In keeping with tradition, TECHNOCRATS, the Student Association of the Post Graduate Department of Computer Applications, organized Freshers Day on 22 August 2014 at 2:45 pm, in the Mechanical Conference Hall, to welcome the incoming students of 2014-2017.
The formal function was attended by Chief Guest, Director In-charge, Rev. Fr Ajith Menezes, and was presided over by Principal, Dr Joseph Gonsalvis. Other dignitaries present on the occasion were Assistant Director, Rev Fr Rohith D’costa; Vice Principal, Dr Rio D’souza; Ms Anushree Raj, I/C HOD, MCA; Staff Coordinator, Ms Kavitha K Mahesh.
The program commenced with an invocation by Ms Preema Pereira and Ms Ona Pinto, V MCA. Ms Vinaya Naik, V MCA, welcomed the gathering and this was followed by floral felicitation of the dignitaries.
In his address, the Chief Guest welcomed the freshers to the SJEC family and encouraged them to come out of their webs and prove themselves by accepting the privilege of being part of this institution. The other dignitaries also inspired the students by speaking of the fine impression that the seniors had left with respect to academic and extra-curricular activities and the need for taking up similar challenges and responsibilities. They also stressed the fact that it is the fresher’s responsibility to keep up the traditions of the department by maintaining the same spirit and outlook.
The curtains were drawn on the formal event with a vote of thanks delivered by Ms Nisha K, III MCA. Ms Fariyal Arif, V MCA, compered the event.
After the program, the students of III and V MCA conducted various interesting games for the Freshers and exciting prizes were given to the winners. The informal interaction created a comfortable atmosphere which whole-heartedly welcomed the Freshers to the MCA family at SJEC.
