Media Release
Mangaluru, Mar 21: Graduation ceremony of Athena Institute of Health Sciences was held on March 3 at ‘Town Hall’ Mangaluru.
The programme was initiated with grandiose procession of the graduates accompanied by the college band playing to the tunes of congratulations and salutation with the magnificent honor at the entrance of town hall.
The president of the programme R S Shettian, chairman, chief guest Prof (Dr) U T Ifthikar Fareed, syndicate member Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru. The guest of honour Prof (Dr) Fatima D’Silva principal, Nitte Usha Institute of Health Sciences, Mangaluru, Asha Shettian secretary, AIHS, Dr Ashith Shettian, trustee, AIHS, Sr Deepa Peter principal Athena College of Nursing, Dr Nandini M principal Athena Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Sr Aileen Mathias, vice principal, AIHS were offered a traditional Indian welcome with ‘Poornakumba Swagatham’ as a sign of respect and honour followed by the prayer dance performed by the nursing students.
The dignitaries on the dais lighted the indian lamp and officially inaugurated the programme.
It was a time of celebration where students were lauded for the efforts, they put in to obtain their degrees. There were 34 rank holders and other prize winners in various academic, sports and cultural activities were awarded. 29 GNM diploma holders, 75 BSc Nursing, 6 PBBSc nursing, 3 MSc Nursing, and 17 Allied Health BSc graduates, total 130 graduates received their degree certificates.
Prof (Dr) UT Ifthikar Fareed, principal, M V Shetty College of Physiotherapy and syndicate member Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bengaluru was the chief guest. He highlighted on whatever one does should do it for the cause, don’t wait for applause, keep doing great things, your presence will be always noticed, he also said to honour the parents, to remember the alma mater and to achieve great heights in academics.
Prof (Dr) Fatima D’Silva, principal, Nitte Usha Institute of Health Sciences, Mangaluru was the guest of honour, she focused on the importance of nursing, to remember the teachers who have given the foundation for your profession.
R S Shettian, chairman in his presidential address, he congratulated the graduates and wished them good luck for their future endeavors, and success is not measured with how lucrative a health care job is but how much one contributes to the welfare of the patient with love and compassion.
Sr Aileen Mathias, vice principal welcomed the gathering. Sr Deepa Peter principal of AIHS presented the annual report of the college and administered the oath to nursing graduates. Dr Nandini M principal of Allied Health Sciences led the graduation pledge to the Allied Health Sciences graduates.
Viola Felicita D’Souza, assistant lecturer read the names of GNM nursing graduands, Prof Hemalatha G, HOD of obstetrics and gynecology nursing department read the names of BSc (N) graduands, Prof Sunitha Lobo, HOD of community health nursing department read the names of PBBSc and MSc nursing graduates, associate professor Jyothimol P V, Kavana P R, Sindhu presented the list of awardees. On Behalf of all graduates, Josna Shaji and Chinju Kurikose voiced the nostalgic feelings of their days in the college and expressed how the teachers have molded them for their better growth.
There was a moment that really added charm to the atmosphere by releasing the 6th edition of college magazine ATHESPITHA 2022-2024. It was a remarkable showcase of the college’s vibrant academic and creative spirit led by the chief editor Sr Aileen Mathias vice principal AIHS, staff editor Honey Gundami and student editor Sr Deena 4th year BSc nursing along with the dignitaries on the dais.
Associateprofessor Nishel Barboza HOD of medical surgical nursing department proposed the vote of thanks. Thelma Melita Pinto and Monica Sneha compered the graduation ceremony. After the recession of the graduates’ various cultural events were organized for the gathering. Around 1500 people consisting of graduates, parents, alumni, guests, staff and students witnessed the solemn celebration. Graduation dinner was served for all, after the programme.