Inauguration. BIONEX, 01. AUGUST 2018

Sanobar Ashoora and Anthony Derrick

The Inauguration of BIONEX: Biochemistry Association for the academic year 2018-19 was held on Wednesday, 01 August 2018 at 3:00 pm in the Department of Post Graduate Studies and Research in Biochemistry, LCRI Block. The Chief Guest for the occasion was. Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza, Former Principal of St. Aloysius College.

Order of the programme
1. Introduction and prayer
2. Welcome address and sharing the objective of the association
3. Introduction and the Guest talk
4. Annual report of the BIONEX
5. Student activity – Quiz
6. Planning of the events
7. Vote of thanks

The session started with an opening prayer song by Ms Vindhya of 2nd MSc. Biochemistry followed by the welcome address by Dr Yogish Somayaji, President of Bionex Association, who spoke about the objective and motto of the Association . He highlighted on implementing the knowledge gained during the tenure in St. Aloysius College for PG Studies in social awareness through the activities of the association and utilizing it in developing skills.

Dr. Lyned Lasrado introduced the chief guest to the gathering and the chief guest was honoured with the floral bouquet by Ms Chaithra of 1st Msc Biochemistry - Student Secretary of Bionex Association. The Chief Guest Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza gave an enlightening speech on Integrated Education and how practical knowledge is important to every student. He stressed on building potential and morale among the students in the college. He also spoke about the responsibility of the youth towards the society, as every common man contributes a portion of his income in educating every one of us, thereby appreciating the BIONEX Association in including Social Outreach programme as a part of student activities. Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza appreciated the Dept. of Biochemistry for coming up with such resourceful activity, helping the students in communication, aptitude for scientific research and skill development. The Guest talk was followed by formal inauguration of the Bionex association for the academic year 2018-19 by Rev. Dr Leo D’Souza, Dr Lyned and Dr Yogish, assisted by Nikita, Nisha and Shithil.

The annual report of the association activities conducted for the academic year 2017-18 was presented by Ms. Shreya and team to the audience with the help of PowerPoint presentation. This was followed by a Quiz organized by Ms. Stuthi and team, that marked the first student activity of Bionex Association .The quiz was creative and interesting, helping the students to think out of the box. Soon after the quiz the secretaries arranged for a planning session for the forth coming activities of the association. The event concluded in vote of thanks by Ms. Soumya.