St. Aloysius College to pioneer in Visual Communication Studies
Press Release: St. Aloysius College (Autonomous) officially inaugurated the new BSc programme in Visual Communication on 15th September 2022 at the LF Resquina hall, LCRI Block.
The programme was inaugurated by Rev. Fr. Melwin J Pinto, Rector of St. Aloysius Institutions launched the programme by capturing the shot of the students gathered in the auditorium with a Polaroid camera and signed the photograph of the historical moment. St. Aloysius is pioneering in the field of Visual Communication studies in Dakshina Kannada by offering a graduation programme for the first time in the district. Mr. Hrisheekesh Anilkumar, Founder and Creative head of Reel Tribe, a creative digital platform was the chief guest for the event who launched the official you tube channel of the Visual Communication department and ‘Campus Buzz’ a new student blog from the department of Journalism. A sand art was also unveiled as a part of the formal inauguration.
The course offers opportunities for students who aspires to pursue a career that is blended with art, content and technology. Visual communication enhances the creativity of students and enables them to become professionals in today's world of media. Rector of Aloysius Institutions Rev. Fr4. Melwin J Pinto, Rev. Dr.Praveen Martis SJ, principal St.Aloysius college, Registrar Dr.Alwyn D'Sa, Head of the department Dr.Swetha Mangalath and the program co ordinator Abdul Rasheed were present.
The formal inauguration was followed by an interactive session by the chief guest. Mr.Rishikesh acknowledged that we are just three seconds away from changing lives. A flashmob was also held at the mother thersa peace park after the presentation as part of the unveiling of the new programme. The historic moment was embarked in the walls and minds of the staff and students successfully. The admissions are still open for BSc.Visual communication, while the first year degree students hold an opportunity to be the historic batch of visual communication in the city.
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Correspondents' dinner firing: World leaders say political violence has no place in democracy
Washington (PTI): World leaders expressed relief that US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania and other guests were unharmed after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' dinner here on Saturday night and asserted that political violence has no place in a democracy.
Reacting to the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was relieved that President Trump, First Lady Melania and Vice President J D Vance were safe and unharmed after a security incident at the White House Correspondents' dinner in Washington.
Modi said violence has no place in democracy and must be unequivocally condemned.
"Relieved to learn that President Trump, the First Lady and Vice President are safe and unharmed following the recent security incident at a Washington DC hotel. I extend my best wishes for their continued safety and well-being. Violence has no place in a democracy and must be unequivocally condemned," Modi said in a post on X.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who has had frequent run-ins with Trump, described the shooting incident at the Washington Hilton hotel as a “disturbing event”.
“I am relieved that the President, the First Lady, and all guests are safe following reports of gunfire at the White House correspondents’ dinner in Washington tonight. Political violence has no place in any democracy, and my thoughts are with all those who have been shaken by this disturbing event,” Carney said in a post on X.
President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae Myung asserted that political violence “can never be justified under any circumstances.”
“The Government of the Republic of Korea firmly opposes all forms of violence and extremism that erode the values of democracy and the rule of law,” he said in a social media post.
Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi said, “Violence must never be tolerated anywhere in the world”
“I am relieved to hear that President Trump is safe following the terrifying gunfire. Violence must never be tolerated anywhere in the world,” she posted on social media.
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu called the incident “an attack on all the democracies.”
"This wasn't just an attack on Donald Trump. This was an attack on a candidate for the presidency of the United States. This was an attack on America. It was an attack on democracy, it was an attack on all the democracies,” he posted on social media.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said it was “good that President Trump and his wife are safe following the recent events”.
“We send them our respect. Violence must never be the way,” she said.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was pleased to hear all attendees were safe. “We applaud the work of the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies for their swift action,” he said in a statement.
Delcy Rodriguez, the acting President of Venezuela following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by US forces, condemned the attack against Trump.
"We extend our best wishes to them and to all attendees of the Correspondent’s dinner. Violence is never an option for those who uphold the values of peace," she wrote on X.
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also took to social media to condemn the incident, stating he was "deeply shocked" to hear the news.
"Relieved to know that President Trump, the First Lady, and other attendees are safe," Sharif said.
Trump has survived two assassination attempts over the past two years – first at a presidential election campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024, and later in Palm Beach, Florida, on September 15, 2024.
