St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) Kolkata and St. Xavier's College (Calcutta) Alumni Association celebrated 162nd birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore in the college premises on 9th May, 2023 . The event was lined up with cultural programs including Rabindra Sangeet, recitations and speeches on Tagore and his literary works. In his inaugural address Rev. Dr. Dominic Savio, SJ mentioned the vision of Tagore and his impact on the Xaverian education and culture. Father also shared interesting anecdotes regarding Tagore during his student life in St. Xavier's , Kolkata . Father President reminded the gathering that Tagore was the first Joint Vice-President of the St. Xavier's College (Calcutta) Alumni Association and initiated many philanthropic and fundraising activities for the association. Thus a very significant day of the Bengali calendar year was observed to remember the notable Alumnus of the institution with the presence of Fr Rector , Jesuit Fathers, professors, students and Alumni members of the college.

St. Xavier's College (Calcutta) Alumni Association organized International Women's Day Celebration Program titled * WOMEN & BEYOND* on 18th March, Saturday in the Fr. Depilchin Auditorium, comprising felicitation of Women Achievers of contemporary time from various fields of works followed by a panel discussion with these empowered women , telling their success stories, under the able guidance of Rev. Fr. (Dr.) Dominic Savio, SJ, Principal, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) Kolkata and President, SXCCAA. The inaugural of the evening was graced with a marvelous classical dance performance by Mrs. Jaya Seal Ghosh portraying Naree Shakti who believes 'You must dance through the storm to meet the rainbow!'.

In his speech Fr. President, Rev. Fr. Dominic Savio mentioned about the need of women empowerment and gender equality in the society and shared his visions about how St. Xavier's College is doing the same over the last few decades, along with the new addition of the Dept. of Gender studies and the Raghabpur campus where 70% of the students are girl child. In this gathering SXCCAA felicitated eminent Singer Mrs. Usha Uthup, Mrs. Gargee Roychowdhury an eminent actress and Ms. Monisha Poilan an acid attack survivor and a social activist. In the enlightening panel discussion moderated by Mrs. Raya Bhattacharya, Ms. Poilan told her story of how she has turned her wounds into her wisdom, where Mrs. Gargee Roychowdhury reflected on how the society helped her to learn with experiences being a woman along with the contributions of the men in her life in becoming what she is today and lastly Mrs. Usha Uthup mentioned about the contributions of St. Xavier's in her life in becoming who she is today. The event was concluded with the dazzling musical bits of Mrs. Uthup.

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Shishu Mela, the flagship event of St. Xavier’s College under the aegis of the National Service Scheme (NSS), was organized this morning in the St. Xavier's College Grounds . Almost 600 children from different villages and NGO’s took part in the event and among them 350 were girl children.

The children’s applaud echoed louder when Rev. Dr. Dominic Savio, SJ, Principal welcomed them to continue to higher education at St. Xavier’s. He stated, “tomra boro hoye ei college e porte asbe” (When you grow up you must come and study in this College). This event is an outcome of the love and affection that the Xaverians have towards the less privileged and extended Xaverian family. The community believes this event will surely bring about mutual satisfaction and learning and the Xaverians will continue to lead from the front when it comes to serving the Society.

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St. Xavier’s College ( Calcutta ) Alumni Association celebrated its Annual Reunion Dinner SANGAM under the leadership and guidance of Rev Fr Dr Dominic Savio SJ , it’s President at College grounds on Friday 30 December 2022 . Father , in his address , spoke about his vision about the contribution of Alumni Association and its members in growth and expansion of the alma mater as well as the generous Philanthropic activities undertaken throughout the year .

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Xaverians from all over the world assembled in London on 8th October 2022 to honour and felicitate Rev. Dr. Dominic Savio, for his exemplary leadership and contribution in the fields of Academics, Admistration and Philanthropy at Beyond Boundaries VII - the international convention of St. Xavier’s College (Calcutta ) Alumni Association.

The extended family of St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) Kolkata, spearheaded by its alumni association, gathered together on 18th November 2022 in a Friday Fellowship to thank the Almighty for His blessings in the journey of last five years under the leadership of the Principal of the College and President of its Alumni Association, Rev. Father Dr. Dominic Savio, for his leadership in academics, outreach and philanthropic endeavours.

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Reverend Father Dr. Dominic Savio, SJ, Principal of St. Xavier’s College, ( Autonomous), and President of SXCCAA, formally welcomed the Governing Council Members of the Alumni Association of St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata and the Working Committee of the Women’s Forum at the gala Annual Tea Meet organised by the Women’s Forum of SXCCAA on 13th November 2022 at 5:30pm at Fr. Depelchin Auditorium.

The auditorium was packed as Xaverians and dignitaries were enthralled by the soulful renditions of the pianist- vocalist duo, Sourendra & Soumojit and the dance presentation performed by the star Rituparna Sengupta. The main event was followed by games as the members busied themselves in fellowship, over cups of kesar chai and scrumptious snacks, in the field.
The very first event of the SXCCAA calendar flagged off on a high note amidst warmth and bonding!