Welcome back ....
To our Alumni/ae
It is awesome to imagine a host of Xavierites, spread out over the globe, touched by the magic of Xavier’s. A global host of alumni/ae, with memories of what, many say, were the best years of their lives.
In our globalised world, with every corner networking with the other, generating synergies, we at Xavier’s seek a link-up with alumni spread afar and near. Our Alumni Association has completed a century and going strong. Alumni can be a powerful force for change, for revolution in society, for the betterment of humanity. Perhaps the time has come to get in touch and work up these synergies.
In Bangalore a group of 30 alumni have decided to get together and form an association of their own. In England and other parts of the world, there already exist some formal and informal groupings of Xavierites. The aim is always to enjoy fellowship but also to give back to society. Alumni of Jesuit institutions across the globe are encouraged by Fr. Kolvenbach, the Jesuit Superior General, to begin works that seek to bring equity and justice to peoples. Some groups have started schools for the disadvantaged and other socially relevant projects to further this cause.
Collaborating in strengthening the education in your alma mater is also a good cause that you can adopt. This does not just mean financial collaboration but also other types like offering to take guest lectures in the area of your expertise when you are in Mumbai, sending us the latest books and audio visual material you may be in possession of in different subjects, helping with placements for our present students and, of course, sponsoring infra-structure on campus. Alumni have recently enabled us to upgrade our Audio-Visual Facilities, begin a well equipped Language Laboratory and build up a Digital Library. Your collaboration will be very welcome.
Please contact principal@xaviers.edu or Ms. Emily Andrade, Xavier Development Programme Coordinator at xdp@xaviers.edu
Frazer Mascarenhas S.J.
Prof. Melky Alvares bids us adieu
We regret to announce that a stalwart of the College, Prof. Melky Alvares of the Chemistry Department, has left us for his heavenly abode on Wednesday 9th September, 2009.
His friends, former students, colleagues were present at a Memorial Service on the 14th of November, 2009, in the Multi Media Room of the College on the first floor - the MMR was dedicated to his memory by an alumnus, a few years ago.
Prof. Melky is remembered by generations of students for his academic contribution to their lives, especially for giving them a love of the subject and teaching them to "think out-of-the-box".
Prof. N. S. Gorekar passes away
We regret to announce the passing away on the 1st of August 2009 of Prof. N. S. Gorekar, of St. Xavier's College and the Heras Institute. He was interred the next day. He was a renowned scholar and mentor to hundreds of students. His published work is on Islamic Culture and History, Persian Literature, Indo-Iran relations etc.
A Condolence Meeting was held on Thursday 20th August 2009 at 5.30 pm in the College Hall.
We mourn the loss of a great teacher and researcher, and we offer our prayerful support to his family and to the staff of the Heras Institute.
Fr. Frazer Mascarenhas S.J.
Principal
Memorial Meeting for Heras Stalwarts
On Tuesday, 5th October 2010 at 5.00 p.m. a Memorial Meeting will be held in St. Xavier’s College (Multi Media Room, 1st floor), Mumbai, to pay tribute to two stalwarts of the Heras Institute - Fr. Anthony D’Costa S. J. and Dr. A. Cherian.
Fr. Anthony D’Costa, was a former Director of the Heras Institute and Editor of its Journal “Indica” for several years. He passed away on 11th August 2010.
Dr. A. Cherian was a Research Guide at the Heras Institute and many students acquired their Ph.D. degrees under his expertise. He passed away on the 25th August 2010.
St. Xavier's College Alumni Association (1902)
The St. Xavier's College Alumni Association is a link between the Institution and the generations of students who have passed through its portals. There are Xavierites in every sphere of the nation's life, shining in their quest for excellence and contributing their mite to India's peace and prosperity. Xavierites consider it their privilege to associate themselves with their alma mater, and this Association makes it possible.
