Mangaluru: The Father Muller College of Nursing Alumni Association successfully organized its Annual General Body Meeting and a Workshop on Mentorship on 27 June 2026 at Father Muller College of Nursing. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of around 250 alumni members, both in person and online, representing various parts of India and abroad, including Canada, Bhubaneswar, Kerala, Bengaluru, Dharwad, Mahe, Manipal, and several institutions in and around Mangaluru.
The programme commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. Shiji P. J. This was followed by the presentation of the Annual Report by the Alumni Secretary, Prof. Wilma Shalini Noronha, and the Financial Report by the Treasurer, Denita.
The meeting was presided over by Rev. Fr. Faustine Lucas Lobo, Director, Father Muller Charitable Institutions. who emphasized the vital role of alumni in strengthening the institution through continued engagement, mentorship, and professional collaboration. He appreciated the Alumni Association for its initiatives in fostering academic excellence and lifelong learning among its members. The Chief Guest, Dr. Fathima D’Silva, Dean, Faculty of Nursing Sciences, Nitte Usha Institute of Nursing Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to be University), addressed the gathering and highlighted the significance of alumni association and mentorship in shaping future nursing professionals.
The dignitaries on the dais included Rev. Sr. Dr. Dhanya Devasia, Principal, Father Muller School and College of Nursing; Rev. Sr. Nancy Priya Mathias, Chief Nursing Officer; and Prof. Wilma Shalini Noronha, Alumni Secretary.
As part of the Alumni Association’s initiatives to encourage academic excellence, scholarships were awarded to meritorious students, and seed grants were presented to alumni pursuing postgraduate studies. The occasion also recognized and felicitated alumni who had successfully completed their Ph.D. in Nursing, acknowledging their significant academic achievements.
The Workshop on “Mentorship” featured insightful sessions by Dr. Chandralekha N., Professor and Head, Department of Pharmacology, and Dr. Mangala S., Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Father Muller Medical College. The resource persons emphasized the importance of effective mentorship in professional growth, leadership development, and lifelong learning.
The programme concluded with the Vote of Thanks proposed by Prof Lavina Rodrigues, followed by the rendition of the Institutional Anthem. The event ended on a cordial note with a fellowship lunch, providing alumni members an opportunity to reconnect, network, and strengthen their bond with their alma mater.