On March 16, 2024, St Aloysius, (Deemed to be University) inaugurated the highly anticipated and an exhilarating “Aloysian Fest-2024”, A National Level Undergraduate Fest, with extraordinary pomp and grandeur. This event marked a significant milestone in the institution’s illustrious 144-year history. It was a unique first such event after the college attained the status of ‘Deemed to be University’ wherein all the Post Graduate departments were hosting their annual fests simultaneously.

The fest was like a rainbow, a rendezvous of seven fests, viz, Ark of Arts by the PG Departments of Social Sciences (English, Journalism & Mass Media Communication, Corporate Psychology and Economics); Saksham by the PG Studies and Research in Social Work; Udhgam by the PG Studies and Research in Commerce; Synapse by the PG Departments of Biological Sciences (Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Food Science); Quanta by the PG Departments of Physical Sciences (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics); Aloysiad (Sports Meet) by the Department of Physical Education; and Kalaatrividha, a cultural extravaganza.

The inauguration of the Aloysian Fest-2024 was held at L.F. Rasquinha Hall (LCRI) with the grandiose audience of students from different colleges. The program began with a prayer rendition by the college choir followed by a welcome dance. A short visual profile featured St Aloysius, Deemed to be University’s illustrious pioneering service in the field of education in Dakshina Kannada district. Dr Florin Shelomith Soans welcomed the august gathering and set the right tune for the event. The traditional lighting of the lamp by the dignitaries rendered auspicious meaning to the assembly. The event was inaugurated formally by unveiling of ‘Aloysian Fest- 2024’ by the dignitaries. 

Ms Shiny Astrid Pereira, an alumna and Kannada Television Actress, was the chief guest and Rev. Fr Melwin Pinto SJ was the president of the program. 

Ms Shiny in her inaugural address encouraged the students to actively participate in the extra and co-curricular activities. She said, “Though there are so many participants, there are only a few trophies. This clearly tells us that the competitions should help us to learn in life and not just to win.” She recalled her good-old-days in the college and the various opportunities that brought out her hidden talents. She requested all the students to follow their passions in life by exploring themselves. Further she said, “Never to give up despite failures in life.”

In the presidential address Rev. Fr Melwin Pinto emphasized that the students need to appreciate others and learn from others. When we see the goodness in others and start learning from the others, we would become a better human being and the world would become a better place to live in. The vice chancellor Rev. Fr Praveen Martis SJ, invited everyone to carry home the wonderful memories of the fest and the campus. He applauded the staff and the student organisers for planning meticulously for the success of the Aloysian Fest-2024. He motivated the students to have a definite goal and to always grow and progress in life. Life is like a cafeteria, having full of choices; make a choice as per your talent.

Dr Alwyn Dsa, the Registrar & COE, Rev. Fr Vincent Pinto (Finance Officer), Dr Loveena Lobo (Director, Maffei Block), Dr Ronald Nazareth (Director, LCRI Block), Dr P P Sajimon (Dean, PG Studies) and the staff coordinators Dr Florin Shelomith Soans, Dr Nilakanthan V K, Ms Renita Fernandes and Ms Jovita Soans graced the dais with their valuable presence.

The inaugural ceremony was compered by Ms Gloria Rodrigues while Dr Nilakanthan V K proposed the vote of thanks.

The valedictory program was presided over by Rev. Fr Praveen Martis SJ, Vice Chancellor of St Aloysius (Deemed to be University). The stage was graced by Dr Loveena Lobo, Dr Ronald Nazareth, Dr P P Sajimon, the staff coordinators Dr Florin Soans, Dr Nilakanthan V K, Ms Renita Fernandes and Ms Jovita Soans and the student coordinators Mr Paul Dcosta, Mr Roshan, Ms Nuthan M M and Ms Delma Dcunha. 

Ms Anshika compered the valedictory program. Ms Renita Joyce Fernandes welcomed the gathering while Ms Jovita Soans proposed the vote of thanks.
In the valedictory the runners-up and winners of each fest were declared and awarded by the dignitaries on the stage. 
The list of the winners and the runners-up of each fest is as follows: 
ARK OF ARTS: Winners: St Agnes College and Runners-up: School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya. 
SAKSHAM: Winners: School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya and Runners-up: NUCSER (NITTE), Derlakatte.
UDHGAM: Winners: SDM College of Business Management and Runners-up: Alva’s College, Moodbidri 
SYNAPSE: Winners: St Agnes College and Runners-up: SDM College, Ujjire
QUANTA: Winners: Poorna Prajna College, Udupi and Runners-up: SDM College, Ujjire.
ALOYSIAD: Throwball - Winners: St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangaluru and Runners-up:    DR P Dayanananda Pai P Sateesh Pai Government First Grade College.
Volleyball: Winners: Shree Narayan Guru FGC, Kudroli and Runners-up: St Aloysius Deemed to be University, Mangaluru.
KALATHRIVEDHA: Raaga - Winners: DR P Dayanananda Pai P Sateesh Pai Government First Grade College and Runners-up: SDM College of Business Management.
Naatya: Winners: Sri Devi College and Runners-up: Trisha Vidya College of Commerce and Management.
Vai-Vidya: Winners: School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya and Runners-up: Dr P Dayanananda Pai, P Sateesh Pai Government First Grade College.

The Aloysian Fest provided a platform for students from different parts of the country to showcase their extraordinary skills, incredible talents and innovative ideas through a wide range of events, competitions and performances. The magnificent Aloysian Fest-2024 left an indelible impression, fostering connections between the young minds, igniting their latent creativity and celebrating the spirit of unity in diversity among the student community hailing from different corners of the country. More than 50 colleges all around the country, students numbering about 1500, participated in the Aloysian Fest-2024. It was indeed a grand success.