Dear Sir,
I will be grateful if you please publish the
enclosed in your issue and oblige.
With many thanks and kind regards,
Yours sincerely,
Dr. (Fr.) Walter de Sá
PRINCIPAL
ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCE & COMMERCE
MAPUSA - GOA.
REPORT ON ONE DAY NATIONAL CONFERENCE
Communication: A Medium for Human Interaction
22nd February, 2014.
The Abbé Faria Post Graduate Department of
Psychology at St. Xaviers College, Mapusa, Goa,
organized a One Day National Conference titled
Communication: A Medium for Human Interaction
on 22nd February, 2014, to mark the Diamond Jubilee Celebration of UGC.
The conference began with the invocation dance
followed by a formal inaugural function. Present
at the inaugural were the chief guest, Mr. Arthur
Fernandes, Psychologist and Arts based Therapist,
the Principal Dr. (Fr.) Walter de Sa and the
faculty members of the Post Graduate department
of Psychology. The student coordinator, Ms.
Deidre Fernandes introduced the conference theme
to the gathering; she stated that communication,
if carried out creatively, helps us to be more
effective. She also emphasized that awareness
about innovative and creative ideas help promote
effective communication among individuals.
This was followed by lighting of the traditional
lamp by the dignitaries on the dais. The
principal in his welcome address stated that
communication plays a vital role in our
day-to-day interaction, thereby making lives more
meaningful, and it also helps us reach out to
others. The Conference Proceedings were then
released at the hands of the chief guest, Mr.
Arthur Fernandes. In his address he stated the
prime importance of communication and its role in
music and art; he further stated that humans are
social animals and we grow up in families, work
and play in groups, and share a wide range of
expereinces with others. As a result, we
intearct with a graet variety of people in many
different kinds of situations. The vote of thanks
was delivered by Ms. Christina Fernandes followed by the college anthem.
Mr. Arthur Fernandes, in his presentation,
highlighted the role of music in human
interaction, stating that if a persons energy is
too high, music helps keep it under control and
thus interact in an appropriate way, he also
incorporated the drum circle activity in his
session as a medium to relieve stress and promote
team building among the interactive audience.
The expert session and interactive workshop was
followed by the scientific session, chaired by
Ms. Bernadette Godinho, Systemic Psychotherapist
from United Kingdom, in this session an array of
theoretical and empirical research papers related
to varied themes of communication such as
business communication, media psychology and
communication, communication in medical setups,
interpersonal communication, culture and
communication were presented by professionals and
teachers from different colleges.
The one day national conference concluded with a
valedictory function, with a vote of thanks
delivered by Mr. Vijay Viegas. The conference
involved multidisciplinary exchange of ideas and
opinions by the participants, which greatly
highlighted the importance of communication as
the most effective tool for human interaction.
