Department of Management Studies, St. Thomas College, Ruabandha Bhilai started the 4^th session of its Certificate Program on Professional Business Skills from 1^st April, 2024 onwards. It is worth mentioning that department of management studies is conducting the certificate program successfully for the last three years and every year students are getting more inputs for work culture of real corporate world. Administrator of the college Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese appreciated the efforts taken by Department of Management Studies.  Principal of the college Dr. M. G. Roymon congratulated to Dr. Susan R. Abraham head Department of management studies for the successful organization of the certificate program and said that St. Thomas College organizes the innovative and outcome based learning programs in regular intervals. In the inaugural day Session Mr. Akash Singh, Director Ardent Studies, Bhilai took session on Career after Management Education and preparation for CAT Examination. The program was successfully conducted by the student council of BBA Dept. of St. Thomas College, Bhilai and vote of thanks was given by BBA Student Harshit Rai.

Education is the best means of learning in life, there is no alternative to it, said Vartika Srivastava from Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute, Kolkata. She spoke at a lecture organized by the Department of Journalism at St. Thomas College, Bhilai on Wednesday. This lecture was organized on ‘Past and Present of Women Discourse in Indian Cinema’. He further explained the changing role of women in the film world and the technical aspects of film production.

Dr. Prashant Srivastava, Dean of Student Welfare, Hemchand Yadav University, Durg, was the special guest in the lecture. He said that in today’s journalism, it is more of a challenge to work with balance and without personal bias.

College administrator Father Dr. Joshi Varghese encouraged the journalism department for such programs. While the principal of the college, Dr. M.G. Roymon has called cinema a medium for journalism students to make their expression more creative.

Dr. Reema Dewangan, Head of the Journalism Department, facilitated Vartika Srivastava with a memento. The program was conducted by assistant professor Mukesh Kumar, of the journalism department. In this program, the welcome speech was given by Assistant Professor Amitabh Sharma, and a vote of thanks was given by Srishti Dubey, a student of BAJMC 4th semester. On this occasion, a large number of students including Assistant Professor Chhavi Kiran Sahu were present.

Students of St Thomas College, Bhilai participated in the poster competition held at S.O.S in Chemistry, PRSU Raipur. 10 students from the Department of Chemistry and 4 students from the Department of Botany participated. The program was held on 28^th February in connection with the National Science day. Ms. Roshani Dhankar of M.Sc. 1^st sem Chemistry Department won First prize, Ms. Namrata Sahu of M.Sc. 1^st sem Chemistry Department won Second prize, and Mr. Raditya Chandra Sahu of M.Sc. 1^st sem Chemistry Department won Third Prize which included cash prize and certificate. They also participated in the International Seminar on INDEGINOUS TECHNOLOGY FOR VIKSIT BHARAT held at Shankaracharya Professional University, Bhilai.  Ms. Roshani Dhankar of M.Sc. 1st sem Chemistry Department won second Prize in poster competition and Mr. Raditya Chandra Sahu of M.Sc. 1st sem Chemistry Department won second Prize in Model competition. Dr.Arvind Sahu Asst.Professor Department of Chemistry with the help of Tejprakash Yadav and  Anil Varghese , supervised  all the participants from selecting the topic till preparing the poster.  The overall guidance of the program was given by Dr. James Mathew HOD and Dr. Chanda Verma Adl.Head Department of Chemistry. Students participated in Competition by the inspiration of Rev.Fr.Dr.Joshi Varghese, Administrator and Motivated by Principal Dr. M.G. Roymon, St. Thomas College, Bhilai

The P.G. Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology organized a program to observe “World Rare Disease Day” in collaboration with Microbiology Society of India unit to increase the awareness about rare diseases by exploring rare disease reports that include information on symptoms, causes, treatments and clinical trials. The department observed the day by arranging power point presentations on 26 different rare diseases and P.G. students of the department enthusiastically participated in the activity. Before the commencement of program, Dr. V. Shanthi; HOD, P.G. Department of Microbiology and Biotechnology gave a brief introduction about the topic. She spoke about the importance of spreading awareness in the community. The program was appreciated by administrator Dr. Joshi Varghese and Principal Dr. M.G. Roymon. The program was followed by Certificate distribution ceremony at the hands of principal and all department staff.

St. Thomas College, Ruabandha, Bhilai, organized Blessing Ceremony for the UG and PG Level final Year students and Felicitation Ceremony of the 48 university Rank Holders for the Academic Session 2022-23 in a spiritual ambience. Dr. K. Subramaniam, Member of State Planning Commission C.G. was invited as the Chief Guest. Dr. M.G Roymon extended a warm welcome to the distinguished guests. Addressing the students, Dr. Subramanian said that the students of St. Thomas College should be proud of this renowned College of Chhattisgarh that has the best state- of- the- art and provides ample opportunity for the students to acquire quality education.  Motivating the students, he further said that with the new found education students should use it to make a difference in the world. Manager Bishop of the college, His Grace Alexios Mar Eusebius presided over the function. His grace in his benediction speech focused on the importance of education in student’s life. Blessing the students, His grace exhorted them to unleash the potential within   and use their skills and knowledge to foster a positive impact in the society. Dr. Subramaniam and the Manager Bishop of the college congratulated all university rank holders for showcasing an exceptional display of academic excellence and appreciated all the faculty members for their relentless efforts in nurturing the students. Administrator of the college Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese also graced the ceremony and applauded the efforts of the college in carving a niche in the landscape of Hemchand Yadav Vishwavidyalaya.  University rank holders were felicitated by the college .The college expressed gratitude to all final Year students by presenting a token of remembrance. Final year students from Undergraduate and Postgraduate level shared their views about the college. The Programme was conducted by Dr. Susan .R Abraham ( Asst. Prof.  Dept. of Management). Dr. Chanda Verma (Asst. Prof. Dept. of Chemistry)  Convenor of the programme , proposed vote of thanks.