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Karnataka Capuchins
into Higher Education: BBM Course Inaugurated
Karnataka Capuchins formally stepped
into the field of Higher Education with the Inauguration of Bachelor of Business
Management course at St. Anthony’s Institutions, Darshan College of Commerce &
Management, Kengeri, Bangalore on Monday, 20th July, 2009.
The inaugural function began with
the prayer of Rabindranath Tagore in the jam-packed college auditorium. Fr.
Chetan Lobo, the director of the college welcomed the dignitaries and guests.
All the dignitaries on the dais formally declared open the academic year with
the lighting of the lamp amidst chants of a bhajan.
Fr .Joachim D’Souza, Executive
Secretary of Capuchin Education Board (CEB) explained the aims and objectives of
Capuchin Education Board. The Chief guest of the inaugural function, Fr.
Lawrence D’Souza, Principal of Milagres College, Mangalore and vice president of
Headmasters’ & Principals’ association, Karnataka gave useful guidelines to run
a degree college and shared with the audience his own experience as a teacher
for 25 years. The guest of honour, Mr. Anthony Devaraj, Deputy Registrar,
Bangalore University expressed his satisfaction at the progress made by
Capuchins in the area of Education. Rev. Dr. Anil Sequeira, Rector of Darshan
Institute of Theology, Bangalore and Rev. Sr. Veena, UFS, Headmistress,
Gnanabodhini High School, Kengeri were the other guests of honour.
Rev. Dr. Vincent Furtado, Provincial
Minister of Karnataka Capuchins in his presidential address gave voice to
Capuchins’ commitment of raising the standards of the less privileged in the
society. He wished the college every success.
Fr. Veerus Concessao, principal of
the college proposed the vote of thanks. Bruno Leitao compeered the program. The
choir of Darshan Institute of Theology gave the musical accompaniment. All were
served with refreshments.
St. Anthony’s Institutions are all
set to begin PUC (Commerce & Arts) and B.Com from the next academic year. The
college has its campus away from the buzz of the city which is most helpful for
study. The college gives a number of scholarships to deserving students and
has hostel facility for both boys and girls at very affordable rates.
Fr. Chetan, Capuchin
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