Media Release

Mangaluru, Mar 16: The much-awaited valedictory function of 20th edition of the national level IT and engineering fest 'Epitome 2020' was held in Arthur Shenoi Auditorium, Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Beeri, Mangaluru on March 13 at 4.15 pm. The chief guest was Corrine Rasquinhas founder and president of White Doves. The guest of honour was international business consultant Max Rasquinha and president of the function was Fr Denzil Lobo SJ director of AIMIT.

The programme commenced with an invocation by the college choir. A video of the Epitome fest was showcased by Nazu and team to the gathering. Laveena Crasta, the faculty coordinator of Epitome 2020 welcomed the gathering. Students welcomed the dignitaries by presenting bouquet. C G Thomas, the faculty coordinator of the fest gave a report of the two-day fest.

Royston Rodrigues, the student coordinator introduced the chief guest to the gathering. The chief guest, Corrine Rasquinha addressed the gathering. She shared her life experiences with the audience. She explained how wonderfully God worked in her life and helped her to overcome the struggles that life had thrown her way. She emphasized on the fact that everyone who has been born has a mission in life. It’s their duty to bloom and blossom wherever they have been planted in life. Vivek Muchalagudd gave a brief introduction of the guest of honour to the gathering. Max Rasquinha addressed the gathering and shared how Indians are thought of as hardworking and good people. He shared his personal experiences as well and talked about how advanced the technology has become. He pointed out that life is too short to be played with and that it should be respected and nurtured properly. Max Rasquinha even gifted the chief guest and one lucky student a copy of his book. He then handed out goodies to several students.

Fr Denzil Lobo SJ thanked the two esteemed guests for motivating the students by sharing their life experiences. He pointed out that the two are role models and inspiration to the students to reach out to people who are in need. He emphasized that wealth is not a factor that will bring happiness in our lives but reaching out to others in need and helping them in our way is.

Finally, the results of various events were declared and the certificates and the trophies were distributed. PA College of Engineering bagged the overall championship trophy and the runners-up trophy was won by Yenepoya Institute of Technology.

Akanksha Jadhav assistant student coordinator offered a vote of thanks. The two-day run of the IT fest concluded with the national anthem. The programme was compered by Lidia Cleetus.

Prizes for various events:

IT Quiz
First: PA College of Engineering
Second: Srinivas Institute of Technology

IT Manager
Yenepoya Institute of Technology

Tangled
First: PA College of Engineering
Second: Yenepoya Institute of Technology

App Development
First: PA College of Engineering
Second: Yenepoya Institute of Technology

Coding
First: St Joseph College of Engineering
Second: Manipal Institute of Technology

Treasure Hunt
Srinivas Institute of Technology

Gaming
St Agnes Centre for PG Studies and Research

Web Designing
First: Manipal Institute of Technology
Second: NMAMIT NITTE

Photo and Videography
First: Yenepoya Institute of Technology
Second: JSS Science and Technology

Business Plan Competition
First: PA College of Engineering
Second: NMAMIT NITTE