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September 2024| Vol.

04 Issue-02

ST. ALOYSIUS COLLEGE


ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
SACAA E-NEWSLETTER
For Private Circulation Only

Table of Contents
Editorial Board From the Desk of the:
Director
Editor President
Dr Alwyn V. Dsa Editor
A Flurry of Activities
1. Get together of BBA students graduated in the year 1999 at
Assistant Editor St Aloysius College Autonomous.
Mrs Savitha M Dsouza 2. Fruit Tree Plantation Drive
3. Felicitation for Ivan D’souza -Member of Legislative
Council, Karnataka. An alumnus of St.Aloysius College.
Advisory Board 4. To Commemorate St Aloysius Deemed to be University on
Mr Sunil Kunder K (Ex Officio) securing 58 th rank in NIRF.
Mr Joseph Stephen Pinto 5. The launch of the Diploma programme in ‘Herbal
Mr Winston Dsouza Medicines and Disease Prevention’ for the prison inmates
Prof. Edmund Frank in the District jail and the inauguration of the ‘Sasi Marata
Mr Anup Denzil Veigas Kendra’ by Mullai Muhilan MP.
Mr Herald Fernandes 6. Prof Edmund Frank attending the Jesuit Alumni
Mr Archibald Menezes Associations of India, GC Meeting at St. Joseph's School,
Mr Michael Dsouza North Point, Darjeeling.
7. Annual get together of B .com 1970 batch organized in 29th
August 2024 at Deepa Comfort .
Design and Layout 8. Teachers Day Celebration Stone of “Deemed to be
Ms Shreya .K. Amin University” -Vidya Vandhan.
9. Launch of Book titled "Herbal Medicines and Disease
Prevention "authored by Prof. Edmund Frank.
10. Felicitation of Capt. Brijesh Chowta .
CONTACT US @
11. .Release of T shirts - Merchandise to commemorate the
0824-2953849 /8105872417 attainment of "Deemed to be University" status.
[email protected]
Articles by Alumnus.
Near Chapel, High School Building,
[email protected] Recognitions and Accolades .
St Aloysius High School,
0824-2953849 /8105872417
Mangaluru 575003 Memories never Fade Away

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Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ


Vice Chancellor-ST. Aloysius “Deemed To
Be University”.
Director -SACAA

Message from the Director…

My dear Members of SACAA and the alumni community,

At the outset, let me place on record the invaluable service rendered by the current President, Secretary,
Treasurer and each and every member of the Executive Council. They are beacons of light and inspiration to the
Alumni of this University. It has been a year filled with a lot of meaningful projects and events that have enhanced
the name and image of the institution.
We are at a crucial transition period moving with passion and excitement into the University ecosystem for the last
few months. It is with great satisfaction that I like to inform you all that several new UG & PG programmes have
been initiated in the very first year of attaining the University status. The ambitious project of the construction of
the University Administrative Block has already started. The university is seriously working towards starting the
School of Engineering with cutting edge select programmes from the upcoming academic year. Besides, we have been
working towards initiating the School of Legal Studies integrated with some of the undergraduate programmes. It is
our earnest endeavour to put in place some of the trending and job-oriented programmes as well as significantly
increase the student enrolment. I would like to invite all alumni of the institution to continue to support the
University. Your engagement, support and goodwill will definitely boost the effectiveness of our efforts and
motivation. The University invites all alumni chapters to join hands in evolving a robust academic, infrastructural,
extracurricular and outreach initiatives.

I am especially impressed with the collaborative efforts of SACAA during the last few months. Your engagement will
go a long way in enhancing the public image and visibility of the University at the national and international levels.

I like to thank all the alumni of this prestigious University for their constant and generous support. Let us add value
to this association by infusing added diversity, equity and inclusivity for higher and global recognition.

Congratulations to Team SACAA for standing by the University.

Regards.

Rev. Dr Praveen Martis SJ


Vice Chancellor-ST. Aloysius “Deemed To Be University”.
Director- SACAA

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Mr Sunil Kunder K.
President- SACAA

President speaks.. Conclusive phase..


Dear All…
Hearty Salutations and Warmest greetings!
Time flies…At this moment of gratitude and gratification for completion of my tenure, as I am due for
handing over the baton to the next leader, I am engrossed in my introspective thoughts on the time that flew
by !
At the outset of bringing my gushing thoughts into words I wish to express my gratitude towards the
University,Faculty and Fellow Alumni for giving me an opportunity to serve the association at the helm of
affairs.
My tenure began in September 2022., with all the meticulous planning in place.
Our Mission was to keep the interaction between Alumni and Students, effervescent and well organized.
We needed to create a permanent, invaluable niche for SACAA.
At the top of our focus,was to gain immense results in keeping SACAA an active, vibrant and a continuously
nonstop integral part of the Institution.
Our Mission ahead was,
● To provide overall voluntary leadership to all activities of the association. Work throughout the tenure
of 2 years to see that goals are implemented and outcomes are shared broadly.
● To Chair the meetings,participate in strategic planning.
● To Oversee the activities of all the committees.
● To Share,promote and solicit feedback about the University’s needs with SACAA.
● To Make an attempt to attend many events of our Alma mater, both on the campus and regionally as
possible.
We conducted number of Knowledge Sharing/Awareness talk /Career guidance sessions, mostly our
successful Alumni were at the center stage, as resource persons.
I feel very much content and glad to Summarize our total activities so far as detailed herewith:
1.Awareness talk programs: 10 numbers.
2.SACAA Participation events: 32 numbers.
3.Felicitation programs: 5 Numbers.

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4.Social Responsibility: 6 events.
i)Free Medical Camp - 1 number.
ii) Planting Fruit bearing saplings- 4 events.
iii) Diploma course on ‘Herbal medicines & Prevention of diseases’ for Prison inmates.
5.SACAA Traditional events:
i)SACAA Sports Day( Cricket & Throw ball ) - 2 numbers -2023 & 2024.
ii)SACAA Reunion Days- 2 Numbers - 2023 & 2024.
iii)SACAA Picnic - 2 Numbers- 2023 & 2024. iv) Our interaction with Jesuit Alumni all over India.
Now, soon to be a “bygone era”; my tenure has been an accumulation of memories which are carefully
ensconced and they keep traversing in regular random directions as definitely a permanent treasure for the
remaining times of my life.
Be it the company of scholarly faculty,
Recurrences of feelings of formative days and importing of the school moments into the mind, as a “back to
school” experience; while frequenting our high school environs as our office of SACAA situated there
necessitates were all precious.
An opportunity to share the dais with Rev.Fr.Head master and Rev.Fr.Rector on the high school annual day-
2023 as a Chief guest was the epitome.
Conducting Reunion events successfully in 2023 and 2024 gave immense feelings of gratification.
SACAA participation during NAAC audits and thereafter being an all time moral support until the Institution
reached the coveted ‘Deemed to be University' status has etched an indelible imprint in our mind.
The felicitation of Staff - Teaching/Non teaching for 25 years of service and Felicitation of renowned alumni;
My participation in the hearty moments of farewell to passing out batches in both the years of 2023/24, of our
college; speaking candidly about my formative years of schooling and sharing the memories of my “Adolescent
- turning point years” in the PU college, are all unforgettable. All the moments in my term are blessings to my
repertoire of golden memories.
In coming days, as part of my constant association, I aim to encourage alumni and friends of the University to
generously support the institution by means of leaving a glowing legacy. Our goal of fostering a lasting
connection with the Alma mater shall result in a stronger Alumni Association.
Common goals for an alumni engagement plan shall include to identify and cultivate partnerships with
alumni and enhance the impact of the alumni community globally.
Evaluate the needs, expectations, and attitudes of various alumni groups, and segment them into appropriate
groups for better engagement.
Alumni is not only a bundle of nostalgia. He is bound by the gratitude, social responsibility, philanthropy and
he is always a catalyst in bringing better tomorrow for the future generations.
All along the growth trajectory of the Institution, Alumni can be instrumental in providing growth factor in
academics and sports.

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While encouraging more and more abroad chapters, we shall strive to magnify the magnitude of our annual
Reunion event so as to have multitudes of Alumni interaction.
I am very confident that, in coming years SACAA will grow exponentially, while all the time keeping in pace
with the growth of our Institution.
'The true measure of success is the impact we make on others.'
Let us continue to support and uplift each other, and our beloved university.
Thanking each and every miniscule of help,awakening, guidance, expertise, knowledge from exemplifying
beacons,morale boosters, consolations, awareness and all the bright spots which we can gain by being with
the universe of our Alma mater.
I wish all the very best to all.
“Keep shining!”

Sunil Kunder K .
President - SACAA

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Dr Alwyn V. D’Sa
Editor-SACAA

“Editor’s Note…

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." — Steve Jobs
My dear friends in SACAA,

Last few months have been eventful and vibrant for SACAA. The plethora of activities, events, volunteering and collaborative
initiatives with like-minded individuals and organizations, was the hallmark of this season. It has been a time for coming
together, working together and having fun together. The members of SACAA had wonderful opportunities to share delightful
moments with their peers in the true Aloysian spirit. It is heartening to know that SACAA continued its commitment to
society by initiating some of the enabling and meaningful projects during this season. The collaboration with the University
projects and with the University Students’ Council for observing the Teachers’ Day, partnering for the Aloysian Fest-2024
and felicitation to Sri Ivan D’Souza, MLC have been some of the exemplary moves towards deeper engagement with the alma
mater. While some of the members have been leading from the front, others lent their supportive and accompanying hands
for the success of the activities.
The membership drive for SACAA has yielded rich dividends and the enrolments are increasing significantly in the recent
past. The Placement Cell has facilitated this enhancement. Their service is to be commended. The visibility of SACAA in the
events and initiatives of the University needs a special mention.
The University has been taking giant strides in the right direction in the last season. We have launched a unique series of
Public Lectures called “Arogya Vahini” wherein eminent doctors with expertise on various issues and concerns of healthcare
are roped in to interact with the staff, students and also members of the public of Mangaluru. Our esteemed alumni are
cordially invited to take benefit from these interactive sessions.
Our heartfelt gratitude is due to the President, Secretary and Office bearers as well as the vibrant Executive Council members
for a year for their dynamism and creativity facilitating eye-catching events and socially oriented initiatives throughout the
year and for keeping the SACAA flag fluttering high.

Long Live SACAA!

Dr Alwyn V. D’Sa
Editor-SACAA

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GET TOGETHER OF BBA STUDENTS AFTER 25


YEARS
GRADUATED IN THE YEAR 1999 AT ST
ALOYSIUS COLLEGE AUTONOMOUS.
ON 13-07-2024

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Fruit bearing plants- planting of saplings.


From 1st July to 14th July.

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Date : 12th August 2024

Felicitation for Ivan D’souza -


Member of Legislative Council,
Karnataka..
An alumnus of St.Aloysius College.

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To Commemorate St Aloysius Deemed to be University in


securing 58 th rank in NIRF.

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THE LAUNCH OF THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN ‘HERBAL MEDICINES AND DISEASE PREVENTION’ FOR THE
PRISON INMATES IN THE DISTRICT JAIL AND THE INAUGURATION OF THE ‘SASI MARATA KENDRA’ BY MULLAI
MUHILAN MPTHE DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, IN THE PRESENCE OF RAVINDRA M JOSHI, PRL DISTRICT AND
SESSIONS JUDGE.. ON 20-08-2024

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PROF EDMUND FRANK ATTENDING THE JESUIT


ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS OF INDIA, GC MEETING AT ST.
JOSEPH'S SCHOOL, NORTH POINT, DARJEELING.
SCHEDULED ON 24TH - 25TH AUGUST 2024

Natural fences to the floods


The riverine landscapes are the ecosystems that display a vast amount of diversity and highly functioning habitats
providing a wide variety of services to human beings. These unique habitats that are naturally inundated areas along
the rivers and streams are termed as floodplains. Their ecosystems are characterized by alternate flooding, interlinked
with groundwater fluctuations shaped by the flowing river. The dynamic interchanging water phases provide a mosaic
of aquatic, semi-terrestrial, and terrestrial habitats which explains the richness of plants and animals in floodplain
areas. Many trees and plant species thrive in floodplain areas due to alternating drought and flood periods which
shapes the habitat of various animals such as dragonflies, amphibians, mollusks, birds and many more. Along with
offering uniqueniches for many plants and animal speciesfloodplains are of great ecological importance to humans.

Floodplains are irreplaceable to our society. When there are floods, floodplains act as a natural retention area by
absorbing a considerable amount of water and weakening the flood waves as the rivers spread across the floodplains.
They are water reservoirs that provide drinking water supplies and secure the formation of groundwater.

ANNUAL GET TOGETHER OF B .COM 1970 BATCH


ORGANISED AT ADEEPA COMFORT
on 29th AUGUST 2024.

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TEACHERS DAY CELEBRATION STONE OF “DEEMED TO BE


UNIVERSITY” -VIDYA VANDHAN.
ON 5th SEPTEMBER 2024

Natural fences to the floods


The riverine landscapes are the ecosystems that display a vast amount of diversity and highly functioning habitats
providing a wide variety of services to human beings. These unique habitats that are naturally inundated areas along
the rivers and streams are termed as floodplains. Their ecosystems are characterized by alternate flooding, interlinked
with groundwater fluctuations shaped by the flowing river. The dynamic interchanging water phases provide a mosaic
of aquatic, semi-terrestrial, and terrestrial habitats which explains the richness of plants and animals in floodplain
areas. Many trees and plant species thrive in floodplain areas due to alternating drought and flood periods which
shapes the habitat of various animals such as dragonflies, amphibians, mollusks, birds and many more. Along with
offering uniqueniches for many plants and animal speciesfloodplains are of great ecological importance to humans.

Floodplains are irreplaceable to our society. When there are floods, floodplains act as a natural retention area by
absorbing a considerable amount of water and weakening the flood waves as the rivers spread across the floodplains.
They are water reservoirs that provide drinking water supplies and secure the formation of groundwater.

LAUNCH OF BOOK TITLED "HERBAL MEDICINES


AND DISEASE PREVENTION "AUTHORED BY
PROF. EDMUND FRANK.

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Felicitation programme of Capt. Brijesh Chowta on


12th September 2024
Hon. Member of Parliament - Alumnus of SAC

Natural fences to the floods


The riverine landscapes are the ecosystems that display a vast amount of diversity and highly functioning habitats
providing a wide variety of services to human beings. These unique habitats that are naturally inundated areas along
the rivers and streams are termed as floodplains. Their ecosystems are characterized by alternate flooding, interlinked
with groundwater fluctuations shaped by the flowing river. The dynamic interchanging water phases provide a mosaic
of aquatic, semi-terrestrial, and terrestrial habitats which explains the richness of plants and animals in floodplain
areas. Many trees and plant species thrive in floodplain areas due to alternating drought and flood periods which
shapes the habitat of various animals such as dragonflies, amphibians, mollusks, birds and many more. Along with
offering uniqueniches for many plants and animal speciesfloodplains are of great ecological importance to humans.

Floodplains are irreplaceable to our society. When there are floods, floodplains act as a natural retention area by
absorbing a considerable amount of water and weakening the flood waves as the rivers spread across the floodplains.
They are water reservoirs that provide drinking water supplies and secure the formation of groundwater.

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ARTICLES BY ALUMNA

Position : i. TV / Movie actress.


ii Artist- Bharathanatyam Dance.
Pass out year : 2014-2016

“Gurur Brahma Gurur Vishnu GururDevoMaheshwaraha


Guruhsakshath ParaBrahma Tasmayee Shree GuraveNamaha”
We sing this shloka every time before we practice or perform. Traditionally, we first invoke
the Nataraja and then proceed to thank our teachers for putting us in touch with this
spirituality. I think this shloka forms the gist of this article and the journey I have traversed.
From when I was a little girl who simply wanted to learn dance, to the girl I am now who has
given speeches as Chief guest at both Aloysious and Nitte Deemed to be University, I
believe my teachers and elders have worked really hard so that my path would get easier.
My parents were my first and the most important teachers. My father had keen interest in
movies and respected the performing arts very much. He used to bring me CDs of dances
by Vyjayanthimala, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Rekha, Aishwarya Rai etc. Watching them, I
developed a curiosity towards dance and a flair for storytelling. Amma was not a dancer but
she would help me decode all these dances I watched, and would go out of her way to
teach me whatever she could. Soon,I demanded that I wanted to learn dance formally and
my parents took me to visit all the dance teachers in Mangalore so we could find someone
who would teach me at the age of 4. As the feet are very soft until the age of 6, most
teachers asked me to come back later. But my teacher, Guru Shreemati Geetha Saralaya
gave me an option. I could sit and watch my seniors perform until I was old enough to learn
myself. I agreed heartily!I would therefore watch my seniors perform in class, then come
back home and performeverything I had seen, for my mother. And through this, my dance
teacher taught me her first lesson- that art forms need patience, passion and persistence,
and that you cannot fix a period of time or shell out money to achieve them. And thus began
my odyssey of dance and performance!
When I began 11th std at St Aloysius PUC, I took up PCMB. But I was rarely in classes.
Always busy in a show or rehearsals, I spent most of my time on stages and in front of the
camera. If not for the wonderful teachers that guided me, I would have been lost! Whether
it was practicing during and after class hours, or deciding the theme for our play, or even
performing for college day with absolutely no rehearsal before (due to my shoot schedules),
my teachers placed immense trust on me. When I feared and doubted myself with regards
to studies, they filled me with confidence. They stayed at the campus for extra hours,
provided me with extra coaching just before my board exams (because I had missed
months of classes due to shoot), with no expectations at all but from a simple desire to see
me
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achieve. No matter where I go today, when someone stresses on the fact that I
scored 98% in PCMB despite my involvement in cultural activities, I always feel a
warm gratitude in my heart towards my teachers who went beyond their way so
that my biodata could have this wonderful line etched on it. I was no brilliant
student. I was simply passionate, hardworking and respected my teachers deeply
from my heart.In return, I have always received great love and support from St
Aloysius institution. Recently, I was awarded as one of the first five Aloysious
Youth Icons. This was a very big moment of celebration and gratitude for me. My
alma mater’s appreciation felt like a warm hug from a father. It filled me with
more drive for my journey ahead. I hope I can make my alma mater proud in my
own little ways and live upto this trust and responsibility it has gifted me.
Success, as we loosely define it, came to me differently at different stages. I
spent many years trying to learn my craft. I invested a lot of time in honing my
skill. I still don’t think I am a great dancer or an actor. Art is an unbelievably large
ocean of knowledge and possibilities, and every day there is something new to
learn. I always try to keep my focus on learning and submitting my service to art,
and not on the returns I get. But art has always given me gifts I cannot put a
value on. In recent times, through the medium of television, I have received more
love and appreciation than I ever expected. This love comes with its own
responsibilities. The most important and the most difficult one, that I struggle
with and constantly remind myself about, is to be a good person. It is
overwhelming when strangers place you at a pedestal and look at you as an
inspiration. And hence, like the motto of St. Aloysius- “Lucet Et Ardet” says, I
always try to shine so that I can enkindle my society, my country and my fellow
human beings. It is something that I will have to practice all my life, but when I
am able to bring even the smallest positive change in someone else’s life through
my art or through an act of goodwill, it truly feels rewarding.
Pursuing a career in performing arts is, I think, as difficult as any other field. Every
job comes with its own set of challenges. I have had times when I was doubtful,
times when I decided to give up. But I always had people around me that
motivated me to step into unknown waters, to do something that I was fearful of,
and who patted my back no matter how small my achievements.My truest
achievement therefore, is finding these people and holding them close in my
heart. And to all these teachers who taught me about subjects, humanity and life,
I extend a heartfelt letter of gratitude. Whenever I do well at something, I see
their eyes shine with pride and their smiles reflecting unconditional love, and it is
in these eyes and smiles that I define my success.

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ARTICLES BY ALUMNUS

DR. SURYA N R ADDOOR


DIRECTOR, CENTRE FOR NATURE STUDIES, MANGALURU.
PROJECT SCIENTIST, EMPRI, BENGALURU, GOVT. OF KARNATAKA
EX-MEMBER, STATE BOARD FOR WILDLIFE, KARNATAKA
ALUMNUS: 1974 SSLC BATCH.
1979 B.SC.(CBZ) BATCH.

Estuaries – A Unique Ecosystems

Climate change is damaging many important ecosystems around the world. It


may cause sea level rise, resulting in massive sea erosion, loss of seashore
habitat, an increase in seawater level and water temperature, and alter
present-day patterns of rain, water, and wind circulation. Estuaries are one
such unique ecosystem of the world that is drastically changing due to
anthropogenic and natural interventions. Estuaries can be defined as semi-
enclosed coastal water bodies connected to the sea and have a salinity
different from the adjacent sea due to freshwater input; in other words,
estuaries are typically found where rivers join the sea. It harbours unique plant
and animal communities due to their brackish water - a mixture of freshwater
draining from the land and salty seawater. The estuaries tend to be tide-
dominated. It provides a wider variety of ecosystem services and an increased
delivery of societal benefits than many other ecosystems. Hence, estuaries are
one of the most valuable aquatic ecosystems serving human needs. Estuaries
are one of the most productive ecosystems in the world. The estuaries
comprise only 8% of the total area of the ocean. However, estuaries and near
sea shore areas accounted for 50% of the world fisheries harvest. Many faunal
species rely on estuaries for food and as places to nest and breed.
Estuaries have more human-induced pressure than other ecosystems; they
need to respond to the consequences of external, natural and anthropogenic
influences. The recent anthropogenic pressure, particularly after globalisation,
has resulted in significant land use and land cover changes. These threats
negatively impact the ecology of estuaries. The following photographs
substantiate the above findings.

THE ALTERED ESTUARY DUE TO HUMAN INTERVENTION The natural estuary

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In the case of a natural estuary, the mouth of the estuary shifts due to tidal and
seasonal changes. It creates different kinds of benthic habitats with a certain
amount of wilderness and harbours a variety of living organisms. But, in an
altered estuary, the mouth of the estuary is fixed by the construction of the sea
wall using boulders and concrete structures thereby altering the benthic
habitat.
The main anthropogenic activities which are a threat to the ecology of the
estuarine ecosystems are identified. They are sand mining, real estate activities,
construction of roads, check dams, industries, industrial effluents and petroleum
by-products, sewage, unscientific ways of fishing, and tourism. Another major
issue that is negatively contributing to the estuary includes the removal of
mangrove vegetation. Mangroves are found in the estuarine portions where
unique trees and shrubs have grown and they are resistant to saline habitat,
strong tidal currents and fluctuations of water levels. Mangroves stabilize the
estuarine embankments against erosion. They play a very important role in
maintaining a healthy estuarine ecosystem by providing shelter, breeding place
and protection for aquatic and marine species, and an ideal habitat for a variety
of terrestrial fauna. Mangroves play a major role in estuarine protection and act
as a source of nutrients that sustain many complex food chains. The area under
Mangroves has rapidly decreased in recent years due to fishing and agricultural
activities, fuel wood, fodder and other human activities.

The ecological threats that have been identified could be useful in developing
conservation strategies to save estuaries. Because the estuaries' distinct
ecology is so delicate, a science-based conservation strategy is required.
Furthermore, it is impossible to put a monetary value on the aesthetic and
recreational value of estuarine habitats.

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Release of T shirts - Merchandise to commemorate the attainment of "Deemed to be


University" status.

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Recognitions and Accolades

Rev.Fr.Prashanth Madtha was Principal of SAC.

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Memories never Fade Away

Mr.John B.Monteiro - Past Secretary of SACAA


Renowned author, 'Laughter Guru' John B Monteiro
passes away at 86

Alfie D’Souza - Press Reporter,


Alumnus of SACAA and close associate of SACAA

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Memories never Fade Away

Fr. Anand Pereira SJ - A known close


associate of SACAA

Samosa ajja (Mallikarjuna Magundappa Malagi)


Thank you for all the memories created in the last 44
years at St Aloysius Campus

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