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Anti-Plastic Campaign Programme In-charge: Prof. Maqsood Memon (NSS Programme Officer, SJCHS), Mr. Sachin Urade (NSS Programme Officer, SJCEM) St. John College of Humanities and Sciences, Palghar (SJCHS) organized various activities on the occasion of Anti Plastic campaign. As per the circular received by NSS cell, University of Mumbai, the activity was to be conducted on 8th September 2018. The NSS Unit organized a Rally, Flash Mob, and Cloth Bags Distribution on the theme of Anti-Plastic Campaign. The Students of St. John College of Humanities and Sciences, Palghar took part in the rally on Anti-Plastic Campaign. The rally was conducted from Palghar Char Rasta to Near State Bank of India”.The Purpose of this activity was to create awareness among people of Palghar. The main motive of this rally was to create awareness about the harmful uses of plastic and its effects on the environment. The rally was started by the introductory speech given by Shrisha Bari the student of SJCHS . The rally was inaugurated by the District co-ordinator Prof. Vivek Kudu and Dr. B.S. Ajit Kumar (Principal, SJCHS), Palghar Nagar Parishad officials , Palghar Police officers , faculty co-ordinator Mr.Sachin Gavli and Mr.Sachin Urade (NSS Programme Officer, SJCEM) . The Principal of SJCHS instructed the students to make public awareness about the adverse effects of plastic bags on the environment. The government officials ,various schools and colleges in Palghar Tehsil participated in this rally. A total of 50 NSS Volunteers participated. The students were very enthusiastic about the rally as they demonstrated with slogan and performed flashmob which made the public attracted towards the eliminating of the plastic bags and by using the cloth bags which were made by the students. The rally was started from the Chaar Rasta, then moved to the fish market , further the vegetable market, then the Palghar railway station to Panch Batti and then it returned to our final destination near State Bank of India. Almost all the areas of the Palghar were covered to convey the message to the human beings. Three flash mobs were performed at different places, namely fish market, station and State bank of India. The vote of thanks was given by Neha Gupta, the NSS volunteer . Prof. Maqsood Memon took active role for organizing the rally. Palghar Mitra Editor Neeraj Raut gave a fruitful support for the same. Thus the volunteers successfully persuaded the minds of people in general.

13th Avishkar Research Convention The two groups of Students from SY BMS and Bsc IT participated in the Research Convention from Department of Student’s development, University of Mumbai. The students attended the Guidelines workshop at G.G. College, Vasai on 1/9/2018. Based on the Guidelines, the students participated in the Research District level Competition held on December 14th at Dandekar College. The Students from SY BMS named Sayali Jadhav, Jolly Guliana, Pooja and Monika, addressed to the problem of Seasonal Entrepreneurs, who produce home made items and sell in a particular season, that is on Diwali in the locally provided temporary markets named GRAHAK PETH, by taking objective to increase their sales using digital means. The students made a Blog and took the Hypothesis that whether using digital fee means, the business can be increased. The Null Hypothesis got rejected and the visibility of their products and sales actually increased. The Group from B.Sc IT Pradeep Bhardwaj, Harshil Jasani, Dhruv Gajra, Mahendra Chauhan and Danial Miranda developed a sensor based Gas Automation System, which worked on automatic turning off the nob of Gas. In case of sensing the Gas leakage. Both the Groups cleared the District level Competition. Both the Groups did compete in the Zonal Level at National College Bandra, in which although the projects were not selected for the next round but were highly appreciated.

Inaugural Function of Literary Club 2018-19 “Progressing lies not in enhancing what is, but enhancing towards what will be.” -Khalil Gibran St John College of Humanities and Sciences is committed to achieving a pluralistic community and the efforts are always channelised towards reaching and raising the students to reach their pinnacle of glory. To develop and widen this learning horizon, SJCHS inaugurated its new club ‘The Literary club’ to give students opportunities to liberate their thoughts and develop skills to speak their minds in different ways. It aims to give a new dimension to the world of literature, bringing out thinkers out of tech-maniacs. The chief guest, Dr C.C. Patil in his motivational and inspiring speech emphasized that the club activities helps us to be more creative and innovative. It gives scope for good social life by making us self confident. It not only keeps us united but gives us learning experience from others too. He also encouraged that the members of the club should conduct as many activities as possible to keep the club lively and ever on the roll. The Guest of honour Sister Hilda graced the occasion with her kind presence and blessings. The inauguration of the club was planned on the International Mother Language Day. Students paid obeisance to their mother language by reciting the verses of the rich literary works of great poets like Rabindranath Tagore, Galib, Harivanshrai Bachan, Sant Tukaram to name a few. A presentation was also done on ‘The Importance of English language in the Globalised World.’ This endeavour of SJCHS has brought the student fraternity to unite and work towards the future activities like Talk by a journalist, JAM Session, magazine cover designing, TED talk etc. which are scheduled for the month of March and April. ‘Well begun is half done’.

Graduation Ceremony 2018 St. John Technical Institutes celebrated their 7th Annual Graduation ceremony on 3rd March 2018 for the students who completed their graduation course in the academic year 2016-2017. It was a very proud moment for the Management to award Degree certificates to 567 graduates who successfully completed their professional graduation course in the academic year 2016-2017. His Lordship Bishop John Rodrigues, auxilliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Mumbai was invited as the chief guest for the event. Other dignitaries present for the event were Mr.Albert D’souza, the Chairman of the Aldel Education trust, Mrs.Elvina D’souza, Secretary of the Aldel Education trust, Mrs.Elaine D’souza Buthello, Treasurer of the Aldel Education trust, Dr. (Mrs.) Savita Tauro, the Deputy Director of St. John campus and Principal of St. John College of Pharmacy and Research, Dr. G.V.Mulgund, Principal of St. John College of Engineering and Management and Mr. C.C Patil, Principal of St. John College of Humanities And Sciences. The Chief guest His Lordship Bishop John Rodrigues in his message stressed upon aspects such as having a right atmosphere, the need to come out of the mediocrity of routine life and the need to be courageous and to collaborate and share the expertise in order to be successful in all of their future endeavors. Mr. Albert W.D’souza, pointed out on that having the right attitude, hardworking mentality and thirst for knowledge as the keys for success. He also spoke about making best use of Time, Energy and Money, that came in varied proportion in different phases of life. The young graduates were shown a video on the address given by Dr.A.S Kiran kumar, Scientist and former Chairman of ISRO in the 2018 graduation ceremony of Mumbai university. Dr (Mrs) Savita Tauro alluded the speech given by Dr.Kiran kumar and reiterated the need to contribute and work towards the benefit of the nation. She reminded the young graduates that they are the brand ambassadors of their respective institution and should try to bring laurels to it and be the epitome for the future alumni of the institute by achieving great success in life. Four students representing their respective institution shared their experiences of being a part of the St. John campus. Dr. G.V.Mulgund concluded the event by giving vote of thanks to all who helped to make the event a memorable one.