Workshop on Environmental Sciences:
The management and the research team of L oyola I nstitute of F rontier E nergy (LIFE), Loyola College conducted a Training cum Workshop for Non-Biology College Teachers on " Environmental Sciences " from 6 - 11 th September, 2004 at Loyola College. Dr. S. Balaji, I.F.S. , Director of Environment inaugurated the workshop, Rev.Dr.Francis P.Xavier , S.J, Provincial, Jesuit of Madurai province presided over the function and Rev. Fr. A. Albert Muthumalai, S.J, Principal offered felicitation. The Participants were enlightened with importance of conserving the natural resources and the key environmental problems. The eminent speakers included Rev. Dr. John Britto S.J, Principal, St. Joseph's College, Trichy and Dr. Kalpana Balakrishnan, Professor, SRMCRI, Dr. Suniti Solomon, Director, YRGCARE, Dr. Jayapaul Azariah, Former Director, University of Madras. Dr. C. Thomson Jacob, Programme officer, ENVIS Node, Department of Environment made a presentation on the Role of Information Technology in Environment and Health.