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100 Only as I started writing this piece did I realise that I was only the fourth batch in St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (SJCC) in its current incarnation. Just as I was beginning to feel ancient I was reassured by the fact that St. Joseph’s College as an institution in Bengaluru (then Bangalore) dates back to 1882 and the Commerce wing opened in 1949. It would simply be true to say that my ve years in SJCC following ve in St. Joseph’s Indian High School (Bangalore) were truly formative. I oen joke with Jesuit priests I have known that I could almost qualify as one of them as their formation period is not much longer. e academic and sporting achievements of our college are legendary and I am sure much documented in this volume. I always prefer to focus on the values SJCC instilled in us. Values of equality, justice, fraternity and social purpose - all of which are drawn as much from values that most faiths propagate as from the preamble of the Indian constitution and indeed the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. e way in which this happened is equally important - not through hectoring and indoctrination but in a completely experiential way. A huge factor was the diversity in the student population which SJCC consciously ensures. For the richer students who came from elite schools, it was their rst experience of having to deal on a day to day basis with children from poorer and middle class homes. e upper class kids (who are also mostly also upper caste) for the rst time had to interact with lower caste children. e more elite English speaking students had to suddenly deal with peers who mainly spoke Kannada or maybe Tamil. As most schools in Bangalore from which SJCC recruited its students were single sex schools, relating with the opposite sex was a whole new experience. All of the mixing happened in a seamless manner. If an elite student wanted to run for the Students Union elections, he had to understand how to relate to his classmates from a working class background, to boys and girls, to Hindus, Muslims, Christians and Jains, to literally the diversity that is India. e National Service Scheme, the inter- collegiate festivals, the sports eld were all places which would naturally mix students from dierent backgrounds up and expose us to new realities. I am belabouring this because in today’s India these very constitutional values are at risk and what we experienced in SJCC could help us to root ourselves in the values we imbibed. e very foundations of our democracy are under assault and all independent institutions like media, judiciary and civil society are being compromised. Our society is being polarized particularly on grounds of religion. In order to unify Hindu votes, which are historically divided along caste lines, there is a systematic attack on religious minorities, particularly Muslims but also Christians. It is particularly unfortunate that even some of our own college mates who have had the benet of studying in a Christian institution which never imposed its own religious preferences on its students are now champions of the bizarre argument which rests on the Hindu majority’s minority complex. I hope that Josephites from SJCC and beyond will draw from the deep and rich well of conscience that our college armed us with and help save India from the perilous path that we are taking. A path that is destroying us socially, economically and politically. A path that is violent with our own citizens and with our neighbours. A path that is based on fear and hatred. A path that is not Indian and certainly not SJCC’s. Wishing our college and current and past students the fortitude to stand up and speak out for the India we cherish - only this courage and sacrice can chart us to safe waters during these turbulent times. Mr.Salil Shetty Batch of 1976-81 Former Secretary General of the human rights organization Amnesty International Message

101 50 Glorious Years! SJCC is now celebrating 50 Glorious years of its founding. As we look back we can say with pride that thousands have proudly graduated from the college, to win and spread the Colleges’ renown. What truly makes any educational institution memorable and cherished is how its Alumni have fared in the big wide world. Our Alumni have contributed tremendously to making India and the world a better place for all, enriched society with their brilliance and leadership and contributed enormously to the social, economic and cultural development of India and the world. St Joseph’s College of Commerce is a very special college. It has an open, transparent, collegial culture where learning is respected, open debate encouraged, accomplishment cherished and above all, respect for society and all sections of society is practiced as the fundamental principle of the educational experience. e focus on the all round development of students, development of their personality, physique through sports, so skills, based on a great value system and a disciplined approach, ensures that any student graduating out of the college is welcomed with open arms and respect by all sections of society. e faculty and management work intensely to imbibe in students all the skills and qualities of heart and mind to succeed in life. It is indeed a life changing experience which sustains us throughout our life. All of us remember our experiences in college with great joy and happiness, remember with gratitude the faculty, sta and the Jesuit Fathers who made Men and Women for All from the very young, hopeful, energetic teenagers who so eagerly entered the portals of the college. We carry the name of our college with us all our lives, always conscious that we owe a debt of gratitude to our College and those who have gone before us and whose achievements, sacrifices and adherence to the value system in times of adversity, make our life journey easier. We deeply understand our responsibility to add our contribution to the ever increasing bank of achievement. When we are faced with dilemmas, the need to adhere to the Josephite Value System, the need to be honest and behave with integrity, to always do our best, will be uppermost in our minds. e responsibility of being an alumni of our college always dominates our thinking because we feel that we are very special and privileged. As we celebrate 50 years, we need to rededicate ourselves to our Alma mater, remember our value system, be grateful for what we have got, honour the achievements and sacrifices of our peers, vow to never fall short and give back in abundance to make the future better for all and win and spread our Colleges renown, for SJCC will always remain in our heart. In giving back we get so much because our college is so much a part of us and will always remain a part of us. ank you SJCC, our Jesuit Fathers, our teachers and the sta for giving us so much to cherish and remember, for making good citizens of all of us and for making us Men and Women for All! T.V.MohandasPai, Batch of 1979 Chairman, Aarin Capital Partners, Bengaluru. Message

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103 Fiy glorious years ago, in 1972, I was in the rst batch of students to start college education at the then new campus of the very prestigious St. Joseph’s College of Commerce on Brigade Road, Bangalore. I completed my senior Cambridge exams in December 1971 from St. Joseph’s Boys High School, with mathematics as my elective as I wanted to pursue education in Engineering. is qualied me for direct admission to the rst-year undergraduate course. is being the transition year, where the pre-university course was altered to a 2- year course from the earlier 1-year study, post which we could seek admission to the 3-year under graduation study B. Com. I had no knowledge on accounts and B. Com. related subjects at that time. Fr. Menezes, who was the principal, interviewed me prior to getting admission. He gave us 2 days to prepare for an entrance exam to evaluate admitting us for B.Com. I am grateful to my elder brother Irfan Razack, coached me and my other classmate from school – Nadeem Ahmed for this entrance test. I am indeed thankful to Fr. Menezes, who saw in us the capability of pursuing B.Com. and granted both of us admission at SJCC. I will never forget this college because of the wonderful memories that have been imprinted in my mind. I can vouch that the nest 3 years of my life were spent at the campus of SJCC and Brigade Road. Our class had a small strength of 28 students, most of who had either passed out of PUC, or the ones that took a gap year and joined the degree course. I remember our professors: Prof. Amanullah Khan, who was more a friend than a teacher. He was also in command of the National Social Service division, for which I had enrolled. e best 3 days of my life were at the NSS camp at the Govt. College in Singasandra, Bangalore. Prof. S. P. Iyengar, taught us Accountancy. Prof. Narayan Rao brought life into Economics and got me interested in it, a subject that I earlier detested. Our English teacher, Prof. Govinda Rao, was also more of a friend, with whom I spent greater time outside college than learning English inside the classroom. Prof. Fr. Avelin taught us English Literature for a year. When he started writing on the blackboard, almost everyone in class sneaked out of the rear door to visit Brigade Road!! I moved forward and continued life with what was taught at SJCC in the years 1972-1975. is education and learning imparted by my Alma Mater gave me the opportunity to grow as an individual and made me what I am today – successful. I owe it all to this esteemed institution and our great teachers. Even today I continue to uphold the reputation and embrace the glory of SJCC. I am sure there are scores of students who have taken benet from the Alma Mater and have become highly successful people. I would like to express my warmest gratitude for making me today what I am. I am thankful to the SJCC Old Students Association for presenting me with the Magis Award for Signicant Achievement 2022. ank you. Dr. Rezwan Razack Managing Director – Prestige Group Rezwan Razack’s Museum of Indian Paper Money India Message

104 As SJCC completes 50 years of its glorious existence as an independent institution, I take this opportunity to wish everyone connected with this institution a very “HAPPY GOLDEN JUBILEE” e very mention of SJCC brings a rush of pleasant memories and, as I look back, the ve years I spent in the college between 1981 and 1986 have been of immense importance in my life. I dedicate, without hesitation, much of what I am today to the learnings I imbibed at SJCC. e uniqueness of this college lay in the professional as well as humane nature of the Principal, VP and professors who used to take extra care to nurture each of the students passing through its portals, ensuring all round development in them. e contribution of the college to character and capacity building is exemplary, and this is proved by the stupendous achievements of its students in all elds and walks of life. e college motto “Fide et Labore” standing for “faith and toil” gets strongly enshrined in students and holds them in good stead as they step out of the college and carve out a niche for themselves in the outside world. Long live SJCC. From a proud SJCCite. Vinay M. Tonse (1986) MD & CEO SBI Mutual Funds Mumbai Message

105 I am extremely delighted to note that the St. Joseph’s College of Commerce is celebrating its Golden Jubilee this year. On this happy occasion I deem it an honour and privilege to pen this message as an alumni of this prestigious college to be published in the Golden Jubilee Souvenir. e Digital Revolution sweeping across the globe has transformed all sectors of the economy and we have seen disruptions taking place in the way business is being conducted around the world. Digital Commerce has paved the way for commerce students to embrace emerging technologies and today we nd many students perusing exciting careers in Cloud technologies, Process Automation, Advanced Analytics, Block Chain and Big Data around the world. Today commerce students have global opportunities with standardised accounting practises being adopted by many countries around the world by using the International Financial Reporting Standards which are globally accepted by all stake holders. e new generation students can now specialise in Forensic Accounting and Fraud Detection, Valuation, Insolvency and Bankruptcy, Cyber Risk Management, Mergers and Acquisitions, Investment Advisory, Start-up support services and provide a host of Business Advisory services to many global organisations. Lifelong education and skill development are absolutely essential to survive in this fast changing business environment. With diverse skill sets and greater technical acumen, commerce students in India can now explore global opportunities and build exciting careers in accounting and commerce. e current generation of students need to adapt to changes happening around the globe and explore new opportunities that looks attractive and exciting. We are in a period of rapid change and in the next few years, the role of many commerce students will have to keep pace with the gradual digitization of business and help them navigate technologies, systems and data digitization. I am delighted to note that our esteemed College is conducting the closing ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations on 19th November, 2022. I wish to appreciate the excellent eorts of our Principal, Father Dr. Charles Lasrado SJ and the entire Golden Jubilee Committee for organizing many activities for the students during the Golden Jubilee Celebrations. I extend my heartiest congratulations to all the students, faculties, sta members, organising committee members and wish the Closing Ceremony of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations a grand success. Best Wishes, CA. K. Raghu Former President- e Institute of Chartered Accountants of India Message

106 First and foremost, I consider this opportunity to pay a tribute to my alma mater, a God-sent and, therefore, I’m eternally indebted to the Almighty I entered this hallowed turf as a lanky teenager more than four decades ago with not a worry in the world – no regrets for the past nor any fears for the future. e only thing noticeable was perhaps the spring in my stride and a chest bloated with pride. With a lot of justication, of course, Aer all, I had got admitted into an institution of such eminence which everyone strives to enter but very few succeed. I was one of those lucky ones. My alma mater was my universe for ve full years – a place of worship as well as a playground for fun and frolic. But it was not all success right through for back benchers like me. I have experienced the highs and lows of growing up, enjoyed the hosannas and the heartburns as a student and lived life to the full as any normal student.Yes, our generation was blessed to have teachers who were not merely scholars and well versed in teaching academics. e institution and the Teachers were much larger, larger than life, if I may add, in imparting the values of life, the importance of existence and, above all, the need to grow up in a healthy way, both personally and professionally. Institution taught me to imagine without any fear, to believe without any hesitation and to nally achieve without any compromise. Above all, you showed me that the world is full of possibilities. Your holistic curriculum gave me a life skill I will always treasure. ese values have stood by me in good and bad times and has helped me achieve whatever little I have so far in my life – a professional Chartered Accountant, Qualied law Graduate and the Resolution Professional I have also held various high positions in many organisations and associations, including my current stint as the Treasurer and ocial spokesperson of the Karnataka State Cricket Association. If not for my teachers and my alma mater, I may not be what I’m today. As I am grateful to you, I am so much more grateful to my parents, my family members and friends for introducing me to you – one of the best decisions they have taken for me. As I write these lines, a memorable quote by the famous American historian Adam Henry comes to mind: “A teacher aects eternity. You can never tell where a teacher’s inuence stops.” Once again thank you for this opportunity. On this occasion of the SJCC golden Jubilee celebrations wishing every Josephite a bright and prosperous future. VINAY MRUTHYUNJAYA Chartered Accountant B.Com., LLB., FCA., Resolution Professional Message

107 Respected Father Dr. Charles Lasrado SJ Principal, St Joseph College of Commerce, Bangalore I would like to extend my warm greetings to the management, faculty and Students on the occasion of Golden Jubilee Year of the institution. I am extremely delighted to see that SJCC has evolved over the years and has grown to become one of top ranking colleges in the country. From a 400 students college at the time of my graduation in 1987 to almost 3500+ students, the college today boasts of a ne infrastructure facility. Over the last few years, i have had an opportunity to reconnect with the college as a member of the OSA Managing committee team and to see from close quarters its functioning, its holistic approach to academics, sports and co circular activities and I’m mighty impressed with the passion and dedication of the faculty members, brilliance and energy levels of students and over all vibrancy in the campus.. Kudos to all the stakeholders who have helped maintain this high level of positivity. e college has besides its regular academics is working on various programs and initiatives to help equip the students and to align them with the present needs of commerce and industry be it technical skills, digital skills, and so skills. It is also very heartening to see that the management is making every eorts to help needy students with pursuing their academic career despite severe economic challenges faced by the families of these students. Several hundred students have beneted from their eorts over the years. e support extended by many Alumni is noteworthy. My experience at SJCC taught me one fundamental thing – life is full of opportunities if you know how to identify and pursue them. It has helped transform me as an individual and strengthened in me core values of life, self-condence and to look beyond the horizon. It provides access to a large network of talented individuals and support system that few colleges can match. Even to this day, it continues to full its vision and mission. I’m eternally grateful to the institution. Best Wishes! CA Chetan Venugopal President Old student Association SJCC Message

108 It is heartening to see my college completing 50 years of existence. I have the fortune of being the student from the rst batch Class 73. When we moved in from Langford road to Brigade road, the excitement was very high being close to the most popular street. I have been in touch with the college since last 5+ years and have been a frequent visitor since last year to start a new OSA fund to educate bright students from economically weaker families. e spontaneous response that I got from the college to give preference to such student and to waive o 40% fee showcased the interest of college in promoting such children. I remember the day I joined the college in 1969 and was surprised to see my new friends from all sections of society and the environment of friendliness and discipline. I witnessed similar situation 50 years later. e high standards of teachers in providing support for all round development has in fact improved. e opportunity to play various games and sports has increased. e fee structure is far more aordable than most other colleges with no compromises on imparting knowledge. ere are many reasons for my success in life but amongst them the role of my SJCC stands out. My four years in college transformed me into a condent young man to take on the challenges of the world. I congratulate the past and current sta and management for the golden jubilee and wish that the college will grow much bigger and continue to serve the society. Best wishes CA F R Singhvi First Batch Class 73 Joint Managing Director Sansera Engineering Limited Message

109 St Joseph’s College of Commerce Message for SJCC Golden Jubilee Souvenir At the outset, it is a pleasure to pen down my thoughts as SJCC celebrates Golden Jubilee. ank you SJCC for this wonderful opportunity and Heartiest Congratulations to one and all for this stupendous milestone. I spent my time as a student in 5 out of the 50 years of SJCC’s existence. At SJCC, I started as a I PUC Student in 1988 and graduated (B.Com) in 1993. It has been one of the most memorable times of my life. SJCC, its faculty, the Principals and all my dear friends need to get credit to whatever I am today. e experience as a student at SJCC was simply amazing. My stint at SJCC was not limited to academics alone. ere was a lot of extra curricular activities that we all participated in. Over the years, I continued to be associated with SJCC in some form or other. It was wonderful to be part of the Study Circle group of SJCC and interact with eminent Professors and renowned independent professionals as well. It was also a pleasure to interact with the judges during the NAAC process and I was glad to see very good results at the end of the process. During my stint as the CEO of EY GDS, it was a pleasure to recruit hundreds of Josephites over the years who have built a strong foundation in their respective careers and everyone has had excellent memories to share about SJCC. It was also a pleasure to host Scholarship programmes on behalf of EY at SJCC. Several EY scholars continue to do exceptionally well in their careers. As I walk into SJCC from time to time, I am proud to see the progress that the College has made over the years. From a reasonably small institution to a very large and prestigious College in Bangalore, SJCC has come a long way. I live in a Joint Family. We (2 of my brothers and myself) have 6 children amongst us. I am glad to say that each and every one of them has experienced the wonders of SJCC. I have no doubt in my mind, that the College will achieve greater heights in the decades to come. Wishing one and all at SJCC the very best ahead. Sincerely Mahendra Jain A proud SJCC Alumnus Former CEO of EY Global Devlivery Services Former Head of Audit - EY Bangalore and Chennai Message

110 College is a bridge between the school and one’s career. It is the pedestal which preps us for life with academics, sports and cultural tutoring. It is a platform to turn dreams into realities. It is a paradigm transition to adolescence. College is the edice to one’s career success and overall personal development. e perceived fame and glory one achieves is undisputedly an outcome of the grooming at college. at we have been successful in our life is in a large measure the result of our moorings in SJCC. e college imbued the completeness in us. It strengthened us to face the challenges of life. It made us bold to voice out. It instilled the ‘integrity in’ and ‘passion for’ work. Personally, it taught me to keep my foot on ground; but head held high. Our college has been an extended family mirroring many of the homely feelings. Our college nursed and tutored us like a caring mother; disciplined us like a father; soothened us like a brother; pampered us like a sister; and thus allowed us to rediscover ourselves in a world outside our homes. Our College life has been a repository of unforgettable memories. e initial days of settling down; knowing the world beyond classroom; the cultural fests to unleash our capabilities; the encouragement for sports kindling the spirit within us; the debates which fuelled the oratory skills; the leadership traits through the college elections; the attitude of being ‘super humans’ during our nal years; emotional moments of having to part with this temple of happiness and knowledge - are some of the few (among the innumerable) which I can recollect. We owe all these wonderful moments of our life to this esteemed institution. What makes our college special? ere are innumerable contributories to this uniqueness. Our college is blessed in many ways that distinguishes it from others. (a)Atmosphere and spirit of our college: e ethos of our college has made it one of its kind. Our College is committed to the advancement of learning; dedicated to curricular and non-curricular activities, creative in thought and action, and productive both at the individual and public space. e freedom of action and spirit of accommodation has made our college a place with a dierence. e student expression was never censored. (b) Phenomenal faculty: ere is no deity superior to the Guru. e mastery, excellence and superiority of the faculties in our college remains unparalleled. e dexterity exhibited by our teachers always inspired us. ey were our role models. ey set standards which we innately wished we could also achieve in life. (c)Peers: Our College has nurtured some of the nest brains and muscles. e competition (in academic or co-curricular activities) was erce. e pressure to perform made us agile and alert. Message

111 e balancing of pride and humility is undisputedly a take-away from all my peers. (d)Administration: College Administration was the live link between the teachers, management and students. A positive relationship within the college community was always in evidence. Disputes were resolved dispassionately but within the rule book. (e)Sports: As a cricket player myself, I have always been passionate about sporting activities in the college. e encouragement provided by the college moulded us to outshine many and smoothen our rough edges. e number of Josephites who have worn the Indian jersey in various forms of sports speaks volumes about our College. e ethics deeply ingrained in us have helped us to be better human beings. Our faith in ourselves and our capabilities have been enhanced. Much beyond our profession, we have inherited the value systems which have made us travel beyond our imagination. e journey in the college was gratifying, satisfying and enchanting. e life beyond the college has always drawn inspiration from the learnings in our college. We carry many vivid memories. On any get together or in solitude, we fondly recall the College days - to rejoice and refresh. Every recollection of these memories only kindles the desire to relive the college life all over again. CA Padamchand Khincha “Heartiest congratulations to SJCC on its Golden Jubilee! I was fortunate to study at SJCC under the guidance of skilled and experienced faculty who supported me on all fronts whether it was academics or sports. I wish the college continued success in the future.” Regards, Devdutt Padikkal Indian Cricketer Batch - 2021

112 I studied at St. Joseph’s commerce only for a year. I quit to pursue a career in acting. My one year at Joseph’s was a great learning experience. I’ve come back to college as chief guest many a time and I do reminisce about my time there oen. Big heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped me become who I am today. Ramya / Divya Spandana Actor, Producer, Ex - MP Mandya. Message What a momentous occasion!! It is indeed a privilege to be dishing out this message on the Golden Jubilee celebration of SJCC. My most treasured days were the days spent at this college. Over the last 50 years SJCC has churned out many a champion in various disciplines and this itself is a testimony of the vision of the college. It is indeed a pleasure to note the changes the college has undertaken to be on par with the best in the country. I take this opportunity to congratulate the management and staff of the college for their dedication and commitment. May the college continue its legacy of grooming the best. Mr. Sandeep Somesh Batch of 1993 1998 Asian Games Gold Medalist Former Coach Indian Women Hockey Team

113 At the outset, I would like to congratulate all the current students, alumni, sta, parents and everyone in the community who has been associated with St Joseph’s College of Commerce on this tremendous milestone of 50 years of service in the eld of education. e impact of an institution like St Joseph’s cannot be fully measured as it not only produces skilled graduates whom are industry-ready but more importantly ne humans being well grounded with morals and ethics that are so short in supply in the world today . I fondly remember my years at the college as not only foundational and key to my career but a period when I made friends for life and got a chance to explore many activities beyond academics that truly shaped my perspective and helped me deal with many complex situations in life. I shall always be eternally grateful to my alma mater for all that I learnt and wish this truly special institution the very best for the next millennia and beyond ! Rishi Pardal CEO United Breweries It gives me immense joy and pleasure to respond to the request of the Principal of the St Joseph’s College of Commerce to write a message for the Souvenir which is to be published in commemoration of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of our college. is Souvenir is a token of gratitude for all those who have worked tirelessly in making this institution what it is, a tribute to the past, and to all those who have bought it fame and glory. I do recall the time that I was admitted to this institution, a young 16 year old, a little anxious and hopeful that I would follow in the footsteps of, in the words of Fr Gavan - Duy, ‘ A thousand such who have proudly gone before us to win and spread our college’s renown’. I also do recall with gratitude the many teachers who played a very large role in making me who I am today, My then Principal, Late Fr Walter Andrade SJ for instilling in me the values of ‘Faith & Toil’ our college motto and for those numerous glasses of orange squash and potato chips at his oce. It is true that every batch that graduates stands on the shoulders of the one preceding it and this is only possible as the institution over the past ve decades has only believed in continuous excellence always, be it in churning out sportsmen or business leaders who are making the world a better place for all.I wish the students, teachers and the management of St Joseph’s College of Commerce the very best on their Golden Jubilee and for the decades to come. Wishing them every success in all that they do…….. Faith & Toil! Shashi Kiran Lewis

114 MESSAGE There's so much to say about SJCC... It's a family of people, both staff and students alike, who have propelled me to explore, deep dive and find my path. The atmosphere was always fun, electric, welcoming and accepting of one's dreams. Especially with Rev. Fr. Daniel Fernandez at the helm who was ever so open to extracurricular activities and trying new things! Yes academics is important but the key lesson I learnt at St. Joseph's was to be the best you can be, a champion to the world outside! Someone whose focus is to 'will the good of the other!' 15 years on I still find myself reminiscing with batchmates and present students about all the madness that we shared at SJCC. And when you meet any ex Josephite, you'll just know what it means to be a Josephite. What's that old cliche again? The one we've all heard a thousand times? "You can never take Joseph's, out of a Josephite!" Seems true to me! Regards, Atul Kattukaran Director | 1st December Films https://1stdecember.com/

115 Golden Jubilee Message Hearty Congratulations to all the faculty, sta, and the Jesuits on our Golden Jubilee celebrations. As a Josephite with a decade plus education stint in both school- St. Josephs Indian High School, and college -St. Josephs College of Commerce, I feel blessed by the Almighty and grateful to Josephite institutions for deeply embedding life-nourishing values of respect for all fellow human beings, fairness in all social interactions, and integrity in all professional dealings. Whatever success I have achieved in my life is to a large extent attributable to my learnings in Josephite institutions. Over decades, the core of values that SJCC stands for remains intact, as I have seen the same cherished values engraved in my son who also was fortunate to have the benet of Josephite education. I wish our college a long, bright, and successful future, with rapid expansion that can touch larger and larger number of impressionable teenage lives as they contribute to building a caring, responsible and fair society in which all human potential can ourish. Shankar Jaganathan Class of 1981 Founder & Chief Executive of CimplyFive Corporate Secretarial Services Private Limited, Author and Former Corporate Treasurer of Wipro Limited.

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117 50 years! Fiy glorious years! I can’t believe that it’s been 34 years since I le SJCC. From hanging around at the cycle stand (I’m told it’s no longer just a cycle stand anymore!), to playing basketball, cheering our cricket and hockey teams, and hiding in the Culture Club room when we wanted to bunk class, memories come blazing back! I owe a lot to my alma mater. It was here I honed my communication skills – with our annual trips to cultural events across the country meant reciting elocution pieces from Chennai to Pilani and Delhi to iruvananthapuram, sometimes losing and mostly winning! Our annual play directed by Mr. Govind Rao was a tentpole event for the college and we were the only college institution at that time that held multiple professional shows. Mr. Narsimha Rao taught me the joys of accounting and till date, I thank him every time I complete working on my annual budgets. I’m an excel end and it is SJCC that planted those roots. “What’s the answer, sir?” we’d oen ask him. “What do you want the answer to be, my friend?” would be his reply. Fascinating! I hated taxation classes and used every opportunity to miss them – play practise, dumb charades practise (hey…try doing “are malapropisms paradoxical” in nine seconds without practise!) anything to miss Income Tax! “You’re going to fail, my friend” Mr. Narasimha Rao would say. I took that on as a challenge. I promised him I’d top the class in Income Tax at the end of the year. And I did. And that’s when I learnt that I could anything if I simply put my mind to it. Fide et Labore, Faith and Toil. Indeed, that is what SJCC taught me. Work hard, don’t worry about the results, for they will come. I’m so proud to be part of these golden years of SJCC, as I am sure are the students reading this today. I wish SJCC many lifetimes more, so you can continue to seed young minds with knowledge and wisdom, learning and insight. ank you. Ms Dilshad Master Director- Himalayan Outward Bound Message

118 Greetings Dear Father, St Joseph's College of Commerce has been a turning point which helped me write a brand new chapter in my life. It is not just an Institution but a home which has helped thousands to achieve their goals which at one point of time seemed impossible for students like me. The positive energy that you feel from within when you enter the College gates and the support rendered by the Staff is unmatched and really special. St Joseph's College of Commerce is the one and the only reason because of which I realised my dream of joining the Army. A dream which otherwise was far from my reach. Today, as I proudly don the Uniform and walk with my head held high, I stand ever grateful to the pillars of this great institution which helped me realise my potential and gave me an opportunity to prove my worth as a responsible citizen of this country. These pillars are pillars of strength and hope which you will need as a support to lift yourself in difficult times. These pillars are always there to help you at every point of your life when you need to hold on to something. I whole heartedly thank these Pillars of strength and hope. Yes, my sincere thanks to my dear teachers of St Joseph's College of Commerce who have moulded the lives of thousands of students over the years and have contributed in building a wonderful family of Proud Josephites who excel in all that they do and more importantly when they do it for the good of the society. Jai Hind Thank you Lt Col Christo Sudeep Dsouza

119 It is my honour and privilege to oer my warmest wishes to St. Joseph’s College of Commerce on this grand occasion of its Golden Jubilee. SJCC has been home to many of us with our best memories and happy days. Fide Et Lobore is a core value that drives us even today and has instilled in us ethics and morals to conduct our lives. SJCC has contributed to the world of education and made such an impact that we are proud to be alumni of this institution. I have been working closely with the management over the last few years and it is amazing to see the vision and joy in imparting world class all round development. One very important aspect for me is the instilling of empathy through many programs which sets us apart as Josephites. I am lucky to be part of SJCC even today and my bond is only growing stronger with each passing year. With the commitment to excellence, I am sure we are only going to be witnesses to many more glorious years of this glorious college. Warmest regards, Mrs.Kavita Muthappa Former President - OSA Message

120 Greetings Message St. Joseph’s College of Commerce has grown from strength over the years. When we were in college we had just 500 students and only one course i.e. B.Com, now the college has a strength of over 3500 students and over 14 dierent courses, SJCC has truly come a long way. Being one of the topmost Commerce Colleges in the country it makes us proud to say that we are Alumni of this great institution. e all-round development that the college now provides is par excellence. SJCC has always prided itself on having excellent sta and we are glad that this tradition still exists. On behalf of the Alumni here is Wishing Fr. Principal, the Jesuit community, the Vice Principal’s and all the sta all the very best for the Golden Jubilee. Fide et Labore Brian D’Lima Secretary SJCC OSA Message Dear Fr.Charles, “St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (SJCC) has always been one of the most sought aer institutions for higher education in the eld of commerce. e reason being that SJCC ensures that its students undergo a holistic educational transformation. Along with strong academics, the institution emphasis on character building thereby, making the students future ready in this competitive world. e Alumini of SJCC have been successful across elds whether it’s corporate, defence, sports, arts or proprietorship. On this Golden jubilee of SJCC, I congratulate the institution for its achievements and wish the very best for the years to come! “ Regards Lawson Monteiro OSA Treasurer

121 Year Milestones 1882 Establishment of St. Joseph’s College at Langford Road 1949 Establishment of Commerce Department in St. Joseph’s College at Langford Road 1972 Established as Independent College - St. Joseph’s College of Commerce at Brigade Road Introduced -Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) 1989 Conferred 2 (F) Status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) 1994 Conferred 12B Status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) 1997 Celebrated Silver Jubilee 1999 Computerisation of Library Establishment of Placement Cell 2000 Establishment of Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) Accreditation by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) (1st Cycle) With 5 Star Rating 2002 Establishment of Department of Post-Graduation Studies Introduced Master of Commerce–M.Com 2004 ·  Establishment of Business Administration Department ·  Introduced Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Programme 2005 Library Automation  Conferred autonomous status by the University Grants Commission (UGC) 2006 Academic Partnership with e University of Wisconsin - River Falls, USA 2007 Accreditation by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) (2nd Cycle) With A Grade Introduced Master of International Business -MIB Academic Partnership with e University of Central Oklahoma, USA 2008 Institutional member with DELNET 2010 College with Potential for Excellence (CPE) status awarded by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Membership with British Library Establishment of Entrepreneurship Cell Research Centre recognition by Bangalore University Academic Partnership with Swansea University, Wales, UK 2012 Accreditation by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) (3rd Cycle) with A Grade e Ruby Jubilee Celebrations 2013 Establishment of ERP Dept. Introduced - Bachelor of Commerce B.Com (Travel & Tourism)

122 2014 Academic Partnership with Dulles University, Vienna, Virginia, USA Academic Partnership with Kobe College, Osaka, Japan Academic Partnership with ESDES School of Management, Lyon, France 2015 Introduced Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) Renovation of Exam Centre 2015 Nomenclature Change in Master of Commerce M.Com (International Business) Introduced - Bachelor of Commerce B.Com (BPM- Industry Integrated) Introduced - Bachelor of Commerce B.Com (Professional International Accounting & Finance) Academic Partnership with Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT), New Zealand Collaboration with St. Philomena’s Hospital 2016 Extension of Autonomous Status by UGC Introduced Outcome Based Curriculum Framework (OBCF) Academic Partnership with IESEG School of Management, Lille, France Academic Partnership with Loyola Academy Degree & PU College, Secunderabad Introduced grade and credits for Extracurricular, Curricular activities 2017 Setting up e-learning Centre Introduced of Bachelor Business Administration (Entrepreneurship) Introduced Bachelor Business Administration (Professional – Finance and Accountancy) Introduced Master of Commerce M.Com (Financial Analysis) Ranked #29 in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Academic Partnership with Seattle University, USA Academic Partnership with St. Joseph’s Institute of Management Digitalisation process of exam registration, Hall Ticket generation and results publication 2018 B.Com Travel and Tourism ranked Best Tourism Department by e Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI) Introduced - Bachelor of Commerce B.Com (Analytics) Setting up Institutional repository using E-Prints Ranked #55 in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Academic Partnership with Concordia College, New York, USA Academic Partnership with Malaysia University of Science & Technology, Malaysia Academic Partnership with France International Graduate school (FIGS) External Audit of ESE Administered Question papers

123 2019 Obtanied ISO Certication Ranked #61 in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Recognised by UGC as a mentor Institution under the ‘Paramarsh Scheme’ Academic Partnership with Kongu Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Erode Academic Partnership with St. Joseph’s Boys’ High School, Bengaluru Exam Department External Audit 2020 Establishment of SWAYAM – NPTEL Local Chapter Ranked # 72 in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Introduced - Bachelor of Commerce B.Com(Professional Strategic Finance) Academic Partnership with Women in Tech, Maldives (NGO) Academic Partnership with Eigo Paathshala 2021 Ranked #93 in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) Accreditation by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) 4th Cycle with A++ Grade CGPA of 3.57/ 4 Implementation of National Education Programme (NEP) Curriculum Framework Academic Partnership with MAHSA, Malaysia Academic Partnership with Globethics Academic Partnership with UN Global Compact Network India 2021 Academic Partnership with Patrician College of Arts and Science, Chennai Academic Partnership with Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Coimbatore Academic Partnership with National Law School of India University, Bengaluru Introduced summa cum laude and Magna cum laude certication for toppers 2022 Introduced B.A. English (Honours) Introduced B.Sc. Economics (Honours) Academic Partnership with Sampurna Montfort College, Bengaluru Academic Partnership with St. Joseph's Evening College (Autonomous), Bengaluru Academic Partnership with St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru

124 Inauguration and Logo Reveal The inauguration of the Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations was organised on 16 April, 2021 during the College Annual Day of the academic year 2020-21. The Chief Guest for the day Prof. Mrs. B.C. Vaz and the then Principal Dr. Daniel Fernandes, SJ inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Year with a logo reveal. Due to the constraints imposed by the second wave of the pandemic the Golden Jubilee Celebrations committee was constituted at the beginning of 2022. In order to mark the Jubilee year, programmes of diverse nature were conceptualized around the three objectives of education at SJCC: Academic Excellence, Character Formation and Social Concern. These programmes were conducted throughout the year. A brief report of all the Golden Jubilee activities is mentioned below:

125 Academic Programmes The Golden Jubilee year witnessed an array of academic activities organized by all the Departments of SJCC. The Academic Committee formed sub-committees to plan and organize National level Seminars and Conferences. National Level Workshop titled by Department of Hindi The Department of Hindi of SJCC organized an Eight-day National Level Workshop, titled Navalekhakh Prashikshan Shivir in collaboration with Central Hindi Directorate, New Delhi from 28th April to 5th May 2022. The workshop was conducted to increase the understanding level of the participants on different writing styles in Hindi, educate the participants on the current trends in Hindi literary forms, enhance the technical and digital skills in Hindi through e-tools, and also to improve the writing skills of the participants through a series of practise sessions. The workshop witnessed participants including teachers, professors, writers, retired professionals, journalists and students from Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujrat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and West Bengal. Mr. Shailesh Bidaliya, Assistant Director, Central Hindi Directorate was the Chief Guest for the inauguration. Sessions of the eight-day workshop were handled by the Resource Persons mentioned in the below given table: Name of the Resource Person Designation Title of the Session Handled Dr. Anitha Karpur Hindi Writer, Bengaluru New Trends in Writing Fiction Dr. Fariyal Shaik Hindi Professor, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce Applicative Knowledge of Grammar and its Usage Dr. Raj Kumar Nayak Hindi Professor, DHPS, Dharwad New Styles of Writing in Hindi Dr. Sumith Poduval Hindi Professor, Kannur, Kerala Hindi Typing E- tools Ms. Anubha Jain Senior Reporter, Lokmat Press Hindi Journalism Dr. Deepak Kumar Gond Hindi Professor, Kalburgi Central University New Dimensions and Models of Writing Dr. Koyal Biswas Hindi Professor, Mount Carmel College Modern Poetry and Verses Dr. Susmitha K E Hindi Professor, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce Translation Methodologies Dr. Rajeshwari Hindi Professor, NMKRV College Writing Comics and Children’s Books Dr. Antony Oliver Hindi Professor, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce Film Review Techniques Dr. Asha Sports Director, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce Physical Well-being

126 National Conference by the Post- graduate Department. On the occasion of SJCC’s Golden Jubilee Celebration, the Postgraduate Department of SJCC organized a national level conference titled Decoding Contemporary Changes Affecting 21st Century Higher Education in India: In the Context of NEP 2020 on 11th May 2022. The conference was conceptualized with a view to understand the developments in the field of higher education after the implementation of NEP 2020. The conference also addressed the growing relevance of research in the higher education sector. Prof. Lingaraj Gandhi, the Vice Chancellor of Bengaluru City University and Director of College Development Council delivered the Inaugural Address. The Keynote Address was delivered by Dr. K. Kasturirangan, Indian space scientist and Former Chief of Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Chairperson of the NEP 2020 Drafting Committee, Chairman of Curriculum Development National Curriculum Framework (NCF), and recipient of three major civilian awards. The Keynote Address was followed by two technical sessions. Session one titled, ‘SDG4- Flexible Learning Pathways in Higher Education Without Compromising on Quality and Sustained Learning’ was chaired by Dr. Moses Satralkar. The second session titled ‘Decoding Contemporary Changes Affecting 21st Century Higher Education in India: In the context of NEP-2020’ was steered by Dr. Chetan Singai, Associate Professor, School of Social Sciences, M.S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru. The conference witnessed 295 participants including faculty members and research scholars representing different colleges across the nation.

127 A National conference by the Department of Kannada. The Department of Kannada conducted a national seminar titled, “Emerging Protagonists of the 21st Century: Kannada Literature, Film, and Theatre” on 14th-15th May, 2022. 155 members, including lecturers, writers, authors, research scholars and students from different parts of Karnataka attended the seminar. Research scholars and faculty members from reputed institutions presented a total of 51 papers. Mr. K. Ramaiah, a renowned Kannada writer, inaugurated the seminar and spoke about the shifts that Kannada literature and cinema could have taken. The Keynote Address was delivered by Ms. M. S. Ashadevi, a contemporary Kannada literary critic. First day of the seminar comprised of three sessions chaired by young Kannada writers. Dr. Prakash Manteda, Mr. Devaraju, and Mr. Murali Kati shared their perspective on the papers presented. Dr. Ravikumar B.G., and Dr. Jagadish B.V. chaired the sessions on the second day of the seminar. On 14th May 2022, Dr. Venkateshaiah from Karnataka Administrative Service conducted an input session. Dr. K.Y. Narayana Swamy, a noted dramatist from Karnataka was the guest of honour for the Valedictory.

128 National Conclave —by the Department of Commerce. The national conclave on Pedagogical Enhancement under NEP 2020: Re-envisioning Industry and Academic Alliances was held on 17th October 2022. Dr. Gowrisha was the Guest of Honour for the conclave, and Dr. Anand K Joshi delivered the keynote address. Dr. Charles Lasrado S.J., Principal, and Dr. Suganthi Pais, HoD, Department of B.Com also addressed the participants during the inauguration. The conclave consisted of panel discussions on diverse topics. The first panel discussion was conducted on the topic National Education Policy, and Ms. Sumitra introduced the panellists — Dr. Vinod Kumar Murthy, Dr. Karan Kumar Shetty, Dr. Akash Pirgal, Dr. Philip Varghese and the moderator Mr. Ravi Richard to the participants. The second panel discussion was curated around the theme Banking and insurance. Ms. Swetha Joseph, Asistant Professor at SJCC welcomed the panel members — Dr. Sharan Kumar Shetty, Mr. Ravi Richard, Mr. Vincent Arogyanadhan, and Mr. Satya Sidhartha Panda. The panellists shared their opinions on the importance of the banking industry. The speakers highlighted the significance of starting more NBFCs, small banks and supporting these initiatives. The third panel discussion designed around the theme finance largely emphasized on three areas — change, chance and choice. The topics discussed include how students should learn, and how NEP offers a wonderful framework to take Indian education to global standards. Mr. Braj Kishor Gupta shared the opening remarks during the panel discussion on the topic human resource. He opened the discussion by explaining the envisaged role of NEP in bridging the gap between the academia and the industry. Mr. Girish Kumar pointed out that in today’s world, students need to mould themselves to suit the dynamic business world. Mr. Sam Joshua spoke about the scope of NEP framework to support students to become a resource (source of information). Mr. Vignesh K.V. expressed that NEP is introduced to focus on the concept of ‘growth mindset’ — to seek out new challenges and accept failures as a part of the growth process. The final panel discussion was conducted around the topic of marketing. The session focused on the pedagogical practices that institutions need to implement, and develop to help students become industry ready. The discussion on marketing revolved around topics related to communication and basic skills like Excel, and ERP. The panellists shared their perspective on marketing, especially its influence as an integral component of a company.

129 National Conference by the Department of BBA The BBA Department of St. Joseph’s College of Commerce organized a national conference titled, “Modelling Innovation and Efficient Management of Business in the Arena of Industry 5.0” on 14th October, 2022. The conference commenced with the inaugural address by the Guest of Honour, Mr Suresh Narasimha, Co-creator, Co-create Ventures. He shared his perspective on the importance of technology and innovation in the contemporary world. Mr. Suresh also spoke about his journey in founding different tech start-ups over the last two decades. Mr. Lokesh Venkataswamy, CEO, Managing Director & Design Thinker, Innomantra was the chief guest of the conference. He delivered the Keynote Address emphasizing on the significance of artificial intelligence, and its role in industry 5.0. The conference had three insightful technical sessions on different topics. The first technical session was steered by Mr. C. S. Sudheer, Founder and CEO, Freedom app, Indianmoney.com. During the session, he interacted with the participants on the topic transformational leadership in the age of digitalisation. The next session titled, Re-envisioning Talent Management for the 5th Industrial Revolution was delivered by Mr. Girish Kumar, FIII Group CFO, Baghirathi Travels. The final technical session was steered by Mr. Ashwathanarayana Shastry, Managing partner, 72 degrees consulting Services, LLP Ex- Associate, Vice president, Infosys Limited. He spoke about modelling human skills and interactions in the digital ecosystem. The conference also had a research paper presentation round, in which research scholars from reputed institutions across the nation presented their papers.

130 Panel Discussion and Art Exhibition by the Department of English. The Department of English, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru organized a one-day event on Subalternity on Streets as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations. The event was conducted in three sessions – a panel discussion, art exhibition, and a musical evening. The panel discussion included artists - Mr. Param from Chitrakala Parishath, Ms. Shanthi from Aravani Art Project and Mr. Jayasingh an independent photographer from Madurai. The panelists shared their journey of creating art in the public space. Also, the politics of art in the public space and accessibility of the same was discussed with reference to their work. The panelists emphasized on the democratization of the public space to ensure the visibility of art forms from the margins. Second session of the day was an art exhibition and an interaction with the Bangalore based muralist Ms. Girija. The organizing team arranged a photo exhibition of her art work. Ms. Girija shared the stories behind the creation of wall art in Malleshwaram. She also emphasized on the need to create counter narratives to question gender and caste oppression. Her art work —Parijatham and its inception story was well received by our students. The highlight of the evening was Kathala Haadu (Songs of heart) by Mr. Naada Maninalkur. The session comprised of intriguing songs and engaging conversations around spirituality and communal harmony made it a surreal experience for the participants.

131 Social Outreach Activites St. Joseph’s College of Commerce (Autonomous) considers social outreach as an integral characteristic of forming women and men for society. On the institution’s 50th year, a set of programmes were organized to mark its commitment to the marginalized and the vulnerable in the society. For this, the institution’s Social Outreach Activity Committee worked towards setting up community libraries, conducting awareness programmes on financial literacy among rural women and youth, and providing support to nomadic tribes settled in both rural and urban Bangalore. The committee held a series of discussions and deliberations to develop a plan of action to reach out to marginalised communities. The plan included setting up community libraries in villages to intervene in the lives of the young students. The institution collaborated with Shramana Shraddha Kendra, and Shramana Sanskurti Trust, Tippur, Doddaballapura. Shramana Trust has been working for the past few years with the mission of raising educational and cultural awareness among the communities of Doddaballapur. Community Library: A Collaborative Venture The Community Library was envisaged as a collaborative venture between St. Joseph’s College of Commerce and a community organization. The Social Outreach Committee took efforts to identify and collaborate with a community organization in Doddaballapur Taluk. This taluk was selected for the community library project as the institution had a long-standing association with the villages in the taluk through the NSS rural camps that were organized over the past few years. With the help of Shramana Samskurti Trust, an unused building in Channaveeranahalli, Doddaballpur Taluk was identified to open a community library. The local panchayat was approached to take approval to build the library. The primary reason for having a library was the large number of dropouts in the village who did not have access to school. The youth of the village worked along with the students of SJCC to build the library. The library was colorfully painted, and a little garden was added to attract the children of the villages. The NSS wing of SJCC volunteered in refurbishing the library. The NSS volunteers of the institution organised a book drive in the college to collect fiction books, competitive exam books, rhyme books, as well as other books collected from the students as a donation to the library. Students generously donated around 500 books to the noble cause.

132 Institutional Support to the Library The institution appointed three Coordinators, Mr. Kempraj, Mr. Irfan, and Ms. Arpitha to both manage the library and conduct community intervention activities in select villages of Doddaballapur Taluk. The college also funded the procurement of book racks, stationery items, books, a computer, and provided honorarium to the library coordinators. Training for library coordinators A series of workshops were conducted to the library coordinators to help them run the community library. The coordinators were responsible for encouraging the children to visit the library. They designed a time schedule for the library and conducted several interesting activities to engage the students while in the library. Inauguration of the Library The community library at Channaveeranahalli, Doddaballapur taluk, was inaugurated and presented to the village community on 17 July, 2022. The library was inaugurated by Fr.Charles Lasrado, S.J, Principal of SJCC, Fr. Pradeep Anthony, S.J, Finance Officer of SJCC, Mr. Venkataramanaiah, the MLA of Doddaballapura taluk, Mr. Lokesh, Govt. school teacher and the community members of Channaveeranahalli. The inauguration was covered in the state and local newspapers. Independence Day Celebrations On 15th August 2022 Independence Day was celebrated in Channaveeranahalli of Doddaballapura taluk at the Community Library along with the members of the village. Along with the flag hoisting the community library volunteers spread awareness regarding the importance of education towards building a prosperous community and nation. Activities and games were conducted with the students of the community library. Community Library: Sustainability of an Idea Through this venture of building and sustaining a community library the Social Outreach Committee of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations, attempted to intervene in the project of building community organizations that can sustain such social ventures. The community library project was designed to be developed as a sustainable venture after providing institutional support for a period of ten months. The library coordinators were given training through workshops and sessions to develop a plan to sustain the community library. The future of the community library will be monitored and documented by the institution and will remain committed to provide support in the form of guidance and mentoring. Health Awareness Drive On the 2nd November 2022 a health awareness drive on menstruation was conducted along with free distribution of menstrual cups to women in Channaveeranahalli and Tippur Taluk. This awareness programme was organised by St. Joseph’s College of Commerce in association with the Shahi Garment Union and Shramana Samskurti Trust. Health experts spoke during

133 this drive in which around two hundred women participated and said that the health of rural women is very important for the progress of the country and that governments should make serious efforts in this regard. Mrs. Annapoorna gave information about the management of the menstrual period of women and the use of a ‘menstrual cup’ which is an alternative device other than sanitary pads. Akshara Swatantra: Book Distribution Drive The Social Outreach Committee identified educational needs of college students in Doddaballapura and planned for a book distribution drive under the title “Akshara Swatantra.” Books that were designated to be withdrawn from the college library were searched and the ones in useful condition were selected and segregated according to the subjects. On 2nd August 2022 the books were transported to Government First Grade College in Doddaballapura to be distributed to B. Com and M. Com students. Students were allowed to pick any two books of their choice. The book distribution drive was highly appreciated by the principal, staff, and students of the college.

134 Staff Welfare Activities Staff Picnic A staff picnic was arranged for the teaching and non-teaching staff members on 27th June 2022. The group visited the resort — AREA 83 located in Bennerghatta Road. The picnic also consisted of team building activities for the staff. The picnic helped the staff to rejuvenate themselves. Workshops a)A Microsoft Excel Skill Development Workshop was organized for the administrative staff on 20th April 2022. Mr. Kumaresan, the System Administrator at SJCC, and Mr. Ramesh Grandhi, Assistant Professor at SJCC were the resource persons. b)A financial literacy workshop was organized for the support staff on 5th April, 2022. Mr. Ashoka T A and Dr. Hanumantharaya were the resource persons for the workshop. Mementoes and Merchandise With a view to enhance the overall grandeur of the golden jubilee activities, the Memento and Merchandise Committee has been involved in procuring and distributing custom designed stationery items, mementos, and memorabilia. The committee has so far procured and distributed diaries with flap, spiral notebooks, folders, pens, flasks, jackets, and mugs.

135 Run-up Activities to the Closing Ceremony of Golden Jubilee Celebrations A series of events were organized as a run-up to the closing ceremony of golden jubilee celebrations around the educational objectives of SJCC: Academic Excellence, Character Formation and Social Concern. Roundtable Conference St. Joseph’s College of Commerce, Bengaluru hosted a Round Table Conference titled “Global Professional Education: Developing Leaders for an Inclusive Society” on 19th of October, 2022 from 3.00 pm to 5.00 pm on campus. The conference brought together pioneers in global professional education in the field of Accountancy and Management and included National and International heads of Professional Bodies, Principals, Deans, Registrars and Professional programme Coordinators in colleges where professional education is offered. The event also involved selected industry representatives. The session began with the welcome address and prayer. The Provincial of Karnataka Jesuit Province and President of BJES – Fr. Dionysius Vaz S.J. delivered the inaugural address in the online mode. He emphasised the role of higher educational institutions in creating transformational leaders for an inclusive society. This was followed by an introductory address by the moderator of the roundtable, CA Chethan Venugopal. Mr Venugopal spoke about the need for an inclusive leader who brings diversity and creates platforms that include representations from marginalized communities in decision-making.

136 The very illustrious panel for the day included the following members: Name of the Panellist Professional Body/ Institution Role Ms. Tasneem Kapasi CIMA National Manager, AICPA, CIMA Mr. Saravanakumar ACCA Head of South India Dr Vinod Kumar IOA Country Head Mr. Fenil Vadekkan US - CMA Senior Country Manager CMA Gorur N Venkataraman ICMAI / ICAI Former President of ICAI CA K Raghu ICAI Past President, ICAI CS Nagendra Rao ICSI Past President, ICSI CA. Vinay Mrutanjaya Karnataka State Cricket Association Treasurer Mr. Jai Goel CFONext, Training centre Founder and CEO Dr Suja Bennet CMR University Dean- Academics Dr. Aloysius Edward Kristu Jayanti College Dean, Faculty of Management Mr GRK Prasad GITAM University Head of the DepartmentAccounting, School of Business Dr. Christo Selvam St. Joseph’s College Dean, School of Business Mr. Varun Jain Miles Education Co-Founder The panel members discussed the preparedness of professional bodies, higher educational institutions, and the industry in working towards inclusive and sustainable growth. The panel deliberated on the need for providing holistic education within professional programmes and how professional courses can prepare students in taking up leadership positions in business/ governmental organizations. The panel emphasised a dynamic learning environment that equips students to forge their career paths, and develop critical skills and global competencies that can help them become transformational leaders. The session came to an end with the moderator summarizing the deliberations. This was followed by the distribution of mementoes and high tea for the esteemed guests.

137 Paraspara: Celebrating Cultural Diversity Concern for the marginalized, enthused by cultural diversity, and inclusivity has been one of the core facets of learning experience at SJCC. The initiatives undertaken by the extension and outreach associations have enabled the institution in weaving its learning ecosystem around social concern. This year, during the course of its year-long golden jubilee celebration, St. Joseph’s College of Commerce organized a cultural festival named ‘Paraspara’ involving artists and artisans who practise marginalized art forms. This cultural festival was organized largely to revive the aesthetics of the dying art practices. The event was held on 3rd November, 2022 from 1pm to 5pm. Renowned folk-dancer, and the first transgender Chairperson of Karnataka Janapada, Padma Sri. Manjamma Jogathi was the chief guest for the event. On this occasion of SJCC’s golden jubilee celebration, the college invited various artisans who perform art forms heading towards oblivion in the digital age. These artists are supported by different non-governmental organisations (NGO). NGOs such as Parampar, Chethana, Nallah, Agasthya Foundation, Ajjiya Aramane, Guledgudda, and the Charaka Collective were invited to exhibit their artistic work. A Clay Art workshop, conducted by Mr. Sandeep was one of the highlights of Paraspara. Mr. Prakash Raju, Dr. Christian Aroojis, and Mr. Ashoka T. A. were the convenors of this cultural festival. The organizing committee consisted of the following faculty members: Dr. T. H. Lavakumar, Ms.Vijayashanthi, Mr. Moses, Dr. Preemal Maria D’Souza, Ms. Nischitha, Ms. Nikhath Asrar, Dr. T. Hanumantharaya, Dr. Anusuya, Mr. Vinay Pradeep, Ms. Shruthi S. U., Mr. Raj Kiran, Ms. Maria Sanjana, Mr. Thomas Mathew, Mr. Dileep Kumar Shetty Ms. Sharon P. V, Ms. Jethina James, Ms. Priyadarshini, Mr. Joswin, Ms. Ankitha, and Ms. Maryanne. Details of the folk-art groups performed in Paraspara » Devara Kallalli (Siddi tribal group mostly found in coastal districts of Karnataka). Their performance is called Damami and Pugudi and it was performed by Mr. Girish and team. » Hejje Mela, also called as Muharram songs. The artists sing about the desire and need for Hindu-Muslim spiritual coexistence. The team that performed Hejje Mela at SJCC was led by Mr. Hidayath. » Manteswamy Kavya is an important art form of Karnataka, and it is popular in regions like: Mandya, Mysore, Chamarajanagar and Ramanagara. The performers, through the songs, chronicle and worship the miracles of Manteswamy, who lived in the fifteenth century. This folk art performed during Paraspara by the team led by Mr. Neelagara Siddaraju was well appreciated by the audience. » Doddaata – a combination of music and dance, usually performed after the harvest is one of the most diverse forms of Kannada folk arts. Mr. Basavaraj Shiggao and his team performed this unique art form. » The performances were curated by Dr. Kuruva Basavaraj, a prominent member at Jaanapada Loka.

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139 Animum – A Short Film Festival on Mental Health ANIMUM is a festival of creative short films aiming to educate and sensitize society towards issues related to mental health. The film festival was conceptualized and organized by the Department of Counselling at St Joseph’s College of Commerce. The Latin word ‘ANIMUM’, refers to the ‘mind’ or ‘soul’. Combining the powerful techniques of storytelling and filmmaking, it provides a unique platform for the film enthusiasts to showcase the ways in which the mind undergoes suffering and then recuperates from it. The film festival was themed as “Mental Health among Emerging Adults”. The entries for the film festival - ANIMUM were invited in two categories: Student and Public. Registration for the event was open from 30th of September 2022 for the participants from various parts of India. A total of 81 registrations pan India: 10 in the Public category and 71 in the Student category. In the preliminary round of screening and selection on 1st Nov 2022. We invited a jury of 3 members, comprising Fr. Pradeep Anthony SJ, Visual Media Expert, Mr. Samson Roy, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Sampurna Montfort college, and Ms. Rajeshwari Muthukumaran, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Psychology, Christ Deemed-to-be University to short-list 17 films from the total submission for the grand finale. The final round of screening and selection of winners was organized on 4th November 2022. The events of the day were divided into morning and afternoon schedules. On 4th November, the event began with a short inaugural with the members of the grand Jury- Ms. Rachel David, actress, Mr. Rajesh PI, Director and actor, Dr. Ashwini N V, founder of Muktha foundation, Rev. Dr. Charles Lasrado SJ, Principal, SJCC, organizing committee, staff, students and participants. The inaugural was followed by the screening of the 17 shortlisted movies. Around 250 participants attended the interactive master class on ‘Film Making’ by Mr. S D Arvind, a renowned movie director from the Kannada film industry. This was followed by an elaborate Q & A session where participants were able to address their queries on filmmaking and its prospects with Mr. Arvind. The day ended with Valedictory and prize distribution. The chief guest Mr. Gurunandan, a popular actor from the Kannada film industry addressed the audience, followed by a short address by the guest of honor- Mr. S D Arvind and Ms. Sneha Rai, Vice-Principal, SJCC. The winner for the student category was awarded to the film “Anxietea’’ by team Draupadi. And the runner-up for the student category was awarded to the film “Stigma” by team Stoker Society. The winner for the student category was awarded to the film “Anxietea’’ by team Draupadi. And the runner-up for the student category was awarded to the film “Stigma” by team Stoker Society. The winners of both categories received a cash prize of ₹25,000 each. The runner-up received a cash prize of ₹15000 and the special mention awardees received a cash prize of ₹5000 each. The remaining 11 shortlisted teams were awarded a cash prize of ₹1000 as a token of appreciation. Animum Short film Festival 2022 ended with a brief vote of thanks.

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141 Travel Expo Travel Expo 2022: Explore. Enrich. Enthral was held on the 5th of November, 2022 as part of the institution’s Golden Jubilee Celebrations and simultaneously, marked the decade long journey of the B. Com (Travel & Tourism) programme at SJCC. The expo witnessed various members of the tourism fraternity and prominent recruiters of the industry coming together to enlighten students from colleges across the city on the numerous opportunities the industry has to offer. Our partners - Immersion India, Gen Next, Goldwings Aviation and SOTC put up stalls to interact with students. In tune with its theme, the Expo was a celebration of cultures across borders and the top 3 premier colleges of the city competed for the title of Overall Winners of Travel Expo 2022! Kristu Jayanti College, representing Japanese culture, bagged the Overalls while St. Joseph’s University, showcasing the wonders of Dubai were declared Runnersup. Christ University (Bannerghatta) was the third participating college which represented Egyptian culture. Travel Expo 2022 was able to successfully achieve exactly what its theme laid out - showcasing diverse cultures, enriching student’s knowledge and building enthralling excitement among everyone present.

142 Golden Jubilee Celebrations Organizing Team SJCC Golden Jubilee Celebrations Committees Principal – Dr. Charles Lasrado, SJ Finance Officer – Fr. Pradeep Anthony, SJ Registrar – Dr. Nirmala Joseph Vice-principal (Shift I) – Ms. Sneha S. Rai Vice-principal (Shift II) – Dr. Veenu Joy Vice-principal (Liaison) – Dr. D. Raja Jebasingh Golden Jubilee Celebrations Coordinator - Mr. Vinay Kambipura Sl.No. Programme Sub-committees Sub-committee Coordinators 1 Academic Programmes Ms. Muktha 2 Student Activities Dr. Preemal Maria D’Souza 3 Social Outreach Dr. T. H. Lavakumar 4 College History Dr. R. Rajaram 5 Sta Activities Dr. Sushmitha K.E 6 Publicity Ms. Raveena Roy 7 Memento & Merchandise Mr. Z. Mohammed Ashfaque 8 Closing ceremony Dr. Veenu Joy 9 Documentation of Golden Jubilee Activities Dr. Neeti Roy Academic Programmes Ms. Muktha –Coordinator Members: Dr. D. Raja Jebasingh Dr. Sheela A.M Dr. Suganthi Pais Dr. Ruqsana Anjum Dr. Komal A Dave Dr. R. Rajaram Dr. Antony Oliver Dr. T. H. Lava Kumar Dr. H. Nagaraj Dr. L. Augustin Amaladas Dr. Fariyal Shaikh Dr. Veenu Joy Dr. Shubhra Rahul Dr. Theresa Rathi Rani Mr. Z. Mohammed Ashfaque Dr. Mohan P. Philip Dr. Himachalapathy Mr. Ramesh Babu Grandhi Ms. Nikhath Asrar Mr. Ashoka T. A. Ms. Sumithra Sreenivasan Ms. Nancy Christina Ms. Nischitha Dr. Sridhar L. S. Dr. Anusuya A Paul Dr. Ritty Francis Dr. Deepika Joshi Ms. Sanjana S. I. Dr. Soney Haris Dr. T. Hanumantharaya Dr. Susmitha K.E Mr. Vinay Pradeep C Ms. Maria Sanjana S Mr. Thomas Mathew Ms. Asha Joseph Dr. Dileep Kumar Shetty Ms. Benila Susan Jacob Ms. Rini Steven Mr. Giridhar Naidu Ms. Natya Bopanna

143 Ms. Raveena Roy Ms. Jhumur Samaddar Roy Ms. Ireen. V Ms. Jethina James Ms. Sharon P.V. Mr. Merwin Abraham Mathew Ms. Shruthi S.U Mr. Raj Kiran. S Ms. Priyadarshini S. Ms. Bhargavi C.S. Social Outreach Dr. T H Lavakumar – Coordinator Mr. Ashoka T. A. Ms. Shruthi S.U Mr. Prakash Raju Mr. Ramesh Babu Grandhi Ms. Bhargavi Ms. Priyadarshini Ms. Irene Dr. Dileep Kumar Shetty Mr. Moses C Mr. Rathnam Ms. Wilma Mr. Munireddy Mr. Benjamin Mr. Avinash Mr. Samadhanam Ms. Beena S. C Ms. Maria Swetha J Mr. Arul Issac History Committee Dr. Rajaram - Coordinator Mr. Thomas Mathew Ms. Malini Ms. Nischitha Dr. T H Lavakumar Ms. Vijayashanthi Murthy Dr. Paulomi Guha Biswas Student Activities Dr. Preemal Maria D’Souza – Coordinator Dr. Asha Ramamurthy Ms. Jethina James Ms. Natya Bopanna Fr. Bala Yesu, CPPS Mr. Deenyar Ms. Imsusamgla A O Ms. Deena Ms. Steffi Mr. Vinod Staff Activities Dr. Susmitha Koroth Edavana – Coordinator Mr. Asad Pasha Dr. Fariyal Shaikh Ms. Sneha S. Rai Ms. Nikhath Asrar Dr. Anusuya A. Paul Dr. Sheela A. M Dr. Soney Haris Mr. Ashoka T. A Ms. Manjula H. G Ms. Gretta Furtado Ms. Swetha Joseph Mr. Kumareshan S Ms. Sukrutha. P Ms. Alamelu L Ms. Wilma Fernandes Mr. Rathnam Ms. Agnes Deepika Ms. Jayashree P.R Mr. P.G. Jose Mr. John Sudhakar Mr. Rajkumar Mr. Saravanan Publicity Ms. Raveena Roy - Coordinator Mr. Merwin Abraham Mathew Ms. Sharon P V Ms. Asha Joseph Ms. Natya Bopanna Mr. Vinay Pradeep Ms. Jethina James Memento & Merchandise Mr. Mohammed Ashfaque – Coordinator Ms. Jhumur S Roy Dr. Shubhra Rahul Mr. Kumareshan Mr. Lakshmipathy Ms. Sanjana S.I. Ms. Rini Steven

144 Dr. Poornima V. Mr. Srinivas Pawar Ms. Dayana Rose Documentation Dr. Neeti Roy – Coordinator Ms. Natya Boppana Ms. Benila Susan Jacob Ms. Maria Sanjana Ms. Rini Steven Ms. Mary Steffy Mr. Manimuthu Mr. Mallesha Mr. Harish Programmes Run up to the finale 1 Round Table Discussion Ms. Nischitha K Ms. Sumithra Sreenivasan Ms. Sanjana S I Mr. Vinay Pradeep Mr. Merwin Abraham Mathew Ms. Sharon P V Mr. Joswin Prince Rodrigues 2 Paraspara – Cultural Diversity Mr. Prakash Raju Dr. Christina Aroojis Mr. Ashoka T A All Association Coordinators 3 Animum – Short Film Festival Fr. Bala Yesu, CPPS Ms. Imsusangla A O Ms. Lissiue Maria Mr. Shravan Abraham Mr. Merwin Abraham Mathew Mr. Joswin Prince Rodrigues Ms. Rini Steven 4 Travel Expo Dr. Theresa Rathi Rani Ms. Nikhat Asrar

145 Saturday, 19 November 2022 Thanksgiving Mass – Football Ground Closing Ceremony- Loyola Auditorium Dr. Veenu Joy – Convenor Sl. No Committee Faculty in-charge 1 Thanksgiving Mass Fr. Praveen Kiran Martis, SJ Ms. Sharon P V Ms. Asha Joseph Mr. Joswin Prince Rodrigues Ms. Dorothy Deepa Mr. Arul Issac 2 Infrastructure Mr. Merwin Abraham Mathew Mr. Mohammed Ashfaque Dr. Asha Ramamurthy Ms. Sumithra Sreenivasan Ms. Nancy Christina Dr. Dileep Kumar Shetty Mr. Srinivas Pawar 3 Food Dr. Susmitha K .E Mr. Giridhar Ms. Irene V Mr. Raj Kiran S 4 Decoration Dr. Preemal Maria D’Souza Dr. Ritty Francis Ms. Maryanne 5  Felicitations Ms. Raveena Roy Mr. Vinay Pradeep Ms. Sanjana S I Ms. Alamelu Ms. Sharon P V Ms. Ankita Antony 6 Invitation Dr. Suganthi Pais Ms. Ronisha Priyanka D’Souza 7 Hospitality Dr. Suganthi Pais Mr. Ashoka T A Ms. Nikhath Asrar Dr. Hanumantharaya Ms. Sagaya Swetha Joseph Ms. Vijayashanthi Murthy

146 8 Closing Ceremony Stage Program Ms. Muktha Kumar Dr. Shubhra Rahul Dr. Poornima Vijayakumar Ms. Maria Sanjana Ms. Rini Steven Ms. Priyadarshini 9 Invite Design Ms. Vijayshanti Murthy Dr. Paulami Guha Biswas 10 College Documentary Dr. Komal Dave Dr. T H Lavakumar Mr. Kumareshan Ms. Marina Joyce Roche Ms. Shruthi S U Mr. Moses C 11 History Committee Dr. Rajaram Mr. Thomas Mathew Ms. Malini Dr. Neeti Roy Ms. Nischitha K Ms. Vijayashanti Murthy Dr. Paulami Guha Biswas 12 Souvenir Committee Dr. D. Raja Jebasingh Dr. Sridhar L S Mr. Moses C Mr. Raj Kiran S 13 Media & Press Team Dr. D. Raja Jebasingh Mr. Kumareshan Dr. Anusuya A Paul Ms. Jethina James Mr. Jeffin Lijo 14 Audience Management Dr. Ruqsana Anjum Ms. Sneha S. Rai Mr. Ramesh Babu Grandhi Dr. Asha Ramamurthy Ms. Dorothy Deepa Mr. Joswin Prince Rodrigues 15 Technical Team Mr. Moses C Mr. Raj Kiran S Mr. Ashish Abraham 16 PowerPoint Presentation Dr. Soney Haris Ms. Bhargavi

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148 Dr. Charles Lasrado, SJ Dr. Fariyal Shaikh Dr. Nirmala Joseph Dr. Lavakumar T H Dr. Komal .A. Dave Dr. Mohan P. Philip Dr. Rajaram Ms. Manjula. H.G Dr. Veenu Joy Dr. Ruqsana Anjum Dr. Raja Jebasingh Mr. Kumaresan. S Dr. L. Augustin Amaladas Mr. Ravi Richard Dr. Anthony Oliver Dr. Suganthi Pais Ms. Sneha S. Rai Mr. Mohammed Ashfaque Dr. H. Nagaraj Dr. Sajida Ahmed Dr. Sheela A.M. Ms. Muktha Dr. eresa Rathi Rani Ms. Rency Alex

149 Mr. Vinay K.S. Ms. Marina Joyce Roche Dr. Himachalapathy Mr. Ashoka T.A Dr. Neeti Roy Ms. Sanjana S.I Dr. T. Hanumantharaya Dr. Christina Aroojis Ms. Nikhath Asrar Ms. Sumithra Srinivasan Dr. Ritty Francis Dr. Soney Haris Dr. Preemal Maria D’Souza Mr. Ramesh Babu Grandhi Ms. Nancy Christina Dr. Sridhar L.S. Ms. Alamelu .L Dr. Asha Dr. Shubhra Rahul Ms. Nischitha K Dr. Anusuya Paul Mr. Vinay Pradeep .C Mr. Lakshmipathi Dr. Poornima V