Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (SK)
Mangalore, Mar 22: A two-day South Indian level inter collegiate tech fest, ‘Semaphore’, was organized by the department of MCA in NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte campus, on Wednesday March 21. Chakravarthy E S, central head, TCS, Bangalore, inaugurated the fest.
Addressing the gathering he said, “Build the fundamental strong and concentrate more on articulation along with communication”. He advised the students to expand their knowledge in academics and recognize their talents in other curriculum activities. “Grabbing the opportunities that come along the way would also help in achieving the excellence”, he added.
Dr S Y Kulkarni, principal of the institute in his presidential address said, “These fests give the platform for students to showcase their talents and move out from their comfort zone”.
Dr K Mohan Hegde, director of MCA spoke on the occasion. Sarika Hegde, staff coordinator introduced the chief guest. Nithin M R, president of student association of MCA (SAMCA) welcomed the gathering.
Jason Rego, Semaphore secretary briefed on the activities held by SAMCA in 2011-12. Jyotsna Monteiro, SAMCA secretary delivered the vote of thanks. Meghna mastered the ceremony. Invocation dance was performed by Kavya.
Heads of various departments, Arun G K, head of campus recruitment, TCS and VinayBiradar, head of staffing, TCS were also present during the occasion.
About 150 students from 15 different colleges running MCA programme from different states of South India participated in various technical events such as web designing, video editing, stress management, technical paper presentation and IT quiz.