KARNATAKA

History

The AICUF in Karnataka has a long tradition of selfless service. Right from its inception, AICUF has played a major role in moulding young Catholic leaders in all walks of life. A glimpse of their achievements would reveal its progress in its commitment.

1948

On 7^th November, A Regional Conference of the SICUF was held at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore, under the presidentship of  Rev. Fr. P. Ambrose, OFM, Rev. Fr. M. Antoine, the Principal, outlined the activities of this unit of federation.

On 31^st July, the inaugural meeting of the CSU was held at Aloysius College, Mangalore.

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1959

CSU unit was inaugurated at St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. More than four hundred students, including the members of other CSU units of Mangalore, attend the meeting.

1971

A survey was under taken by the St. Joseph’s Arts and Sciency College, Bangalore, on the conditions of rag pickers and dust bin dwellers.

…a long gap in terms of AICUF activities… after a long gap, AICUF is revived in Karnataka. The persons who have taken immense efforts to build up AICUF in Karnataka are Fr. Ambrose Pinto, Fr. Daniel, Fr. Francis D’ Almeida, Fr. Swebert D’ Silva and Mr. Paul Newman.

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1992

December – 10,000 Christian students formed a human chain against the demolition of Babri Masjid.

All the units of the Catholic Students Associations and AICUF of the Bangalore citycolleges formed a common organization, called Bangalore Catholic Students’ Association (BACSA).

1996

BACSA which had applied for affiliation in the year 1995, was represented in the AICUF National Council 1996. The Council gave consent to the affiliation of BACSA.

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1998

On 25^th – 30^th May – a five day national seminar on ‘Refugees and Displacement’ was held at ISI, Bangalore. The seminar focused on the changing scenario of refugees in the context of displacement, globalisation and attempted to make the students aware of the realities. It was organized by UNHCR, JRS and AICUF.

2000-2001

• State Convention organised by Bangalore Region

• A work camp organised at St. Aloysius Boys home, Nehru Nagar

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2001 – 2002

• Together with the solidarity groups observed anit-nuclearisation day 

• AICUF organised a candle light vigil in sympathy of the American Victims of Terrorism and in solidarity with the people of Afghan and Middle East.

• Mangalore region organised a one-day exposure camp at Pavoor

• Two day state convention on ‘Higher Education Haunting challenges and possible solutions’.

2002-2003

• Joined hands with NAPM against the Govt. stand against ‘Fisher Rights’

• Rural Exposure Camp held from 8th to 10th September 2002 at REDS.

• Women’s Commission Meeting held on 22nd to 24th November 2002 at REDS, Tumkur.