Reminiscia 2026 – SJEC Alumni Come together to Celebrate 25 Years of Excellence, Memories and New Beginnings

Mangalore: St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC), Vamanjoor, Mangaluru, came alive with nostalgia, celebration and inspiring conversations as the SJEC Alumni Association hosted Reminiscia 2026 – the Silver Jubilee Commemorative Alumni Meet, marking a memorable milestone in the college’s 25-year journey of academic excellence and transformation.

The grand alumni celebration brought together former students, faculty members, management representatives and well-wishers of SJEC, creating a vibrant platform to reconnect with old friends, revisit cherished campus memories and celebrate the remarkable achievements of the institution and its alumni.One of the major highlights of Reminiscia 2026 was the engaging Panel Discussion with Alumni held at Fr Fred Memorial Hall, SJEC, on the theme “From Campus to Career: Alumni Perspectives on Building Successful Careers in a Changing World.”

The session offered students an opportunity to gain first-hand insights from accomplished SJEC alumni who have successfully established themselves across diverse domains of technology, research, engineering and business.The distinguished panel featured:

• S. Anantha Kamath, Cloud Support Engineer II, Amazon Web Services
• Mahima S Rao, Doctoral Researcher, Indian Institute of Technology Madras
• Vaibhav K Salian, AI/ML Engineer, EGDK
• Kevin Joel Rebello, Chief of Staff, Cheggout Services Pvt. Ltd.
• Dhanush Nayak, Senior Electrical Engineer, Lam Research (India) Pvt. Ltd.

The discussion provided a valuable bridge between campus learning and professional realities, touching upon career planning, emerging technologies, continuous learning, adaptability, higher education, industry expectations and the importance of developing skills beyond the classroom.

For the students, hearing directly from alumni who had once walked the same corridors of SJEC made the interaction particularly meaningful. The panel demonstrated how the foundation built during the formative years at SJEC can evolve into diverse and successful professional journeys.The session was moderated by Dr Binu K G, Professor & Dean – Academic Affairs, who facilitated an insightful exchange between the alumni panel and the audience.

The evening witnessed the much-awaited Reminiscia 2026 Silver Jubilee Commemorative Alumni Meeton 22 August 2026at Goldfinch Hotel, Mangaluru, bringing together alumni from different batches and generations. Rev. Fr. Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, Director, SJEC, Rev. Fr. Kenneth Rayner Crasta, Assistant Director, Dr. Rio D’Souza, Principal, Vinoothan Kaliveer, Chairperson, Alumni Affairs, Renuka Tantry, Convenor, Deans, HOD’s, staffs, Members of SJEC Alumni Association Executive committee were present on the occasion.

Celebrating 25 years of SJEC, the event served not merely as an alumni gathering but as a celebration of a shared legacy. From its establishment in 2002, SJEC has grown into an autonomous institution known for academic excellence, industry engagement, innovation, research, entrepreneurship and holistic student development.

The Silver Jubilee celebrations provided an opportunity to look back at this remarkable journey while also looking forward to the institution’s future. The evening was filled with the excitement of old friendships being renewed, stories being revisited and memories being relived. Alumni returning to campus and reconnecting with classmates transformed the celebration into an emotional homecoming.

The spirit of Reminiscia 2026 went beyond nostalgia. It reflected the enduring relationship between SJEC and its alumni. The celebration showcased how the institution’s alumni have ventured into varied professional fields and continue to carry the values and experiences gained at SJEC into the wider world. Their achievements stand as a source of inspiration for the present generation of students and a testament to the strong foundation created by the institution.

The event also reinforced the role of the SJEC Alumni Association as a platform for strengthening connections between alumni, students and the institution. Such interactions create opportunities for mentorship, industry exposure, professional networking, collaborative initiatives and knowledge sharing. The Alumni Achievers from different backgrounds were honored and felicitated for their achievements in the respective fields as a token of appreciation and love from the Alma mater. Former Director, Assistant director and the principal were felicitated on this occasion for their contribution to SJEC’s success and growth over the years.

The Silver Jubilee theme gave Reminiscia 2026 a special significance. Twenty-five years represent not only a milestone in time but also thousands of student journeys, countless faculty contributions, memorable campus experiences and a growing network of alumni across industries and geographies.As SJEC enters the next chapter of its journey, the alumni meet served as a reminder that the institution’s greatest strength lies in the community it has built over the years.The event celebrated the past with pride, the present with gratitude and the future with optimism.

The presence and participation of alumni from diverse professional backgrounds added tremendous energy to the celebrations, while the interaction with current students brought a forward-looking dimension to the programme.From inspiring conversations on career success to heartfelt reunions and celebrations, Reminiscia 2026 became a memorable chapter in SJEC’s Silver Jubilee year. Presence of Rev. Fr. Valerian D’Souza, former Director, SJEC, Rev. Fr. Henry Mascarenhas, former Assistant Director and Dr. Joseph Gonsalves, former Principal made the occasion more special, sharing their experiences and thoughts on 25 years of SJEC.

The event successfully captured the essence of the alumni spirit – “Come Home, Reconnect, Reminisce and Celebrate.”As former students stepped back onto the campus and into a space filled with familiar faces and unforgettable memories, Reminiscia 2026 reaffirmed a simple yet powerful message: the journey from SJEC may take alumni across cities, countries, industries and professions, but the bond with their alma mater remains timeless.

The Silver Jubilee commemorative alumni meet thus concluded as more than an event. It became a celebration of 25 years of excellence, thousands of journeys, lifelong friendships and an ever-growing SJEC family, setting the stage for many more meaningful alumni engagements in the years ahead.