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Mangaluru, Jul 13: The St Aloysius College (Autonomous) organized XIV Graduation Day on Saturday July 13.

In his chief guest address, Prof T.G Sitharam, chairman, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), threw light on his academic journey and said, “It is not just the knowledge but also the carriers of knowledge and the parents who are responsible for a student’s triumph in their academic pursuits. To thrive in this era of Artificial Intelligence, a person needs continuous learning and up-skilling. This is a transformative world, and the educational system is changing. Students need to be adaptive, and teachers should not just limit themselves to the role of a guide but should become facilitators."

Meanwhile, Dr Sitharam also reminded the students to be adaptive in this era of emerging technology and to keep asking relevant questions. He emphasized the importance of soft skills, integration of technology, and personalized learning. He underlined that learning never ends and that skill development is the key to India’s success.

Fr Dionysius Vaz SJ, chancellor, St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), president, Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society (MJES) and Provincial, Karnataka Jesuit Province said, "Transferable skills are very crucial in this era where the present jobs will become extinct and new jobs will evolve. In this new era, critical thinking, collaboration and creative thinking is vital.” He also emphasized the importance of cultivating ethics, logic, and argumentation in students to help them navigate social, professional, and personal challenges.

Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto SJ, pro chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) and rector, St Aloysius Institutions, Mangaluru said, “Ask yourself, looking at your graduation certificate, what are you going to do for your society, country, and humanity. If you have an answer for these questions, your graduation will have value.” He also reminded students about their social responsibility.

The guests were escorted to the dais by the college band.

The college choir led the gathering to prayer.

Fr Dionysius Vaz SJ, chancellor St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), president, Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society (MJES) and Provincial, Karnataka Jesuit Province declared the convocation open.

Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto SJ, pro chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) and rector, Mangalore Jesuit Educational Society (MJES), administered the oath to the graduating students.

Fr Dr Praveen Martis SJ, vice chancellor St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) and principal, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) welcomed the gathering.

Dr Alwyn D'Sa, registrar, St Aloysius College (Autonomous) handed over the list of graduating students to Fr Dionysius Vaz SJ, which consisted names of 1725 candidates.

A total of 79 rank holders in undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programmes were conferred certificates, out of which 20 were special prizes.

Dr Reji John, convener of the XIV Graduation Day programme proposed the vote of thanks; Dr Mona Mendonca, Manoj Fernandes and Aleeta D’Sa compered the programme.