Mangaluru: A National Level Intercollegiate fest ‘Analyst 2k19’, organized by the Department of Postgraduate Studies and Research in Chemistry of St Aloysius College (Autonomous) was inaugurated on February 22, 2019, at LF Rasquinha hall.

Ranga Rao, Head, Commercial Manufacturing Unit, Syngene International, Mangalore, was the Chief Guest. Rev Dr Praveen Martis SJ, Principal, SAC presided over the programme. Dr Richard Gonsalves, the Director of LCRI block, Dr Ronald Nazareth, HOD of Postgraduate department of Chemistry, Dr Divya N Shetty, the president of Alchemy Association and the secretaries Florencia Hazil and Apoorva were present on the dais.

The prayer was led by Crystal and her team followed by the welcome address delivered by Dr Divya N Shetty, who officially welcomed the dignitaries present on and off the dais as well as the participants from various colleges.

Chief guest Ranga Rao, inaugurated ‘Analyst 2k19’ by unveiling the scroll and addressed the gathering. He explained about the importance of chemistry in everyday life and he appreciated the college for giving national level chemistry students a platform to exhibit their talents and knowledge. He also explained the possibilities of recruiting talented chemistry students of St Aloysius College.

Students were felicitated for their academic excellence. The president of the function Rev Dr Praveen Martis delivered the presidential address.

Telma Rodrigues compered the programme, Florencia Hazil, the Secretary of the Alchemy association proposed the vote of thanks.

The ceremony concluded with the college anthem.