St. Xavier's University Kolkata Alumni Association (SXUKAA) has been officially started from this year 2020. The first batch of 135 PG students who passed out in 2019 are the founding members of the association.
This year around 472 students will pass out and become members of the alumni association. As per the by-laws, the Vice-Chancellor is the ex-officio president of the association. Eesha Goenka was the interim secretary and after its registration, Vatsal Chirimal has taken over as the honorary secretary of the association. The association had its first AGM on August 22, 2020 on a virtual mode.
SXUKAA celebrated the birthday of its President Rev. Fr. John Felix Raj, SJ on Wednesday, 26th August, 2020. The day was observed as "Philanthropy Day". The president blessed and inaugurated the new office of the association located in the ground floor of the Arrupe building in the campus.
Father also launched the website of the association. Rev. Fr. Dominic Savio, SJ, Principal of St. Xavier's College, Rev. Fr. Sebasti L Raj, SJ, Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the University, other Fathers and Sisters, Faculty, Staff Members and Alumni/ae of St. Xavier's College and St. Xavier's University were present for the function.
The Philanthropy Day celebration was organized in the Auditorium. A video show of the philanthropic activities undertaken by St. Xavier's University under the leadership of Rev. Fr. John Felix Raj, SJ was shown. Members of SXCCAA and SXUKAA felicitated Father and prayed for his wellbeing. Rev. Fr. President gave a very personal and emotional speech. He thanked everyone, particularly, the Alumni members of the College for their cooperation and Xaverian spirit. He also shared his thoughts about the journey of the establishment and growth of St. Xavier's University, Kolkata.
- Vatsal Chirimar