News from NUCSER | GOONJ 2024

NUCSER’s most awaited event of the year, the annual cultural fest, Goonj 2024 was held on 12th & 13th February 2024 at the University Auditorium, Paneer Campus based on the theme “The Enchanted Forest”. Goonj 2024 began with invocation seeking divine blessings followed by traditional lamp lighting ritual by the dignitaries. Dr. Gururaj H Kidiyoor, Director, JKSHIM, Nitte was the chief guest for the inaugural function. Dr. Smitha Hegde, Dy. Director, NUCSER welcomed the gathering and Dr. Praveen Rai, Student Welfare In-charge introduced the Chief Guest.

Dr. Gururaj H Kidiyoor, appreciated the students for their active participation and showcasing their talents in various activities of the university. He highlighted the good and bad effects of social media on the current generation and how it is relevant to remain social in today’s context. Prof. Dr. Anirban Chakraborty, Director, NUCSER spoke about the achievements of the students and emphasised on the need for such events to unlock the creative potential of students. Ms. Pereira Danica, President, Student Council expressed gratitude to all participants, organizers and sponsors in her vote of thanks.

Following the inaugural event, a series of fun-filled activities were conducted, wherein four groups namely Taal, Dhun, Raag and Swar competed with each other. Events such as pre-Goonj reel projection, listen up, mad ads, mock press, movie spoof, Mr and Ms. Goonj, turn it up, shazam and debate were held at the University auditorium. Other competitions including rangoli, face painting, wealth out of waste, cooking without fire, costume designing etc were held at NUCSER. The students, who have been instrumental in creating a good buzz about NUCSER in the social media platforms through their creative posts, were felicitated with awards and prizes. Goonj 2024 was a tremendous success, with the participation of the entire student community and teaching & non-teaching staff of NUCSER.