Mangalore: The Department of Political Science and Psychology under the School of Arts and Humanities of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, successfully hosted the third edition of the Aloysius Model United Nations — ALMUN 3.0, held on December 11–13, 2025.
The inaugural ceremony commenced at 10:00 a.m. in Robert Sequeira Hall with compering by Ms Iola D’Silva, who opened the event with a dignified introduction, followed by a serene prayer led by the college choir. Dignitaries including the Chief Guest Sri Narwade Vinayak, Guest of Honour Rev. Fr Prashant Madtha SJ, Rector Rev. Fr Melwin Joseph Pinto SJ, Chief Advisor Dr Rose Veera D'Souza and staff conveners Dr Shalini Aiyappa, Dr Shakila Hegde were escorted to the dais by Secretary-General, Mr Vatscin Sai Prasad and Director General Ms Shravya Pramod.
The ceremony progressed with a warm welcome address delivered by Dr Rose Veera D'Souza, emphasizing the significance of MUN platforms in shaping globally aware, responsible, and articulate young leaders. The dignitaries jointly inaugurated the conference by hoisting the committee flags, marking the opening of five committees.
Addresses by the Chief Guest and Guest of Honour emphasized the importance of youth participation in policymaking and critical thinking. The Chief Guest emphasised the importance of active youth participation in the policy-making process. He highlighted that policies must be pragmatic, realistic, and implementable to achieve meaningful outcomes. According to him, the success of any policy depends not merely on its formulation but on its feasibility and effective implementation in real-world conditions.
In his remarks, Fr Prashant Madtha emphasized that education is not merely the acquisition of knowledge but a continuous journey of personal becoming. His clarity of purpose and thoughtful reflections resonated deeply with the values of collaborative learning, dialogue, and diplomacy that form the essence of a Model United Nations. The Rector delivered the presidential address, after which the ceremonial gavel was handed to the Secretary-General, Mr Vatscin Sai Prasad, officially declaring ALMUN 3.0 open.
The ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Director General Ms Shravya Pramod and closing remarks marking the beginning of three days of intellectually engaging debate, diplomacy, and leadership.
Themes and Venues of Committees:
The UNGA, held at Joseph Willy Hall, deliberated on “The First Strike Dilemma: Legitimacy of Pre-emptive Warfare in the 21st Century.” The Lok Sabha, conducted at Robert Sequeira Hall, discussed “Democracy for Sale? Electoral Reforms and Political Transparency.” The Historic Crisis Committee, hosted in the Arupe Conference Hall, examined “The July Crisis of 1914: Diplomacy on the Brink of War.” The Council of Westeros, convened in Magis Hall, explored “Thrones of Fire and Ice: Power, Betrayal, and Alliances in the War for Westeros.” The International Press Corps covered the proceedings of all committees.
The Valedictory Ceremony of Aloysius Model United Nations (ALMUN) 3.0 was held on 13 December at 12:00 PM in the Robert Sequeira Hall, St. Aloysius Deemed to be University.
The ceremony marked the successful conclusion of three days of insightful discussions, diplomatic engagements among delegates from different colleges.
The programme commenced with a prayer song, seeking blessings for the wisdom gained and the lessons learned. This was followed by the escorting of the dignitaries, Mr. Michael Dsouza, the Chief guest, Dr. Charles V Furtado, the president of the event, Dr.Rose Veera Dsouza, the chief advisor of ALMUN 3.0 and the staff conveners, Dr. Shalini Aiyappa and Dr. Shakila Hegde to the dais by Secretary general, Mr. Vatscin Sai Prasad and Director General, Ms. Shravya Pramod, lending a formal and dignified beginning to the event.
The gathering was then formally welcomed through the welcome address by Dr. Shalini, Head of the Department of Psychology, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to the dignitaries, faculty members, organizers, and delegates for their presence and continued support. She highlighted the importance of ALMUN as a platform for nurturing leadership, diplomacy, and critical thinking among students, and emphasized that this year ALMUN was a collaborative initiative between the Department of Psychology and the Department of Political Science, reflecting the interdisciplinary spirit of the event.
The Chief Guest, Mr. Michael D’Souza, a well-known philanthropist, delivered an inspiring address to the gathering. In his speech, he emphasized the significance of being responsible and ethical citizens in today’s world. He encouraged the students to always choose what is right, even when it is difficult, and to uphold integrity and compassion in their personal and professional lives.
Following this, the presidential address was delivered by Dr. Charles V. Furtado, Director of the Administration Block. He delivered an encouraging speech to all the delegates, appreciating their active participation in the event and motivating them to continue engaging in such initiatives in the future. He emphasized the significance of the 3Ds—Debate, Diplomacy, and Dialogue and also highlighted their role in shaping informed, responsible, and effective global citizens.
The ceremony then proceeded with the much-anticipated prize distribution. The Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons from all five committees of ALMUN 3.0, International Press, Game of Thrones, United Nations General Assembly, Historic Crises Committee and lastly Lokh Sabha were invited to the stage one after the other to share their thoughts about the past three days and to announce the winners. The prizes for the winners were presented by the dignitaries, acknowledging the delegates’ outstanding performance, A trophy was awarded to the college with best delegation. Certificates were also distributed to the Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons in recognition of their dedication and leadership during the conference.
The vote of thanks was delivered by Vatscin Sai Prasad, the Secretary General of ALMUN 3.0.
The programme concluded with the official closing of ALMUN 3.0, which was declared by Vatscin Sai Prasad, Secretary General, bringing the valedictory ceremony to a dignified and memorable end.
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