Calling All Alumni of St Aloysius College for Condolence Meeting of Late Prof B S Raman
Mangaluru: He served as a professor of Commerce for over 35 years and retired as the Head of the Department of Commerce at St Aloysius College, Mangaluru. He was a well-know writer having written more than 100 books on commerce, accounting and associated subjects. He was loved and adored by his students for his passionate teaching, dedication to the profession and compassionate attitude towards the students. These and many more qualities describe Prof B S Raman, who passed away in his native place, Ooty on 27 July 2018, at the age of 81. Post his retirement, Raman stayed in Mangaluru after which he moved to Bengaluru and finally, went back to Ooty, where he spent the last few years of his life.
Late Prof B S Raman
Three of his students at St Aloysius College-Mangaluru, remembering this great icon held a press meet at Mangalore Press Club, in order to invite the alumni of St Aloysius College, his colleagues and well-wishers for public condolence meeting. Addressing the media persons CA Chandramohan K said, ” St Aloysius College and the students of Late Prof B S Raman have organized a Public Condolence Meeting on Wednesday, 1 august 2018 at 5 pm in the Eric Mathias Hall, St Aloysius College Campus. Therefore we appeal to all His former students, colleagues and well-wishers to attend the condolence meeting”. CA Vijaykumar Shetty and Dhananjaya Nayak, a Tax Consultant were also present on the dais during the press meet.
Sources reveal that, Raman was a brilliant child and always bagged ranks throughout his student career. Joning St. Aloysius College as a lecturer, and later he retired in the year 1995 as HOD of Commerce. The BBA course was introduced in the region for the first time by Prof Raman and he also helped develop the commerce and accountancy subjects in the state. All of the commerce students who studied especially in Mangaluru, have been indirect recipients of Raman’s contributions as he had written over 100 books in commerce, economics, accountancy and law. These books are a part of the syllabus in many universities in the country. Many of his students remember him fondly as a disciplinarian and a brilliant man. “Even though he was very strict, he was a thorough gentleman. He was a true disciplinarian and a helpful person.” said one of his student
