Media Release
Mangaluru, Jan 14: The management of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), in collaboration with St Aloysius Alumni Association, hosted a solemn Golden Reunion and Convocation Ceremony of 1974, 75, & 76 batches on January 11 in the Robert Sequeira Hall.
The event celebrated the enduring bond between the institution and its former students, specifically honouring the milestone "Golden" batches.
The day commenced with a symbolic flag hoisting ceremony held near the Admin Block, followed by a communal breakfast at Sahodaya Hall. This provided a nostalgic setting for alumni to reconnect before the formal proceedings began.
The formal programme was expertly navigated by the masters of ceremony, Dr Severine Pinto and Abhishek Shetty.
Sunil Kunder K, chairman of the Golden Reunion 2026, officially welcomed the gathering, expressing pride in the alumni's lifelong achievements and their return to their alma mater.
Ivan D Frank (1976 commerce batch) delivered the keynote, sharing reflections on the values instilled by the institution and the evolution of the college over the decades.
The event was graced by the guest of honour, Dr B Satheesh Kumar Bhandary (vice president, ISR, Nitte University), and presided over by Dr Praveen Martis SJ, vice chancellor of St Aloysius University.
The highlight of the ceremony was the felicitation of the alumni. 45 distinguished alumni from the following batches were formally honoured by the vice chancellor:
Batches of 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1970 (SSC) & 1971 (PUC); 3 retired teachers and 1 yesteryear, Librarian of 1975 & 1976 era were also honoured.
Each member was recognized for their 50-year journey since their time at the institution, marking a significant milestone in the university's history.
The programme concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by the convener, Dr Dinesh Nayak, who expressed gratitude to the management, the organizing committee, and the alumni for making the reunion a resounding success. The presence of Dr Ronald Nazareth (registrar of the University) and other dignitaries further solidified the importance of the occasion.