ANNUAL DAY 2018

Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda, Goa celebrated its Seventh Annual Day and Prize Distribution Ceremony at Ravindra Bhavan on 16 March 2018. The Annual day is a platform to appreciate and acknowledge the young budding engineers for their academic achievements and to showcase their talents in the field of Music, Dance and Theatre.

Director, Rev. Fr. Kinley D’Cruz welcomed the gathering and congratulated the hard work put in that celebrates the spirit of Don Bosco College of Engineering. Provincial Fr. Felix Fernandes addressed the gathering and appreciated the remarkable growth of the institute – Don Bosco College of Engineering. Rector, Rev. Fr. Paul D’Souza was present on the dais along with the other dignitaries.

Principal, Dr. Neena Panandikar highlighted the incredible progress the college has made in a span of seven years. Heads of Department presented the annual report of their respective departments, Registrar, Dr. Kala Nayak announced to the gathering the performance of the meritorious students and were felicitated. Training & Placement report along with NSS report was presented by the respective officers. The students were awarded certificates for various sports competitions. The college magazine ‘Beacon’ was released at the hands of the dignitaries.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Guest, Mr. Ameya Abhyankar, IAS (2007), Secretary, Goa Public Service Commission encouraged the students to be architects of nation building by striving for excellence. He urged the students to concentrate on technology development as they can be the future of technological transformation.

The other dignitaries who spoke on the occasion were Guest of Honour, Revati Majumdar, CEO, Goa Electronics Ltd. who requested the students to create a niche for themselves and to make the most of their degree education. She advised the students to strive for excellence while not being afraid of failure. She also stressed on inculcating patience as the important value one must possess. It is important to build and nurture friendship and family as they are important aspects of life.

The students, Mr. Darren D’Silva (BE Mechanical) and Ms. Blossom Fernandes (BE Computers) compered the function. The formal inaugural session was followed by a cultural programme presented by the students and staff members. The function ended on a glorious note with students of SE Computers and TE Computers winning the PROCYON Awards. Prof. Deron Rodrigues proposed a vote of thanks.