A Good Editing is one that can’t be seen

A workshop on Design, Graphics and Editing was organised by the Journalism and Mass Communication Department of St. Thomas College, Ruabandha  in the college premises. 

Mr. Devendra Shukla, who specializes in documentaries and editing introduced the students to film-making, editing and graphics. He shared his experience and knowledge with the students through a lecture and his documentaries. All the students of the Journalism and Mass Communication Department participated in the event under the supervision of Principal, Dr. M.G Roymon and Dr. Aparna Ghosh, HOD of JMC.

The workshop was started off with college prayer, followed by a Welcome speech by faculty member Dr. Aditi Namdev. Then the guest began his lecture about editing. He said that a good editing is one that cannot be seen. He told the students about the various types of cut in editing. He also showed various documentaries that he had made. The students were inspired by this workshop and gained much knowledge. Faculty members Md. Zakir Hussain and Dr. Aditi Namdev honoured the guest on behalf of the entire college. The workshop was successfully coordinated by Silvi Banerjee and Saba Khan.

Every year Constitution Day is celebrated on 26th November in the College. St. Thomas College, Bhilai observed this day on Tuesday 26th November 2019. The Chief Guest for the Occasion was Principal Dr. M.G. Roymon. Other dignitaries present were, Student Union In-charge Dr. Suja Varghese, Dean Academics Dr. Vinita Thomas and President of Student Union council Ms. Sabya Neha Tirkey.

Dr. Suja Varghese gave the welcome speech. Dr. M.G. Roymon Principal of the College in his Presidential speech emphasized students to follow honestly the Preamble of the constitution and lead the country to the path of success and understand the motive behind today’s celebration, Principal administered the preamble of the constitution and led everyone in taking the pledge. The NCC /NSS Cadets and other students of the college presented a informative knowledge of the day through documentary film. The program was graced by maximum number of staff members and students. Ms. Pushpita Saha beautifully conducted the program.

On today 31^st October 2019, St. Thomas College celebrated National Unity Day and took a pledge for national unity of the country. Principal Dr. M. G. Roymon said that in the year 2014, the newly elected central government passed an ordinance for celebration of national unity day. Today is the 144^th Birth Anniversary of Iron Man Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel. He played a significant role for the freedom of India against British Rule and also he contributed for unity and integration of India. For his valuable and memorable contribution 31^st October is celebrated as National Unity Day from the year 2014 onwards. After this program St. Thomas College organized a Speech Competition titled “Vigilance Awareness Week, 28^th October to 02^nd November 2019” in collaboration with Vigilance Department, Sail B.S.P. Gurpreet Kaur got secured first position in the competition, while Anurag Kumar and Yoshita Sahu secured Second and Third position respectively. On this auspicious occasion the college Administrator Very Rev. Fr. George Mathew Ramban, Dr. Vinita Thomas, Dean Academics, Dr. Jayshree Balasubramaniyam, Heads from various departments, Professors and students were present.

St. Thomas College organized Oath Taking Ceremony for newly nominated Student Union Council Members on 4^th October 2019 at College Conference Hall. On this occasion Dr. Aruna Palta, Honorable Vice Chancellor Hemchand Yadav University was the chief guest. The College Administrator Very Rev. Father George Mathew Ramban was the president on today’s occasion. The program was started with the college prayer. Student Union Incharge Dr. Suja Varghese said in her welcoming speech that all the office bearers should always maintain the dignity of the college and to work for the betterment of the students as well as the college. Principal Dr. M. G. Roymon congratulated the new office bearers and said that it is the duty of each and every student to maintain the discipline and prestige of the institution. Then all newly nominated office bearers President Ms. Sabhya neha Tirkey, Vice President Ms. Pushpita Sahu, Secretary Ms. Pallavi Sharma, Joint Secretary Ms. Soumya Shrivas, Cultural Secratray Ms. Taniya Chakaraborty and Sports Secretary Mr. Vikas Singh took Oath by Principal Dr. M. G. Roymon. Then after all the class representatives took the oath. Chief Guest Dr. Aruna Palta motivated students by discussing the story of famous basketball player Michel Jordan that every student should take initiative personally to become successful in the life. She said that St. Thomas College has all the updated facilities and surely the college will get A grade in the next NAAC inspection. On this occasion Dean Academics Dr. Vinita Thomas, Professors and staff members from various departments and students were present. Vote of thanks was proposed by Vive president Student Union Council Ms. Pushipta Sahu and program was conducted by Dr. Susan Abraham head Department of Management studies.