The PG. Department of Commerce of St. Thomas College Bhilai in association with the MoU Partner K.K Modi University Durg has collaboratively organised a Certificate course on Research Methodology from February 20th, 2023 to 6th March, 2023.The Valedictory Session of the fifteen day certificate program was held at KK. Modi University Durg on 6th March, 2023. Hon Vice Chancellor of Hemchand Yadav Vishvavidalata Durg . Dr. Aruna Palta Was the Chief guest on the occasion. Madam congratulated both the institutions for the conduct of the certificate program and said that research methodology is an important aspect in today’s scenario even the new education policy has given importance to this topic. Madam further urged the students to take research work seriously and to come with good publications. Vice chancellor In charge of KK. Modi University Dr. Monika Sethi Sharma in her Presidential address encouraged the students to come with research in various fields. The Principal of the college Dr. M. G. Roymon and the Administrator of the College Rev. Father . Dr. Joshi Varghese appreciated the PG. Department of commerce for this collaborative work. Dr. Mhd. Bakhtawar Ahmed Asst. Prof Department of Computer Science of KK Modi University welcome the gathering Dr. Sapna Sharma Convenor of the program and Head PG. Department of Commerce of St. Thomas College Bhilai gave a brief report of the fifteen Days program, she also thanked the officials of the KK Modi University for their guidance and support. Convenor from KK Modi University Mr. Vikram proposed the Vote Of thanks. Hon V. C Madam gave away the certificates and prizes to the winning teams. The last day of the program had presentation competition. The winning team got a cash prize of Rs. 1,000 and the runners up got Rs. 500.Mr. Bijoy Kujur,Ms. Nishtha Jain, Mr. Ajo Thomas and Mr. Abish C Thomas were the winners and Ms. Mili Mathew, Ms. Laxmi Patel,Ms. Anna Shalom and Sonali Thakur begged the second position. Ms. Sakshi Prajapati and Ms. Kirandeep kaur Chahal of KK Modi University conducted the program and coordinated in making the program a success. Students opined that the program was fruitful for them Mr. Ajoy Thomas of MA. Economics and Anna Shalom of M. Com gave their feedback, Dr. Sheeja Varkey Asst. Prof and Addl Head of department of commerce and Dr. Kiranbala Das Asst. Prof Department of Economics also gave their feedback and said that the analytical part can be taken later on in research methodology programs to come. The faculties from department of commerce Dr. Rincey B Abraham, Dr. Sunita Kshatriya, Dr. Pratik Sharma, Dr. Neelam Gandhi, Dr. Vishwadeep Gupta Ms. Varidhi Pandey and Faculties from other departments Dr. Aparna Ghosh, Dr. Kiran Bala Das , Dr. Surekha Jawade, Dr. Ankita Deshmukh wrere present on the occasion.

Department of Sociology and Department of Education jointly organised Food Fest to mark International Day of Families. Students from different streams of the college enthusiastically participated with their family members in the Food Fest. Food Stalls of variety of taste and nutritional value were prepared and sold by the students. The event was inaugurated by Dr. Usha Kiran, Principal of Girls College, Raipur.

The principal of the college Dr. M. G. Roymon, appreciated the staff and students of both the organising departments for arranging such a mega event. Administrator of the college Rev. Fr. Dr. Joshi Varghese, IQAC coordinator Dr. Debjani Mukherjee extended their moral support. Chief Guest of Food Fest, Dr Usha Kiran, motivated and congratulated the Heads of both the Departments, the Convenors and the Students, for initiating such event and developing team spirit among students. She also appreciated students’ sense of earning with hard work and creating a sense of self respect and dignity of labour. The entire program was guided and supported by Ms. Deepti Santosh, Head In- Charge of Department of Sociology and Dr. Sheeja Thomas, Head of Department of Education along with Convenor of the event Mr. Kanhaiya Pandey and Dr. Hari Prakash Sonwani and Co convenors Dr. Shabnam Khan, Mr. Chandan Dekate, Mr. Santosh Yadav, Dr. Jyotsna Gadpayle and Dr. Anupama Gangrade.

The event turned out to be a Mega hit due to the tedious effort of all the Student Coordinators namely Sanchana Sahu, Anupam Rosy Minj, Daniel P.U, Anwit Lakra, Yogesh Soni, Khushbu Patnayak, Duleshwar Verma, Rohan Kumar Soni, Sheryil P. Anil and Ditipriya Rana. Prizes were distributed to the winners of food fest for different categories. Shubham. P, Chandrakant Markam, Deepanjali Dhruw and Jahnavi Mishra Won prize for the most popular dish by voting, Gurmeet singh won first runner up for most popular dish by voting.Vibha Deshmukh, Aparna Sahu and Vanee Dewangan won prize for Best Crunchy Munchy Snacks, Anisha Sahu, Megha Pisda and Honey Yadav for Best Street Food, Palak Agrawal, Anuj for Best in Cleanliness and Hygiene, Naveen S Daniel, Shubhang Das, Astha Ramteke and Alex Rohan for Best Presentation, Bhaskar Sahu, Aashish Kumar and Vishva Mohan Singh for Best in Taste, Tejas Patel, Ashish Patel and Sakshee Sahu for Best Healthy food and Geshu Jaiswal and Nidhi Gupta won prize for Best Easy to Cook.

The P.G Department of Psychology St Thomas College, Bhilai under the agesis of Psychometrician organised a workshop on Art Therapy. The programs theme was Art Therapy : Theory and Applications. The session was very engaging where discussion focused on both various theoretical perspectives  and practical choices in art therapy. The main idea behind this session was the sharing of academic and Field experience and path to process  in Art by the Resource person Neil Chaudhary. Students understood Art Therapy as Creative expressions  that fosters psychological healing. The students learned about the various creative pieces such as Dance, Clay work, Vocal work, Painting and Meditation to develop self awareness, explore emotions and address unresolved emotional conflict. The Clients in the therapy are always looking for truth and truth is different from every client.

Various  principles such as Neuroplasticity application in Art therapy was explained.  The students learned the process of  Diagnosis, Treatment, Prognosis and Documentation in Art Therapy. The Speaker also explained the Do’s and Don’ts in the Therapy.

Principal Dr. M.G. Roymon appreciated the program and said the main learning is through sharing of knowledge and this interactive session targets the concept. Dr. Debjani Mukherjee, HOD, spoke on the occasion and motivated the students to gain knowledge of various therapies and wisdom from  experienced Speaker.

Dr. Sumita Singh encouraged the students to learn from the expertise of the Resource Person.. Dr. Ankita Deshmukh and Mr. Tanmaya Pattnaik organised the program and helped in its smooth execution.

The ICFAI University, Raipur has organized Open Campus Drive on 20^th January 2023, in which students of St. Thomas College, Bhilai Prapti Chandrakar and Kinshu Chandrakar of B. Com Final Year selected on Bajaj Allianz for the position of Senior Sales Manager/ Business Development Manager. The College Administrator Rev. Father Joshi Varghese, Principal Dr. M. G. Roymon, TPO Convener Dr. Sunita Kshatriya. Team members of TPO and all the staff members congratulated the students for their future endeavor.

The 37th Annual Sports Meet was organized in St. Thomas College, Bhilai on 13th January, 2023. The Chief Guest of this program was Dr. Abhishek Pallav, SP Durg. The President of the program was H. G. Manager Bishop Alexios Mar Eusebius. First of all Principal Dr. M. G. Roymon welcomed all the guests and players and presented the brief report about the achievements of the college in the previous year. He said that sports play a very important role for getting success in life. Manager Bishop Alexios Mar Eusebius said that the sports are responsible for the overall development of an individual. Chief Guest Dr. Abhishek Pallav said that youth is the real strength of the country hence all the players should be stay away from Drugs and also follow the Traffic Rules with full care and attention. During the program he motivated all the players by shaking hands with them. In both Men and Women category 100, 200, 400 metre, Riley Race, Short Put, Discuss Throw, Long Jump and Tag of War competitions were organized. The program was conducted by Dr. Sujata Koley, Asst. Prof. Dept. of English and vote of thanks was proposed by Sports Officer Mr. Kailash Narayan Verma. All the Teaching and non teaching staff members played a significant role for the smooth organization of this Annual Sports Meet