Silver jubilee and Student Council inauguration held at Padua Pre-University College
Mangaluru: The Padua College Pre-University Student’s Council Inauguration and Silver Jubilee Year Inauguration were organized in Bendur Church Hall Auditorium, Mangalore.
Mr. Jeevan Saldhana, the CEO of Spectrum Industries Ltd., was the chief guest. In his message, he outlined that college life gives an opportunity to build one’s personality and focused on the importance of the time factor to achieve success in life. ‘Anyone could achieve his or her goal with dedication, passion, and hard work, he said. He advised the students not to spoil relationships based on religious barriers and asked them to cherish the beautiful memories of college days for the rest of their lives.
The correspondent of Padua Educational Institutions, Rev. Fr. Walter D’Souza, congratulated the newly appointed cabinet members and requested that they contribute towards the development of the college. In his short message, he spoke of the contributions of Padua Pre-University College for the past twenty-five years. He also thanked the past lecturers and supporting staff members for their contribution to the development of the institution. Further, he outlined the future plans for the development of the college.
Rev. Fr. Msgr. Maxim L. Noronha, Vice President of the CBE Diocese of Mangalore, was the president of the program. He also had a word of praise for the contribution of Padua Education Institutions towards the education of the poor and lower middle-class youth of Dakshina Kannada, irrespective of religion, caste, and creed. He thanked everybody who was involved in the development of the college and wished them every success in the future.
The principal of Padua Pre-University College, Mrs Mariette J. Mascarenhas, read the oath, and the college students’ representatives took the oath. Mohammed Abdul Azeez, CPL of Padua Pre-University College, thanked the students for electing him and promised that he would work for the betterment of the students and for the progress of the college. Rev. Fr. Walter D’Souza, the vicar of St Sebastian Church and the correspondent of the Padua Institutions, assigned the duties to the newly elected council members.
Mrs. Rashmi Mascarenhas, Lecturer for Statistics, and Mrs. Lavia Monteiro, Lecturer for Economics, read the objectives of the college academic and sports clubs.
The president of the function, Rev. Fr. Msgr. Maxim L. Noronha, unveiled the logo for the Silver Jubilee year (2024-2025). Mrs. Anitha Rodriguez outlined the symbolic importance of each element in the logo. The silver jubilee song was sung by the college choir.
Mr. Vinod D’souza, Vice President, Bendur Church; Mrs. Patsy Britto, Secretary, Bendur Church; Rev. Fr Arun Wilson Lobo, the Principal of Padua College of Management and Commerce; and the Campus Director, Mrs. Cauvery T. B., and Mr Anil Alwyn Crasta were the dignitaries on the stage.
Mrs. Mariette J. Mascarenhas welcomed the guests. Mrs. Renita Monteiro delivered the vote of thanks. Mrs. Anita Rodriguez, lecturer for commerce, compered the program.
