Volume 15 | No.3 | July 2020 The Albertian News Letter Estd. 1946 ST. ALBERT'S COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS) Established and Administered by Archdiocese of Verapoly Accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC | ISO 9001:2015 certified by TUV Rheinland Banerji Road, Ernakulam, Kochi - 682 018, Kerala, India www.alberts.edu.in |[email protected] Ph. 0484-2391245 Live to the Distinct Albertian ethos: fullest, Love grooming outstanding leaders and life-long learners to the fullest, ORIAL Almost two decades back, I had the joy of animating the meetings of Express from EDIT former Albertians in two cities of the USA. The organizer was a PhD your heart. Ms. Dhanya G S scholar at Harvard, past 60 years and the gatherings were in Chicago and It is often Washington, DC. It became a meeting of generations. Most of them seen that one of the biggest blocks to creativity can be our were highly placed professionals, academicians and businessmen, but mind's inability to allow a all former students of St. Albert’s College. thought or insight to have the The senior ones were eloquently sharing with the youngsters how a great space to become a possibility. visionary prelate Archbishop Attippetty dreamed the impossible and Some of the most inspired launched such a prestigious centre of 4higher learning, with a vision of notions are ones that start off as uplifting the backward section of the society, especially from the many crazy conceptions. By allowing islands around Cochin city. them to be possibilities, they “Albert’s has a distinct culture,” someone shared. “We were motivated may bloom into something there to face challenges. Today all of us are in this land of immense really practical. Often our mind opportunities, doing excellently well”. may immediately shoot down a Another mentioned how Albert’s is a seemingly crazy idea by judging and analysing it too soon. Our community, creating not just joyful learners newsletter EXPRESSIONS but learners for a lifetime. And what is more, reflects that proud moment they all agreed that they were groomed into where our staff and students take global citizens with a sense of responsibility pride in their hard work and and compassion. cherish their fruits of labour and For me, it was a moment unlike any other, sincerity. representing a great institution that made a big difference in their lives, Of all the things we wear, our about which they were in overwhelming gratitude. expression is most noticeable... Dr. Edward Edezhath 01 The Albertian News Letter Department of Botany Photography Competition The Department of Chemistry and Research Center The Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organized a photography competition in the month of th organized a Webinar on Monday, the 6 of July 2020 on the topic Know July. The theme of the competition was thy Jackfruit, to open a dialogue on conservation. The department “Mazhakazhcha”, to capture beautiful organized this seminar to keep the scientific spirits of the people on, sights of rainy days. The very purpose of especially during the pandemic. The session aimed at spreading the this competition was to identify talented message – “There's no guilt in eating fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains” photographers and provide them with an opportunity for active participation and inspire them and including the jackfruit in diets to get independence from meat. to participate in inter collegiate competitions as well. The key speakers for the webinar were Dr. K. Joseph John, Principal Scientist, NBPGR, who spoke on “Conservation of Jackfruit Diversity” Webinar on Career Oppurtunities in Chemistry and Eminent environmentalist Shree Padre, who spoke on “Value Addition in Jackfruits.” The organising team of this webinar consisted The Department of Chemistry, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) in of Dr. J Jameson (HoD), Dr. Siju M Varghese, Dr. K Madhusudhanan association with the Albertian Foundation organized a Webinar on nd (Coordinator), Smt. Drishya K Reghuvaran, Smt. Mary Joseph, Dr. Career Oppurtunities in Chemistry on Wednesday, 22 July, 2020. The Anna Ancy Antony A, Dr. Anisha S (Convenor), Sri Arjun Thomas and resource person for the session was Dr. Basheer M.C, Assistant Sri Ambrose T J. The webinar was attended by around 148 participants. Professor, Department of Chemistry, PSMO College, Thirurangadi. Dr. Basheer, through his presentation reminded the participants that Department of Chemistry acquiring a degree or any higher qualification in Chemistry opens doors to a wide range career opportunities across the world. He also gave an Junior Scientist Program insight into a various jobs and careers open to those who have taken The first Junior Scientist Program of the new academic year in collaboration with chemistry at any level. 250 students actively participated in the webinar. Navadarsan, Archdiocese of Varapoly, was held on 24th July, 2020. The main aim of this program was to impart chemical literacy to school students and to show them the Department of Economics important role Chemistry plays in their daily lives. This also aimed at arousing the interest of young children in Chemistry through a variety of magical experiments and Music Video – A Tribute to the Victors of Kargil demonstrations. The Department of Economics, St. Albert's College Due to the ongoing pandemic, the Junior Scientist Program was conducted as a video (Autonomous) released a video as a tribute to the recording program. Dr. Vijay John Gerson, Head of the Department introduced the programs offered by the victors of Kargil as part of the Kargil Victory Day, Department of Chemistry and the significance of this subject. He explained the importance of Chemistry as a 2020. The video was released at 1 pm on 26th July 2020. central science and the role of chemistry in making our everyday life better. He inaugurated the experimental The music video titled A Tribute to the victors of Kargil session by demonstrating the blue bottle experiment. Mr. Joseph Prince D and Dr. Nisha V S, faculty was organized and edited by Ms. Rosha Jomon, Mr. members of department of Chemistry conducted several experiments. Neeraj Nepolean, Ms. Athira Joshy and Mr. Ebin B M Mr. Joseph Prince D introduced different laboratory equipments and apparatus used in the with the help and support of Mrs. Benly B, Assistant chemistry laboratory. He also conducted several magical experiments Professor of Political Science, Department of which opened doors to the wonderful world of Chemistry. Economics. The singers included Ms. Aleena George, Dr. Nisha V S gave a talk on Chemistry in Covid-19. In this Ms. Athira A.P, Ms. Theja Theres Tomy and Ms. B K presentation she explained the key role of chemistry in explaining viral Maya. The voiceover for the video was given by Mrs. structure, isolation of vaccines, development of new materials and Benly B. The video was released with the support of health care products. A demonstration of different healthcare products Dr. Jincy Joseph K, Head, Department of Economics like soap, liquid soap and sanitizer was also carried out. and the students of II B.A Economics. The Albertian News Letter 02 03 The Albertian News Letter Department of Botany Photography Competition The Department of Chemistry and Research Center The Department of Botany, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) organized a photography competition in the month of th organized a Webinar on Monday, the 6 of July 2020 on the topic Know July. The theme of the competition was thy Jackfruit, to open a dialogue on conservation. The department “Mazhakazhcha”, to capture beautiful organized this seminar to keep the scientific spirits of the people on, sights of rainy days. The very purpose of especially during the pandemic. The session aimed at spreading the this competition was to identify talented message – “There's no guilt in eating fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains” photographers and provide them with an opportunity for active participation and inspire them and including the jackfruit in diets to get independence from meat. to participate in inter collegiate competitions as well. The key speakers for the webinar were Dr. K. Joseph John, Principal Scientist, NBPGR, who spoke on “Conservation of Jackfruit Diversity” Webinar on Career Oppurtunities in Chemistry and Eminent environmentalist Shree Padre, who spoke on “Value Addition in Jackfruits.” The organising team of this webinar consisted The Department of Chemistry, St. Albert's College (Autonomous) in of Dr. J Jameson (HoD), Dr. Siju M Varghese, Dr. K Madhusudhanan association with the Albertian Foundation organized a Webinar on nd (Coordinator), Smt. Drishya K Reghuvaran, Smt. Mary Joseph, Dr. Career Oppurtunities in Chemistry on Wednesday, 22 July, 2020. The Anna Ancy Antony A, Dr. Anisha S (Convenor), Sri Arjun Thomas and resource person for the session was Dr. Basheer M.C, Assistant Sri Ambrose T J. The webinar was attended by around 148 participants. Professor, Department of Chemistry, PSMO College, Thirurangadi. Dr. Basheer, through his presentation reminded the participants that Department of Chemistry acquiring a degree or any higher qualification in Chemistry opens doors to a wide range career opportunities across the world. He also gave an Junior Scientist Program insight into a various jobs and careers open to those who have taken The first Junior Scientist Program of the new academic year in collaboration with chemistry at any level. 250 students actively participated in the webinar. Navadarsan, Archdiocese of Varapoly, was held on 24th July, 2020. The main aim of this program was to impart chemical literacy to school students and to show them the Department of Economics important role Chemistry plays in their daily lives. This also aimed at arousing the interest of young children in Chemistry through a variety of magical experiments and Music Video – A Tribute to the Victors of Kargil demonstrations. The Department of Economics, St.