‘Gender Equality’ discussed at MES College

The Department of Sociology, MES College, Zuarinagar recently inaugurated the activities of the Sociology Study Circle for the academic year 2015-2016. The Chief Guest of the function was Dr. Shaila De Souza, In-charge, Centre for Women’s Studies, Goa University.

Dr. Shaila De Souza conducted a session for the students of Sociology on the theme “Gender Equality”. She conducted three exercises to explain the concept of equality and equity and listed coping mechanisms like Group-conscious policies, Affirmative action, Positive discrimination, Attending to group specific needs and Reservation.

(L to R) Vice Principal Prof V V Sail, Prof Jessy Coutinho, Prof Sayali Gaunkar, Chief Guest Dr. Shaila De Souza and Prof Mozinha Fernandes

The student members were given membership cards during the function. The function began with the welcome address by Vice-Principal Prof. V.V. Sail and was followed by the introduction of the Chief Guest by Prof. Sayali Gaunkar. Prof Mozinha Fernandes presented a report of the former activities of the Sociology Study circle. Prof. Jessy Coutinho coordinated the programme.

MES Student tops CPT in Goa

A First year Commerce student at MES College, Mr. Carl Figueredo topped at the CA- CPT (Charteted Accountant Common Proficiency Test) in Goa held in June 2015. Out of 198 candidates that appeared for this examination, 20 have been successful. Carl is a resident of Chicalim, Murgaon, and has received guidance for this test from CJ Academy, Vasco. The Principal, Dr. R. B. Patil, Vice Principal, Prof V.V. Sail and the faculty of MES College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar, extends hearty congratulations to Carl and wishes him success for his future endeavours.

Carl Figueredo

Make social service the mission of your life: Salkar

Inaugural of NSS activities in M. E. S. College of Arts & Commerce

From L to R: NSS volunteers, Principal Dr. R. B. Patil, NSS programme officer in-charge Shri. Sanjiv K. Shirodkar, Chief Guest Shri. Krishna Salkar and NSS Programme officer Shri. Bhiku V. Bhave

The activities of NSS Unit for the academic year 2015 – ’16 of M. E. S. College of Arts and Commerce was inaugurated at the hands of Shri. Krishna ‘Daji’ Salkar on 15 July, 2015 at 03: 00 pm in the Seminar hall of the College. 

Dr. R. B. Patil, Principal of MES College, presided over the function, Shri. Sanjiv K. Shirodkar, NSS Programme Officer In-charge, welcomed the gathering and provided insights on NSS – its history, functions, roles and responsibilities.

The chief guest in his address stressed on the role of NSS in the social setup of the state and provided many instances where NSS volunteers could offer their time and service. The Principal in his address emphasised the need for active participation and enthusiasm from the students while committing to the different tasks and activities of NSS. 

Dr. S. Susan Deborah compered the event and Ms. Shveta S. Desai proposed the vote of thanks.

150 NSS student volunteers and NSS Programme Officers, Ms. Sveta S. Desai, Ms. Fatima Maria Gomes, Dr. S. Susan Deborah, Mr. Dattaprasad Shirgurkar and Mr. Bhiku Bhave were present for the inaugural ceremony.

31st Death Anniversary of Bakibaab Borkar Commemorated at MES College

The Department of Konkani, MES College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar commemorated the Death Anniversary of renowned Konkani and Marathi poet, Padmashri Bakibaab Alias BB Borkar, on 8th of July 2015 in the Seminar Hall of the College. President of Goa Konkani Akademi , eminent poet Shri Madhav Borkar was invited as the Chief Guest on this occasion.

The programme commenced with the singing and recitations of some of Bakibaab’s popular poems by the students. The Principal, Dr. R.B. Patil, welcomed the guests and the gathering, shedding light on the significance of the day. He deemed it important that Bakibaab’s works be read engagingly in order to commemorate him. This was followed by the introduction of chief guest by Head, Department of Konkani, Prof. Satyawan Naik. The guests were then offered a floral welcome after which Shri Madhav Borkar paid tribute to Bakibaab by garlanding the great poet’s photograph. Addressing the gathering, Shri Borkar said that Bakibaab was not only a witty poet, but a born genius. Shri Borkar narrated interesting anecdotes of Bakibaab’s life, which made it evident that Bakibaab’s creativity, intellect and humour led him to be a popular personality in his prime and that follows even now. Shri Madhav Borkar also encouraged young budding to keep fanning the flame of poetry within them. After the presentation of memento to the chief guest, Vice Principal Prof. V.V. Sail proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was compered by the faculty member of Department of Konkani, Ms. Supriya Kankumbikar. The department, in collaboration with the college library, had also put up an exhibition of Bakibaab’s books. The function was attended by students of the college and also by the students of MES Higher Secondary School. Prof. B.V. Kolekar, Dr. Sandhya Bhandare,Prof. Vishwanath Swar, Prof. Nikhita Morajkar, Prof. Gorak Sirsat, Prof. Palia Gaonkar  were among the faculty members who attended this programme.

SPIC MACAY holds Shehnai music performance at MES College

SPIC MACAY, an organization known for promoting Indian Art and Culture performed shehnai instrumental music on 7th July 2015 at MES College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar. Art and Cultural Association of MES College arranged the programme in association with Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa. Prof B J Ingalhalli, Chairman of the Art and Cultural Association introduced the shehnai artists Shri Ashwani Shankar and Shri Sanjeev Shankar and the significance of the programme. The artists mesmerized the student and staff audience by their performance. They were accompanied by Shri Mithilesh Kumar Jha on tabla. In his address to students, the main shehnai artist Shri Ashwani Shankar explained the significance of shehnai music in Indian culture. Mentioning some eminent shehnai players and different names the shehnai instrument has, he explained that learning and mastering the art of shehnai playing requires immense hard work and dedication. Principal Dr. R B Patil felicitated the artists at the end of the performance.

Awareness talk on Narcotics organised

The NSS Unit of M. E. S. College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar in collaboration with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of the Government of India organised a talk for the students on the ill-effects of drugs and their hazardous impact on the youth community, at the Meeting hall of the College Campus on 01 July, 2015 between 01: 30 and 02: 30 pm.

The resource person for the talk was Mr. Jeetendra Ranjan, Superintendent, Narcotics Control Bureau, Sub Zone Goa. The one-hour talk-cum-presentation presentation was interspersed with images, videos, examples and personal experience of dealing with drug addicts and their families and discussed the kinds of drugs, symptoms of those under the influence of drugs, economic and psychological costs of drug abuse, statistics of drug-related deaths, and watch list for parents and teachers to identify and check drug addicts.

Stressing on the importance of identifying young people addicted to drugs and other narcotic substances, Mr. Ranjan mentioned that Drugs = Death. He also emphasised teachers, peer group and parents to watch out for signals of addiction such as behavioural change, lack of interest in the usual activities, lower grades, watering eyes, extensive sleeping hours, and being secretive.

100 students and six NSS Programme Officers were present for the awareness talk. Two personnel from the Narcotics Control Bureau, Mr. Vijay Shinde, Intelligence Officer, NCB and Mr. Mohit Sehrawat, Constable, NCB were also present on the occasion.  

138th Birth Anniversary of Shenoi Goembab Celebrated at MES College

23rd June 2015

If at all the Konkani language has made any wholesome progress, and has received the honour and respect it deserved, it is only because of Shenoi Goembab, said the Sahitya Akademi Award winner Shri Prakash Padgaonkar. He expressed this opinion on the occasion of the celebration of 138^th Birth Anniversary of Shenoi Goembab, at MES College, Zuarinagar, where he was invited as the Chief Guest. The Principal of the College, Dr. R.B. Patil, Vice-Principal Shri Vasant Sail and the Head, Department of Konkani Prof. Satyawan Naik were also present on the dais. 

Shri Padgaonkar, while further speaking to the audience, said that there was a time when Konkani was not accepted as a language at all. It was looked down upon as it did not have a literature of its own. That was when Shenoi Goembab accepted the challenge posed by the opponents and he took it up upon himself to create all kinds of writing in order to raise the standard of the Konkani language. He also added that if Shenoi Goembab had not begun with this movement, then Konkani language would not have had an existence of its own. Shenoi Goembab and his writing is like a lamp that was lit on the rock of Konkani that was lost in darkness. 

Shri Padgaonkar in his speech compared Shenoi Goembab to the character of Eklavya from the Mahabharata. In the Mahabharata, Dronacharya cunningly cheated Eklavya, but Shenoi Goembab did not fall prey to any deception and he worked his entire life to give Konkani an identity of its own. 

The function commenced by the delivery of the Welcome Address by Principal Dr. R. B. Patil. Prof. Satyawan Naik an introduced the guests and shed light on the departmental activities.  Ms. Excil Pereira welcomed the guests by offering flowers. Shri Padgaonkar then paid tributes to Shenoi Goembab by garlanding his photograph. This was followed by the felicitation of Ms. Ashwini Chari, an ex-student of the College, for qualifying in UGC-NET. Vice Principal Shri Vasant Sail proposed the vote of thanks. The programme was compered by Prof. Gorak Sirsat.  The function was attended in large numbers by students and teachers which included Prof. B.V. Kolekar, Prof. Sandeep Kadam, Prof. Champa Parab, Prof. Ashish Joshi and Prof. Nikita Morajkar.