On Saturday, February 18, 2012 at the Smt Geeta Israni Auditorium, the Prin K.M Kundnani College of Pharmacy in Cuffe Parade celebrated its 41st Annual Day Celebrations ‘Sunehre Din’ in the presence of Umesh Trivedi, Chairman & MD, Nulife Pharmaceuticals, Pune, Mehul Shah, Managing Director, Encube Ethicals, Mumbai and Kishu H Mansukhani, President, Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board.
Mrs P.M D’Mello, the college principal presented the Annual Report explaining that the school is addressing several issues to enable improvement in the teaching process and student’s skills and also building corporate perspectives.
The college was very dynamic this year with various seminars over pharmacotherapeutics and preparing students for the industry. Lectures were given by scientists and pharmacy professors from India and abroad. Students also took part in other events and activities such as a medical plant garden visit, independence day, cultural and sports days, campaign for social awareness towards HIV, blood donation etc. Finally, an international exchange program was made available for those who wanted to expand their horizons.
This year it also released 43 publications and 55 presentations.
Before the dignitaries addressed the audience, the students displayed a movie about antibiotic resistance that was directed by the school. Finally, Mehul Shah shared his experience as alumni: “Pharmacy is a huge industry with enough space for whatever you want to do and if you have a third choice you will still have it in your orientation later, since the industry offers plenty of opportunities with passion and effort”.
The function ended with awards presented to achievers, best students, best in sports and cultural events, and finally the best class. A night of cultural events then unfolded to celebrate the success of the school and its students.