Media Release

Mangaluru, Jan 24: The Post Graduate Department of Chemistry of St Agnes College inaugurated its decennial year celebrations with ‘Decennium’ on Friday, January 24.

Dr Vishalakshi B, professor, Mangalore University, was the chief guest of the programme. The chief guest enlightened the audience on the opportunities available in the field of chemistry and congratulated the department for the great achievements that it has achieved in the past ten years.

The programme started with a prayer song followed by a welcome dance by the students of M.Sc. Chemistry. As it is the 150th year of the Periodic Table, students depicted achievements through milestones. A documentary portraying the achievements was also screened.

Dr Sapna Kumari, staff convener, welcomed and introduced the guests to the gathering. The programme was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by the dignitaries along with the trophy revealing ceremony. Magazine “Alchemy - 2020” was released.

The briefing of the decennium was done by head of the Post-Graduation Department of Chemistry Dr Geetha M Pinto. St Agnes College principal Sr Dr Jeswina AC delivered the presidential address. The achievers from the alumni were awarded. One of the alumni Christeena Louis shared her experience of the various opportunities she encountered which helped her to grow. The inaugural programme ended with a vote of thanks by Apoorva. Preethi was the compere for the event.