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Department of History in collaboration with Archaeological Survey of India, Bengaluru Circle organised a national level two day exhibition on 25 th -26 th November, 2013 in Gourmet Basement, Central Block as part of   World Heritage Week.  The exhibition was titled as Archaeological Findings and Monuments. The exhibition focussed on displaying original pictures of various monuments in historical places such as Badami ,Pattadakal , Aihole , Madikeri,   Hampi which included Mahanavami Dibba, Vijaya Vithala Temple, Lotus Mahal, Elephant’s Stable to name a few.  It also showed some of the historically relevant places before, during and after restoration such as Hazaara Ram Temple, Queen’s Bath, etc. All the photos displayed were original prints .  The members of Archaeological Survey of India also displayed some of their original publications on Hampi, Sanchi Stupa, Ashoka Pillar.

Department of History organised a one day student campaign on 19 th November, 2013 on account of World Heritage Week to spread awareness about   the voices   of history surrounding us   and the required steps to be taken to promote and preserve these speakers of   tradition , culture and identity. The one day student campaign in the   campus was inaugurated by   Dr. John Joseph Kennedy, Dean, Humanities and Social Sciences, who   set the tone and temper of the campaign through his address. First and Second year undergraduate students of History participated in the campaign in groups of 5 members each whereas third year students volunteered the management and administration of the campaign that lasted throughout the day. The participants focussed on spreading awareness through a   number of new and enthusiastic ideas and games such as temple trail, quizzes, treasure hunt, questionnaires ,pass the parcel, pick the chit, etc.  ...

The Department of Commerce organises Panel Discussion ever year for its M COM programme. It is a forum opened for intensive discussion and dialogue on current affairs and business with a core objective to educate the student community and keep them abreast with the current happenings in the commerce world. The sessions are highly interactive with industrial experts present to enrich student’s learning. The topics that are selected add an important dimension to the curriculum. This year, the discussion was focused on the topic “Licencing of new banks and its impact on the Economy”. Mr. Suresh Pai, (Former Executive Vice President of IndusInd Bank) was the Moderator of the discussion and Mr. H. Vasanth Rai, (Former Workmen Director, Canara Bank),   Ms. Swathi S.M (General Manager, Corporation Bank), Mr.Shrikanth Rao (Associate Professor, CUIM) and Mr. T.S Ramachandran (Associate Professor, CUIM) were the distinguished panelists. Together, they gave the students a co...

Faculty members from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and Information Technology visited a leprosy care center at Summanahalli, on the 30 th of November, 2014. They were also accompanied by 20 student volunteers from the department.  The delegation was first allowed to interact with the members of the community, and this was followed by a tour of the facility. The faculty members and students visited a candle making unit, one of the many units where the residents of Summanahalli worked to prepare products that would be sold for their welfare.  After spending a few more minutes interacting with the residents, the delegation then proceeded to serve them with lunch purchased from the donations of the students and faculty of the CSE/IT department.  The residents seemed to enjoy the company of the faculty and students, and was pleased by their visit. The delegation was truly moved and humbled by the experience, and looks forward to more ...