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The Electronics Club organized its major event CIRCUIT 2015, an Annual Intercollegiate Electronics Fest on 13 August in Mini Auditorium, Block1, Christ University main campus. There were ten colleges from Bengaluru city and a college from Hassan along with host Christ University, a total of 12 colleges participated in the electronics Fest. There were more than 150 students taking part in various events like Pot-Pourri, Quiz, Project Exhibition, Junk Art, Idea Presentation and Treasure Hunt. The invocation prayer was played on flute by Anagha of I year PME class, accompanied by Abhijeet also from I PME, on keyboard. Welcome note was given by student representative Ananya Mishra of II year class. During the formal session, Prof. Mukund N N Coordinator, circuit 2015, introduced the circuit event to the audience and expressed his hope of taking the Electronics fest to the state level in the coming years.  Prof. Benny Sebastian, HOD of Electronics also shared his thoughts related ...

A discussion on the trends of higher education system in India and Japan was conducted in the seminar hall 2nd block, CUFE on 25/06/2015. This discussion gave an insight about differences in education in the two countries. Initially, the entire team was gladly received by Dr.Iven Jose, Mr.Balachandran K and Ms.Merin Sebastian. The delegates for the day were Mr.Ippei Nishida, Mr.Tetsuya Miyahara, Mr.Arta Makino, Mr.Katsunori Watanable and Mr.Yosuke Natami who are working in Kabusikigaisha System Consultant and currently doing their business training in SCII, System Consultant Information India. They were accompanied by a team from SCII which included CEO of SCII, Mr. Alexander C. Varkey. After the formal discussion they were taken for a campus tour followed by a discussion on higher education in India and Japan. The agenda for the day was a presentation by the delegates on what is learning? What is work?” and interaction with the students on “Higher education in India and Ja...

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step” All great things have memorable beginnings and so can be said about the recently held inauguration ceremony of the Life Science Association of Christ University. While inaugurations are usually times of excitement and cheer, this one was in fact special in its own way, mainly because it commemorated the commencement of a newly found association that aimed at diversifying the learning experiences and widening the horizons of the students from across the disciplines of Botany, Zoology and Biotechnology.  The ceremony began with the formal announcement of the three elected representatives namely, President Michelle Correa of V BCB, Vice President Aljo Anand of V CBZ and Secretary Shalomi Rachel of V BCZ  and the core Committee members by the Life Science Association Coordinator, Dr Suma S. The members of the association included all the faculty and students of the department of Biotechnology, Botany and Zoology. ...

The Science Fest 2015 was inaugurated by Padma Bhushan Dr K Radhakrishnan, the former Chairman of ISRO and Secretary of the Department of Space, on August 10, 2015. The function which was held in the Main auditorium in Christ University Campus started with an invocation dance by the Natyarpana team. The welcome address was given by Dr Suma S, Coordinator of Science Forum.  After the inspiring message by the Dean of Science, Dr Nanjegowda N M, the Vice Chancellor Fr Dr Thomas C Mathew spoke about the importance of Science in day to day life and motivated the students to come up with exciting discoveries. The Chief Guest of the day, Dr K Radhakrishnan gave an excellent speech and inspired the students to study science with passion. He spoke of the achievements our country has made in Space Science, competing with the heavily funded developed nations. He dedicated all those success to scientists like Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. He also advised the students to be engaged in some ...

The advent of the new academic year as any other brings along another set of new opportunities at CUFE for students to showcase their skills and talents. The first of such glorious events was Darpan 2015, which was held from 6th July – 13th July. Darpan provided a stage for a large number of students to perform and prove their knacks and abilities. Ranging from literary events like Quiz & Extempore to breathtaking dance and musical events, Darpan had many participants this year, also comprising of a strong number of fresher’s who hardly had any time before their courses’ wheels got turning. All the events happened tremendously well with a lot of enthusiasm and spirit, which is very much needed to encourage healthy competition, and for the development of the university such as ours in stature. Nevertheless, the Student Welfare Organization should be appreciated for portraying their skills professionally in organizing all the events with zeal. In conclusion, Darpan proved to be a...

On the 7th of July, for the first time ever, a 5000m run was held at Kengeri campus by the Department of Physical Education and Student Welfare Office. The theme for the marathon was ‘Fitness & Endurance.’ The goal was to raise awareness among the students about staying healthy while at the same time exposing the students to the lusher, greener side of the campus. The event was well received with over 400 participants consisting of both students and teachers, who were not only energetic, but also determined to win the marathon. Moreover, the participation even extended into the PUC residential with many enthusiastic PUC students attending the run. The event started out with some kind and encouraging words by Prof. Glady Jacob, who was also an inspiration to all of us as he himself took part in the marathon. However, the excitement roared when Fr. Benny Thomas (Director – CUFE) had inaugurated the marathon as the students began their marathon. The top 3 winners among the boys,...

After having grand Inauguration of the CUFE IEEE SB on the 22nd of June, 2015, the CUFE IEEE SB came up with an awareness drive: "IEEE & WHY ENGINEERING?!" on the 27th July, 2015 in the Block I Auditorium with beneficieries of 500 memebers. The speakers for the event were Mr. Vishwas Jois, SAC Co-Chair, IEEE Bangalore Section and Mr. Darshan Shivakumar, SAC Coordinator, IEEE Bangalore. The gathering was welcomed by Dr. S.Suganthi, CUFE IEEE SB Counselor wherein she spoke about the existence & purpose of the student branch at CUFE Campus. She introduced the speakers who have been active IEEE members in Bangalore section for the past few years and also during their college days.   IEEE SB Counselor Dr.S.Suganthi welcoming the gathering Mr. Vishwas initiated the first session with 250 students that comprised of the 5th and 7th semesters of CSE&IT, EEE and ECE. He spoke about Engineering and how it has changed a common man's life. He then went on to talk...

ASCE-Student Chapter and CACE inaugration for the academeic year 2015-16 was held On Saturday, 20 June, 2015, at 10:00AM, Main Auditorium, I Block, I Floor, Kengeri campus. The chief guest of the program was Dr. G.L.Sivakumar Babu, Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Science and the guest of Honor was Dr.M.U.Aswath, Professor & Head, Department of Civil Engineering, Bangalore Institute of Technology. Other dignitaries were Dr.Iven Jose, Associate Dean, CUFE, Fr.Antony Puthussery, Campus coordinator, CUFE and Prof.Raghunandan Kumar, Coordinator, Department of Civil Engineering, CUFE. The session started with an invocation which was done by the students. Prof.Raghunandan Kumar, Coordinator, Civil Department welcomed the gathering. The presidential address was delivered by Dr.Iven Jose, Associate Dean, CUFE. Mr. Arjun.H.R, Student coordinator announced the office bearers for the academic year 2015-16. President: Benn Thomas Vice President: Sunny Dev ...

The Department of Civil Engineering in association with Indian Concrete Institute (ICI) and Association of Consulting Civil Engineering (ACCE) organized a two day national conference on Emerging Trends on Sustainable Construction on 24 & 25 July 2015. The Chief Guest for the conference was Mr. Anjum Parwez, IAS, Chairman of Bangalore Water supply and sewage board (BWSSB) and the guest of honor was Dr.B.R.Srinivasa Murthy, Emeritus professor, IISC and Chairman of Technical Advisory Committee of Bruhat Bangalore Mahanagara Palike(BBMP).  Six expert speakers from various specializations were invited to disseminate their knowledge in the conference. The programme started with an invocation song from the choir team.   The dignitaries on the stage were Mr. Anjum Parwez IAS, Dr.M.U.Aswath ICI-Chairman, Dr.Iven Jose Associate Dean CUFE and Prof.Raghunandan Kumar Coordinator, Department of Civil Engineering, CUFE.   Dr. Iven Jose, Associate dean, C...