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Issue-7

15.October.2011

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Don Bosco College, Maram

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CONTENTS

EDITORIAL NOTE

11th COLLEGE WEEK

In his book Ignited Minds A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, who also authored Wings of Fire and India 2020 quotes thus:

DBC MARAM WELCOMES NATIONAL ADVISIOR FOR AICUF NSS SOCIAL WORK AT ITS ADOPTED VILLAGE DBC MARAM WELCOMES FRIENDS FROM GERMANY SPIRITUAL CONVENTION PROFESSOR AND DOCTOR VISITS DBC MARAM NSS FOUNDATION DAY 2011 AICUF RESIDENTIAL CAMP SEMINAR ON “RECENT TRENDS IN SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT.” SPRINGS IN MARAM DR. SUNNY ANIMATES THE DEGREE ARTS FINAL YEAR STUDENTS OUTREACH PROGRAMME OF JESUS YOUTH

“Dream, dream, dream. Dream transforms into thoughts.And thoughts result in action.”

Yes, there’s power in a dream especially when it is backed up by genuine motivation. Though at times dreams may seem ‘beyond belief’ yet a good dose of ‘can do’ attitude will always keep us in good stead.

Then we shall never be weakened by any situation.

Only we need to focus on the goal we set. It is said that when hunting dogs go on a hunting mission, the dog which runs the fastest is the one which sees its prey.

In one of her songs entitled ‘when’ Shania twain sings “If elephants could fly, I’d be little more optimistic but I don’t think that’s happening anytime soon…” and waits for things to happen “When money grows on trees…” Yet, we know that no tree has ever worked such wonder. If we wait for things to happen, nothing may happen. Instead, we should make things happen. This implies hard work, determination discipline and a host of other virtues. Only then we can realize whatever dreams we have.

Do we have dreams at all? They have the power to ignite our minds and to change our life.

Sr. K.C. Monica FMA

Don Bosco College, Maram

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DBCMaram Voice DAYS OF GRACE “‘For I know the plans that I have for you’, declares the Lord, ‘plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.’” Jeremiah 29:11.

God made all of us for a reason and has a unique plan – a plan that is always intended for our very best. Many a times, things go haywire and we mistake our presence or involvement with certain things as a mere hit and miss. But, we must always remember that our loving Father in heaven makes no accidents.

God is not haphazard; he plans it all with great precision.

It is not by fate, nor chance, nor luck, nor coincidence that you are where you are today. He had planned that you be here in DBC,Maram doing your degree or higher secondary.

Perhaps you never planned on doing your course, perhaps it never even once crossed your mind, or even perhaps it was the dream of your life. Whatever it may be, God had decided determined all of it before hand.

We often grumble and whine about things we don’t have. We say that we don’t have freedom and life can’t be enjoyed. But has it ever crossed our minds to take time and count the blessings that we have? I am sure that if we honestly examine each of our lives, there are numerous blessings that we easily overlook. Why don’t we resolve to take time to realize what we have instead of finding out what we don’t?

There are some of us who think that we have not achieved anything in life so far, and we forecast that at this rate, we won’t achieve much; hence underestimate ourselves. Always remember that the future can be a totally different chapter that bears no similarity with your past. Hand in hand with God, you are the author of your life. It’s never too late to seek His help for He never rejects those who turn to Him. Act now!

After all, there’s always light at the end of the darkest, longest and dingiest tunnel.

We may have many questions, doubts and fears about what the future holds for us. But never let this go out of your heart, ‘God loves you’. He loves you whatever be the condition and the circumstances. Friends may fail us, so can teachers and maybe even parents. But God, who created us out of His abundant mercy, will never stop loving us. Hence, one will always desire every day of his life on earth, and particularly every day of our life at DBC, to be DAYS OF GRACE… God Bless You All!!!

Paul Emil Johnson Jesus Youth Fulltimer

Don Bosco College, Maram

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DBCMaram Voice 11th COLLEGE WEEK

After a weeklong terminal examination, the college week fever swept the Bosconians starting with a 12 km marathon race on 24th September. Hundreds took part in it and as usual few runners crossed the finishing line to the loud cheers of their respective group members.

The official curtain raiser was on the 26th of September with the inaugural programme with Mr. as the Chief Guest. The college

week of this year was marked with a specific theme “Explore the Unknown.” In his speech the Chief Guest emphasized on the role of sports in the all round development of students’ life. He then declared the college week open. For better functioning, the students were divided into ten groups bearing the names of various countries.

There was a series of sport events and cultural competitions. A joyous atmosphere prevailed in the college campus during the whole week September 30 marked the grand finale of the college week .The chief guest and the guest of honour for the closing ceremony were Mr. Armstrong Pame IAS, SDO, Tadubi and Mr. Shyamlal Ponia IAS respectively. The closing day also saw the exhibition by the ten groups, inauguration of the Botanical garden and the release of the DVD’s of the visit of Don Bosco’s relic to our college.

By OSCAR HORO BA 3rd SEM

DBC MARAM WELCOMES NATIONAL ADVISIOR FOR AICUF A warm welcome was accorded to Rev. Fr. Selvin Raj the national advisor for AICUF to our college. This was his maiden visit to the north-east. Fr. Benny, the principal of our college expressed words of welcome on behalf of the college community. The AICUFERs presented a welcome speech and welcome songs.

Don Bosco College, Maram

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DBCMaram Voice NSS SOCIAL WORK AT ITS ADOPTED VILLAGE The NSS unit I conducted a social work at its adopted village i.e. Kavanam on Saturday 1st October to mark the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. It was conducted under the guidance of the programme officer, Sr. Arpita SMMI. The social work began at 5.30 a.m. which continued till 9.00 a.m. Nearly a hundred volunteers enthusiastically took part in it according to the work allotment given to them at the Kavanam Baptist Church.

Light refreshment was provided to them by the Church members. Soon after that a street play was acted on the theme “The importance of trees to mankind� by the volunteers inorder to create awareness to the people. Right after this some prizes were distributed to the shopkeepers for the good work they have done in taking care of the plants which were planted in front of their shops last year by the volunteers.

Edmund Kerketta NSS Volunteers BA SEM 3 A

Don Bosco College, Maram

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DBCMaram Voice DBC MARAM WELCOMES FRIENDS FROM GERMANY On 2nd Oct. a short programme was held in the afternoon to welcome Dr. Martin Kasper and his colleagues from Germany. Rev.Fr. Benny, the principal, Sr. Rosemary Kazhiia, the vice principal, Sr. Deepa, the co-ordinator of AICUF, Sr. Margaret, the co-ordinator of Campus Ministry and some prominent leaders of Maram area were also present for the Programme.

The programme started off with the welcome address from one of the AICUFER’s and welcome song from members of the campus ministry. After that Dr. Martin gave a speech in which he encouraged the AICUFERS and the faculty to keep up the spirit of rendering their services to the poor children of the surrounding areas. He concluded his speech with the promise to continue giving his support and help. On this very day the Mobile Library of campus Ministry was also inaugurated by Dr. Martin Kasper.

The programme concluded with the vote of thanks by Mr. Loveson of BSC 3rd Sem.

By CHUNPUILU THAIMEI 11/BA/343/D

Don Bosco College, Maram

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DBCMaram Voice SPIRITUAL CONVENTION After the sports week, students were naturally exhausted. Peace and calm came back with the annual spiritual convention which commenced on 4th October. The resource persons were Rev. Fr. Anto from Arunachal Pradesh and Dr. Sunny, a lay apostle from Kerala. The convention was coordinated by the Jesus Youth of the college. ‘He is our peace’ was the theme of the convention. The ambient of the college was conducive for prayer as everything was arranged in a well planned and systematic manner.

The Holy Eucharist was celebrated on all the three days of the convention. It was moving to see students standing in long queues for confession on the second day of the retreat.

More than a dozen priests made themselves available for the confession. Two counselors in the persons of Fr. Bosco SDB and Sr. Grace were there to help out the students who needed counseling help. Refreshments were also provided to the students by the college during the lunch break. The three days retreat ended on 6thOct. with the Holy Eucharist celebrated by Fr. Bosco. There was also a healing session in the afternoon during which many students experienced healing. The vote of thanks was delivered by Bro. Paul, the Jesus Youth coordinator of our college. It was indeed a moment of spiritual renewal for every Bosconian who attended it.

OSCAR HORO BA SEM 3 A

Don Bosco College, Maram

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DBCMaram Voice PROFESSOR AND DOCTOR VISITS DBC MARAM 12th October was a red-letter day for Don Bosco College, Maram with the presence of two important personalities from Germany viz. Professor Mr. Henric and Dr. Sabina. They were warmly welcomed during the morning assembly with a few words of introduction by Rev. Fr. Benny, the Principal. The Don Bosco college boys’ hostel presented a welcome song as the guests were given traditional mufflers and bouquets of flowers. Professor Henric will

be here for a couple of months to help our students on computer-related matters while Dr. Sabina will be here for a week as a medical consultant for our students.

Wungchuipem M.L. BA SEM 3 C

NSS FOUNDATION DAY 2011 The 42nd NSS Foundation day was celebrated in the college on 24th September. Rev. Fr. Benny James, the Principal and the Programme Officers of Units I, II & III were present on the occasion. The Principal spoke a few words of encouragement to the Volunteers. A speech on Life Skills Development was given by Rev. Sr. Arpita, the Programme Officer of Unit I. Prizes for the various competitions held during the weekly meeting were given out by the Principal. The programme concluded with the NSS anthem ‘We shall overcome.’

Edmund Kerketta A BA SEM 3

Don Bosco College, Maram

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DBCMaram Voice AICUF RESIDENTIAL CAMP A three-day residential camp was organized from 14th Oct to 16th Oct. There was an inaugural function in the HRTC hall of our college. The prominent persons for the programme were Fr. Selvin Raj, SJ, the National Advisor for AICUF, Sr. Rosemary Kazhiia, the Vice Principal of the college, Sr. Jaya , the Advisior of NSS and Fr. Victor , the Principal of St. Joseph School , Tadubi.

The main theme of the residential camp was ‘Catholistic Role of Youth’. Many programmes were conducted in different sessions. Fr. Selvin Raj was the chief animator along with Sr. Deepa, the coordinator for AICUF of our college. The participants of the camp witnessed many documentaries, Youth activities, Slide presentations and so on. Many important

topics on youth were also discussed. The AICUFERs also enjoyed fellowship meals with Fr. Selvin Raj. Oct. 16 was the last day of the programme which was highlighted by a valediction programme. There was also distribution of gifts and words of gratitude by AICUFERs. In the end Fr. Selvin expressed his thanks to the college community for their support in the programme. He also thanked Sr. Deepa and the AICUFERs who participated in the residential camp and made it a success.

The final vote of thanks was delivered by Hinga.

By Staff reporter

Don Bosco College, Maram

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DBCMaram Voice SEMINAR ON “RECENT TRENDS IN SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT.” With the aim of inculcating the scientific temper and helping the budding scientists to cope with the current trend, a one day seminar on “RECENT TRENDS IN SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT,” was conducted at DBC, Maram on 11th October. Dr. Sunny George a research team member of the “Barcillus thuringensis Cotton,” popularly known as B.T. Cotton was the resource person. In his talk Doctor emphasized that, to cultivate the scientific temper consists only three virtues, viz: Hard work, Determination and Perseverance. He also shared the reason behind why some students are unable to

study well and suggested some important tips and solutions to overcome the block log for a successful career.

M.P. Philemon BSc Sem 3

SPRINGS IN MARAM A Botanical garden was inaugurated in the college campus by Mr. Armstrong Pame IAS, SDO, Tadubi on 30th September who was the Chief Guest of the Grand finale of the college week 2011. The project was initiated by the Department of Botany of the college. Rev. Fr. Benny James, the Principal along with Shyamlal Ponia IAS and the heads of the various departments of Science were present for this unique event.

During the inauguration, the Chief Guest of the day and other dignitaries were handed over the species which were to be planted in the garden. A report on the project was presented before the audience by a student representative from the department of Botany. “The project will definitely induce

the students to study Botany as well as it will be an expandable initiative towards the conservation of local flora,” said Mr. Raj Kumar, the Head of the Department of Botany, commenting on the objectives of the project.

Jijo BSC 3rd year Dept. of Botany

Don Bosco College, Maram

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DBCMaram Voice DR. SUNNY ANIMATES THE DEGREE ARTS FINAL YEAR STUDENTS Dr. Sunny, a lay apostle from Kerala animated the Degree Arts final year students basing his talk on holistic approach towards realizing one’s goal. He emphasized on “God centred labour” lest one labours in vain. He suggested a few tips on “How to be successful in life” using the three keys to success: 1.

Dedication 2.

Determination 3.

Perseverance He gave a personal testimony on how God helped him to develop a Pest Resistant Cotton which revolutionized cotton cultivation in India. Two months of his venture in that arduous research conferred him in Junior Scientist category by the Govt. of India. The animation motivated the students to be committed to one’s duty to in order to realize one’s dream.

Masopam kasor BA 3rd Year Dept. of English

Don Bosco College, Maram

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DBCMaram Voice OUTREACH PROGRAMME OF JESUS YOUTH The Jesus Youth Ministry of the college conducted an outreach programme at Maram Bazaar on 16th October. The group comprising of 16 members joined the parishioners for the church service at 7.30 a.m. they also presented a Gospel skit on the theme ‘Faithfulness.’ The prayer service was kept alive with a good number of devotional hymns. After the church service, the Jesus Youth animated a short programme for 96 boys and girls of the area. Highlights of the programme included action songs, sharing, games, catechism, prayers, praise and worship etc. the full timer Mr. Paul also briefed them

about the Jesus Youth Movement. Surprise refreshment was served for the animators by the village people showing their gratitude for the valuable programme conducted.

Augustus Kujur BA SEM 3 A

Don Bosco College, Maram

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