St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, organised a felicitation programme to Rev Fr Prashanth Madtha, SJ for being the recipient of Kannada Rajyotsava Award 2024 and Former Principal of St Aloysius College and Ms Lucy Mariappa, a proud alumna and USA based renowned Chief Executive Officer and Visionary Business Executive, on 3rd January 2025 in LCRI Hall of the University.

Rev. Dr Praveen Martis, SJ, Vice Chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University) presided over the programme. Rev. Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto, Rector of St Aloysius Institutions, Rev. Dr Melwyn DCunha SJ Pro Vice Chancellor, Dr Alwyn DSa Registrar of the College, Dr Ronald Nazareth, Registrar of the University were on the dais.

The Directors of Various Blocks, Deans, staff and students were present for the programme.

After the felicitation programme, there was a guest talk by Ms Lucy Mariappa on the topic "Being Future-ready and Career-prepared".

Manoj Dyson Fernandes compered the program. Dr Alwn DSa welcomed the gathering. Dr Mahalinga Bhat & Dr Ronald Nazareth read out the citations. Ms Shanthi Lobo, Chair of Public Relations of the University, meticulously planned and executed the programme.