Media Release
Mangaluru, May 20: The 16th College Day celebration of Milagres College was held on Tuesday, May 19, at the Milagres Auditorium with great enthusiasm and participation from students, faculty, and guests.
The programme was inaugurated in the presence of the chief guest, Dr Michael Santhumayor, administrator, Father Mullers College of Allied Health Sciences, who addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of developing human values alongside academic excellence. He highlighted that college life plays a significant role in personality development and encouraged students to utilize their talents for the welfare of society. He further stated that discipline, hard work, and self-confidence are essential for achieving success in today’s competitive world.
Presiding over the function, Fr Bonaventure Nazareth, correspondent of Milagres Educational Institutions, said that Milagres Educational Institutions is committed to nurturing cultural values and social responsibility among students in addition to providing quality education. He encouraged students to bring laurels to the institution and appreciated the contributions of lecturers, staff, and students towards the progress of the college.
During the programme, lecturers Lieutenant Denzil Edrod Pinto, who completed three months of NCC officer training, and Lenisha Peris, who completed Rangers & Rover training, were felicitated. The Best Teacher Award in the lecturers’ category was presented to Hindi department professor Shravya N, while the Best Supporting Staff Award was conferred on Lavita Nishal.
The college’s annual magazine, Milagres Miracle, was also released on the occasion under the coordination of Manjusha. The International Multidisciplinary Research Journal book was released under the coordination of Dr Asha Jyothi. Lecturers and students who presented research papers were honoured, and students were recognized with merit awards for their outstanding talents and achievements.
The event was attended by parish pastoral vice-president Dixon, secretary Jesinta, PTA vice-president Priyadarshini, student union president Prekshika D R, vice-president Rohan, and cultural secretary Jayarashmi, among others.
Principal and campus director Dr Alwin Serrao delivered the welcome address, programme coordinator Samita proposed the vote of thanks, and student Nikel Lance Lewis compered the programme. The celebration concluded with a variety of cultural performances presented by students, adding colour and vibrancy to the event.