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Salesian College Celebrates a Decade of Journalism Education

Siliguri: 19th August 2024: Salesian College Autonomous Siliguri Department of Mass Communication and Journalism celebrated its 10th Anniversary and World Photography Day on 19th August 2024 with Photography Workshop, Short Film, Stop Motion, and Photo Story competitions.
 
The five hour event began with the Decennial theme song “We Shall Arise” composed and performed by Assistant Professor Mr. Simon Subba and his team from 5th semester students.
 
The department which started with six students joining the undergraduate program in Mass Communication and Journalism in 2014, today has some 90 students in the three year program, and another 80 students in the first batch of 4 year dual major program.
 
HoD Assistant Professor Mr. Bhabya Chandra Khati, gave a visual presentation of the department’s decade-long journey recalling former faculty members, outstanding students, flagship events, and unique facilities offered.
 
Unique facilities include Radio Salesian 90.8 FM and Salesian TV which students use for weekly radio and television news coverage of both Siliguri and Darjeeling campuses.
 
Creative Director of Beyond Crimson Siliguri - a multidisciplinary integrated marketing communications agency - Mr. Nishal Lama, held a two hour workshop on Photography giving a live demo on the use of light in Corporate photography engaging students in an interactive Q & A session. 
 
The event concluded with the screening of competition films, award ceremony and cake cutting. 
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