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Inaugural of M.A, M.Com and M.Sc. Programmes at St. Xavier's. The inaugural function of the Post Graduate Department for the Academic Year 2009-2010 was held on 17th July, 2009, at the college hall with Samantha Fernandes, the compere of the day, welcoming the Chief Guest, Dr. S. R. Shetye, Director, NIO, Dr. (Fr.) Walter de Sa, the Principal, Mr. Hervin Furtado, the Vice-Principal and the faculty and the students of the M.A, M.Com and M.Sc programmes. After invoking God's Blessings, through a prayer, conducted by Ms. Tina D'Cunha and Ms. Varsha Yallagi, the Chief Guest, the Principal, and Faculty-Student representatives participated in the traditional ritual of the lighting of the lamp. Dr. (Fr.) Walter de Sa delivered the welcome address and observed that the educational system in India is undergoing a change of Creativity and Innovation with Mr. Kapil Sibal, Minister, HRD, initiating this change. Fr. de Sa, reiterated that the change is necessary at all levels of education, pand that good teaching and research are the fundamental elements of a good educational institute. He concluded by valuing the partnership of St. Xavier's College with NIO and hoped it would continue by collaborating with them on various fronts. The Chief Guest, Dr. Shetye, who grew up in Mapusa, expressed his joy to participate in the inaugural function at Xaviers, as this visit reminded him of his childhood days when he used to come to St. Xavier's campus to play cricket. He stated that the Indian educational system is at the crossroads despite the impact of the Indian economy around the globe which was due to its students. He believed that in order to sustain growth in terms of quality, certain elements were required. He stressed that Innovation was one of them and that students who could formulate and answer questions were required. Further, he spoke about the Nano car, as a product of innovation and economic prosperity. He also endorsed the fact of research imbibed into teaching and felt it was necessary in starting Post Graduate Programmes. He assured that the weather station set up by NIO at Xavier's would be upgraded. A skit titled "We are the world" was then enacted by the Part II students of M.A Psychology. Dr. Suhas Shetgovekar elucidated on the various programmes and activities undertaken by the Abbé Faria Post Graduate Department of Psychology. A song "Heal the World" was performed by the Part II students of M.Com. Ms. Jane Lobo provided a background of the M.Com department which was followed by a fusion dance by the Part II students of M.Sc. Dr. Tushar Anvekar acquainted the audience with the M.Sc in Physical Chemistry programmes. Ms. Flavia Travasso delivered the vote of thanks and the programme ended with the singing of the College anthem. With many thanks and kind regards, Yours sincerely, Dr. (Fr.) Walter de Sá PRINCIPAL St. Xavier's College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Xaviernagar, Mapusa - Goa - 403507 - INDIA.
