71st College Day
Fatima College celebrated its 71st College Day on March 23. Sr. Lilly Thockanattu, Provincial, St. Joseph Province, India, was the chief guest and G.Natchiar, an alumna, Padma Shri awardee and Founder and Director-Emeritus of Aravind Eye Care system, Madurai, the guest of honour. A striking feature of the celebration was the book release of five Fatimites who were honoured on the stage. Sr. G. Celine Sahaya Mary, the Principal, presented the college report. Sr. Lilly Thockanattu stressed the significance of education in shaping the young minds by citing various personalities ranging from ancient philosopher Pythagoras to Helen Keller. Dr. Natchiar expressed her gratitude to three most influential role models who molded her career and personality – Sister Mother Rose, college founder; Sakunthala, the first Principal; and Sr. Yvonne Mary of the Congregation of Sisters of St. Joseph of Lyon.
Workshop held
A one-day capacity building workshop for faculty members was organised by Lady Doak College on March 18. Ilango Rangaswamy, social activist and former scientist of CSIR and former panchayat president of Kuthambakkam, was the resource person. Through examples of social change initiatives, he exhorted the faculty members to help their students become socially responsible and socially conscious agents of social change. He stressed the need for community intervention to reduce inequalities and to establish sustainable growth for all in the country.
Golden jubilee celebration
The Department of Economics at Arul Anandar College celebrated its Golden Jubilee on March 22. Rathinasamy Maria Saleth, Honorary Professor, Madras School of Economics and former director of Madras Institute of Development Studies, was the chief guest. College Rector released the Golden Jubilee souvenir. I. Jeyaraj, HoD, expressed his gratitude to all who contributed to the department’s growth and success. D. Antony Singh Dhas, Convenor of the Golden Jubilee event, proposed the vote of thanks.
UTSAV’24
Thiagarajar School of Management hosted UTSAV’24, a celebration of athleticism and sportsmanship, from March 22 to 24. The highlight was the presence of Jerlin Anika, an Arjuna Award recipient in 2022 and a decorated athlete. Jerlin won gold at the World Deaf Badminton Championship and three gold medals at Asia-Pacific Games. UTSAV’24 witnessed intense competition among 15 corporate teams, including HCL and Infosys. Jerlin Anika’s presence resonated deeply, emphasizsng the transformative power of sports and the values of perseverance and passion.
