Foundation stone laid for the extension block at Pompei College, Aikala

Media Release

Kinnigoli, 25 Oct 2012: The foundation stone of the extension block of the  NEW  BUILDING  of POMPEI COLLEGE, AIKALA is laid and blessed by the Bishop of Mangalore, Rt. Rev. Dr ALOYSIUS PAUL D’SOUZA on 6th OCTOBER, 2012.

 

Pompei College, Aikala, founded by the great visionary, Late Rev. Fr  Bernard L.D’ Souza in 1981, is growing in stature  and has progressed tremendously.  It has been catering to the educational needs of the rural   youth   for the  last  31 years. The Alumni of this College who studied in this College are well placed all over the world. The student strength is increasing in number. The good   quality education is provided in this College. The College has been re-accredited by NATIONAL ASSESSESMENT ACCREDITATION COUNCIL   with an, “A GRADE” the highest grade conferred on any educational institution of higher learning in this country. Over the years the Institution has excelled in academic, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities in the university. The Institution has itched a reputation for itself. At present, the College Management has planned to introduce post-graduate  courses  to meet the changing needs of the  employment market  and make them competent.

 

 
As the College surges ahead with time, it requires facilities to be offered to the academic needs of the community. The multi-utility building consists of Library, Classrooms and an auditorium. Already, two new class rooms were constructed in 2010-11. For such a mega project, which costs well over ` 1.65 crores has been ventured upon by the Management.

The Foundation stone of the extension block was laid and blessed by Rt. Rev. Dr Aloysius Paul D’Souza, Bishop of Mangalore along with Correspondent, Rev. Fr Paul Pinto. The ceremony was attended by the parishioners. Miss   Reena A.  D’Souza, compeered the ceremony. Prof. Patrick Menezes, Principal, thanked the Bishop for laying the foundation stone and blessing,   and   the people gathered. The Alumni President, Mr. Sharath Shetty, and PTA President Mr. Valerian Sequiera, The Engineer Mr Lawrence Cutinho  were also present.

The Management seeks the generous financial support, from the well-wishers, the parents of our students, the parishioners, and the alumni of the College.