Visit to St. Joseph's Old Age Home, Hosur Road

Visit to St. Joseph's Old Age Home, Hosur Road

On 27 August 2014, at 3:00 pm, 37 AICUFers assembled at AICUF Karnataka Secretariat, H005, in Humanities Block, St. Joseph's College. P V Joseph Buan Sing, Founder & President of AICUF St. Joseph's College, gave them a brief introduction about the people living in old age home. After the introduction, P V Joseph & Florit A Shimray, Out-Reach Programme Coordinator, taught a few action songs to the AICUFers. At 3:40 pm, the AICUFers marched on foot to the old age home. It took 20 minutes to reach the place. They interacted with the inmates and learned the wisdom of the old people. They also saw and heard the problems faced by the elderly people. This has increased the AICUFers' love and care for the elderly people. During the meals, the AICUFers served them food and then they sang some action songs while they were eating. After their meals, the AICUFers assembled and had a short sharing on their experiences. The President offered a prayer of thanksgiving and they departed the place with deep sense of joy and gratitude in their hearts. 



AICUFers Marching On...



AICUFers Listening to Sister Superior

 

 

AICUFers Joined Bangalore Blind Walk (AICUFers in the Newspapers)

AICUFers Joined  Bangalore Blind Walk (AICUFers in the Newspapers)

On 24th August 2014, 37 AICUFers of St. Joseph's College, joined the Bangalore Blind Walk from Namma Metro station on MG Road to the Bal Bhavan in Cubbon Park. The BLIND WALK was organized by The Project Vision.

Nole Zonu Sophie, an AICUFer said, “More than ever before, I come to know the importance of my eyesight. This event has opened my eyes to know the daily struggles faced by our sisters and brothers who are visually challenged.” 

 AICUFers of St. Joseph's College, in THE HINDU Newspaper, dated 25/08/2014, pg 3

AICUFers of St. Joseph's College, in TIMES OF INDIA Newspaper, dated 25/08/2014, pg 4

AICUFers of St. Joseph's College, in DECCAN HERALD  Newspaper, dated 25/08/2014, pg 2

Highest Subscribers of the RALLY Magazine

The AICUFers of St. Joseph's College is the highest subscribers of the RALLY magazine. 55 magazines are subscribed and later the number soared. This is what Mr. G. John, AICUF National Animator, had to say on AICUFers of St. Joseph's College. The RALLY magazine is published by AICUF National Secretariat, the first publication was in 1924, and Fr. Cathy SJ, founder of AICUF, was the first editor of the magazine. The book speaks on the burning issues of the society and also has reports of AICUF activities in various parts of the country. The specialty of the book is every publication has a theme.

26th AICUF National Council, Chennai

In the early mid-night of 12th August 2014 left for 26th AICUF National Council in AICUF House, Chennai. Five AICUFers from the college represented AICUF Karnataka. It was held from 13-16 August 2014.

1. Chimrila Quinker, (II Yr HEP) (Tribal Commission)
2. Florit A Shimray   (II Yr EPS) (Women Commission)
3. Karthik H               (II Yr CZBT) (National Team)
4. Sonam Yengchen   (II Yr IES)  (Refugee Commission)
5. Sopemla R Shimray (II Yr BSW) (Tribal Commission) 

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   AICUFers of Karnataka at the AICUF National Council 2014, AICUF House, Chennai

   
   

   

   Florit A Shimray, giving presentation on AICUF Report of Karnatka

   
   

   

   Participants of 26th AICUF National Council 2014

Independence Day 2014 in KS Garden Slum

Independence Day 2014 in KS Garden Slum

Mahatma Gandhi once said; ‘To see India, go to our villages’. Students of St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore thought the same with Gandhi and realized what he actually meant, on this Independence Day, perhaps the best day to have such a profound and pragmatic realization of one’s own country. Standing beneath our tricolor flag, 67 years after that August 15, it is good that we relive the memory of many years of toil and struggle and also remind ourselves that everything is not settled yet. On that day we saw the real India, her reality amidst the lavish, luxury lives, by our visit to the K.S Garden slum, near our college.

                     It was the initiative of a student movement of the college called AICUF (All India Catholic University Federation). We were around 130 students. And the visit left a mark in our memories that day. We were taken aback by the hospitality of the people of K. S. Garden. They had lots of energy and joy and an air of celebration filled even the narrow lanes of the slum. They along with the coordinator Mr. Manohar Ranganathan, who is a native of the place and who also takes classes on human rights in various colleges, made all the arrangement.

                We had a flag post at the entrance and a rangoli in the shape of Indian map decked the area just beneath it. There were a lot of children that day, each one proudly carrying the Indian flags waving them as they ran around. We taught them a few action songs and conducted games. A few students from Mount Carmel College also joined us and performed dances and songs making the atmosphere still bright and colorful. The main event was a visit to different families, wishing and chatting with them. Language did not really hamper our relating with people.

                  Classrooms teach us only a little of the world, we realize what the world is when we keep our bags down and take steps that take us to the interiors of the world we live in. One among the many commendable initiatives AICUF takes!! 

Winners of Ignatian Week 3.0 Felicitated

On 12 August 2014, the prize distribution ceremony for the Ignatian week was organised by All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) at the Humanities block on Tuesday. Dr Fr Praveen Martis SJ, Principal was the Chief guest for the event.
“There are very few Jesuits in the world. We require more collaborators to carry forward this vision,” said Fr Praveen as he congratulated the AICUF team for successfully organising the fest this year.
The prizes for painting, rangoli, quiz, and dance competitions were presented to the winners. Melvin Victor, Vice President of AICUF said that he hopes for more participation next year.

Poster Making
First Place: 1st Year CZBT
Second Place: III Year BSW

Quiz on St. Ignatius of Loyola & the Jesuits
First Place: 1st Year CZBT (48.5/65)
Second Place: III Year EPS (48/65)
Third Place: 1st Year PCM (43/65)

Rangoli on the image of St. Ignatius of Loyola & the Jesuit Logo
1st Place: 1st Yr PCM
2nd Place: II Yr CZBT
3rd Place: I Yr CBBT, III Yr EPS
Consolation prize: 1st Yr HEP, II Yr EPS, I Yr CZBT
Congrats to all the participants!!

Dance Competition on “Colours of Life”
First Place: I Yr CBBT/CZBT
Second Place: III Yr EPS
Third Place: II Yr CBBT/CZBT

Collage Making on Jesuit Education in India

First Place: II Yr CZBT

Second Place: 1Yr CBBT

Third Place: 1^st Yr MCB/Z

 

Dr Melwin Colaco, AICUF Staff Animator

Inter-Religious Dialogue & Social Case Study

Inter-Religious Dialogue & Social Case Study

Spreading the message of humanity and love, All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF), the student movement in St Joseph’s College, kicked off an out-reach programme on Friday. AICUF members visited a temple, church and mosque as part of a ‘religious exposure camp’ to foster social outreach, personality development and spiritual growth.

Mr Prashanth Kumar, an Ex-AICUFer, addressed members and spoke about how all religions are equal. He also said that individual perceptions of religions are created by narrow-minded stereotypes. He urged the members to have broader understanding of various religions, have a sense of respect and serve people of all faiths with dignity.

The AICUFers were divided into groups and were sent to places of worship of the Hindus, Muslims, Jain and Christians. Some of the AICUFers were also sent to have social case study on street vendors and ordinary people they met at the street. More than 130 AICUFers participated in this activity. It was on 8th August 2014.

Jain Temple

Mosque in Shantinagar

Street Vendor in Shantinagar

Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola

30th July 2014 (Xavier Hall)

The annual feast of St Ignatius of Loyola was celebrated by the Jesuit fathers of St Joseph’s College on Wednesday. The mass was offered by Fr Antony Joseph SJ, Rector of the Jesuit Nivas, Dr Fr Praveen Martis SJ, Principal, St Joseph’s College, Dr Fr Francis Arackal OP, Department of Communication, and Dr Fr Richard Rego SJ, Director, PG and Research Center.

The Sermon was delivered by Fr Clarence D’Souza SJ, Vice Principal, St Joseph’s College of Arts and Sciences. He emphasised the transformation of the life of St Ignatius of Loyola and related it to the life of the people in the contemporary world. The Eucharistic celebration was attended by the staff and the students.

 As usual, the angelic AICUF choir led the choir. 

Prior to the feast, All India Catholic University Federation (AICUF) conducted various activities celebrating the Ignatian week. Students enthusiastically participated in events such as collage, quiz competition and traditional dance performances that were conducted as a part of the Ignatian week. During the week, students were reminded of the altruistic nature of the Jesuit community and their contributions to the society.

Melita, I MS Com

 

Ignatian Week 3.0 (Day Six)

Day Six (30th July 2014) Panel Discussion

A panel discussion was led by Dr. Cherian Alexander, HOD of English Department. The theme was "Jesuit & Education". Fr. Richard Rego SJ, Director of PG Department, Dr. Beatrice Sequeira, Vice Principal of PG Department and Dr Somaiah P.E, Department of Political Science were the panelists on the dais. It was held at the Quadrangle.

Prior to the panel discussion, the college street dance teamed performed a dance.