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Udupi : The students of BA faculty, Milagres College, Kallianpur visited Manipal University at Manipal recently. The visit was sponsored by Manipal University and organized by the Humanities Association, Milagres College, Kallianpur. About 31 students  accompanied by Professor Melwin C Rego, Dean, Humanities faculty visited Manipal University Campus and Tulunadpex, a philatelic exhibition. The visit included a visit to the administrative block, Manipal Anatomy & Pathology Musuem, Marena-a sports complex, Manipal Center for Physiology and Humanities, K.K Hebbar Art Gallery and Tulunadpex-A district level philatelic exhibition organized by Manipal University, Manipal. The students had a very enriching time at Manipal University and received lot of information on Manipal University, 300 plus courses offered by Manipal University, information on the state of the art –international standards Marena sports complex and sports facilities etc.

Special lectures were held for the students at Manipal University Media Center on the growth of Manipal from a tiny village to a world renowned international educational hub. The information was given by Mr L.N. Sharma, Alumni Co-ordinatory, Manipal University.

Dr Meera Baindur, Associate Professor, Manipal Center for Philosophy and Humanities addressed the students on the various opportunities available for the students of humanities at MCPH, including Doctorate Programmes. She motivated students to persue higher education for self empowerment and career growth.

Ms Srajana, a PhD Scholar and the Curator of K.K. Hebbar Art Gallery delivered an onsite lecture on the K.K Hebbar’s Paintings, theme and differences in the portraits drawn by him. She explained each and every minute details found in the paintings of the a well known artist Mr K.K Hebbar.

Ms Srividya, Intern at the MPCH addressed the students on the paintings and forthcoming programmes arranged at MCPH, Manipal.

The students appreciated the programme very much and are thankful to Management of Manipal University and Mrs Hilda Lewis, Secretary to the Pro-Chancellor of Manipal University for arranging this educational programme, for sponsoring refreshments at Manipal Institute of Technology Food Court and Lunch at Dr T.M. A Pai Auditorium, Manipal Hospital and for the excellent transport facility by University Bus.

Initially, Prof Melwin C Rego, Dean , Humanities Faculty addressed the students on Philately and its objective and career in philately.