The Commerce Department of St. Aloysius College embarked on its South India Level Commerce Meet ACME 2003 on Oct 7.

Mr. Shiva Kumar, the Town Head of Reliance Infocomm, was the chief guest at the inaugural function. Other dignitaries on the dais included the Principal, Rev. Fr. Dr. Eugene Lobo, Dean of Commerce Faculty, Prof. A. M. Narahari, Staff Co ordinator, Ms. Shainy V. P., Student Co ordinator, Mr. Shawn Crasta..Vinayak Devadiga and Savitha D'Souza officiated as compeers for the inaugural function. The Prayer Song by Gordon and team set the fest in motion.

Prof. A. M. Narahari presented the welcome address. As he reminisced on the self-effacing and unassuming beginning of ACME in 1999, he dedicated the fest to Late Prof. Valerian D'Mello and Late Prof. Benett Pinto. Quoting the objective of ACME as "A pursuit of excellence", he accredited the evident growth of the fest from 1999 to the present stature, to the efforts pooled in by the students. Stating that we have ample to share with the Goans, he enquired about their comfort. His usual considerate self, devoid of chairs at the rear of the auditorium. The theme song of ACME 2003 by Nestor and team followed his address.

Quoting Thomas Hobbes' line," Knowledge is power", Shawn Crasta commenced his addressing. He said ACME to him connoted a celebration of knowledge and a meeting ground for conceptualization and development of ideas. Reminiscing the gathering of the evocative words of Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, he stated festivals like these doubled up as generators of ideas, developers of personalities a feast of creativity. The theme of ACME2003 he notified was Mangalore.

The Chief Guest at the occasion, Mr. Shiva Kumar reminisced his student days in St. Aloysius College, Bangalore. His address predominantly centred around the phenomenal growth of the telecommunications sector in the country. He also mentioned that this industry is still latent and if exploited to capacity can create scores of opportunities in choosing the right career path. He also commended the solidarity of the students in the organization of the fest.

The brief address of the Principal was rather an enlightening one. He urged the students to showcase their talents and put forward their best. He said that he had over the past weeks quietly observed the students work and appreciated their efforts. A concise reference to the history of Jesuits was also made. He said the ability to participate and reach out to others itself is glorious.

The vote of thanks was proposed by Ms. Shainy V. P. She quoted "Gratitude is the fairest blossom that blooms from ones heart." She extended her heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Guest, the Principal and Prof. Narahari, whose unique quality of head and heart had made ACME possible. She also appraised the media persons for their excellent coverage and also the different departments, the various committees. She concluded by thanking the staff and students of all the participating colleges.

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