St. Paul's College NAAC Re-accredited Institution with 'A' Grade (Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University) Kalamassery-683 503 Rfelections NEWSLETTER Vol. 51 Issue-2 June 2017 To Build & ST. PAUL'S To Break OPENS ITS DOORS To Break & TO MESHUGGAH 2K17 To Rebuild Something Better Destroy, Erase, Improve. This was the title of the first album by a popular rock group based in a college town in Umea, Northern Sweden, in 1987. Thirty years later, a batch of students from St. Paul's College, Kalamassery, Kerala, India, picked this word to be the rubric for their Art's Club celebrations: AND THE PAULINE FAMILY worked wonders with MESHUGGAH 2K17. The inaugural ceremony was a festive affair. His Excellency, Rt. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kalathiparambil, Archbishop, Verapoly diocese gave the inaugural address wherein he declared institutions like St. Paul's , St. Teresa's St. Xavier's and St. Albert's to be milestones in Higher Education. THE GREEN CARPET OF KOCHI – ST. PAUL'S bags the VANAMITRA AWARD The Nature Club of St. Paul's bagged the Vanamitra Award instituted by the Kerala Forest Department. This award was given for the awareness and protection of the environment. Two decades of environment awareness and protection by the Pauline Family is what qualified the college as recipients of this award. The award ceremony organized by the Social Forestry witnessed actor Nivin Pauly handing over the award to the College Manager Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalackal in the presence of the Nature Club co-ordinator Dr. Shobana Michael. Under the guidance of the Manager, Fr. Felix, the college revived its zeal to plant These diocesan institutions have imparted widespread nourishment in the intellectual development of the student community especially those from lower economic zones and Other Backward Communities mainly the Latin Catholic community. K.R.L.C.C. Vice- President Shaji George, Manager Fr. Felix also felicitated during this occasion. Chakkalackal, Principal Dr. V. J. Peter, KUFOS Registrar Dr. Victor Inter- collegiate Arts Fest MESHUGGAH 2K17 was the first of its George & Union Chairman Mathews Victor addressed the kind after a long gap. The Pauline Family geared up to meet the gathering. The retiring staff members Dr. Victor George, challenges and students were excellent in their co-ordination and Department of Commerce, Dr. Reena J. Andrews, Department of determined drive to gather funds for the smooth conduct of the English, Prof. George Valluvassery, Department of Malayalam, programs. Chairman Mathews Victor and team set the venue for Non- Teaching Staff Mr. Gildinose and Ms. Maria Jascintha were the competitions. saplings all over the campus. Dr. Shobana has been organizing nature campaigns to bring the youth closer to nature. Other programs include organizing medical camps for adivasis, conducting water preservation programs, removal of plastic waste, effective waste management techniques and also awareness on how to combat and control wild fire in the forest. The Nature of St. Paul's plays a major role in making St. Paul's THE GREEN CARPET OF KOCHI. 2 Display of Hand painted art work by students on the college wall Day 1 witnessed a wide splash of colours on the h i t h e r t o d r a b w h i t e compound walls and MURAL 2017 a graffiti painting competition took shape. This was followed by SHUTTER BUG and a frenzy of camera clicks lapped up every nook and corner of THE GREEN CARPET OF KOCHI namely S T . P A U L ' S . T h e photography completion brought the first day to a picturesque end. Day 2 unveiled itself with the VEIL OF MAYA – a fashion show of a different kind showcasing decades of heritage, costumes from very old historic time zones to the modern current milieu. DROP '2D' BEAT, the group dance competition set feet tapping to the wonderfully hep paced music. Teams from all over Kerala graced the stage and left a glow of different styles of dancing in the minds of the audience. MESHUGGAH 2K17 drew to a close with NIRVANA a truly reverberating battle of bands, hard rock, hip hop, rap, reggae and what not. As the sun slowly set on the sets of MESHUGGAH 2K17, it left behind a volley of satisfied sighs and glowing countenances with whispers that echoed, “It was a grand success. Maybe we should try it again sometime”. 3 Congratulations!! Dr. Tresa Sunitha George Dept. of Chemistry Tresa Sunitha George obtained Ph. D from the Department of Polymer Science and Rubber Technology, Cochin University of Science and Technology under the guidance of Dr. K.E. George. Title of the thesis "Synergistic effect of short fibre and Nano kaolin clay on polystyrene/high density polyethylene blends" Happy Retirement Dr. Victor George Dr. Reena J Andrews Prof. George Valluvassery Sri Gildinose Smt. Maria Jacintha C.J. Dept. of Commerce Dept. of English Dept. of Malayalam Lab Assistant Library Assistant New Responsibilities Binilkumar M R Valentine D Cruz Dr. Salia Rex Shiju C R IQAC Coordinator Staff Advisor HOD, English HOD, Commerce New Members of Pauline Family Jackson T J Lijan Sebastian Ajeesh Joseph Office Attendant Office Attendant Office Attendant 4 St. Paul's Salutes 70 Years of Free India As the dawn breaks on 15th August 2017, the campus lies green and peaceful amidst the lush rubber trees on one side and the sprawling HMT road on the other. This peace slowly makes way for fast cars and two wheelers that enter the campus bringing along the faculty and students who have gathered to celebrate the 71st Independence Day. The silence that lay like a heavy carpet is now filled with the smart and disciplined boot sounds of the NCC cadets who have lined up for the Independence Day Parade. The sharp authoritative voice of Lt. Varun V. Varghese is heard issuing orders to the cadets as the Under Officer Jairam Kaladharan takes charge of the Squadron. Principal Dr. Peter Vadassery, and Vice-Principal, Dr. Shobana Michael join the crowd gathered near the portico of the college. Suddenly they are joined by a figure in white; calm, peaceful and in full command of himself. He is none Time 9.30am. other than Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalackal, the Manager of St. As the tricolor slowly rises under the deft fingers of Rev. Fr. Felix the crowd Paul's College; a person who within five years stands to attention and the National Anthem is sung in unison by the faculty transformed the face of the campus by giving it a sea- and students, followed by the display march by the NCC Cadets. In his change. As the nation completes seventy years of hard message, the Manager said every individual should be connected to his earned freedom the campus of St. Paul's also reverberates environment and work for its integral development. He advised the students with the echoes of hard team work and a well-earned A to gear up to meet the challenges of the society and face each day with grade. courage and a well-informed intellect. The Principal and Vice- Principal also gave messages of unity and teamwork for the development of the institution. The ceremony drew to a sweet end with the distribution of laddoos. 5 VOSP RADIO Voice of St. Paul's - Radio Launch VOSP Radio was launced as a new initiative to have campus radio. The Voice of St Paul's (VOSP) as it is named was launched by Fr. Rajan Kizhavana, Assistant Director, AISAT Engineering College. Assistant Professors Lima Sunny and Stalin P.C. are in charge of VOSP Radio. The radio will function using the public address system within the college initially during lunch break hours and later shall be upgraded using apt technology. All languages are acceptable but predominantly the medium will be English, Hindi and Malayalam. College Students' Union 2017-18 This year the college elections were conducted in a smooth and systematic way under the able leadership of Dr. Rajeshmon who was the Election Commissioner for this academic year. The elected members are Union Chairman – Alan Asher Vijay, Vice- Chairperson – Anna Marya Oommen, General Secretary – Praveen P P, Arts Club Secretary – Anas T. M., Magazine Editor – Anand Shanmughan, University Union Shahzaman M. S. , Lady Representatives – P. V. Stephy Varghese & Parvathi M. , U. G. Councillors- Canon Antony Luiz & 2nd Year Rep. Daniel Raju and U. G. 3rd Year Rep. Abhinav V. 6 NSS NSS Volunteers commemorated World Aids day on 1st December 2016 by conducting a blood donation camp at St. Paul's college in collaboration with HDFC Bank and Amrita Institute of Medical Science Edappally. Around fifty students came forth to donate blood. On 14th December 2016, NSS volunteers actively took part in a rally to commemorate National Energy Conservation Day .NSS volunteers extended their helping hand in the successful digitalization campaign initiated by St.Paul's college. NSS Volunteers staged a street play in front of dignitaries and audience gathered to celebrate College Day on 3rd March 2017 and their anti-drug and green campaign were well applauded. On 7th march 2017 NSS volunteers organised a class on legal awareness in St.Paul's college in collaboration with KELSA. The session was inaugurated by Sub Judge Mr.Mohit and presided over by Principal Dr.V.J. Peter. Apart from all these, NSS volunteers conducted various regular cleaning sessions in the campus to make it a green and plastic free zone 7 NCC The NCC being a uniformed defence service. Cadets and parade. College manager Rev. Fr. Felix Chakkalakkal hoisted the NCC officer Lt. Varun V. Varghese of St. Pauls College had national flag in the presence of college Principal Dr.