AICUF ORIENTATION PROGRAMME AT ST. RAYMOND’S PU COLLEGE, VAMANJOOR

Date: 18 June 2026 
Venue: St. Raymond’s PU College, Vamanjoor 
Organized by:  AICUF State and KJES in collaboration with St. Raymond's PU College, Vamanjoor 

An AICUF Orientation Programme was conducted at St. Raymond's PU College, Vamanjoor on 18 June 2026. The programme was organized by AICUF Karnataka in collaboration with the Karnataka Jesuit Educational Society (KJES). The orientation session was led by Fr. Merwyn Loyd Fernandes S J, the AICUF State Advisor of Karnataka. Ms. Vinisha Dias and Mr. Jeston D'Souza from St. Joseph Engineering College, Mangalore, who serve as KJES Youth Animators, were present to assist Fr. Merwyn in coordinating and facilitating the programme. 

The programme began with an energetic action song that created enthusiasm among the students. Fr. Merwyn Loyd Fernandes then conducted an inspiring orientation session on AICUF, explaining its history, vision, mission, objectives, and the importance of AICUF in shaping students into responsible, socially committed, and faith-filled leaders. He encouraged the students to actively participate in AICUF activities and to become agents of positive change in society by living out the values of leadership, service, justice, and compassion. The session was interactive, with students actively participating in discussions and asking questions to better understand the mission and activities of AICUF. Around 20–25 students attended the orientation programme. As part of the programme, the AICUF Unit Election was successfully conducted, enabling the students to officially establish their AICUF unit and begin their journey as AICUF members on the very same day. The newly elected office bearers committed themselves to leading the unit with dedication and promoting the vision and mission of AICUF within their college. 

The programme concluded with the AICUF Anthem, leaving the students inspired and motivated to become active, responsible, and socially committed members of AICUF. Overall, the AICUF Orientation Programme was meaningful, interactive, and inspiring. It provided the students with a clear understanding of the vision and mission of AICUF and marked the beginning of a new AICUF unit at St. Raymond's PU College, Vamanjoor.