Former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam will inaugurate the 62th foundation day celebrations of St. Thomas College, Pala, on Thursday.
College patron and Pala diocesan Bishop Mar Joseph Kallarangatt will preside over the function. Jose K. Mani, MP, will pay tributes to the founders of the college.
College Principal K.K. Jose, manager Joseph Kollamparampil, and alumni association president K.T. Joseph will speak on the occasion. Dr. Kalam will later participate in an interactive session with a group of students from the college.
The occasion will also mark the 25th death anniversary of Bishop Mar Sebastian Vayalil, the founding patron of the college; the 111th birth anniversary of George Thomas Kottukappally, former Member of Parliament, who played a vital role in establishing the institution; and the birth centenary of Jacob Thazhathel, who spearheaded the construction of the college building, said college authorities at a press conference held here on Tuesday.