"MARCHING TOGETHER IN RECONCILIATION AND PEACE"
AICUF
KARNATAKA STATE CONVENTION 2024
The AICUF Karnataka State
Convention 2024 was held on December 14, 2024, at St Aloysius (Deemed
to be University), Mangaluru, with the theme “Marching Together in Reconciliation
and Peace.” The day began at 8:00 AM with registration and
distribution of convention kits, followed by a Flag Hoisting, Theme
reveal and interactive icebreaker session featuring action songs,
spot games, and a theme introduction.
The inaugural ceremony
included a captivating welcome dance, lighting of the lamp, and inspiring
speeches by Dr Fr Maxim Dias SJ, Dr Manoj Louis, Rev. Fr
Melvin Pinto SJ and Dr Fr Praveen Martis SJ. Dr Manoj Louis
delivered a keynote address on AICUF in Nation Building, setting an
engaging tone for the day.
Workshops began at 11:00
AM, with sessions on theme by Rev. Fr Melvin Pinto SJ, and AICUF
& Youth for Democracy by Dr Fr Maxim Dias SJ, all enriched by
discussions and Q&A. Post-lunch, a dynamic panel discussion on
reconciliation and peace featured senior AICUFers, moderated by Fr Anthony
Derick SJ.
After the panel
discussion, followed by group discussions and action plan formulation. The day concluded
with a closing ceremony, AICUF Anthem, and group pictures, leaving
participants inspired to march forward with purpose and unity.
