Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
On the 3rd of October, 2023 Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated in the college. The celebration was a tribute to the work of Mahatma Gandhi. The celebration comprised of speeches emphasizing nonviolence and a skit on the life of Mahatma Gandhi.
Guidance lecture on Competitive Exams
On the 6th of October 2023 a lecture was organized for guiding the students on various opportunities in the competitive examinations that are available in the government sector. These examinations include the UPSC, MPSC, IBPS and others. Prof. Nirav Suratwala, a distinguished member of the Competitive Exam Center of HV Desai college was the speaker.
Blood Donation Drive
A blood donation drive was organized by St. Vincent College along with Rotary Club of Pune, Lokmanyanagar on the 7th of October 2023. The drive was a success with students and faculty donating blood.
Cultural week celebrations
The Art and Literature Club along with Mother Teresa Vidyarthini Manch organized a series of competitions throughout the week for the students to provide them a platform to showcase their talents. Under the art and literature club, Essay writing, handwriting and report writing competitions were held from 9th till 14th November.
The MTVM organized the following competitions, Salad decoration, natural flower arrangement and artificial flower arrangement competition. Additionally, an exhilarating cultural week with themed attire for each day was conducted. These days included floral day, twin’s day, retro day, denim day, state wise attire and Maharashtra special attire day.
Amrit Kalash Yatra organized by NSS
The Government of India with a view to promote patriotism amongst the younger generation launched the initiative “Meri Maati Mera Desh” to mark the culmination of celebrations of Aazadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. The tagline of the initiative was “Mitti to Naman, Veeron ka Vandan”. To honor the freedom fighters who dedicated their lives for the country, the Amrit Kalash Yatra was organized on 11th October 2023 where the students and faculty contributed soil to the Kalash. This was followed by the playing of the national anthem. This Kalash was later handed over to the regional director.
Fire safety and disaster management
The Disaster Management Program organized on 20th October 2023, was a comprehensive and informative initiative aimed at raising awareness about disaster preparedness and response strategies. The program began with an overview of common natural and man-made disasters, highlighting their potential impact and the importance of being prepared. Experienced emergency management professionals and guest speakers shared insights and best practices for disaster mitigation, response, and recovery. The Resource persons were part of Pune Fire Brigade and National Disaster Response Force. The fire brigade also demonstrated various techniques to put out different kinds of fires. A demonstration was also held on the college ground to show how the firemen use their equipment and water cannon.
PuneRe Youth Fest
The PuneRe Youth Fest, held on the eve of Navaratri, was a vibrant celebration of youth culture, creativity, and talent. Organized by the PuneRe Youth Foundation, Pune Times and Pune Municipal Corporation. The fest attracted a diverse audience of young individuals from Pune and beyond. The fest featured a wide array of activities and performances, including music concerts, dance showcases, art exhibitions, and literary competitions. Participants from various schools, colleges, and community groups enthusiastically took part in the festivities, showcasing their talents and creative expressions.
St. Vincent Rolling Football trophy
The college organized the annual St. Vincent Rolling Football trophy at the college ground. Around 50 Alumni, 8 Junior college teams, 8 Senior college teams and 6 girl’s teams participated in the event. Home team won in the senior category and in Junior Don Bosco College, and in Girls Shining Light School. There were alumni teams that played for entertaining the football lovers. The trophy concluded on 30th October 2023.