Events

Events

Handing over the key of Snehaveedu, a house built by the National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers of Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu, to Lekshmi Pattathil, the homeless widow working as a cook in one of the Ladies’ Hostels, the Vice-Chancellor of Kannur University, Prof. Dr. Gopinath Ravindran in his keynote address on Thursday April 26, 2018 said that the campus was on the right track and the declaration in the Value Charter of the college that service to the needy was an obligation and not charity was the right perception that everyone should have. “This is my first visit to Don Bosco Arts & Science College. I am most happy to note that this is the best maintained and modern college campus that I have visited in Kannur University. Don Bosco campus is green and elegant. The college, run on solar power selling the surplus to the Electricity Department is an extraordinary achievement and it should be emulated by other campuses,” Prof. Gopinath said. The Director of Student Services (DSS) and NSS Coordinator of Kannur University, Padmanabhan Kavumbai in his complementary address said that the two NSS units of Don Bosco Arts & Science College were the best units in the University in terms of their quality of performance and their involvement in humanitarian services. The 920-square-feet house of Lekshmi hailing from Mundayamparambu, three kilometers away from the campus, built by the students under the dynamic leadership of the two NSS Programme Officers, Rajisha C.K. and Nithin Kuttan with the fund mobilized from the well-wishers, has two bed rooms, dining hall, kitchen and work area. It was completed spending almost five lakh rupees. College Manager Fr. Dr. Thomas K.O. delivered the benedictory address. Principal Fr. Dr. Francis Karackat presided over the function. Vice-Principal Fr. Shibu Davis, Ayankunnu Panchayath President Ad. Sheeja Sebastian, University Union Chairman C.P. Shiju and College Union Chairman Muhammad Ummair spoke on the occasion. Rajisha C.K. welcomed the gathering and Nithin Kuttan proposed vote of thanks.


The Registrar of Kannur University, Dr. Balachandran Keezhoth who inaugurated and delivered the keynote address for the College Day Celebrations in the evening on Friday, 16th March, 2018, presented scholarship, memento and merit certificate to 117 best students in every batch in the campus.


Don Bosco Arts & Science College bagged 55 prizes with grace marks in various competitions held as part of Kannur University Arts Fest at S.N. College, Kannur from 28th February to March 4, 2018. Payannur College won the overall championship. Kannur S.N. College secured the second place. Nehru Arts & Science College, Kanhangad, Govt. Brennen College, Thalassery and Govt. College, Kasargode were the other leading colleges along with Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu.


Kerala Electricity Minster M.M. Mani presented Kerala State Renewable Energy Commendation Certificate 2017 in the category of Educational Institutions to Fr. Dr. K.O. Thomas, Manager, Don Bosco Arts & Science College at a function held at Kanakakunnu Palace, Thiruvananthapuram on February 28, 2018. The award was given in appreciation of the solar energy plant installed in the campus tying up with the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB).


In the two-day interdepartmental Arts Fest, EVEXIA 2018, held at Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu on 24th and 25th January, 2018, BCom Computer Application Association won on-stage championship, with 239 points. The second place was for BA English Association with 236 points. The third place was for BCom Co-operation Association with 149 points.


In the two-day interdepartmental Arts Fest, EVEXIA 2018, held at Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu on 24th and 25th January, 2018, PG students won off-stage championship, with 239 points. The second place was for BA English Association with 236 points. The third place was for BCom Computer Application Association with 149 points.


In the two-day interdepartmental Arts Fest, EVEXIA 2018, held at Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu on 24th and 25th January, 2018, PG students won off-stage championship, with 239 points. The second place was for BA English Association with 236 points. The third place was for BCom Computer Application Association with 149 points.


In the two-day interdepartmental Arts Fest, EVEXIA 2018, held at Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu on 24th and 25th January, 2018, BA English Literature Association won the overall championship for the third consecutive year, with 493 points. The Runners-up trophy was for PG Association, with 428 points. The third place was for BCom Computer Application Association with 417 points. BCom Cooperation Association secured fourth place with 291 points.


An extraordinary achievement for Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu..... Winning the: State Tug-of-War Mixed Category Championship.... Senior National Tug-of-War Mixed Category Runner-up... Intercollegiate Tug-of-War Women Category Championship.... Inter-university Tug-of-War Women Category Runner-up ... Anagha Chandran from BA English Literature and Aleena TS from MSW are declared the best sports persons of Kannur University for the academic year 2019-2020... It is a great accomplishment that the management, staff, students and parents feel proud of .... Congratulations to Anagha and Aleena ... Special appreciation to Physical Education Director, Nirhin Kuttan Sir...


Archbishop of Thalassery, Mar George Njaralakatt blessed the newly-built Don Bosco Campus Chapel in the presence of the Provincial Superior, Rev. Fr. Joyce Thonikuzhiyil SDB, Vice-Provincial Rev. Fr. Jose Koyickal SDB and Provincial Administrator Rev. Fr. George Payyamthadathil SDB, at 2.30 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2018. The fully-air-conditioned Campus Chapel has seating capacity for 720 persons. Currently, 760 students at Don Bosco Arts & Science College are Catholics. Mass is held in the chapel every morning at 7 o’clock. Chapel is open from 6.15 am to 7 pm.


Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu, had a historic victory in the university level intercollegiate tug-of-war championship, bagging Runners-up both in men and women sections. Munnad People’s College retained the championship trophy both in men and women. The championship was held at Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu, on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Nine students from Don Bosco Arts & Science College were selected for the university team selection camp: four men and five women. They are: Ebin Devasion (BA English), Amal Saju (BCom Computer Application), Adarsh Mathew (BCom Computer Application), Bestin Sebastian (BSW), Amala CV (BCom Computer Application), Olivia (BA English), Anagha (BA English), and Lisna (MSW). The interuniversity tug-of-war championship will be held in Amritsar (Punjab) next week.


The University level Intercollegiate Tug-of-War Tournament will be held at Don Bosco Arts & Science College Campus on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. About 25 colleges affiliated to the University of Kannur are likely to participate in the tournament. Adv. Sunny Joseph MLA, representing Peravoor Constituency will inaugurate the tournament. Dr. P.T. Joseph, Director of Physical Education, will preside over the function. The people of the locality, the students from neighbouring schools and the staff and students from Don Bosco will be present, enthusing and fuelling the pulling spirit of the men and women teams participating in the tournament. The students from Vikas Bhavan Edoor, the centre for the rehabilitation of the retarded children are also brought to the campus to be part of this most entertaining sports event. Nithin P.K. Sir, the Physical Education Director and Biju John Sir, the College Union Advisor, Muhammad Ummair, the College Union Chairman, Anju Sebastian, College Union Vice-Chairperson, and Christo James, College Union General Captain are on the forefront to make the tournament colourful and memorable for all.


The NSS volunteers as part of their vision to make the locality eco-tuned, in collaboration with the authorities of Ayyankunnu Panchayat made check dams to conserve water as a preventive measure against drought. NSS programme officers Rajisha C.K. and Nithin P.K. led the team.


Equinox 2018, the South Indian Management Fest organized by the Department of Management (BBA) at Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu will be held on Friday, 12th January, 2018. Students from colleges across Kerala and neighbouring States will participate in the management proficiency competitions and the winners will be presented cash prizes, certificates and mementos. Arrangements are made for students who come on the previous day for accommodation and food. The College Music Band, South Side, will entertain the campus on 11th Thursday night, with their melodious and punchy orchestra. The popular team in D for Dance, the dance reality series which premiered on Mazhavil Manorama channel will be the guests and will perform during the Award Nite Cultural Extravaganza on Friday at 7 p.m. The Staff Coordinator of the Fest is Jijisha V.C. For more information contact 9048751023


In the General Body Meeting of the Past Pupils of Don Bosco Arts & Science College, Angadikadavu, Shanu Salman (MCJ 2012-2014 Batch), the Faculty In-Charge, Department of Journalism (MCJ) at Pazhassi Raja College, Pulpally in Wayanad affiliated to the University of Calicut was unanimously chosen as the President of the Alumni Association. The Alumni Association will be officially registered under the Societies of Registration Act, 1860 with Memorandum of Understanding and Bylaws for legal recognition and NAAC accreditation. Suzenna Babu (BCom Computer Application 2012-2015 Batch) is the Vice-President. Ann Treessa Benny (BA English 2012-2015 Batch) is the Secretary. Muhammad Abdul Basith (BBA 2012-2015 Batch) is the Treasurer and Akhila Tomy (BSc Mathematics 2012-2015 Batch) is the Joint Secretary. Angle Mary Mathew (BA English 2012-2015 Batch), Athira K. Louis (BSC Mathematics 2012-2015 Batch), Dayana (BCom Computer Application 2012-2015 Batch) Abbas P.M 2012-2015 Batch), Neena Thomas (BCA 2012-2015 Batch), Harsha C.J. (MSW 2011-2013 Batch), and Jince John (MCJ 2013-2015 Batch) are the members of the Executive Committee. In the open forum, it was suggested that the annual gathering could be held during Christmas holidays and the date should be communicated to all ahead of time. The decision on integrating cultural programme into the annual gathering and on the introduction of scholarship for deserving students was left to the executive committee. There was also a proposal to launch an online newsletter for the alumni. Principal Fr. Dr. Francis Karackat inaugurated the Alumni Meet. Staff co-ordinator Biju John T welcomed the gathering. Alumni Association President Shanu Salman proposed vote of thanks. The programme was concluded with fellowship meal in the auditorium.