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The
Alumni Association conducts various programmes
for the welfare of the students, organizes meetings
to highlight issues of national and contemporary
importance and collaborates with the college for
outreach programmes. A glimpse of the activities
of the Association since formation are given below:
9th February 2002 - Formation of the Association
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Association activities were formally inaugurated
on 9th February 2002 by Dr. D. Babu
Paul IAS. He exhorted the members on the significance
of such an association not only to share memories
but to stand together and do our bit for the well-being
of the Alma Mater.The then Principal, Rev. Dr.
Thomas Periyapuram welcomed the gathering. |
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| Rev.
Dr. John Vallamattam, former Principal delivered the
keynote address. Sri. Johny Nelloor MLA and Sri. T.K.
Ramakrishnan felicitated. Prof. Josekutty J. Ozhukayil
proposed the vote of thanks. |
23rd March 2002 – First Batch Gathering
The
meeting of the first batch of Nirmala was indeed
an affair to remember. The first batch students
of PDC and undergraduate Courses had a get-together
on March 24, 2002 at the college auditorium. The
old guards were welcomed by the then Principal
Rev. Dr. Thomas Periappuram, while the meeting
was inaugurated by our beloved manager. Msgr.
Thomas Malekudy, himself an alumnus of Nirmala.
The old guards reminisced on the sweet old days
and exchanged pleasantries with their much respected
former professors. more
The
first batch of Nirmalites gathered were T.K. Ramakrishnan
Nair, Abraham K. J, Emmanuel P.J., Gheevarghese
K.V., Gopinathan Nair M.N., Issac C.P., Iype N.J.,
Dr. Joseph P.V., P.V. Krishnakumar, P.A. Kumaran,
Mathai T.M., M.P. Mathew, Dr. S. Ravindranadhan
Nair, Sri. R. Sadasivan, N.K. Saukar, C.A. Sreedharan,
P.V. Ulahannan, George V., Adv. K. Gopinadhan
Nair, Jacob John, N.A. Varghese, N.A. Iype, George
Joseph, K.U. Cherian, M.C. Joseph, Abdul Rassak,
K.C. Mathew, M.M. Philippose, M.A. Narayanan,
C.P. Gopinathan Nair, K.K. Scaria, N.P. Paul,
C.R. Gopalan, M.C. Thomas, Sudhakaran Nair, T.
Paulose, E.J. Paulose, A. Harihara Ayyar, K.K.
Paul, M.A. Varghese, M. Ulahannan, Korah Tharakan
K., C.P. Narayana Swamy, Iype N.M., Fr. Pathrose
Tholanikkunnel, Jacob P. Thomas and P.K. Ayyappan
Nair.
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| Vicar
General Msgr. Thomas Malekudy inaugurating the
Alumni Association Office in the Golden Jubilee
year. Principal, Working President, Bursar, Secretary
are also seen. |
Rev.
Dr. Thomas Periapuram speaking |
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| Sri.
George Kunnappilly addressing the gathering |
Rapt
attention - Former Nirmalites at the meeting |
Lunch
in progress |
10th
August 2002, Get-together of Nirmalites upto the
year 1965
August 10,
2002 was yet another day when the Nirmalites
got together and what followed was joyous scenes
of exultation and euphoria. The guest of honour
was a celebrated alumnus - Dr. George Onakkoor,
a luminous star in the literary horizon of Kerala.
The valedictory address was given by yet another
renowned alumnus Sri. Vaishakhan who made a thought-provoking
speech which contained a lot of anecdots and memorable
stories.
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| Dr.Thomas Periapuram lighting the lamp |
Dr. Thomas Periapuram addressing the gathering |
Dr. George Onakkoor- Eminent author stresses a point |
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| Sri.
T.K. Ramakrishnan welcomes the gathering |
Sri. Josekutty J. Ozhukayil proposes the vote of thanks |
Adv. Palaninatha Panicker receiving a publication after its release |
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| Adv. Palaninatha Panicker receiving a publication after its release |
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10th November 2002 – Reunion of
Alumni from 1966 to 2001.
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another lovely reunion was held on November 10,
2002 and the old students from 1996 – 2001 shared
the memories of yore. Rev. Dr. George Thanathuparambil,
Principal made the introductory speech while distinguished
alumnus Smt. K.N.K. Karthyayani he
chief post master general, Kerala made
the keynote address. Shri. Johny Nelloor , the
distinguished alumnus made the valedictory address. |
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19th January 2003 – The Mega Alumni Day
The activities of the Association during the Jubilee year found culmination in the Great Mega Alumni Meet on 19th January 2003. The function got off to a start with a thanks giving mass offered by Mar Emmanuel Pothanamuzhi, the Bishop of Mananthavady . The meeting was inaugurated by Principal Rev. George Thanathuparambil. It was efficiently compered by Prof. George James, the former Principal. The jubilee batch, the first rank holders and the eminent alumni were felicitated and adorned with ‘ponnada’. The guest of honour was the literary luminary and the Jnanapeedom award winner Shri. M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The art show which followed was a treat to the audience.
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| Thanks-giving Holy Mass by Mar Emmanuel Pothanamuzhi, Bishop of Mananthavady |
Jubilee Message by Mar Emmanuel Pothanamuzhi |
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| The dignitaries on the dais |
Inaugural address by Sri. M. T. Vasudevan Nair |
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| Sri. A Harihara Iyer being honoured |
More........
28th August 2003 – Meet a Prominent Alumnus Programme
With
a view to getting acquainted with the prominent
alumni
of the College, a programme called 'Meet a Prominent
Alumnus' was arranged for the students.
Sri.
K. Narayana Kurup, Hon'ble Justice (Retd.) delivered
a lecture on his 'Landmark judgements' in this
series on August 28th 2003. Mr. T. K. Ramakrishnan,
President of the Association presided over the
function.
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| 30th November 2003 – Free Eye Testing and Cataract Surgery
Camp
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Under
the auspices of the NSS a free eye testing and
Cataract Surgery Camp was conducted on 30th November
in collaboration with the Aravind Eye Hospital,
Coimbatore. It was a mega community service programme
of the NSS in which nearly 2000 patients turned
up for eye screening. Mr. T. K. Ramakrishnan,
President, Alumni Association and members of the
Alumni Association extended wholehearted support.
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| 28th March 2004 – Alumni Day 2004
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Alumni
Day was celebrated on 28th March 2004. Hon'ble
Justice M. Ramachandran of the High Court of Kerala
was the Guest of Honour. After teh inaugural session
there was a session to share the pleasantries
by the members.
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| 12th June
2005 - Alumni Day 2005 |
Twelth
June, 2005 was indeed a day to remember. It was
the College Alumni Day which brightened up the
hearts of the old guards. They met and laughed
and shared the nostalgia with much relish.
Hon.
Justice C. N. Ramachandran Nair of the Kerala
High Court was the Guest of Honour. The Justice
enlightened the
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gathering
on the all important nature of the Constitution
and its watch dog the Judiciary. He emphasized
that Justice delayed was Justice denied and added
that Justice denied was Justice buried.
Sri.
Baby Mathew Somatheeram, the Managing Director
of Jeevan T. V. was the 'prominent alumnus' of
the day. He in his speech laid emphasis on hardwork,
devotion and commitment. He was of the opinion
that by strong dedication, will and commitment
one could reach greater heights of glory. The
young and enterprising entrepreneur gratefully
remembered his Alma Mater and the useful training
he received from the renowned professors of Nirmala
College.
Sri.
V. Philip Varghese (UAE Chapter), M.N. Satish
(Bahrain Chapter), Jacob Mittathani (German Chapter)
were also spoke on the occasion. The meeting was
also addressed by M/s Jose & Job Pottas, Dr.
George Thomas - Central Atomic Commission. Dr.
Thomas Mathew (Meriland Univ. USA) was the moderator.
Later
the alumni had a lively session of sharing the
good old memories. All seemed relieving and rebuilding
a bygone era and enjoyed themselves to the full.
Wilson
Kurisingal, the upcoming violinist entertained
the gathering with a soulful tune which was indeed
scintillating. |
Sri.
Baby Mathew Somatheeram, M.D. Jeevan T.V.-'the
prominent alumnus' |
Sri.
Baby Mathew handing over the contribution of Rs.
1 lakh to the Principal. |
Presidential address
b y T. K. Ramakrishnan |
A view of the
gathering |
Departmental
Alumni Meets......
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