First Dr. P.P. Job Memorial Lecture

Friends & Wellwishers

On 19^th August 2012, Dr Job our founding chairman passed away. In his memory, his friends and well-wishers decided to establish a Dr Job Memorial Lecture. The first lecture was held on 18^th August at Mavlankar Auditorium New Delhi.

Joseph Mar Thomma Metropolitan

About 400 people attended this wonderfully organised program. Dr Jospeph Marthoma, the Metropolitan of Marthomma Church was the chief guest.

Dr Mary Job

In his welcome address Mr T Koshy described at length the work of Michael & John Job Centre (MJC) the centre of education established by Dr Job for empowering economically challenged girl children through education. He updated the status of MJC and how it has been able to stabilize and continue successfully in the last one year. He exhorted all friends and well-wishers to support (financially or as

volunteers) in taking MJC forward.

Dr (Mrs) Mary Job in her presidential address elaborated how MJC stands for Job’s vision of Love in Action.

Dr Cyriac Thomas

Dr Cyriac Thomas Member National Commission for Minority Education delivered the first lecture. The focus of his lecture was “Value Concepts in Public Life”.

Justice Cyriac Joseph

Justice Cyriac Joseph retired Supreme Court Justice and Member of National Human Rights Commission talked eloquently on how one can be a practising Christian and be an example in every walk of his life. He also released a book titled "A LIFE THAT BUBBLED FOR CHRIST: DR. P.P. JOB" which is a collection of articles on him written by many who has had the opportunity to be associated with him. He released the book by presenting a copy to Mr Anto Antony who is one of the most respected and celebrated Member of Parliament from Kerala

Mr. Anto Antony MP

There have been many dignitaries who paid a few words of tributes . They include Bishop Simon John, Believers Church, Rev Markose Kecheril, Cor Episcopa, Jacobite Church, Rev (Dr) P P Thomas,  Adv KV Thomas and so on

Delhi Choral from Men and Students of Dharma Jyothi Vidyapeeth sang beautiful songs

Delhi Choral for Men

Dharma Jyothi Vidyapeeth

Adv Manoj was the Mastor of Ceremony of the Program. Mr Cherian was the preiident of the committee

Adv Manoj

MJC Convocation

On 6th July we had our convocation for the year 2013. We at MJC celebrate our convocation in a unique way. Convocation is just not for those who complete graduation and post graduation. We celebrate each key milestone in the journey of education of the angels in MJC. Move from KG to Primary, High School to Senior High School (class 10 to 11) completion of Senior High School (class 12), Completion of Graduation, Completion of Post Graduation, Completion of Bachelor in Education and so on.

We also use this occasion to honour those among us who have outstanding academic achievements in college or university level.

Dignitaries on the Dias

This year we were blessed with a distinguished panel of dignitaries among us for the convocation. What made their presence more special for us was that they did not join us as celebrities gracing the occasion, they were with us as well wishers and supporters who would continue to advice and support the vision of MJC.

Dr Cyriac Thomas

As the chief guest we had Dr Cyriac Thomas, Member National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. He is a Ph D in Political Science and had a distinguished academic career spanning four decades. Prior to this current assignment, he was the Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University. In his address, he commented on the scale and scope MJC has managed in a short time.

Dr Indira Rajaraman

We had Dr Indira Rajaraman a sitting board member of the Reserve Bank of India A Ph D in Economics from Cornell, she had illustrious career at Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy and Indian Statistical Institute. Later she was member of 13th Finance Commission. She gave a special message to the children on how education can change their life.

Deorge Parakkan

Other dignitories who graced the occassion include Hon George Parakkan, Judge Central Administrative Tribunel, Dr John V George (IPS Retd) former DGP of Hariyana, Mr. Zakir Thomas, Commissionor of Income Tax, Ms Brinda Adige a renowned social activist, Rev Hans Brown from Denmark,Rev Jan Bor from Holland and Mr Bert Dorenbos of Cry of Life.

Dr John V George (IPS)

From the Management team we had participation of Dr (Mrs) Mary Job Chairman, Mr Thomas Koshy, Mr Thampy Koshy, Mr Babu Varu, Ms Elizabeth K, from the Operations team Mr Mathew Philip Dy CEO, Mr Thomas Mathew, Financial Advisor Mr Pradeep Raj Legal Advisor, Dr Lali Thomas Principal of Arts & Science College, Dr Devenassan Sanjeevi Principal of B Ed College, Ms Krishna Priya Principal High School of MJC

Zakir Thomas (IRS)

Pillars of Support

MJC students manage 100 % pass in SSC board exams

Pooja S

Class X

MJC students have come out with flying colours in their SSC board exams (class 10) in 2013. 100% of students have cleared the exams.

80% students have first class and 35% have distinction.

Pooja S, the topper managed 94.8%. Congratulations to all our students and to all the teachers for their
efforts.



Class 12

Pheba John

Except one student all others cleared Class 12 board successfully.

The topper Pheba John got 94%

Citizenship Training Camp- 2013

Inauguration Dr Stanley Peter

Citizenship Training Camp was conducted in Michael Job Memorial College of Education for Women for 4 days from 22 – 25 January 2013.The primary objective of the camp was to sensitize the students about the fundamental rights, duties and responsibilities prescribed in the Indian constitution. We followed two modes for the participants to learn. We had seminars by experts in the field. Secondly the students searched out information from various sources. The students were encouraged to internalize the message by organizing competitions on topic related to citizenship.

The camp started with an inaugural function on 22^nd forenoon at 10 o’clock. The Chief Guest and Trustee Mr. Babu P Varu in his address, specially congratulated our student Mrs. S. Kalaiselvi, who achieved the university rank in M.Ed last year. He also announced a gold medal worth Rs. 10000/ for our students who gets university first rank. The Guest of Honour Dr. Stanley Peter spoke on how the teachers should adapt their teaching style to match the maturity and level of exposure of the students.

Seminar by Prof Sugumaran

In the afternoon session Prof. V. Sugumaran, Faculty of History from Government Arts College, Coimbatore delivered a comprehensive seminar on the requisites for democracy which included constitutional clauses for fundamental rights, duties etc. Five other topics were discussed during the course of the camp by different eminent persons including women’s rights. The film show in the evening on prevention of road accidents was very informative and thought provoking. In this film there was footage of real life accidents at an accident prone curve on the national highway.

Camp Filre

The competitions conducted were elocution, drawing and painting, poetry writing in addition to sports and games. Mr. S. Jeyaraj moderated a debate on women safety in the present context. The students demonstrated their handicraft skills by making socially useful products and works for which individual and group prizes had been announced.   Totally 115 prizes were given away. The participants made a visit to the two famous museums in the city; G D Naidu museum and GASS forest museum. In the same evening, we had a camp fire which every one enjoyed as members of one family.

Prize Distribution  Elizabeth FK

Dr. R. Indirani from Government college of Education for Women Coimbatore was the Guest of Honour for the valedictory and prize distribution function and delivered a nice talk. Mrs. Elizabeth FK one of the trustees was the Chief Guest who distributed the prizes to winners of the competitions.

The camp ended with the special event; oath taking administered by Principal Dr. D. Devanesan Sanjeevi , Mr.M.Sachithanandam in English and Tamil.

Special thanks to the Camp Coordinator Mrs. A. Geetha who had made elaborate arrangements for the success of the camp.

Renaissance - MJC Cultural Festival

MJC launched our cultural Festival, Renaissance, on 28th January 2013. This inter-collegiate competition was organized by Michael Job College of Arts and Science for Women.  In this first year of Renaissance there were competitions in eight categories in the areas of music, dance, elocution and arts. 

About 100 participants from around 20 colleges competed with vigor and enthusiasm. First and Second Price winners were rewarded with gold coins sponsored by Chemmanur International Jewelers.

Panal of Judges with Guests of Honour

We had a distinguished panel of judges who selected the winners

We had a grand valedictory function where the winners received their prices. We were privileged to have many distinguished guests who joined us to celebrate Renaissance.

Inauguration by Trustees

Mr T Koshy, Ms Elizabeth FK, and Mr Babu P Varu trustees of MJC lit the ceremonial lamp to inaugurate the valedictory function

Mr Bobby Chemmanur of Chemmanur Jewellors was the chief guest. He gave an inspiring speech that motivated our students.

Kishore Sodha

Koshy T

Mr Kishore Sodha  a renowned and charismatic trumpeter who has played in many of the famous Bollywood movies and has performed with world renowned musicians stole the heart of the students with some of the hit songs. He was also kind enough to play the role of a judge for the music competition.

Mr Koshy shared in his vision of MJC; “Empowering the Girl Child through Education”

Bobby Chemmanur

Pradeep RAj

Bobby Chemmanur, Pradeep Raj (Legal Advisor of MJC) and T Koshy gave away the prices.

Students of Kongu Nadu Arts and Science College bagged the Rolling Trophy constituted in memory of  Late Dr P P Job, Founder of MJC.

After the price giving the students of MJC College gave a scintillating performance that entertained all.

Renaissance-13 would not have been a success but for the active participation from so many colleges around Coimbatore.

Every student of the MJC colleged worked hard to make this a success. Special credit goes to Dr Lali Thomas Principal of Michael Job College of Arts and Science for Women and  Dr.G.Nithya, Ms.S.Ponnammal Mrs.S.R.Dhanalakshmi, Ms.Mekala, Ms.Aruna Priya,  Ms.Karthika, Ms.Pradeepa, Dr.Vasugi and Ms.Deepa, Asst. Professors of the college for their leadership and support in organizing this event brilliantly. 

Paper Presented by MJC Principle

The association of Principles of Colleges of Bharathiar University organized a National Conference of Higher Education on 9^th   February, 2013.. Dr. Lali Thomas Principal of Michael Job College of Higher Education for Women presented a paper on Innovation in Higher Education in this conference which was very well accepted.

The conference was held at Dr. NGP Arts & Science College at Coimbatore

University Rank for MJC Student

Mrs. S. Kalaiselvi, M.Ed.  Batch of 2011-12 got first rank in the Tamil Nadu Teachers Education University. This is the only university in whole of Tamil Nadu which offers B. Ed and M. Ed degrees. She was falicitated by the Governor Shri K Rosaiah at a function held at Chennai on 30^th December, 2012.

The MJC family is extremely proud to have had her as a student at our Campus In this Photo Kalaiselvi is with  Dr G Visvanathan Vice Chancellor Of Tamil Naud Teachers Education University. Mr & Mrs Babu Trustees of MJC and Dr Devenessan Principal of the College