Mangalore: The Investiture Ceremony of the Students’ Council 2025-26 of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru was held on 23rd July 2025 in the L F Rasquinha Hall of LCRI Block. Corrine Rasquinha, Founder and President of ‘White Doves’ Psychiatric Nursing and Destitute Home, Mangaluru, was the chief guest Rev. Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto SJ, Rector of St Aloysius Institutions presided over the programme. Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, Vice Chancellor; Dr Alwyn D’Sa, Registrar of the College; Dr Ronald Nazareth, Registrar of the University, Dr Anup Denzil Veigas, Chariperson, Students’ Council; Binni Chan, Assistant Chairperson, Students’ Council and Students’ Council leaders were on the dais.
Corrine Rasquinha in her speech congratulated the elected office bearers of the Students’ Council. She said that students should accept challenges and develop good leadership qualities and become role models for others. Further, she said “Leadership in a students’ council is more than titles and badges. It's about listening when others speak, acting when others hesitate and standing up when it's easier to sit back. Carry the baton of being the voice of the student body, the bridge between the students and the administration. Your selection is not just recognition of your abilities, but a reflection of the trust that your peers and the faculty place in you. So lead with integrity. Listen to your team, encourage diverse perspectives, recognize that leadership is not about command but about service. The best leaders remain grounded, open to learning and willing to admit mistakes. Leading the student council should complement your education and not compete with it. So balance your time equally and wisely.”
Addressing the students, Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ said, “Leadership is the special quality that you have in yourselves. Develop good qualities to prove yourselves as good leaders.” He suggested that the Students’Council members should collaborate with the staff and encourage the involvement of students in the institutional activities.
The Rector, Fr Melwin Pinto, SJ in his Presidential remarks said, “Leadership is not a position, it is a passion. Be proud of where you come from and develop the power of empowerment. Being on the Council is not a privilege, but a responsibility. Your service to the institution and community is the need of the hour. Be a true leader and become a role model to others.”
Rev.Dr Praveen Martis, SJ administered the Oath to the President Anson Rego, III B.Com. after which, Anson Rego administered the Oathto the Vice President, Aliya Imtiaz Khan, III B.C.A.;Secretary, Ranil DSouza, II B.Sc.;Joint Secretary, Sara, III B.A.; Cultural Secretary, Shravani Krishna Bhat, II B.A., Sports Secretary, Varshini, III B.Voc.; Vice Chancellor’s Nominee, Rayyan Zahi Khan, III B.B.A.and all the Class Representatives and Association Secretaries.
On this occasion, the Students’ Council Directory was released by the Chief Guest.
The Directors of various blocks, Dr Charles Furtado, Dr Ishwara Bhat, Dr Asha Abraham, Dr Mamatha, Claret Vinaya Pereira, Dr Loveena Lobo and the Deans of various streams were present during programme.
Aliya Imtiaz Khan, Joint Secretaryof the Students’ Council introduced the chief guest. Ashel meticulously compered the programme. Dr Anup Denzil Veigas welcomed the gathering. Anson Rego, President of Students’Council rendered the vote of thanks.