MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (An ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institution) (A unit of Rajalaxmi Education Trust ®, Mangalore) _________________________________________________________________________ CULTURAL COMMITTEE REPORT FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20 Cultural Committee 2019-20 MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (An ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institution) (A unit of Rajalaxmi Education Trust ®, Mangalore) _________________________________________________________________________ SL. No. Contents Page Numbers 1 Members of the Cultural Committee 1 2 Cultural events organized by the institution 2-6 3 Annual Budget and Expenditure 7 4 Awards won in cultural events 7-8 5 List of events and number of student’s participation in 9 cultural events organized by the institution /other institution 6 Report on Participation and awards won by Student’s in 10-15 Cultural events organized by the institution /other institution 7 Training activities of the Cultural Club Euphoria 16-17 Cultural Committee 2019-20 MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (An ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institution) (A unit of Rajalaxmi Education Trust ®, Mangalore) _________________________________________________________________________ MEMBERS OF CULTURAL COMMITTEE FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-20 Role Name & Designation Chairperson Dr. G L Easwara Prasad, Principal Mr. Clavin Anton Rodrigues, Dept. of Aeronautical Engg./ Student Coordinator Student Coordinator Ms. Velsa Sophia Pinto, Dept. of Mechanical Engg. /Student Coordinator Mr. Ashil Sam, Dept. of Mechatronics & Engg./ Member Mr. Deepak Baburaj, Dept. of Mechanical Engg./ Member Ms. Savi Shetty, Dept. of Aeronautical Engg./ Member Mr. Omkar Manjare, Dept. of Mechatronics Engg./ Member Members Ms. Mahita Bangera, Dept. of Electronics and Communication Engg./ Member Mr. Akshay, Dept. of Mechanical Engg./ Member Ms. Fareen Sheikh, Dept. of Computer Science& Engg./ Member Faculty Mr. Glenson Toney, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mechatronics Coordinator Engg. Dr. Asha Crasta, Associate Professor and Convener Head, Department of Mathematics Cultural Committee 2019-20 Page 1 MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (An ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institution) (A unit of Rajalaxmi Education Trust ®, Mangalore) ________________________________________________________________________________________ CULTURAL EVENTS ORGANISED BY THE INSTITUTION The MITE Cultural Committee works towards creating a comprehensive ecosystem that would identify the variety of artistic, literary, and other creative talents by screening students through the different forums of the cultural club-Euphoria. The institution augments these talents through professional training and creates a platform for the students to exhibit their creative streaks through intra and inter-collegiate events. The Cultural Committee spearheads the planning and organization of cultural activities on the campus. The following programs are organized by the committee. Event/Date Brief of the event Photographs Milange Milange the Fresher’s fiesta is an event organized to officially welcome the first- February 8th , year Engineering and Management 2020 students to the MITE family. The day witnesses an incredible array of events organized by the different forums of Euphoria exclusively for the new entrants. Milange is a cultural treat with music, dance, fun games, the crowning of Mr. & Ms. Fresher, followed by an evening of grand celebration at the MITE Greens. Sentia Sentia is the flagship state-level techno- cultural and management fest that the institute organizes and has carved a niche for itself as one of the best fest in Cultural Committee 2019-20 Page 2 MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (An ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institution) (A unit of Rajalaxmi Education Trust ®, Mangalore) _________________________________________________________________________ the state. Sentia, the two-day inter- collegiate fest, witnesses 2000+ students from over 50+ colleges from the state participate in 60+ events at ten parallel venues on the campus for prizes worth a total of INR. 10 lakhs. Battle of bands and Award Night are the most sought out segments of the fest. Sentia, over the last few years, had internationally acclaimed artists like Mika Singh, Shreya Ghosal, Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chouhan perform live at the MITE greens on Award Night of the fest, where the Champions walk away with a cash prize on INR. 25000. Alumni day & Alumni day & Annual day are Annual day organized by the Cultural Committee along with the state-level fest Sentia. The two-day event is an excellent celebration with Alumni performing at the college, inter-department variety programs, music, dance, and professional DJ playing live at MITE. The Annual day is also an event to recognize and honor the best performers in academics, sports, and cultural events. Veloma( The Cultural Committee organizes farewell day) Veloma to celebrate the final year student’s journey at MITE, wish them the best for their future, and bid Cultural Committee 2019-20 Page 3 MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (An ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institution) (A unit of Rajalaxmi Education Trust ®, Mangalore) ________________________________________________________________________________________ farewell. Veloma witnesses great performances from the Euphoria club, fun games for the final year students. Andhas 19 MITE in unison celebrates Onam, which begins with a grand procession, 5th October thiruvathira (traditional dance) on the 2019 campus, which is decked with Pookalam (floral carpet) and is also a day when the campus savors traditional Kerala food along with the drum beats of Chendamela. Ayudha Pooja Ayudha Puja means 'Worship of tools or instruments ' and is a very 5th October important part of the Navaratri festival. 2019 MITE celebrated Ayudha Pooja traditionally by offering puja and worshipping the instruments, books, tools and vehicles. Independence Independence day was conducted by the day committee on 15.08.2019. Our Principal Celebrations Dr. G.L. Easwara Prasad hoisted the National Flag. He addressed the 15th August gathering about the supreme sacrifice 2019 the great martyrs made for the sake of freedom and asked the gathering to follow the ideals of great leaders like Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru and, Subhash Chandra Bose. Later Students and faculty Visited Spoorthi Special School, Cultural Committee 2019-20 Page 4 MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (An ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institution) (A unit of Rajalaxmi Education Trust ®, Mangalore) _________________________________________________________________________ to spend a memorable time with the special students of the school and also donated food items to them. Kannada Every year, the committee hosts Rajyotshava Rajyotsava, a day to commemorate the art forms of Karnataka like Dollu 1st November Kunitha, yakshagana, honor the rich 2019 literature, and reinstate the need for imbibing in students the love for culture and traditions. Teachers Day The Committee organizes Teachers’ day to commemorate the birthday of Dr. 5th September Radhakrishnan. Faculty and staff 2019 assemble at the main entrance and pay tribute to the photograph of Dr. Radhakrishnan by offering flowers on that day. The program was followed by a celebration of the day. Engineers Day Birthday of Sir M Visvesvaraya is being celebrated as Engineers’ day throughout the Nation on 15th September every year. The committee organizes a 15.09.2019 formal program wherein Faculty and students assemble at the foyer to pay their respects to the great soul Sir M. Visvesvaraya . Principal Dr. G L Easwara Prasad addressed the gathering on the occasion and stressed the role played by Sir Visvesvaraya in Nation building. He further explained the value system practiced by Sir Visvesvaraya which has to be emulated by all. Cultural Committee 2019-20 Page 5 MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (An ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institution) (A unit of Rajalaxmi Education Trust ®, Mangalore) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Republic Day The republic day celebrations were celebrations organized by the committee on 26.01.2020. The national flag was 26.01.2020 hoisted by our Principal Dr. G.L. Easwara Prasad at the Campus. He spoke about the importance of Republic day, and about the Constitution and the Duties and responsibilities of each and every citizen. Dean, Dr. Divakara Shetty was present on the occasion. Video Link: Click here Cultural Committee 2019-20 Page 6 MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (An ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Institution) (A unit of Rajalaxmi Education Trust ®, Mangalore) _________________________________________________________________________ ANNUAL BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE: 2019-20 The Budget allotted for cultural Activities for this academic year is Rs 30,00,000/- The Expenditure towards training students through the club as well as organizing various cultural events for the academic year is Rs.1166532/- . MAJOR AWARDS WON IN 2019-20 The Cultural Committee selects students from the forum, train them and facilitates their participation in various state and national cultural events. The details of Award won by students in the year 2019-20 are as follows: Overall Champions Team MITE was crowned the overall champions at the national techno-cultural festival ‘Incredia 19’ organized by NMAMIT Nitte, Karnataka. Cultural Committee Page 7 MANGALORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY &