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Welcome to U. C. College
Alumni Website.
Website for the Union
Christian College Alumni and Friends |
The new "gateway" to the Union Christian College.
more pictures of gate. |
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Highlights
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Then |
Today |
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In 1921, Union Christian College began as an
adventure. Sixty Students
A handful of teachers
A room loaned by a seminary
An old court building gifted by the
Maharajah of Travancore and
The sublime dream of four young pioneers.
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Today, the vision of the founders stands
materialized as an institution of eminence.
Fifteen undergraduate programs
Twelve postgraduate programs
Eight centers for doctoral research
Nearly 100,000 alumni now spread all over
the globe.
Alumni chapters in India, Middle East,
North America. |
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Wherever they are and whatever their life
journey has taken them to, there is one thing all alumni of UC College
shares. That is a passion for the college. All agree that their alma mater and their time at the
college has left an indelible mark on their lives.
The objective of this website is to keep you
abreast of the news of the alumni as well as the news from the college.
We hope to keep you connected. The dream continues... |
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UC College Unveils Plans for the New International
House |
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The objective of the
International House is to help the College take up the challenges of
globalization and International Dependence. The college has exchange
programs with Austin College and Hope College, both of USA. As a result
of this, there will be more faculty and student exchange. There is a
need to provide residential facilities for the visiting international
guests as well as our alumni, facilities that provide international
standards. The International House is expected to provide that. (Read
more about the International House.)
News Flash: Dr. K. C. Chacko, donates
$10,000 to the International House Project. |
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New Feature: Class Photos |
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We are introducing a new
feature called Class Photos. We hope that as we collect more and more
historic class photos, we will have an up to date collection of all
graduating classes in UCC.
Take a look at what we have so far.
If you don't see your class photo, how about sending it to us. You can
send a good scanned photo to the webmaster at living <at> icbs.com.
Thanks. |
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Department Botany Publishes Alumni Newsletter |
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Botany Department has
published a newsletter so as to keep the alumni informed about what is
happening - and looking over the newsletter, lot of things are
happening. The department boasts of 100% pass out rate in the last
university examn along with the first ranker. It appears that they will
also have a state-of-the-art DNA Lab soon. WOW!! We want to congratulate
Dr. Thara Simon and her colleagues at the Department who have
collaborated to produce this excellent newsletter. Hopefully, the rest
of the departments at the college will follow the Botany Department's
lead. |
Sosamma Philip Memorial Endowment Scholarship
for the needy students of Botany |
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 During the Botany reunion on
January 12, 2008, the college announced the endowment of a Scholarship
named Sosamma Philip Memorial Endowment Scholarship. This scholarship
was made possible by the generous contribution from
Mr. Jacob Philipose who is an alumnus of the first B Sc. Botany Batch at UC
College. Jacob was the key note speaker at the reunion. This
scholarship, named after Jacob's mother, will enable the college to
provide scholarships for the needy students of the Department of Botany. Assistance will also be given to those who have
financial difficulty for attending the field trip during their final year. |
DNA Lab at UC College
A Fruit of the Collaboration between Hope College and UC
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In 2007, UC College has
signed a MOU with Hope College in Holland, MI establishing the framework
for faculty and student exchanges and to set up future collaboration in
academic research. The MOU was officially signed by Dr. K. E. Leelamma.
The MOU was the culmination of months of hard work and persistent
communication by Dr. Thara Simon, the faculty in charge of International
Collaborations in UC College.
 Thara
had spent several months at Hope College on a scholarship from UBCHEA.
She had seen first hand about the high quality of research that is being
undertaken in institutions of higher education in the USA such as Hope
College. Although UC College has the talent to do the research, the
college does not have the equipment to do such work.
Enter Dr. K.C. Chacko, the
distinguished alumnus from UC College who is not bashful about funding
projects that he believes in. As a result of trilateral negotiations
between UC College, Hope College and Dr. K.C. Chacko, Hope College has
agreed to help UC College to set up a DNA Laboratory by purchasing and
gifting important equipment, as well as train the UCC faculty on how to
use the equipment. This is an important milestone for the college. It
also shows what people with vision and commitment can accomplish.
We salute all people who
played a pivotal role in establishing this center. |
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Two Alumni Inducted to UCC Alumni Forum
Moderatorship |
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Nov 2007: M.S. Girija, Retd.
Deputy Director of Collegiate Education and an alumnus of the college
(1966-73) and Sunil Sivanand, MD and Chief Technology Architect, Acette
Technologies, Dubai and an alumnus of the college (1970-73) were
appointed to the Board of Moderators of UCC Alumni Forum, an electronic
forum that connects UCC Alumni Globally with each other and to the
college. (Learn more about
Girija
and Sunil)
Girija and Sunil will join
the current team of moderators consisting or Dr. Thara Simon,
Vidyadutt,
and Dr. Jacob Mathew. Moderators provide leadership to the forum and
will be responsible for the strategic plan and vision.
UCC Alumni Forum had been
growing fast and has over 400 members. In October 2007, the forum
delivered a record 281 emails sent by alumni. To learn more about the
Forum and to join,
click here. |
A vintage class photo from UCC. This is Dr. KC
Chacko and friends (circa 1941).
You can see more
class photos here.
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Upcoming Alumni
Events |
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Old Students' Reunion Day
-2008
Saturday, November 8, 2008 |
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News Headlines
(Details in
Archive.) |
Lectures by Dr. K. R.
Krishnamoorthy
The
Department of Botany organized two lectures by Mr. K. R. Krishnamoorthy, a distinguished old student of our college
(former General Manager (Marketing Division) Glaxo Smith
Kline) on Monday, February 4, 2008.
Dr. K. R K. Moorthy studied
Physics, Chemistry, and Maths for the university at UC
College in early 50s. He held several distinguished
positions. He is also a great thinker, writer and speaker.
Dr. Moorthy has spoken virtually hundreds of times and has a
long list of publications.
Take a look at his resume
and a list of publications here.
Dr. Moorthy delivered 2
lectures:
1. Communication (Basics, Report writing and Public
speaking)
2. Leadership, most talked, least understood
(Essentials of Organizational Structure, Leadership and
organizational change)
Dr.V.K.Alexander Memorial
Seminar and Psychology Alumni Reunion
On February 9, 2008, the Department of Psychology
held Dr. V. K. Alexander Memorial Seminar and Old
students reunion. Dr. P. J. Sasi,
Clinical Psychologist, delivered the V. K. Alexander
Memorial Lecture.
Botany Reunion 2008 a Grand Success
The Botany reunion this year was
well attended. The special features of the day was the establishment of
an endowment that allows poor students to participate in the programs; a
DNA lab for future research; and the unveilment of several new projects.
The keynote lecturer, Jacob Philipose, exhorted all alumni to start
emptying from half full cup. He remembered with gratitude all the
goodness that he imbibed from UCC.
Detailed Report
Botany Reunion 2008 Photos
Reunion day 2007
The College celebrated the Old Students' Reunion Day on Saturday, 10th November,
2007.
The day started with a thanksgiving service in the college
chapel at 9.30 a.m. Rev. P.T. Thomas gave the message.
The keynote speaker in the public meeting at 10 a.m. was
Sri. Varkala Radhakrishnan M.P., a distinguished alumnus.
Read more ...
Founders' day address 2007
His Grace Most Rev. Dr. Joseph
Mar Thoma Metropolitan recollected a number of happy moments when he
studied in UCC during 1950-54. He refered about the changes in the value
system in different areas of higher education.
Details.
Marching from Micro to Nano
A Lecture given by Dr. Simon Thomas, a UC College alumnus (M.Sc.
Physics, 1961-63 batch) in the Dept of Physics on 13th
August 2007. Dr. Thomas also inaugurated the activities of
the Physics Association 2007 - '08.
Mission Accomplished. Prof. Leelamma returns to
India after a successful US Trip. Details
Summary Report on Dr. Leelamma's trip to USA
UC College Signed a Historic MOU with Hope College, Holland, MI
Founders Day
2006
Reunion-2006
Charlotte Erickson Returns to US
Prof. T. C. Joseph Botanic Garden
Rank Holders from UC College - 2006
Mr. Eldo Varghese Made
Permanent Faculty
UB Approves Two
Additional Projects
UC College Alumni
Association of North America Registered and Approved
UCC International
House & Alumni Development Office
Distinguished Alumnus of
College Donates $10,000
US
visit of Dr. Kuriachen
Department of
Physics Meeting on March 19, 2006
UC College Faculty
Members Receive Grant from ISRO
Class of 2006 Alumni
Have Been Inducted
Dr. K.E. Leelamma's US Reception and Her
Letter
College Celebrates
Reunion Day
2005
Thomas
Joseph Memorial Endowment
Fund at UCC
UC College Establishes the Alumni
Development Office
More News |
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Faculty News
Featured Faculty and
alumni in the news. |
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Enhancing the elearning
environment of UCC
Prof. V. K. Subhadra of the Dept
of Physics and her team are
collaborating with the Centre
for Environmental Studies of UCC
to develop innovative computer
based teaching- learning
techniques to enhance the
e-learning environment of class
rooms.
more
Dr. M. Anil Kumar attends the
National Conference of Indian
Academy of Sciences
Mr. Sreejith, Research Fellow of
Indian Academy of Sciences, To
Collaborate with UCC
Finding the Core and Essence of
a Unique College
Dr. P. Thomas Mathew, Dept of
Botany, to speak at the UB
Fellows Leadership Seminar at
Bangkok.
Ph. D. Awarded to Two UCC
Faculty
Mr. Lopez Mathew (Faculty in
Chemistry) and Mrs. Sonia Chacko
(Faculty in English) were
awarded Ph. D. from MG
University.
more
Dr. M. Anil Kumar Joins the
Faculty of the Department of
Botany.
Dr. Anil's research interests
include Cytology, Biochemistry,
Bioinformatics, Tissue culture,
Molecular Biology,
Phytochemistry, and
floriculture.
more
Dr. K.E. Leelamma completes 30
years Service at UCC
more
Prof. TM Mathew Passes Away
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UCCAANA's
Blog |
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UCC
Alumni Association of North
America has a Blog (web log).
You can access it here:
http://uccaana.blogspot.com |
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Articles |
Liberate the Liberal
Arts: Contrasting Kerala’s and United States’ Liberal Arts
Colleges
Educational
sociologists have argued that it is not content, but
structure which forms the mind of a student. An education
that glorifies authoritarian class environments, rote
learning, and streamlined courses denies the growth of young
people into analytical, creative, and well-rounded citizens.
Elizabeth Chatelain, an adult
volunteer at UCC, examines the educational system in Kerala
and contrasts it with that in the US. Her observations and
insights are worth reading and pondering by all those who
take their educational vocation seriously in the India
context.
The Story of an An
Eminent Student of UCC
Union Christian
College had not only famous and dedicated staff but also had
famous students. So this is what I know about one of such
famous old students.
Priceless Value of Freedom
Sunil Sivanand reflects on the price of
freedom after returning from a visit to Tehran, Iran in
2005. His story at the end about Neil Bohr, the famous
physicist, is well worth reading even if you don't care
about the political issues.
Remembrance Day in Canada
(known as Veterans Day in USA)
Jacob K Philipose, Calgary, Canada
I am pouring my heart out for my dead comrades from distant
Canada. A great article by a special alumnus.
Down the Memory Lane
Jacob Samuel, B.Sc.
Botany, second batch (1954-56), goes down the memory lane.
What a journey it is! A must read article.
Finding the Core and
Essence of a Unique College
by P. Thomas Mathew, Depart. of Botany
It would have been easy for UC College to develop a vision
that would transform itself into an economically profitable
proposition. But the college has chosen to keep itself
engaged in a debate involving core values. Plans for the
future will not be controlled by the promise of profit. The
original ethos, history and political essence of the college
will prevail.
Master Before Us ‘Who
Went About Doing Good’
Recalling the vision of the founders of UCC,
Rev. Thomas John briefly summarized the duty of Christians
as `not to be ministered unto, but to minister'.
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Memories of India
This is the memories of Charlotte Erickson, the young adult
volunteer that served UC College from 2005-6 after her
return to the US. A well written article. Enjoy. |
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Books/Pamphlets |
Handbook for Overseas
Indians
This book, published by GOI, offers a picture of investment
opportunities and entrepreneurial activities in India. It
compiles the relevant information which an Overseas Indian
may require in his initial efforts to establish his business
ties with India. The Handbook contains the latest
information (updated November 2006) by bringing important
but otherwise scattered information from the latest press
notes, RBI master circulars, Economic Survey, FDI, Foreign
Direct Investment Policy, Manual of DIPP, etc. at one place.
1.5 MB, pdf format.
Download |
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Special
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Standing Behind
the Promise:
A Distinguished Alumnus Making it Whole
The name Dr. K.C. Chacko is
familiar to most of us. The first thing that comes to our
minds when we hear that name is his love for the alma mater,
UC College. Dr. Chacko had the privilege of working under
the founders of the college and he knows first hand what
their vision was for the college. He learned that it is
better to give than to talk big and not following up.
One of the long cherished
dream of KC (as he is called by his friends) is the
International House. KC knows that before a college can become a
world class institution, it need to have the logistics to
support it. In this global age, visitors need a place to
stay comfortably in a place that has state of the art
communication systems available. Plus, you need conferencing
facilities to communicate with outside world. International
House is designed to have all these. Recently, the college
GB has approved this project. (See Details here.)
The project also
has the support of several outside organizations.
Recently (December 2007), KC
has donated $10,000.00 towards this project. He hopes that
the rest of the alumni will take his lead and donate
generously to make this project a reality.
In the past, Dr. Chacko
contributed $5000 to the college. The primary purpose of
this donation was to help college in funding expenses
involved in international linkages and to fund the operation
of the alumni office.
Dr. Chacko was very hesitant to
publicize this information; I had convinced him that by
making this public, we may motivate other alumni to come
forward and to do his/her share to the college. One of Dr. Chacko's pet projects is the UCC Directory Project. He hopes
to see that come to come to fruition soon. (see below)
Dr. Chacko wants everyone to
know that you can now donate money to the college through
AANA, the North American Chapter of the UCC Alumni
Association that has got full Non Profit Organization
Registration from the Internal Revenue Service. So, all
donations made through AANA may be tax deductible (but check
with your tax advisor to be sure.)
Class photo of Dr. K.C.
Chacko
More Information about
tax benefits of donating through AANA can be found here. |
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Alumni Directory |
Union Christian College is currently
preparing an alumni directory. This directory will help us to
communicate with you more effectively and to get your valuable
feedback on future activities of the college. If you are an alumnus of
the college, please visit college academic website (www.uccollege.edu.in)
and complete the form there. It will only take a few minutes of your
time. Thank you. |
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New UC College Alumni
Yahoo Group to Streamline Communications |
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Have you heard about the new UC College
Alumni Group? It had been the "talk of the town" lately. Lot of
excitement about the old friends meeting each other electronically. The
principal and several of the management team members of the college also
contributes to this forum regularly.
If you are not a member of this group,
you are missing a lot. The membership is free and is open to all UC
College alumni, faculty, and friends. You can also join if you are a
current student enrolled in UC College (gives you a head start of being
an alumnus!) You can join by entering your email below and clicking on the the "Join Now" button.
Ask your friends to join too. If you are sending email inviting them to join,
ask them to join by sending an email to:
uccalumni-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Thank you.
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Academic Website of the College |
UC College
academic website gives detailed
information about the college, academic programs, faculty,
administration etc. The address of this website is: www.uccollege.edu.in
If you want to know about the courses offered, the departments, faculty,
admission materials etc., please visit that website.
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