March 2026
Empowering Minds: National Seminar on Emotional Intelligence at St. Vincent College
St. Vincent College, Pune, in association with Savitribai Phule Pune University under the Quality Improvement Program, successfully convened a Two-Day National Seminar on Emotional Intelligence from 13th-14th March, 2026. Centered on the theme “Integrating EI Across Academic, Industrial, Creative, and Administrative Disciplines,” the event gathered academicians, researchers, industry professionals, and students to explore the transformative power of emotional awareness. The inaugural session featured insightful addresses by Chief Guest Dr. Sadanand Bhosale and Guest of Honour Fr. Dr. Kenneth Misquitta, who underscored EI’s role in holistic education and leadership excellence. Expert sessions delved into mindfulness and well-being (Dr. Sanil Mathew Mayilkunnel), relationship building (Dr. Job Padayattil), EI in the AI era (Mr. Clifford Mohan Pai), and sustainable living (Mr. Hector Andrade). Interactive workshops led by counseling psychologist Ms. Nishita Vaswani offered hands-on practice in empathy, self-regulation, and conflict resolution. Research paper presentations promoted academic dialogue on mental health, communication, and student development. The seminar concluded with a valedictory address by Prof. Dr. Prashant Sathe and certificate distribution, reinforcing EI as a vital competency for personal growth, professional resilience, and socially responsible leadership in today’s complex world.