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Department of CSE CUFE organized a Quality Improvement Program (QIP) as a part of Faculty Development Programs (FDP) under Christ University Academic Staff College on Cloud Computing to its own faculty. It was conducted by i3Indya Technologies, New Delhi for three days on October 17th, 18th, and 19th 2014 in the computer lab #014, Block I, Ground floor, Kengeri Campus, Christ University.Prof. Sunil Kumar introduced Mr. Gopinath and Mr. Murgarajthe resource persons who delivered various concepts on emerging trends of cloud computing and its components. Faculty Dept. of CSE learnt several concepts on this technology with hands on sessions accompanied with good lectures. The details are as follows. On the first day of the workshop, resource persons delivered talks on Introduction to Cloud Computing and Networking, Characteristics with cloud deployment models. Second day of the workshop focused more on Virtualization, SAAS case studies and on the Amazon Web Services (AWS). Third day

Mr. Purushotham briefed us about some of the major activities carried out by SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) and introduced to us the SAE International, National and Regional bodies. The SAE plays a major role in setting standards for all automobile and automotive related aspects. He also briefed us about the various membership schemes to join SAE for faculty and students. Students may be enrolled as members after a payment of Rs. 499 each year. The various activities and competitions held for students who are members of SAE were also elaborately discussed. Students will be exposed to a number of national and international technical events. The benefits of becoming a member of SAE were highlighted by Mr. Purushotham. Students may have access to the SAE digital library. They may also apply for technical papers at a discounted price. Each student member would be given a card with an individual user name and password through which he may access these online facilities. SAE

MAC or The Mechanical Association of Christites was formally inaugurated on 19/07/2014, at 11:00 a.m, at the Block I auditorium, Kengeri Campus. MAC is the department association of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Christ University Faculty of Engineering. The chief guest for the event was Mr. Simanth Arun, Deputy General Manager, ToyotaKirloskar. Other dignitaries present were Dr.Iven Jose, Associate Dean, CUFE and Dr.Gurumoorthy S. Hebbar, HOD, Department of Mechanical Engineering. Mr. Simant Arun addressing the student The ceremony started with a brief insight in to the department and its activities over the last year, followed by the traditional lighting of the lamp. MAC faculty coordinator, Dr. Rathnakar G., delivered the welcome address and Dr.Iven Jose delivered the inaugural address. Dr.Gurumoorthy S. Hebbar facilitated the Investiture Ceremony and introduced the new office bearers as follows: OFFICE BEARERS 1. President :Mr.Sahil Xavier (V Sem) 2. Vice P

Dr.S.Shankar gave a brief introduction about the chief guest. Mr. Nakkeeran Singaravelu, the chief guest gave a informative and a vibrant lecture about the present scenario of power sector and the initiatives taken up by the Government of India.    He gave a innumerable statistical data about the present and future need of power in India. He also explained the hazards of present power plants and also gave some solutions how effectively we could reduce the hazard. He also explained about the modern boilers that are used in the power plants.    He also threw some light on the non-conventional energy resources like solar power, hydroelectric power and wind power. He concluded the session by saying “ Power saved today is power generated tomorrow”.    Prof. Reghu.V.R gave away the vote of thanks and concluded the session. Mr. Nakkeeran Singaravelu addressing the faculty and student members of  Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The first year JPEnglish and EPS students of Christ University were happy Mr Joseph Edward Felix proposed a visit to a nearby old age home. The students happily volunteered to go in groups of twenty, each Sunday between 10 to 12. It was not made compulsory and the students could volunteer to go any Sunday when they wanted to with the groups. Supriyo from 1 JPEnglish, took the initiative being a regular visitor to this old age home. He made all the arrangements and spoke to Mother Ellen and got permission and also informed her of our visit.The class visited the old age home on 29 June, 06 July, 13 July and 20 Jul 2014. Each Sunday Morning, at ten a new group of young enthusiasts were ready to spend some time at the old age home. – Home for the Aged run by Little Sisters of the Poor on Richmond Road. Objectives To create awareness among students about the neighbourhood To sensitize students to social work To sensitize students to the predicaments and problems of aged pe

It was around eleven in the morning when we reached- in a college-hired bus- the JanapadaLoka (literally, ‘Folk World’), located near Ramanagara in Bangalore-Mysore Highway on a sprawling 15 acres of land. JanapadaLoka is a distinguished representation centre for the Folklore tradition of Karnataka, architected by ShriNagegowda in 1994. As we got down from the bus we were warmly welcomed by a massive main door ‘Mahadwara’, which measures twenty feet and is adorned with horns, trumpets and Harige, and Nandidwajas made of brass standing on either side of the entrance path towering to a height of twenty six feet. The design of the door is a perfect blend of Shaiva and Vaishnava cult and a grinding stone with a poised woman is a befitting icon to the place. As we enter inside the gate we find many writing boards on which the folk songs, riddles, proverbs are inscribed, bordering with the traditional Rangoli art, to give aesthetics of folk. A long pathway leads to huge inscription of t

On the 17th June, 2014, the MA English with Communicative Studies’ first years were gathered together for a day of fun and fellowship.   Mr Felix Joseph, the Resource person used various activities to help the class get to know each other and develop various skills and learn various lessons that would help them through the course. Mr Felix used various activities to emphasize the importance of Patience, Confidence, Composure, Team Spirit and such virtues.  The importance of; following instructions, working with others, following a leader and tuning in to duties were discussed.  Activities included physical activity and a focused mind, thus helping the students move towards the attitude they needed to survive the challenges of the course. Mr Felix encouraged the students to reflect on the different goals and expectations every student had for themselves.  The orientation was a good foundation for the students as they move forward to work with the curriculum.