Visit to Austin College, Sherman by Dr. Thomas P. Mathew, Treasurer, and Attorney Lal Varghese, Vice President on behalf of the U. C. College Alumni Association of N. America on Nov. 10, 2007
As per the invitation of Prof. Janet Lowry, Department of Sociology, Austin College, Sherman, we both had the privilege to visit Austin College, Sherman on Nov. 10, 2007. It was a very productive meeting even though we did not make any formal decisions, but we believe it will be a stepping stone in the history of U. C. College Alumni Association of N. America in its relationship with Austin College, Sherman. We were at Austin College from 2:30 pm until 5:45 pm on Nov. 10, 2007 at a time when their alumni get together is being celebrated from Nov. 9-Nov.11, 2007. We had the opportunity to watch and gain first hand knowledge and experience about the alumni get-together conducted by Austin College every year.
We met at Wright Campus Center at Austin College and had informal discussions about faculty exchange, student exchange, J-1 visa program, opportunity for visiting a medical college in Kerala for Jan term students, International House being planned at U. C. College etc. Dr. Oscar C. Page, President of Austin College, Prof. Janet Lowry, Department of Sociology, Dr. Julia Shahid, Austin College Teacher Program, Prof. Henry Bucher, Professor Emeritus of Austin College represented Austin College in the discussions. Mrs. Carol Ann Middents, and Alumni of Austin College took part in the informal discussions. In between, few present students of Austin College, and couple of Jan term students who are expected to arrive at Alwaye in January 2008 and few other faculty and staff also stopped over to meet with us.
It was a very productive meeting with the Austin College representatives especially the discussions about the arrangements for bringing students and faculty from U. C. College to Austin College and the funding for the same. We also suggested that Austin College to apply with the U. S Immigration for being approved as a J-1 visa sponsor so that Austin College can directly sponsor students and faculty from U. C. College for exchange program. Prof. Janet Lowry suggested that she will bring this matter to the attention of the Registrar of the College, and we are looking forward to such a sponsorship from Austin College. Attorney Lal Varghese offered to help Austin College in achieving this goal of being a J-1 sponsor.
We also suggested setting up some funds for the travel of students and faculty of U. C. College, who intend to visit Austin College under the exchange program in the future. We also requested for funding to build International Student House at U. C. College at the initiative of Alumni Association of N. America. We were told that about 10% of the students at Austin College is of Indian origin and they are really proud about the accomplishments of Indian students. The Indian student association is the most functional among the student associations in Austin College. We were invited to join the Deepavali celebrations to be conducted by Indian Students Association during the Nov. 17th week end. Prof. Janet Lowry sought the help to visit a medical college in Kerala preferably near Alwaye by few of the Jan. term students. Dr. Thomas P. Mathew is making arrangements with Kolencherry Medical College for one day’s visit by the students who are doing pre-med at Austin College. We also took a few photos with the faculty, students and Dr. Oscar C. Page, President of Austin College. Our meeting ended at about 5:45 pm. We watched the programs of the Alumni Association of Austin College and met with several Alumni of Austin College during our time spent over there including one 2000 Jan term student who came for the Alumni meeting at Austin College.
We were assured by the Director of Alumni office of Austin College that they will help us in our efforts to have an effective Alumni Association in N. America. Mrs. Carol Ann Middents presented copies of the book written by her husband Dr. Gerald J. Middents titled ‘Bridging the Fear and Peace’ to Dr. Thomas P. Mathew and Attorney Lal Varghese during the occasion. It was really a pleasure for both of us to visit Austin College, Sherman on behalf of U. C. College Alumni Association of N. America and to have a productive discussion about various things so that the relationship between Austin College and U. C. College may be furthered more in the future by arranging student and faculty from U. C. College visiting Austin College. We express our sincere thanks to the Board of Alumni Association of N. America and the authorities of U. C. College, Alwaye for making it possible and a success. Thank you.
You can have more information about Austin College at its Web Site: www.austincollege.edu
Dr. Thomas P. Mathew and Attorney Lal Varghese
As per the invitation of Prof. Janet Lowry, Department of Sociology, Austin College, Sherman, we both had the privilege to visit Austin College, Sherman on Nov. 10, 2007. It was a very productive meeting even though we did not make any formal decisions, but we believe it will be a stepping stone in the history of U. C. College Alumni Association of N. America in its relationship with Austin College, Sherman. We were at Austin College from 2:30 pm until 5:45 pm on Nov. 10, 2007 at a time when their alumni get together is being celebrated from Nov. 9-Nov.11, 2007. We had the opportunity to watch and gain first hand knowledge and experience about the alumni get-together conducted by Austin College every year.
We met at Wright Campus Center at Austin College and had informal discussions about faculty exchange, student exchange, J-1 visa program, opportunity for visiting a medical college in Kerala for Jan term students, International House being planned at U. C. College etc. Dr. Oscar C. Page, President of Austin College, Prof. Janet Lowry, Department of Sociology, Dr. Julia Shahid, Austin College Teacher Program, Prof. Henry Bucher, Professor Emeritus of Austin College represented Austin College in the discussions. Mrs. Carol Ann Middents, and Alumni of Austin College took part in the informal discussions. In between, few present students of Austin College, and couple of Jan term students who are expected to arrive at Alwaye in January 2008 and few other faculty and staff also stopped over to meet with us.
It was a very productive meeting with the Austin College representatives especially the discussions about the arrangements for bringing students and faculty from U. C. College to Austin College and the funding for the same. We also suggested that Austin College to apply with the U. S Immigration for being approved as a J-1 visa sponsor so that Austin College can directly sponsor students and faculty from U. C. College for exchange program. Prof. Janet Lowry suggested that she will bring this matter to the attention of the Registrar of the College, and we are looking forward to such a sponsorship from Austin College. Attorney Lal Varghese offered to help Austin College in achieving this goal of being a J-1 sponsor.
We also suggested setting up some funds for the travel of students and faculty of U. C. College, who intend to visit Austin College under the exchange program in the future. We also requested for funding to build International Student House at U. C. College at the initiative of Alumni Association of N. America. We were told that about 10% of the students at Austin College is of Indian origin and they are really proud about the accomplishments of Indian students. The Indian student association is the most functional among the student associations in Austin College. We were invited to join the Deepavali celebrations to be conducted by Indian Students Association during the Nov. 17th week end. Prof. Janet Lowry sought the help to visit a medical college in Kerala preferably near Alwaye by few of the Jan. term students. Dr. Thomas P. Mathew is making arrangements with Kolencherry Medical College for one day’s visit by the students who are doing pre-med at Austin College. We also took a few photos with the faculty, students and Dr. Oscar C. Page, President of Austin College. Our meeting ended at about 5:45 pm. We watched the programs of the Alumni Association of Austin College and met with several Alumni of Austin College during our time spent over there including one 2000 Jan term student who came for the Alumni meeting at Austin College.
We were assured by the Director of Alumni office of Austin College that they will help us in our efforts to have an effective Alumni Association in N. America. Mrs. Carol Ann Middents presented copies of the book written by her husband Dr. Gerald J. Middents titled ‘Bridging the Fear and Peace’ to Dr. Thomas P. Mathew and Attorney Lal Varghese during the occasion. It was really a pleasure for both of us to visit Austin College, Sherman on behalf of U. C. College Alumni Association of N. America and to have a productive discussion about various things so that the relationship between Austin College and U. C. College may be furthered more in the future by arranging student and faculty from U. C. College visiting Austin College. We express our sincere thanks to the Board of Alumni Association of N. America and the authorities of U. C. College, Alwaye for making it possible and a success. Thank you.
You can have more information about Austin College at its Web Site: www.austincollege.edu
Dr. Thomas P. Mathew and Attorney Lal Varghese
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