Dr M.V Kurien
Mannakunnil Varghese Kurian joined the Faculty of U.C College in 1956 immediately after his Post graduate studies from Kerala University. He was awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) by St Louis University, Missouri, U.S.A in 1970 for his monumental work ‘An evaluation of American Food Aid to India during 1956-1967’.
Dr M.V Kurien had a significant role in starting the graduate and post graduate programmes in Economics in the College. He served the College with great distinction in various capacities such as Professor and Head of the Department of Economics, Superintendent of Works, Bursar, Warden, President of the Planning Forum, President of the Social Service League, President of the CSI congregation and Advisor of the SCM. Dr Kurien was a great mentor. He loved his students and co-workers, and was always a friend, philosopher and guide to them. He was a scholar and teacher of deep integrity – a great Guru. He lived a life true to the founding ideals of U.C College.
Dr Kurien retired from active service in 1988 and passed away on December 26, 1996.
Dr M.V Kurien Lecture series so far:
Dr M.V Kurien Memorial lecture series is conducted annually by the Department in commemoration of the valuable and dedicated service of its first Head of the Department, Dr M.V Kurien.
- Dr M.A Oommen – Globalisation & Asian crisis
- Dr Thomas Issac – Decentralized Planning
- Dr Susan Thomas – Financial Sector Reforms
- Mr C.J George – Commodities & Derivatives
- Dr B Ekbal – IPR & Human Rights
- Dr Venkatesh Athreya – Food & Nutrition Security in India
- Dr K.P Mani – Approaches to the Twelfth Five Year Plan
- Dr N.J Kurien – Economic Development Vs Social Development
- Prof(Dr) Rajan Gurukkal – Knowledge Economy & India