Mangalore:: St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) in association with St Aloysius College Alumni Association (SACAA) holds felicitation to Sri Ivan DSouza for being elected as Member of Legislative Council of Karnataka for the second time. The programme was held in L F Rasquinha Hall of LCRI Block on 12th August 2024.
Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, Vice Chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Dr AlwynD’Sa, Registrar of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) and Dr Ronald Nazareth, Registrar of University, Rev. Fr Vishwas Joy Misquith, Finance Officer of the University, Anil Kumar, Secretary of SACAA and Shilpa DSouza, Convenor of the programme were on the dais.
Ivan DSouza in his address expressed his nostalgic feelings at St Aloysius College as a student leader. He explained his journey into politics and how he overcame from the hardships and obstacles to acquire several coveted positions in the field of politics. He explained the power of both Rajyasabha and Loksabha houses and suggested the students to become good leaders in politics. He also said that, those whoever wants to step into politics must have a dream, without which it is not possible to enter into it.
He further stated the role played by him in the well-being of the Beed Rollers by raising their issues and concerns in the sessions, so that the community got the benefits of ESI and other facilities.
Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, in his presidential remarks congratulated Ivan D’Souza for occupying several higher positions in the field of politics and wished him well in his career ahead.
During the programme, the new website of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) was officially launched by the dignitaries.
Dr Mona J. Mendonca HOD of History meticulously compered the programme. Dr Alwyn D’Sa welcomed the gathering. Anil Kumar, Secretary of St Aloysius College Alumni Association proposed the vote of thanks.
The programmewas concluded with the National Anthem.