Glittering Display of Talent at BIT Utsav
Mangaluru: Bearys Institute of Technology (BIT), celebrated its annual day at its campus on 2nd April 2016 in a glittering display of colour, joy, and talent from its students.
The programme began in the morning at 10:30 AM with the arrival of guests Chandrasekhar M, Commissioner of Police, and Sudheer Pai, HR Head, Infosys Mangalore as the guests 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 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, Chandrasekhar said, Today’s generation is missing the quality of gratitude though they excel in technologies. He urged the students to join civil services, especially the police department so that they can contribute to the development of the country.
Guest of honour 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 the institute. 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 occasion were felicitated by BIT.
Prof. Shameez, the Event coordinator, then delivered the vote of thanks. Ashritha of 8th ECE compered the programme. 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.