Role th Mary Vijila C. V. attended and presented a paper entitled of Indian Students in Higher Education” in the 9 National “Preparation of core shell methylammonium octylammonium IQAC Conference held at Kristu Jayanti College, Bengaluru on th th lead bromide quantum dot PMMA composite for 18 and 19 January 2018. downconversion LED application” in National workshop – Savitha K.S. presented a paper on “Hamiltonicity of Innovations in Nanoworld Neoteric Visions and Emerging Fibonacci cube of odd order under vertex deletion” in the Nanotechnology (INNVENT- 2017) organized by IUCND, CUSAT “International Conference on Recent Trends in Graphs and and ECS student chapter during 13-15- December 2017. Networks-ICRTGN 2017 organized by the Department of Mathematics, St. Xavier's College for Women, Aluva Awards Savitha K.S. published a paper : Savitha K.S., Chithra M.R., Vijayakumar A. (2017) Some Diameter Notions of the Dr.Tresa Sunitha George received BEST POSTER AWARD for Generalized Mycielskian of a Graph. In: Arumugam S., Bagga the research paper entitled Preparation and mechanical J., Beineke L., Panda B. (eds) Theoretical Computer Science properties of polymer-clay hybrids based on Polystyrene and Discrete Mathematics pp 371-382. ICTCSDM 2016. Lecture /High density polyethylene blend and silylated nanokaolinite Notes in Computer Science, vol 10398. Springer, Cham. at National seminar on recent advances in chemical sciences- 2017(RACS-2017) organised by Post graduate department of Dr. Asha E Thomas presented a paper at the International Chemistry,Sree Sankara College, Kalady under the Conference on 'Management 2022:Growth and Sustainability sponsorship of KSCSTE on December 14 and 15 ,2017. Challenges' held at IFIM Business School, Bengaluru titled “Exploring the Cost Structures of Selected Programmes in an Indian University”, during September 15-16, 2017. Orientation / Refresher Lima Sunny published a paper entitled, “ELT through Stories: Texin Joseph participated in orientation programme at UGC Interactive Approaches to Enhance Listening and Speaking HRDC –University of Kerala from 2-11-2017 to 29.11.2017. Skills of Disadvantaged Learners” in the Pauline Journal of Texin Joseph and Dr.Tresa Sunitha George participated in Research Studies, Volume No: 4, Issue No: 1, July 2017, Pages the five day refresher course in Chemistry –Enrich 2017 13-20 organised by the P.G and research department of Dr. Salia Rex published a paper entitled, “Hamlet and Arjuna Chemistry,Maharajas College,Ernakulam and sponsored by – before and after the Midas touch of self-realization” in the Directorate of Collegiate Education,Government of Kerala. Pauline Journal of Research Studies, Volume No: 4, Issue No: Dr.Tresa Sunitha George participated in Refresher Course in 1, July 2017, Pages 21 - 56 Renewable Energy Studies organised by UGC-HRDC, Teresa Stephen pulbished A Study of Service Quality among University of Kerala from 9-8-2017 to 29 -8-2017. selected GSM Telecom Service providers in Ernakulam District Nisha V.M. attended a refresher course on Algebra at Kerala in the Pauline Journal of Research and Studies, Volume No:4, School of Mathematics, Kozhikode from 07/09/2017 to Issue No:1, July 2017, Page 57-71. 10/09/2017. Fr. Alias P. George published a paper entitled, “Social Maria Augustine participated in seven day NSS orientation Responsibility of Business” in the Pauline Journal of Research course for the NSS programme officers at the Empanelled Studies, Volume No: 4, Issue No: 1, July 2017, Pages 73 – 79 training institution for NSS at Rajagiri College of Social Dr. Shobana Michael K. published a paper entitled, “Social Sciences,Kalamassery from October 4 to 10,2017.

REFLECTIONS 8 Seminar / Workshop Smiji A.J. participated in a seminar on the topic 'Changing Nature of Feminism' organized by St.Tresas' College, participation Ernakulam, on 24th November 2017. Smiji A.J. participated in 'Dr. P.J.Thomas Foundation Award' Dr. Salia Rex and Binil Kumar M. R. attended a workshop on ceremony organized by Kerala Economic Association (KEA) for “Pedagogical approach to Fine Tune Your English” conducted selecting 'The Economist of the Year 2017' at Bharata Mata by M G University on 11-10-2017 and conducted an in- house College, Thrikkakara on 28th September 2017. workshop for English teachers of St. Paul's College as a follow up of the same. Smiji A.J. participated in the ICSSR – SRC sponsored National Mr. Binil Kumar M. R. attended a training session on “NAAC Seminar on “Contemporary Issues In Economy And Society'' Revised Accreditation Framework” at M G University on 7th organised by Dept. of Economics ,St.Xavier's College For December 2017. Women, Aluva in association with Jain University , Bangalore on 11th December 2017. Dr. Salia Rex participated in an international workshop on International research methods and academic skills, at Savitha Viswanathan participated in the “International St.Teresa's college, Ekm on 8th & 9 th August, 2017 Workshop on Leavitt Path Algebras and K-Theory” organized Savitha K.S. participated in the “International Workshop on by the Department of Mathematics,CUSAT, during 01-03 July Leavitt Path Algebras and K-Theory” organized by the 2017. Department of Mathematics,CUSAT, from 1st to 3 rd July 2017. Savitha Viswanathan participated in the “International Dr. Sobhana Michael attended an International seminar on Conference on Recent Trends in Graphs and Networks-ICRTGN 2017 organized by the Department of Mathematics, St. the topic 'Navajagaran kaleen Hindi Natak' on 6-8 November th st organised by Dept of Hindi CUSAT . Xaviers College for Women, Aluva from 30 October to 1 Dr. Sobhana Michael attended a workshop on the the topic ' November, 2017 and presented a paper on “Hamiltonicity of Say no to Drugs 'organised by the Inspector General of Police Fibonacci cube of odd order under vertex deletion”. Kochi Range on 24th November 2017 at CMFRI. Stalin P. C. participated in the National Seminar Organized by KRLCBE Heritage Commission titled 'The Synod of Diamper ; A Dr. Sobhana Michael attended a Seminar on How to Save th Students from Drugs 'organised by District Tourism Promotion prelude to Indian Renaissance' on 10 November 2017 at Council & Anti Narcotic Cell on 23rd November 2017. Ashirbhavan Ernakulam. Savitha K. S. and Dr. Manju K. Menon participated in the Stalin P. C. attended a Faculty Development programme on th “International Conference on Recent Trends in Graphs and Goods and Service Tax on 28 November 2017 at Kochi Networks-ICRTGN 2017 organized by the Department of Business School, Kakkanad Mathematics, St. Xavier's College for Women, Aluva during 30th Gibin Jacob and John Mathew participated in the October-1st November, 2017 . programme 'FDP on Multivariate Data analysis using R' Pramada Ramachandran and Nisha V M attended a one day organized by Bhavan's Royal institute of management on 9th th seminar on “Topology and Analysis” on 16th September 2017 and 10 of October 2017. organized by the Kerala Mathematical Association and the Gibin Jacob and John Mathew participated in the National Department of Mathematics, Aquinas College, Edakochi. Seminar titled 'Research Methodology and SPSS' organized by Dr. Manju K Menon participated in the “National Seminar on Department of Economics, Government college, Graph Theory and its Applications” held at KKTM College, Tripunithara. Kodungalloor during 15-16 December 2017. Dr. Asha E Thomas participated in a five day workshop on Maria Augustine, Meera Jacob and Dr.Tresa Sunitha George 'Applications of Econometric Tools for Research' organised by participated in International seminar on Advances in School of Management Studies, CUSAT, during 24th November, Photoresponsive materials (APRM-2017) organised by the P.G 2017. and research department of Chemistry, Maharaja's College, Dr. Asha E Thomas participated in a three day National Level Ernakulam and sponsored by Directorate of Collegiate Workshop on 'Research Methodology, Statistical Data Analysis Education, Government of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram and Interpretation' organised by Institute for Statistics and Dr. Tresa Sunitha George participated on the American Analytical Research, Chennai, during 19-21 November, 2017 Chemical Society (ACS) sponsored workshop “Publish your Dr. Asha E Thomas participated in Two weeks AICTE work”as a part of KSCSTE sponsored national seminar on Sponsored FDP on Students Engagement for Effective Recent Trends in Alternative Energy organised by Department Learning in Management Education organised by SCMS Cochin th th of Physics,Gov. College, Kottayam on October 5 & 6 , 2017. School of Business, during 6-18 November, 2017. Maria Augustine attended the seminar for NSS programme Dr. Asha E Thomas participated in Three days workshop nd officers at B.K College, Amalagiri on 2 July 2017. sponsored by the Directorate of Collegiate Education, Maria Augustine participated in the inaugural ceremony and Government of Kerala on Data Analytics using R, organised by two day residential camp of Jaiwam 2017 at M.G University on Post Graduate Department of Commerce, Maharaja's College, 8th and 9th June 2017. Ernakulam, from 30th October to 1st November, 2017 Meera Jacob participated in national workshop on Dr. Asha E Thomas articipated in Three Days National Level nd “Electroanalytical Techniques” on 2 November 2017 Workshop on 'Applied Time Series Modelling & Forecasting' organised by PG and Research Department of Chemistry. conducted by Post Department of Commerce, Government Smiji A.J. participated in the Researcher's Meet organised by College, Kottayam, during 24-26 August, 2017. SHARE (Sacred Heart Advance Research Endeavour) of Sacred Dr. Asha E Thomas participated in Three Days National Level Heart College, Thevara, Ernakulam on 8th July 2017. Workshop on 'Multivariate Analysis Using SPSS & AMOS'

9 conducted by Department of Management Studies, Kongu Dr.Asha E Thomas chaired a technical session in the Engineering College, Erode, during 18-20 August, 2017. 'International Conference on Commerce and Management in Dr. Asha E Thomas participated in Three days National Level the Changing Times' organised by the Post Graduate Workshop on 'Structural Equation Modeling and Scale Department of Commerce, Maharaja's College, Ernakulam on rd Development' conducted by Department of Management 23 December, 2017. Studies, Kongu Engineering College, Erode, during 21-23, June, 2017. Official positions held Mary Vijila C. V. and Jixy Joseph attended a workshop series Dr. Rose Philo K.J was the deputy chairman for BSc on Quantum Mechanics at St:Paul's College, Kalamassery Chemistry,V semester MG University , CBCSS examination. organized by IAPT at CUSAT and St. Paul's College Dr. Rose Philo K.J is the member of Board of Studies,BSc. Shiju C.R. and Christy George partricipated in the seminar Chemistry, M.G University,Kottayam Career as Company Secretary at PGS Vedanta Hotel on 4th Smt.Mary Jelthruth K.V is the member of Board of November 2017. Studies,BSc. Physics, M.G University, Kottayam Shiju C.R. partricipated in the seminar Research Methods & Dr. Rose Philo K.J (Chemistry) and Smt.Mary Jelthruth K.V. Data Analysis using SPSS at The Cochin College on 21st & 22 nd (Physics) were Subject experts in the screening committee for October 2017. the promotion of Assistant professors, M.G University, ottayam. Resource Person Dr. Rajeshmon V.G. appointed by Mahatma Gandhi University Binil Kumar M. R. was the resource person for the workshop Kottayam as member of M.G. University examination vigilance on “How to Read a Film: A Theoretical Overview” conducted squad. by Christian College, Kattakkada on 3rd October 2017. Dr.Tresa Sunitha George was resource person in Chemistry MRP/COP sanctioned gave training to the students of Junior Scientist Programme of Dr. Rose Philo K.J sanctioned for the financial assistance of Navadarshan, an educational initiative, Diocese of Verapoly Rs. 9000 for the projects entitled “Levels of toxic metals in which was organised by Navadarshan Educational Forum, St. edible fish from the rivers along Kochi industrial belt under the Mary Magdalene Church, Maradu. student project scheme of Kerala State Council for Science Maria Augustine served as a resource person and gave Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) on 1-08 -2017 training on Organic Farming for NSS Volunteers of the college, Dr. Tresa Sunitha George - sanctioned for the financial as a part of Jaiwam 2017 programme. assistance of Rs.10,000 each for the projects entitled Dr. Tresa Sunitha George is the reviewer of the journal of “Preparation and Characterisation of nanoparticles from fruit Elastomers and Plastics,SAGE Publishing,New Zealand.She Juices” and “Dye sensitised solar cells based on natural reviewed the manuscript entitled “ A fuzzy logic model for pigments as sensitizer” under SPYTIs II scheme of Kerala prediction of tensile properties of epoxy/glass fibre/silica State Council for Science Technology and Environment nanocomposites“ by Daneshpayeh AshenaiGhazami, (KSCSTE) on 30-10-2017. Faramaz; Bagheri, Mohammad Sadegh. Dr. Poornima N. was sanctioned financial assistance from Dr. Tresa Sunitha George was the resource person for the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment topic “Biofuels –An alternative fuel” for the KSCSTE sponsored (KSCSTE) under the Scheme for promoting Young Talents in national seminar on Recent Trends in Alternative Energy Science (SPYTiS-II) scheme for carrying out B.Sc. project. organised by Department of Physics,Govt. College, Kottayam on October 5 and 6 , 2017. Savitha Viswanathan was the chief judge for the still model making competition organized as part of “SAAVISHKAR 2017- St. Paul's College an Exhibition for school students” by the Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kakkanad, Cochin on Alumni Association 29.11.2017. Stalin P. C. delivered a talk on the topic 'Effective parenting' on 18th June 2017 for the Parents of St.Reetha's Church Reethalayam at Francis Assisi Teachers Training Institute Arthinkal Stalin P. C. delivered the keynote address on the topic Importance of Reading at St. Joseph English Medium School, Chethy on 23rd September 2017 as part of 'Vayanakalari' Stalin P. C. moderated the Symposium titled ' A third look at India's Development Scenario due to Demonitization and Goods and Service Tax on 8th December 2017 at Pontifical Institute of Theology and Philosophy , Alwaye Stalin P. C. delivered the Keynote speech on 23rd January 2018 for the Annual Day Celebration of St. George Higher Secondary School Puthenpally.

REFLECTIONS 10 The NCC being a uniformed defence service of union of India conducts various community service as well as defence training programs. Cadets were given training in drill and detailed classes and practical sessions were conducted on concealment and camouflage. Cadets along with NCC Officer Lt. Varun V. Varghese visited G r e e n p e a c e F l a g s h i p Rainbow warrior when it docked in Cochin port as p a r t o f w o r l d w i d e navigation. 5 cadets of our unit were attached with 4 Bihar as part of army attachment. Independence Day was celebrated in the college and

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NCC unit a c t i v e l y participated in the function with the ceremonial parade college manager Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalackal hoisted the national flag in the presence of college principal Dr. V.J Peter and motivated students with his inspirational speech while the principal recited the pledge.28 regular parades were completed by end of December. Centralised parades of the battalion were hosted by St. Paul's unit.

11 NSS NSS Volunteers celebrated World Environment Day on June 5th 2017 by through tapioca cultivation by the NSS Volunteers in cleaning the Horticulture garden of the college campus. They initiated the college campus. NSS Volunteers help one family a fund raising programme to financially help the surgery of a student' every month by providing them with their monthly father on June 1st . Volunteers prepared a Collage to welcome the provisions. Freshers and conducted an Orientation Programme and the orientation class was taken by Sibin, a renowned trainer and former NSS volunteer secretary of the college. NSS Volunteers visited Valsalyam, a nearby orphanage to share their love and affection with the less fortunate inmates and contributed the toys and other articles collected from their homes. They celebrated NSS DAY on September 24th 2017 by distributing Pothichor, a pack meal, among the destitute. The campus is regularly cleaned by the NSS Volunteers with the aim of creating a plastic free nature friendly campus. Volunteers conducted first aid training programme in collaboration with Aster Medcity. Volunteers initiated fruit tree saplings distribution in collaboration with Apollo tyres, Kalamassery. Organic farming is promoted

REFLECTIONS 12 SEVEN DADAYY

CAMP OF NSS Shri.Mathachan Thamarassery, the president, Pambady Block Panchayath. The keynote address was delivered by Mr.Tom T NSS unit no.38 of St.Paul's College Kalamassery conducted Seven Joseph, Chairman of Toms College of Engineering for startups, Day camp at Toms college of engineering for startups,Mattakara Mattakkara. The function was felicitated by Shri.Sunny from 02/09/2017 to 09/09/2017. This year's seven day camp was Abraham, Akalakunnam Grama Panchayath President, a unique one in the respect that it mainly focused on 'complete Dr.V.J.Peter, Principal St.Paul's College Kalamassery, Dr.Suresh bio literacy' in Kottayam district. The programme was named Venugopal, Principal Toms college of Engineering Mattakara, 'Jaivam 2017'. It was challenging and at the same time mind Shri.Tony Abraham, ward member, Dr. Shobana Michael, Vice blowing. Principal, St.Paul's College Kalamassery and Smt. Suja devi, Asha We were assigned Akalakunnam Panchayath of Pambady Block worker coordinator, Akalakunnam Panchayath. Panchayath covering a vast area of 15 wards and consisting of The camp produced a plethora of mesmerizing experiences, around 4700 households. The 100 campers along with two enthralling cultural programmes and everlasting real life programme officers successfully completed the survey in flying learning. colours. The inaugural function of Seven day camp was graceful with the presence of many dignitaries. The function was presided over by Rev.Fr.Felix Chakkalackal, the manager of St.Paul's college and inaugurated by

13 College Union

Oommen. This was followed by the oath taking ceremony. Music director Alex Paul was the guest of the day. Rev Fr. Felix The College Union Installation ceremony took place on 1st Chakkalackal College Manger gave his wishes on Kerala Piravi day November 2017. Principal Dr.V.J Peter felicitated the Union and asked the students to gear up to make a beautiful campus. Chairman Alan Asher Vijay and Vice Chairperson Anna Marya

REFLECTIONS 14 Walk with a Scholar

Eight students of Walk with a Scholar I year batch got an opportunity to interact with Padma Bhushan Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, rocket scientist, renowned Carnatic vocalist, Kathakali artist and the former Chairman of ISRO, in Meet the Great Achievers Programme, an initiative by Prof. KV. Thomas Vidhyadhanam Trust organized at St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam on 20th February 2017. WWS final year batch attended mock aptitude test and viva on 02.03.2017 and 03.03.2017.Internal mentors Mr. Justine George, Menish Melbin of II B.Sc. Physics participated in the State Ms. Sumitha Franklin and Mr. Nevil Stephen S provided necessary Motivation Camp organized by Directorate of Collegiate guidance to the participants. Education from 20.01.2017 to 22.01.2017 at Chaitanya Centre, Thellokom, Kottayam.

15 Management Studies Seminar

"Without Mathematics world becomes a big zero". Dr. V. J. Peter, Dr. Rainobel, Dr. Maria, Dr. Rosephilo, Dr. Job & Jeena Placement and Career Guidance Cell The career guidance cell arranged a career guidance session for the students of various departments on 3rd August 2017. Mr. Saji, Career Guidance Bureau, CUSAT was the speaker. The placement cell organized three main campus recruitment drives of which one announced their final results and 20 students got their offer letter. KELTRON team visited our college on 23rd August 2017 and interacted with the BSc Students and gave them an idea about the course in which Data handling is involved. They expressed their willingness to start an add on course at our campus. Speedwings Aviation Academy conducted Industry Awareness program for BSc Mathematics and B.Sc. Chemistry students and gave awareness about the courses in Aviation, Cargo & Logistics. On 20th September 2017 the first level placement drive was conducted by the O G Health care for the Medical Scribing

and the final result is awaited. Placement Readiness Workshop for Mathematics Students. On 8th December 2017 a placement drive Final Year Under graduate students of Commerce was organized for the Goan Institute was conducted and 20 students were on 29th November 2017 by the Happy Valley Business School, selected with a good salary offer. The selected ones are asked to Coimbatore. Their sessions were lively, filled with experiential- join in June 2018 after their exams. On 12th December 2017, learning and are orchestrated by faculty who were well grounded Malayala Manorama conducted an aptitude test followed by a in their area of work. On 4th December 2017, a class on job career guidance session. Students from almost all branches opportunities in the field of Aviation was given to BSc participated in this programme.

FACULTY AS INVITED SPEAKERS

Mr. Binil Kumar M.R. Adv.Vimalkumar Menon Ms. Lima Sunny Mr. Stalin P.C. How to read films Cyber Crimes and Awareness Story telling: Voice for the Voiceless India's Development & GST Christian College Kattakkada Sree Kerala Varma College Thrissur Holy Cross College, Agartala Pontifical Institute of Theology

REFLECTIONS 16 DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Peter. C. Varghese, Ritty Mohan, Chinju P.J and John Stephen of final year of BSc. A one day baking class was Chemistry, participated in Students Science Festival of Kerala (SSFK)-2017 an organised during Christmas outstanding educational initiative of Janmabhumi, a national daily ,in association with season by the Dept.of Chemistry Science India at Rajagiri School,Kalamassery. They presented a theme based project on December 2017 which was (still model– Environmental category) entitled “Bioplastics from banana peels and received by the students with other vegetable wastes great enthusiasm. Around 25 Baking Class students from the various departments of the college, participated in the programme. Students were actively involved in the making of yummy treats like Red Velvet Cake, Cinnamon Rolls, White Chocolate Mud Cake. Classes were handled by Ms. Jeny, Thomson Music, Edapally.

Environmental day Celebrations Dept. of Chemistry celebrated world environmental day in association with ENCON club on June 2017 based on the theme” Connecting People to the Nature". The programme was sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment, Thiruvananthapuram. Fr. Felix Chakkalackal, Manager inaugurated the function. A talk on need of environmental protection was organised. Poster designing and power point competitions were organized for students.

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

A talk on Future Career Prospects was givenby An invited talk on Research Dr.Rajagopala Nair, Dean, Bhavans Royal Institute Methodology was given by of Management, Tripunithura on 23rd December Dr.Vineeth K M, Assistant 2017. Professor, Maharaja's College on 28th November 2017.

Ameya K. Nair and Thresia Soumya of III B.Com. Taxation won the second prize in the All Kerala Inter Collegiate Quiz Competition As part of curriculum an industrial visit to Munnar conducted at Bhavans Royal th Tea Plantation was conducted on 15 January, Institute of Management, 2018. The visit consists of 38 students of II year Tripunithura. B.Com. C. A. aided accompanied by Prof.Shiju C R and Prof.Varun V Varghese. 17 DEPARTMENT OF As part of familiarising the newly introduced tax and its impact on economy, Dept. of Economics organised a lecture on 'GST (Goods and Services Tax)' on 20th July 2017. All the ECONOMICS faculty of the department were the main speakers of the session. The Department started Professional Tour Guide Certificate and Diploma Course on 26th August 2017. Faculty and students of Dept. of Economics participated in 'Dr. P.J.Thomas Foundation Award' ceremony organized by Kerala Economic Association (KEA) for selecting 'The Economist of the Year 2017' at Bharathmatha College, Thrikkakara on 28/09/2017. Dr.Viswanath Pandit was the recipient of the award and presented by Dr.C.Rangarajan (former RBI Governor). Students got an opportunity to interact with eminent Indian Economist, Dr.C.Rangarajan.

DEPARTMENT OF Pegasus Took Wings ENGLISH MODEL I The Model I teachers teaming up with the students of the Department of English (Self Financing) as part of reasoning a venue to nurture the manifest literary talents of the students of English Language and Literature launched a new English Literary Association titled "PEGASUS" to enrich and enliven the students' artistic and literary brilliance on 14th December 2017. The postgraduate students of the Department of English (Self Financing) with a variety of finger-licking cuisine and nibbles appetized the gustatory senses of the college guys and gals on the day of College Union Inauguration. The students evidently demonstrated their craftiness apart from academics in diverse forms of life arts such as scheduling, organising, culinary and finally proved their knack in sales too.

PG English students savoured the taste palates

In connection with the installation ceremony, the department conducted an intra-college literary quiz competition and the staging of the play The Way of the World by William Congreve.

REFLECTIONS 18 DEPARTMENT OF Extension activity ENGLISH MODEL II

English literary club was inaugurated on 4th August, 2017 by Dr Beena Job, HOD of the Dept. of English, St.Teresa's College. Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalackal presided the function and Dr.V.J.Peter offered felicitation. Release of 2 ready reckoners prepared Model II English students bagged I prize in Christmas carol competition by Students of II B.A. based on their English common held on 21st December, 2017 in the Seminar hall. course text, dramatic performance of Act I&II of Macbeth by Mr. Rahul Shaji and Miss Caroline Mary installing a Children's Library for the L.P. students of Govt. L.P. School Padua of II &III B.A. English and a musical Pallilankara on 10th November, 2017 as an Extension activity. Dr. Rose Extravaganza by I, II and III B.A. English students Philo handed over the children's books which were collected by the staff were the highlights of the inaugural session. and students of the Department of English to the Head Mistress Ms. Susan Versification competition in English was conducted Philip. th in the seminar hall on 24 August, 2017. Short story The II B.A. English students took part in a ten-day teaching activity as writing competition in English was conducted in the part of the Extension activity of the Department of English under the th seminar hall on 27 September, 2017. guidance of the co-ordinator Dr. Salia Rex. The teaching sessions The Department of English took initiative in concluded on 19th December, 2017.

Christmas Card making

A unique Christmas card competition was conducted for the students of the entire college which showcased the creativity and talent of our students. Ms. Flinta Caduthuz guided the card competition.

DEPARTMENT OF The Department of Hindi conducted a patriotic song competition on 14th August 2017 in connection with the HINDI Independance Day celebrations and Ms. Anseeta & party of I B A Economics won the first prize. On October 4th 2017 the Dept. of Hindi conducted a short story writing competition and Ms. Nimisha won the first prize. On 6th October a dance competition and film song competition were conducted. Ms. Roja of I Bcom CA (self) won 1st prize and Malini of I B.Com CA ( aided ) won 2nd prize in film song competition. In dance competition I BA Economics won 1st prize and I B.Sc Chemistry won 2nd prize.

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The Department of Physics organized a charity fund raiser event 'AASHA 2017' on 21st December 2017, for the benefit of Ockhi disaster victims. They also organised World Environment Day celebrations on 19th June 2017 on the focal them- 'Connecting People to Nature'. Two lecture sessions were organized- one by Dr. Ullas G.K., wildlife photographer and the other by Dr. Baby, Director of Youth Welfare, CUSAT as part of the KSCSTE funded programme. Organized a Logo designing competition jointly with the IT awareness club of St.Paul's College on 11th October 2017. The competition was conducted to design a logo for the IT awareness club of our College.

Organized a Photography competition on the theme 'The Motion' on 30th September 2017. Entries were invited a month before and prize-winning entries have been selected. Prizes shall be distributed during the upcoming National Science Day celebrations.

DEPARTMENT OF Scholarships The Nodal Officer for Scholarships, Ms Valentine D Cruz reports that in addition to the usual. Scholarships a new one, Prof Joseph MATHEMATICS Mundassery Scholarship, by Higher education department, Government of Kerala has been availed by PG students who have passed out and have secured above 75% marks in their PG Course. Nine students have availed this scholarship. A total of 325 students have been granted or selected for various scholarships offered by UGC, Central Government and State Government. The total scholarship for this academic year is around rupees 32 lakhs. As part of the Department Outreach programme, the students of III D.C Mathematics, accompanied by teachers Smt. Regina Margret V J and Smt. Maya K., visited and spent a day with the inmates of 'Adarsh Charitable Trust'. Kureekad, Tripunithara on 15th December 2017. Food Festival organized by the students of III D. C Mathematics on 22nd September 2017.

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Chief Guests Fr. Bijoy Augustine Marottickal Fr. Merton D' Silva There is magic in the air Christmas is finally here Pauline family, guests and friends Gather together, joy never ends Carols, cards, cakes and colours Let's not be takers; rather givers…

21 An Inter Collegiate Quiz programme named The Metabolics based on Open Course subject of Physical Education was conducted by the Department of Physical Education with the assistance of students who opted Physical Education as their Open Course subject.

The prize awards were Rs 2500, Rs 1500 & Rs 1000 which were won by U C College Aluva, St Xavier's College for Women Aluva and BCM College Kottayam respectively.

Physical Education

M. G University Inter Collegiate Cricket Tournament: Cricket had not been a forte of St. Paul's College, Kalamassery for a long time. However, in the past 25 years the College cricket team has made a name for itself in the university & national arena. This year we ended up Runners Up in M. G. University North Zone Inter-Collegiate tournaments where about 120 teams contested. Abin Mathew (II BA English) & Akhil Scaria (I BA Economics) of our College have been selected as members of the M. G. University team, which won the South Zone Inter University Cricket Trophy for the First time in the history of M G University.

REFLECTIONS 22 South Zone Indian team Akhil Scaria (I BA Economics) was the only player from Kerala state to represent the south zone Indian team Under 19 this year Kerala State Cricket Vishnu P Kumar (II B. Com) Akhil Scaria (I BA Economics) Akshay Manohar (I BA Economics) Afrad Rishab (I B. Com) & Mohammed Sinan (I B. Com) were selected to Kerala State Team under 19 squad to play the Inter District cricket tournament in Kerala State. We hope that our cricket team would not be resting upon the laurels won and that they would keep setting higher goals for them to achieve. MRF Pace Foundation Abin Mathew (II BA English) was selected to MRF Pace foundation academy this year. He was the first among the five players from Kerala State who got selected to this academy. Kerala State Football (Futsal) participated in the Kerala State Taekwondo championship Manobin K M (former Student of B. Sc. Mathematics) was under 63 kg category. selected as a member of Kerala Football Team (Futsal) this Year Kerala State Taekwondo Championship District Cricket Team members Paulson M D (I B.Sc. Chemistry) won the Bronze Medal in the Seven proud sons of St. Paul's Vishnu P Kumar (II B. Com) Akhil Kerala State Taekwondo championship Under 80 kg category & Scaria (I BA Economics) Akshay Manohar (I BA Economics) Joel Justine of (I B. Com) participated in the Kerala State Afrad Rishab (I B. Com) Mohammed Sinan (I B. Com) Aravind Taekwondo championship under 63 kg category. Shaji (II B. Com) & Abin Mathew (II BA English) reserved top positions in the District Cricket Team M G University Fencing Championship M G University Taekwondo Championship Arjun C Shekar (I B. Sc. Physics) won the Individual Silver Paulson M D (I B.Sc. Chemistry) & Joel Justine of (I B. Com) Medal in M G University Fencing Championship held at won the Bronze Medals in the M G University Taekwondo Alphonsa College, Pala. Championship Under 80 kg & under 63 kg respectively, held at Nirmala College, Muvattupuzha. Kerala State Fencing Championship Arjun C Shekar (I B. Sc. Physics) won the two Gold Medal South Zone National Junior Category and one Bronze in under 23 age category and Taekwondo one Bronze in Senior Men Category in the Kerala State Fencing Championship Championship held at Kasargod. Paulson M D (I B.Sc. Congratulations Chemistry) & Joel Basil Justine of (I B. Com)

Joel Justine Afrad Paulson MD

Indian Cricket team Basil Thampi (Former Student of B A Economics) was Arjun selected to Indian team Sinan Vishnu T20 Squad this year. 23 Musical Waves "If music be the food of love play on" William Shakespeare

The role of music in the development of a human being is great. Having understood this harmony, regular music classes have been taking place before and after regular college hours to train in instruments like guitar, violin and the key board. Dr. Job from the Management department has been imparting the lessons and faculty and students make use of this opportunity. The Music club of the college has also lent their support wherever needed. Fr. Felix once shared his dream of having a department for Fine Arts, hopefully in the future. May St. Paul's sing praises of lives truly Nobly Lived Famous violinist Herald Antony at St Pauls

In loving memory Editorial

Victory, Loss, Laurels and Awards are glimpsed as we turn pages of 11th edition of Reflections 2017. ISO Certification, Ranks and recognition have made St. Paul's rise to greater heights. From the editorial desk we would like to place on record our immense honour and gratitude for all the help rendered by the Management, Principal, Faculty Staff and students for the successful publication and release of the 11th Edition of Reflections 2017. Thank You. Prof. Dr. JAMES JOSEPH Department of Physics 1981- 2014 Birth: 21-11-1957 Editorial Board: John Mathew & Lima Sunny Demise: 15-02-2018 Sorrowfully Pauline Family

REFLECTIONS 24 Any news connected with St. Paul's College, mail to: [email protected]