Mangaluru: Glittering display of talent at BIT Utsav

Mangaluru, Apr 2: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), celebrated its annual day at its campus in Mangaluru on Saturday in a glittering display of colour, joy and talent from its students.

The program began in the morning at 10.30 AM with the arrival of guests Mr. Chandrashekhar M, Commissioner of Police, Mangalore and Mr Sudheer Pai, HR Head, Infosys Mangalore was the guest of honour.

In this welcome address, Prof. Mustafa, HOD of Computer Science Engineering, greeted everyone and outlined the underlying significance of BIT UTSAV. BIT UTSAV, he said, is the culmination of a holistic education system adopted at BIT which caters to the body, mind and spirit.

The Principal, Dr. K. Palakshappa, then read out the annual report of BIT for 2014-15. He clearly highlighted the various achievements of the departments, faculty and students and the great strides they had taken in the field of academics, sports and social events.

The Chairman of Bearys Group Mr. Syed Mohamed Beary then spoke and through an illustrative anecdote, outlined the intricate relation that exists between good deeds and salvation. He told the students that being the young generation for the future, should think beyond. He hoped that at least a portion of BIT students would go on to join civil services and defense services so as to serve the country. He advised the students not to look at education as a means to earn a job and instead to look upon it as a solution to the problems of this world. He ended his talk by stating that success comes from sacrifice.

In his address to the gathering the Guest of honour Commissioner of Police, Mr Chandrashekhar said, Today's generation is missing the quality of gratitude though they excel in technologies. He urged the students to join civil services, especially police department so that can contribute to the development of the country.

The Guest of honour Mr. Sudheer Pai, brought in his vast experience of the corporate world to give some extremely useful tips to the students who would shortly be going out from the protective environments of their student days. He promised of organizing career counseling and guidance to BIT students through Infosys shortly.

Dr Raikar SK, founder principal and current senior advisor said, Students, teachers, parents and management are the 4 pillars in the growth of institute. Mr Mazhar beary, trustee of BIT wished success to all the students of BIT.

Prizes and mementos were given away to students who excelled in academics, sports and cultural events as a mark of appreciation for their achievements. The distinguished guests who graced the occasions where felicitated by BIT.

Prof. Shameez, the Event coordinator, then proposed a vote of thanks. Ms Ashritha of 8th ECE compered the program. The formal session of BIT UTSAV concluded with the national anthem.

In the afternoon session, students of BIT put up a scintillating performance in a glittering display of talent cutting across, regions, religions and languages. Solo and group songs, solo and group dances, skits, miming, classical dance etc.