St Philomena College(Autonomous) was founded by Msgr Antony Patrao who felt that a College in this part of the state would save the people of the inconvenience of moving to distant places for higher education. He set out to realize his dream and the mission was accomplished in the year 1958.
Since its inception, the Institute has lived up to societal expectations, turning out consistent and appreciable results in academic and non-academic fields. The institution does attempt to treat the primary stakeholders in 5 UG programs and 5 PG programs with a rewarding educational experience.
The Quality Assurance Framework of the institution has been developed to assure academic standards and enhance the quality of education. It underlines the institution’s commitment to excellence and improvement.
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The UG Department of Botany, Zoology, and Eco-club at St Philomena College celebrated “World Environment Day and International Biodiversity Day” on June 7, 2024, at the PG Seminar Hall.
Latha G Bhat, Assistant Conservator of Forests, graced the event as the resource person. In her address, she emphasized the importance of conserving resources, recycling, and composting wastes. “We should conserve resources, recycle, and compost wastes. The earth belongs to future generations. Conservation includes the management of human use of natural resources for current public benefit and sustainable social and economic utilization,” she stated.
The guest of honour Kirana B M, Range Forest Officer of Puttur, highlighted the significance of maintaining the diversity and integrity of ecosystems and the services they provide. “Conservation seeks to maintain the diversity and integrity of ecosystems, as well as the services they provide to humans and other living beings. It also involves restoring degraded habitats, preventing further damage, and promoting responsible use of resources,” he remarked.
Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro delivered the presidential address, focusing on the importance of environmental conservation practices. “Environmental conservation is the practice of preserving the natural world to prevent it from collapsing due to human activities, such as deforestation, unsustainable agricultural practices, and burning fossil fuels,” he explained. He further urged, “Care for the earth, and the earth will take care of us.”
Pratheeksha A and her team from 3rd BSc rendered prayer. Pratheeksha G of 3rd BSc welcomed the guests, Treesa Celestia P V proposed a vote of thanks, and Shravya R S compered the program. Shashiprabha B and Mrs. Smitha Alva Asst Professors from the Department of Botany, along with Shree Raksha B V from the Department of Zoology, provided essential support for the event. IQAC Coordinator Dr Malini K was gracefully present on the dais.
A total of 73 BSc students benefitted from the program, gaining valuable insights into environmental and biodiversity conservation.