I, was one of the 350+ Christities to have set foot when the gates of this fine college opened in July 1969. We were a small group but one which was proud to wear its colour and motto even after 50 years.
Recalling those days and looking at today’s growth, I find that though the educational system and infrastructure has changed with time but the motto of excellence and service remains the same. In short once a Christite always a Christite.
Even in our times, we had many a fine faculty lead by principal Rev Fr (late) Mani Giles, who had a vision then to bring out the best in his students. Many of us excelled in our studies while we did not miss out on cultural activities. If today you have darpan, we had spring festival. We too had sports day, graduation day, NCC group, boys’ hostel etc thereby giving us many an opening to sharpen our skills.
The foundation laid when we graduated as the 1st batch in 1973-74 stands firm and solid even today, for it has helped us build our tomorrow. We owe a lot of our success and growth to our alma mater.
Having had the opportunity to head its alumni association for nearly 18 years, I have had a very close view of its growth in the recent times. Must acknowledge the dedication of the management fathers led by Rev Fr V. M Abraham along with the faculty and non teaching staff in making the university as one of the best in the country, but taking us into world rankings too.
The alumni association is trying to keep pace with the university’s growth.
Currently we collect and spend over Rs 25 lakhs every year which is used towards the student scholarships, popular fun fiesta for our faculties beside other projects like tree plantations, medical camps etc. While joining thousands of proud christites in wishing its alma reaching this milestone of 50 years, we pray to almighty that the in the coming years it grows from strength to strength to be a leader in this world by churning out Christites with our motto.
Here I would sign out by saying march on my Alma Mater... We Christites are immensely proud to bear your name.
Jugnu Uberoi
Class of 1973
74 President - Alumni Association
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)