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DBCMaram Issue-6
15.April.2011
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EDITORIAL NOTE Punctuality gives access to opportunities
CONTENTS RMESI CAMPUS INTERVIEW BIRTHDAY AND FAREWELL OF DEAR FR. VARGHESE THE STAR OF BECCHI VISITS MARAM COMPETITORS WELCOME THE CONQUEROR THE FMA PROVINCIAL SPEAKS TO DBCMaram VOICE THE VISITOR FROM SANTIAGO ADDRESSES THE STUDENTS JESUS YOUTH’S SECOND APOSTOLIC MINISTRY NSS ORIENTATION CUM INAUGURATION BOSCONIANS CELEBRATE TEACHERS’ DAY 2011
Punctuality is very important in every sphere of life including one’s personal and professional life. Being a crucial factor in personal relationships, it can be our biggest asset or our biggest liability for success. Nothing can ever replace it and it is indispensable for career growth. Punctuality speaks of our time management skills. Punctuality reflects the importance of time. It shows that we care and respect our subjects and genuinely interested in what we do. It displays our fidelity and commitment in our work. While coming late to the office or to any place is accepted sometimes, but being late to a meeting or failing to keep up with an appointment can cause real trouble. It tarnishes our image and makes people presume us as disorganized, irresponsible and unreliable persons. Sometimes we just cannot avoid being late. In such cases we should at least try to reduce the damage. This begins with informing the concerned persons that we will be late and apologize to him/her. Ask if there is any way we can compensate for the inconvenience we caused. To be punctual it is advised to schedule our activities every day. Be realistic and ensure that the schedule is not overwhelming. Avoid any disruptions and rework. Do not lose your cool, take proactive approach, listen to reasons and offer inputs if necessary because punctuality plays a driving force for our life time career guidance and makes us cope up to any prevailing situations.
INAUGURAL FUNCTION OF THE CAMPUS MINISTRY
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- Augustus Kujur BA.2nd Sem. (A)
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From the Desk of the Principal Dear Readers, This issue of Maram Voice is rather late. My sincere apology to all our readers. The delay was caused by a number of factors like non availability of current, change of computers and crash of the server of the College placed in USA, change in the leadership of the editorial team etc. Adding to all these Manipur also witnessed the longest economic blockade and bandh of the century, which lasted for 100 days! Really incredible. The general plethora of inactivity, bandhs, strikes and backwardness of the region affected us as well. There was a time when things looked bleak and hopeless. I wish to make this as the crux of my message to all our readers. We get influenced by our surroundings. It has tremendous persuading effects on human minds. Human minds and our whole system is the result of our perception of the reality. If the reality outside is dynamic, then our system is as well and vice versa. Being a social being, mankind is the sum total of what the society is. The evils and goodness of society is immediately reflected in mankind. He cannot run away from it. However hard we try to resist the lethargic influence of society on us at a certain point we succumb to it. We cannot just avoid that. We went through a tough time during the blockade and bandh days. The price of gas went up to 2000 rupees per cylinder! One kilogram of potatoes was priced at 55! Nobody seemed to be interested in the well being of the people in Manipur in those days. Thank God the days are over. Very little was done to improve the situation. Ordinary people, Administrative Officers and including the guardians of the People – Military Personnel were also intimated and they could do nothing to alter the deplorable situation of the place. When everything seemed dark and hopeless, the spirits of students as well diminished in many areas of activities. They too entered into a deep slumber of lethargy and general indifference. Now those days are over. Life is returning to the state, villages and campus. The Maram Voice has undergone changes during these embryonic days and it has been christened as DBCMaram Voice. I wish all our readers a good reading of the articles by our students and faculty. Wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2012. Yours lovingly Fr. Benny James SDB Principal
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RMESI CAMPUS INTERVIEW INTERVIEW AT DBC MARAM 13th-14th MAY 2011 Two recruiters: Mr. Benny Mathew and Mr. Sabu Joseph from the RM Education Solution (India) Pvt. Ltd. conducted a Campus Interview in the college on 13th and 14th of May in view of recruiting candidates for BPO/ITES related jobs in their company. More than 100 students, mostly Degrees 3rd yrs attended the programme. On 13th May the programme began at 4:45pm with words of introduction and welcome from Rev. Fr. Benny Jame,s the principal of the college. The recruiters then made 30 minutes’ presentation on ‘WHAT IS RM’? This was followed by aptitude test. Forty six (46) students were short listed for the next day’s interview. On 14th May the selected candidates appeared the personal interview and online test. The following candidates were selected for the job. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Abhishekh, Sociology 3 Year Kago Tabio, Botany 3 Year Eline Rose, English 3 Year Lokho Esther , English 3 Year Athini , English 3 Year Kago Yabu , BCom 3 Year
This is the fourth Campus Interview conducted in the college and more are waiting in the coming days. Dear youngsters, if you are looking for a proper placement after passing your Plus 2 or Degree, DBCMaram can be of help to you. - N.Samuel Douminthang Baite 08/EN/12
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BIRTHDAY AND FAREWELL DEAR FR. VARGHESE 17th May 2011: The day was marked with both joy and happiness in one hand and while on the other hand deep sorrow as the college celebrated the Birthday and Farewell of Rev. Fr. M.D. Varghese SDB. Bosconians of the college artistically presented mixture of several items showing their appreciation and love to Fr. Varghese, for his valuable contributions and his tireless service in the college. The management and staff of the college expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Fr. M.D. Varghese. He was magnanimously appreciated for his exceptional creative ideas and suggestions in the juncture of any decision making. Fr. Benny James, the Principal, applauded him for his hardwork and commendable commitment to his mission among the young. The number of beautiful bouquets of flowers showered on him manifested how much the students treasured him. - Augustus Kujur BA.2nd sem. (A)
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THE STAR OF BECCHI VISITS MARAM MARAM, MAY 2: Hundreds of students of Don Bosco College Maram, lined up for the procession in Kabinam Village at 3:30 pm, half a kilometer away from the college, to receive the relic of St. John Bosco. The band party led by the Assam Rifles, the folk song by the villagers and shouts of the Bosconians “Long Live Don Bosco,” along the national highway 39 filled the air of Maram with joy and jubilation, accompanying “The Father of the Youth” –to the college campus. It reached the college at 4:00p.m. Thousands of people attended the programme, paying homage to St. John Bosco, praying, singing and honouring the saint with wonderful items presented by the Bosconians. The holy mass was also celebrated at 5:00 pm. Rev. Fr. Joseph Pampackal SDB noted that “Don Bosco is here today and his name has spread throughout the world because of his love for the youth.” The programme ended with a short movie on Don Bosco “THE HAND” after which the different hostels of the college took turns to pay homage to the Saint’s relic. The relic halted at Don Bosco College Maram for the night and was handed over to St. John Bosco Parish, the Salesian Parish nearby, on the following day. James Yepthomi Cl. XII
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COMPETITORS WELCOME THE CONQUEROR 13 May, 2011, Maram: Temperature at DBC Maram suddenly soared high when the “Shepherd of Becchi” was about to land on its soil. The bicentennial birthday celebration of Don Bosco brought smiles and series of activities at the college campus. The college authorities and teachers drove fire into the heart of many competitors to outdo the others –all to learn and know more about the friend and father of youth. Spiritual, mental and physical preparedness called for various course of actions. Accordingly, the following string of events was recorded: singers with best melodies, in single, in duet and in group enthralled the listeners and added solemnity to the occasion. Quizzers came prepared on Saturday and exhibited their detailed knowledge on the life story of Don Bosco. Many budding poets were born and made their presence felt, exulting the personality of Don Bosco. Painters brought to life vividly the figure and shape of Don Bosco for the public eye to feast with pleasure. Fancy dressers, little Boscos caused flurry to all the beholders, especially the little children along the road. Thus, the pilgrimage of Don Bosco, which passed through Don Bosco College, Maram, was given a befitting welcome by the Bosconians at Maram. Competitors, winners and lovers of Don Bosco will cherish this brief but intense moment for a long time to come. God bless Bosconians - GAIPUILU PAMEI (Class XII)
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THE FMA PROVINCIAL SPEAKS TO DBCMaram VOICE Rev. Sr. Teresa, the Provincial of the Salesian Sisters of Guwahati Province, paid her official visit to the college on 13th May which coincidentally happened to be the feast day of their Co-foundress, St. Mary Domenica Mazzarello. She addressed the students during the morning assembly after which the editors of the DBCMaram Voice had a brief interaction with her. Here is the excerpt of it: Q. Mother, you have already visited our institution quite a number of times. What is your impression about the college? A. Well, to tell you the truth, I feel so happy to come here and meet the young people. Today they are here with us; tomorrow they will be leaders. It is a great joy for me to see so many young people profiting by the quality education offered here. Q. Your congregation was founded by Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello. Could you tell us something about your Co-foundress whose feast we celebrate today? A. She came from an ordinary family but characterized by deep faith. She was a smart girl appreciated by parents and neighbours. A serious attack of typhoid at the age of 23 had a profound spiritual effect on her. The experience of her physical frailty deepened her abandonment to God and prompted her to open a dress-making shop to teach local girls to work, pray and love God. The first meeting with Don Bosco in 1964 made an impact in her life and in 1972 Don Bosco chose her to begin the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. Q. We are told that your congregation has its presence
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in all the five continents of the world. What is the present strength of your Sisters? A. We are around 15,000 Sisters. In Europe, there is a sharp decline in vocations while in Asia particularly in India, the vocations are on the rise. Q. What is it that binds such a huge number of Sisters working together for a common mission? A. First of all, motivation. Jesus is the centre of our life. We are one big family of God working together in the spirit of Don Bosco and Mother Mazzarello. For Him we move, live and are ready to move to the end of the world. Q. One message for the young Bosconians of Maram, please. A. Live in God’s presence; act in God’s presence and to live for His glory.
VISITOR FROM SANTIAGO ADDRESSES THE STUDENTS On 8th September Mr. Fernando, a professor of the Department of English from Santiago addressed the students during the morning assembly. He is on his maiden visit to India for student and faculty exchange programme. He expressed his happiness of seeing so many young people. The professor was also all praise for the beauty of the diverse cultures existing in our region and added, “Be proud of what you are.” The many experiences that he shared kept the students enthused and encouraged.
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JESUS YOUTH SECOND APOSTOLIC MINISTRY The Jesus youth members of the college had its second apostolic ministry called ‘Teen Ministry’ on 11th Sept. at New Maram, a sparsely inhabited village of the Marams. The programme emphasized the role of the teenagers in spreading the message of love and peace of Christ. The 15 members of Jesus Youth who animated the programme included the full timer of the college, Bro. Paul, the co-ordinator; 10 core members and three active members. 55 teenagers of the village attended the programmme. Presentation of the skit based on the gospel of the day, songs, dances, sharing, group division, etc were some of the highlights of the day.
NSS ORIENTATION CUM INAUGURATION The NSS Unit I had its orientation cum inauguration programme on the 10th of Sept. from 9.00 am to 2.00 pm the number of new volunteers who attended the programme was 75. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Athikho Shupio, the chief guest of the day, with the lighting of lamp. The programme was divided into two sessions - inauguration of the NSS for the session 2011-2012 and orientation for the new volunteers. Sir John Pasi, an assistant teacher of Don Bosco Higher Secondary School delivered an inspiring speech on the topic “Success” The programme concluded with light refreshment for all the volunteers.
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BOSCONIANS CELEBRATE TEACHERS’ DAY 2011 The teachers’ day 2011 was celebrated in a climate of enthusiasm, excitement and joy in unison with the entire nation. A standing ovation was accorded to the lecturers as they approached the hall. The programme flagged off at 9.00 am with a melodious welcome song by class 11 Arts. The students expressed their love, respect and gratitude with a series of beautiful items and gift hampers for their beloved teachers. In his speech, the principal Rev. Fr. Benny James, dwelt upon the significance of the event in the context of our Nation. He recalled Radhakrishnan and other great teachers who played commendable roles in shaping the lives of the young people through their teaching profession. The special feature of the day was the selection of best male and female lecturers which was taken up by the BCA students. Sir John Zou from the Department of Commerce was crowned the best male lecturer of the year by the principal while Sr. Margaret FMA from the Department of History was crowned the best female lecturer of the year. A hip-hop dance and a song ‘I’m in love’ by the teacher representatives enthralled the audience as it was obvious from the thunderous claps and loud cheers. Mrs. Alphonsa Phimu from the Department of English expressed a few words of gratitude and the importance of teacher-student relationship was emphasized. Sumptuous snacks were served for all the lecturers and non- teaching staff after the felicitation programme by the students.
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INAUGURAL FUNCTION OF THE CAMPUS MINISTRY
On 9th Sept., there was a short inaugural function of the campus ministry after the classes. The programme started off with a welcome song by the Auxilium hostellers which was followed by a speech from Sr. Margaret, the Campus Minister. There was the lighting of the lamp by the Principal, the Vice Principal, the Campus Minister and the representatives of the Ministry. This was followed by a solemn oath taking by the office bearers promising to be faithful to their commitment. A speech was then given by the Principal, Rev. Fr. Benny James during which he highlighted some points on the significance, the purpose and the responsibilities of the Campus Ministry in the college. In his short speech, he also defined the very word Campus giving a meaning for each letter of the word: C – Catalyst: our role should be like a catalyst for a change A – Amplifier: we should be an amplifier to spread good things M – Mobilize: we should be able to mobilize to achieve something P – Purposeful: every action of ours must have a purpose U – Unifiying: we should be the unifying bonds among the Bosconians S – Service-minded: ready to render service to anyone and anywhere
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