Loyola College

AICUF (All India Catholic University Federation)

The All India Catholic University Federation is a movement of university students and is often indicated by the acronym, AICUF. In 1924, this movement was started in St.Joseph's College, Trichirappalli by Rev Fr Carty SJ. Later it spread its wings all over India and now it operates in 14 states of India. In TamilNadu it functions in more than 50 colleges.

To enable students to develop a critical awareness and analysis of the Indian and world situation, to cultivate a deep and genuine concern for the oppressed and marginalized and to effectively commit themselves to the task of building a new and just society.

Aims and Objectives

• To help students evolve spirituality that has humanization as its core, through involvement and reflection.
• To motivate students to become involved in studies, research and activities within the university.
• To enable Christian students to play a prophetic role in their communities through a critical understanding of their faith, drawing inspiration from the Gospels, the Eucharist and their prayer life.

Selection of council members 2019-2020

On 2nd April 2019, we the AICUFers came together for electing the executive members (Office Barrers) for the academic year 2019-2020. The Unit Advisor Prof. Manoj gave an introduction about the leadership qualities that a leader should possess in order to lead and guide our unit in the upcoming year. Then the volunteers enrolled their names for various responsibilities and the Election was conducted by Prof. Yoga Raj and Prof. Raja Prabhu. 62 members participated in this election meeting.