AICUF Youth Conclave 2015
St. Joseph's College was the host of AICUF Youth Conclave 2015. More than 250 AICUFers from different parts of Karnataka participated in this mega-event. It was jointly organized by Rajiv Gandhi National Institute for Youth Development, UGC Scheme. There were more than 110 AICUFers of St. Joseph's College.
Day 1: Holy Mass was offered by Fr. Dr. Praveen Martis SJ, Principal of St. Joseph' s College. AICUF SJC led the choir. It was followed by a talk on Tibetan issue by Mr. Karma. In the afternoon, there was a short presentation on the history of AICUF by Mr. Prashant Kumar and Mr. John Devaraj spoke on the Dalits. There were Dutch ball and tug-of-war among the 10 groups. In the evening, there was "Bamboo Dance" and Mr. Josiah Ralte, spoke on the Northeast India issues. The day ended with a prayer by P V Joseph Buan Sing .
Day 2: An inter-religious prayer organized by P V Joseph Buan Sing on "Newspaper Prayer". The 10 groups were given a topic on social issue such "Child Labour", "Refugees" "Dalits" "Media and Power" "Environment" "Women" etc.. and they made flags, baskets, rangooli and painting on the tin-sheet. In the afternoon, there were games and practice of march-past. Fr. Brian Pereira SJ, AICUF Karnataka State Advisor, offered the Holy Mass in the college chapel. The angelic choir was led by the AICUF SJC. The day ended with a prayer by P V Joseph Buan Sing , in Xavier hall.
Day 3: The creative march-past by the 10 different groups was amazing. The Republic Day ceremony was held at PG Centre. It was followed group dance competition on "AICUF Dance" and then quiz on "AICUF". Ms. Akkai Padmashali, a transgender activist, spoke on sexual minorities. Fr. Brian SJ, conducted the feedback session and then the Youth Conclave ended with prize distribution of Groups, Best AICUFer of the Year 2014-2015, Best AICUF Staff Animator of the Year 2014-2015 and Best AICUF Unit 2014-2015.
AICUFers of St. Joseph's College did wonderful works in "Registration", Choir, arrangement of accommodation are just a few to be mentioned. Hats off to Fr. Brian Pereira SJ, AICUF Karnataka State Advisor Mr. P V Peter, AICUF Karnataka Staff Animator, and Dr. CB Isaac, Program Coordinator of Ashirvad Youth Apostolate, for the success of AICUF Youth Conclave 2015.
