Media Release

Mangaluru, Mar 17: The much-awaited Valedictory function of 19th Edition of the national level IT & Engineering fest ‘Epitome 2k19’ was held in Arthur Shenoi Auditorium, St Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology, St Aloysius College (Autonomous), Beeri, on March 15. The chief guest was F V Tauro, assistant general manager, The Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd, Mangaluru. The guest of honor was Prince Pinto, CEO of My Road Runner and president of the function was Fr Balaraj, director of AIMIT Hostel. The programme commenced with invocation by the college choir. Clytan D’Silva, the student coordinator of Epitome 2019 welcomed the gathering. Students welcomed the dignitaries by presenting bouquet of flowers. Aravind Prabhu, the faculty coordinator of the fest gave a report of the two-day fest.

Akash Kumbhar, the student coordinator introduced the chief guest to the gathering. The chief guest addressed the gathering. He stressed on the skills and exposure that the students gain during such events. Pizza base is like a qualification which no one prefers to have. Student with skills and talent are given more importance just like pizza with the toppings. Students should be confident, flexible and firm about their future goals.

Riona Fernandes gave a brief introduction of the guest of honour to the gathering. Prince Pinto, the CEO of My Road Runner addressed the gathering and shared his experience being an entrepreneur.

Fr Balaraj spoke about the business ethics to the audience.

Students from various colleges shared their experiences about 2 days IT Fest with note of appreciation regarding the amazing hospitality and challenging events. Finally, the results of various events were declared and the certificates and the trophies were distributed. PA College of Engineering, Mangaluru bagged the overall championship trophy and runner’s up trophy was secured by Christ University, Bengaluru.

Prof Santhosh Rebello, dean of IT, AIMIT rendered the vote of thanks. The two-day run of the IT fest concluded with the national anthem.

The programme was compered by Lerisha Sequeira.

Prizes for various events:

Coding
First: Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil
Second: PA College of Engineering, Mangalore

App Development
First: PA College of Engineering, Mangalore
Second: RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru

Web Development
First: RV College of Engineering, Bengaluru
Second: Yenopoya Institute of Technology, Moodbidri

IT Talk
First: Yenopoya Institute of Technology, Moodbidri
Second: Sree Devi Institute of Technology, Kenjar

IT Quiz
First: PA College of Engineering, Mangalore
Second: Sree Devi Institute of Technology, Kenjar

Tech Team
First: Christ University, Bengaluru
Second: Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil

Treasure Hunt
NMAMIT Nitte, Karkala

Image & Video Editing
First: Gogte Institute of technology, Belaghavi
Second: St. Joseph’s Engineering College, Vamanjoor

Gaming
NMAMIT Nitte, Karkala
Business Idea Competition
First: JSS Science & technology University, Mysuru
Second: Srinivas Institute of Technology, Valachil

Best Manager
Christ University, Bengaluru