Graduation Day 2020
10th Annual Graduation Day Ceremony, 2022
St. John Technical Campus, Palghar
St. John Technical Campus, Palghar celebrated the 10th Annual Graduation Day Ceremony on 19th March 2022, for the Graduates of Bachelor in Engineering and Bachelor in Pharmacy in the Auditorium, SJCEM. Dr. Anuradha Majumdar, Dean, Science and Technology, University of Mumbai, honored the ceremony with her presence as the chief guest. Other dignitaries present for the event were Mr. Albert W. D’souza, Chairman, Mrs. Elvina D’souza, Secretary, Mrs. Elaine D’souza Buthello, Treasurer, Mr. Aldridge D'souza, Member, Aldel Education Trust, Dr. D. Henry, Campus Director, Dr (Mrs.) Savita Tauro, Deputy Director, St. John Technical Campus and Principal, St. John Institute of Pharmacy and Research, Dr. G. V. Mulgund, Principal, St. John College of Engineering and Management, Dr. Brajabandhu Das, Principal, St. John College of Humanities and Sciences, Mr. Vidyadhar Patil, Head, Human Resource and Mr. Sudhir Babu, Human Resource. At the outset of the convocation ceremony, the students of St. John International School led the ceremonial band march-past ushering in the graduating students and dignitaries to the auditorium. The ceremony commenced with the Universal Prayer for peace followed by the lighting of the lamp along while chanting Saraswati Vandana. A short excerpt of the convocation address of the Honourable Chancellor Shri Bhagat Sing Koshyari and Honourable Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Suhas Pednekar, University of Mumbai, was played so as to inspire the fresh graduates. Thereafter, Mr. Albert W. D’Souza, Chairman, Aldel Education Trust addressed the gathering and welcomed the chief guest. He highlighted the important points like positive attitude, hardworking mentality, thirst and passion for knowledge as the keys to achieve success. He also spoke about making best use of Time, Energy and Money that come in varied proportion in different phases of life and reiterated the need to contribute towards nation building. The Chief Guest, Dr. Anuradha Majumdar, Dean, Science and Technology, University of Mumbai addressed the gathering stressing upon aspects such as having a right atmosphere and the need to come out of the mediocrity of routine life. She also emphasized on the need to be courageous and collaborate and share the expertise in order to be successful in future endeavours. Two of the alumni expressed their gratitude towards their alma mater A total of 531 graduates, Pharmacy (88) and Engineering (443) were present for the convocation ceremony. All the graduates were conferred degree certificates in their respective disciplines at the hands of the dignitaries present. The program was broadcasted live on YouTube in the MMS auditorium for the parents’ community. A large number of parents/guardians were present with great enthusiasm. Dr. D. Henry, Campus Director, St. John Technical Campus bestowed the oath to all the graduates. Dr. G.V. Mulgund, Principal, St. John College of Engineering and Management, Palghar, expressed the vote of thanks. The ceremony concluded with the National Anthem. Ms. Rachel Thomas (Final Year B. Pharm.) and Mr. Yash Patil (BE Mechanical) graciously compered the ceremony. All the Principals, Administrative managers, Heads of the Departments, teaching and non-teaching staff worked hard to make the ceremony a grand success.