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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JS)

Mangaluru, May 5: The new building of Milagres College was inaugurated by bishop of Mangaluru Dr Aloysius Paul D'Souza along with vice-chancellor of Mangalore University Dr K Byrappa here on May 4.

Addressing the gathering, after symbolically inaugurating the Milagres evening college, Dr Prof K Byrappa said, "It is a great honour for me to be part of this inauguration ceremony. The new building has been built beautifully with all the modern facilities and this shows the commitment of Milagres institutions towards education. I congratulate all those responsible for the construction of this new building. Milagres college has given excellent service in the field of education. I hope the college starts more courses affiliated to the university in the coming days. I suggest the college to start vocational courses. If all colleges start the vocational courses, then there would be no unemployment. This will help in building a strong nation. I wish great success to this institution and hope more and more students avail the benefit from this center of knowledge."

Dr Aloysius Paul D'souza in his presidential address said, "We are witnessing a great moment here today. I congratulate Fr Valerian and all the people who are responsible in constructing such a beautiful building here. I thank the Lord for the abundant blessings He has showered on us. Imparting education is one of the most important things which our Lord has committed us to do and we are doing it. We are called upon by Him to teach not only lessons, but also values. Education is meant to transform the person and thereby transform the society. Milagres is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the city. I thank all the donors who have contributed generously towards this noble cause."

CBE secretary, Fr Gerald D'souza inaugurated the Milagres College of Hotel Management, rector of St Aloysius college Fr Dianasious Vas inaugurated the auditorium, mayor of MCC Harinath inaugurated the computer lab while local corporator Vinayaraj inaugurated the Milagres hostel.

Fr Michel Santhumayor principal of Milagres College welcomed the gathering.

Fr Valerian D'souza, parish priest of Milagres Church and donors were honoured at the occasion. Msgr Denis Moras Prabhu, university Syndicate member MP Noronha, president of parish pastoral council Ivan D'souza and others were present.

Milagres College

Milagres educational institution has a glorious history of imparting qualitative education for more than 165 years. It is a reputable, prestigious and premier educational institution centrally located in the heart of Mangaluru city. Milagres institution was founded in the year 1848 as first official Christian school by Bishop Bernadine. High school section was started in 1944 and PU College was started in the year 1982. But the goal was to climb higher in the ladder of imparting high quality education and thereby the management of the Institute initiated and incepted Milagres Degree College in the year 2010, with a motto of imparting higher education beyond excellence by creating a passion for perfection. It offers undergraduate disciplines in commerce and management and at present the college is at its 7th year with Fr Valerian D’Souza as correspondent, and Fr Michael Santhumayor as principal and administrator. There are over 2500 students and 120 staff who serve the institution in various capacities.

New building

The new building is artistically designed with evolving state of the art infrastructure, aimed to provide a soothing, conductive and pleasing environment for learning with a construction cost of Rs 14 crores and with more than 1 lac sq/ft space with all the hi-tech modern amenities, Auditorium, AC conference hall, spacious class rooms with LCD projectors, elevator facilities, fully granite floor, security system, 8000 sq/ft library with E-Library facility, computer lab, hotel management lab, college ground etc.

New courses

As an added discipline Milagres College will offer hotel management degree (BSc in Hospitality science), a three year degree course from this year. This is the first for a catholic institution. With an aim to impart education to all sections, Milagres College is incepting Milagres Evening College with B.com regular course to promote learning among the working class, and instil the aim of learning while earning. Furthermore, for the first time in the history of Milagres Institutions, hostel facilities for boys and girls are provided at a very reasonable rate.

The other features of this Institution are, proximity to the railway station and bus stand, easy accessibility to transport facility, two large playgrounds, remedial coaching, Add on Courses in soft skill training, spoken English courses, computer courses, counselling, banking exam training, CET, JEE training etc.