Padua College of Commerce and Management celebrated College Day on March 27, 2025 at St. Sebastian's Platinum Jubilee Hall, Bendur, Mangalore. Reverend Father Walter D'Souza, Correspondent of Padua College, presided over the College Day. Dr. Raghavendra Holla, President of Swastika National Business School, was the chief guest. Mr. Naveen D. Paula, owner of Walk In Builders and Developers; Mr. Vinod D'Souza, Vice President of Bendur Parish Pastoral Council and Associate Professor of AJ Institute of Engineering Technology; Mrs. Patsy Britto, Secretary of Bendur Parish Pastoral Council and Mr. Lavitraj, President of Padua Alumni Association were present.
Dr. Raghavendra Holla, in his speech, spoke about the skills that students should acquire along with their studies. He praised the students of Padua College for taking a step towards becoming responsible citizens by opening up to work along with their studies. In presidential address, Father Walter D'Souza congratulated the students for their outstanding achievements in curricular and extracurricular activities and congratulated the professors who inspired the students. College Principal Reverend Father Arun Wilson Lobo gave the Keynote Address about the College Day Celebration.
Students who showcased their abilities and achieved place at the intercollegiate level, as well as those who have excelled in extracurricular and academic pursuits, were honored during the College Day program. The chief guests who arrived at the program were welcomed by the Vice Principal of the college, Prof. Roshan Santmayor and Professor Seema Pereira presented the vote of thanks. At the end of the program, various cultural programs were performed by the students and alumni of the college.