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Mangaluru, Oct 6 : A national level inter-collegiate IT and management fest AGNESIA 2K24 was held on 3rd and 4th October 2024. AGNESIA – 2024 is a first fest of its kind being conducted by the MBA and MCA department. The fest witnessed 25 colleges participating from in and around Mangalore.

Inaugural event:

The inaugural of the event took place on 3rd October at Mother Mary Aloysia Centenary Auditorium at St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mangalore. The Chief Guest for the inaugural was Mr Walter Nandalike, Founder, Daijiworld Media Network and the Guest of Honour was Mr Ashok Shrestha, Retired Portfolio Director, General Electric (Renewable Energy). The fest was inaugurated traditionally by lighting the lamp.

Our chief guest Mr Walter Nandalike encouraged the audience with his motivational speech saying "It's never too young to teach and never too old to learn". In other words, everybody, despite the age barrier, should be open to the changing environment . He stressed on how important it is to take risks and how to face our own fears.

The guest of honour Mr. Ashok Shrestha oriented the students about leadership and team work. He gave a gist about the cultural diversity, the importance of Leadership skill and as a youth how it is important to be decisive. He stressed on team work and provided examples with his life experiences. He expressed that they should be open minded, need to be contemporary and adopt a changing world.

Sr. Dr. M Venissa addressed the audience with the presidential remarks. She mainly focused on how education is important in molding students' lives and stressed that students should learn lessons for life which transform their life. She urged the students to follow their mind and heart.

Ms. Vaishnavi Shenoy introduced the audience about Aavirbhav – MCA fest. Ms. Kshama Bangera introduced the gathering about Euphoria – MBA fest. The trophies were unveiled by the dignitaries.

The other dignitaries present on the dais were Sr Dr M Venissa A.C., Principal, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Sr Dr M.Vinora A.C. - PG Co-ordinator, St Agnes College (Autonomous), Mrs Sheryl Preethika, Head of MBA Department, Mrs. Panchajanyeswari, Head of MCA Department, Ms. Vaishnavi Shenoy and Ms. Kshama Bangera the student coordinators.

The inaugural started with a prayer song led by Ms. Venisha and team of MCA. This was followed by welcome dance led by Ms. Dhanyashree and team of MCA department. The audience were welcomed by Mrs. Panchajanyeswari, Head of MCA Department.  The event was hosted by Mrs.Akshatha Shetty, Dept of MCA. Mrs. Sheryl Preethika – Head of MBA Department proposed the vote of thanks.

Valedictory event :

The valedictory of the event took place on 4rd October at Mother Mary Aloysia Centenary Auditorium at St Agnes College, Mangaluru at 5pm.

The Chief Guest for the valedictory was Mrs. Marjorie Texeira - Vice President, Agnesian Alumni Association.  In her address she encouraged the audience with her motivational speech. She expressed the Importance of Culture along with theoretical knowledge and stated that "Education is not bounded only till the purview of textbook, but beyond it".

Dr. Gerard D'Souza, Mentor, MBA shared his experiences which helped the students to face the uncertainties. An incredible and remarkable opinion was received from the participants which will be a driving force to the MBA and MCA students to conduct future fests.

The other dignitaries present on the dais were Sr Dr M Venissa A.C., Principal, Sr Dr M.Vinora A.C., PG Co-ordinator, Mrs Sheryl Preethika, Head of MBA Department, Mrs.Panchajanyeswari Head of MCA Department, Dr. Gerard D'Souza, Mentor MBA, Ms. Vaishnavi Shenoy and Ms. Kshama Bangera the student coordinators. The valedictory event was hosted by Ms. Jansil Saldanha of 2nd MBA. The Valedictory started with the audience being welcomed by Mr. Vinston of 2nd MBA followed with a prayer song led by Ms. Fabiann Dsouza and team. Mr.Vinston of 1st MBA proposed the vote of thanks.

Names of the colleges participated:

MBA – 20 colleges
1. SDM Ujire
2. Sahyadri College
3. Mangalore University
4. Vivekananda College of Arts, Science & Commerce
5. A J Institute
6. Alvas Institute
7. Manel Srinivas Nayak Institute
8. SDM Mangalore
9. Sacred Heart College Madantyar
10. Vivekananda college of engg & tech
11. St. Aloysius College (AIMIT)
12. MAPS college
13. Shree Devi Institute of tech
14. St Aloysius Mangalore
15. Yenepoya institute of arts com sci
16. Srinivas Institute Mgt and com Pandeshwar
17. Srinivas Valachil
18. Akshaya college
19. NITK
20. SDM Kodialbail

MCA – 5 colleges

The events were as follows:

MCA events:
Ms.Akshitha Menon announced the winners and runners of the National Level IT And Management Fest AGNESIA-2024 Department of Computer Applications (MCA) present "AAVIRBHAV".

DRUDAVISHTI – Coding,
VEBAKALPANA – Web Designing,
GYANVEDA – IT Quiz, KURUKSHETRA - Gaming,
TATTVA CHITRAM - Videography,
YANTRAVIMARSHA - IT Manager,
ANVESHAN – Treasure Hunt, SRUJANATMAK VIGNAPAN – Mad Ads
"RUNNERS -UP": Team Agni - Aloysius Institute of Management and Information Technology (AIMIT), Kotekar and "WINNERS": Team Vajra - N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Karkala

MBA events:  
Ms.Arlene Fernandes announced the winners and runners of the National Level IT And Management Fest AGNESIA-2024 Department of Business Administration (MBA) present "EUPHORIA".

ENRON – Best manager: WINNER - RAIDERS - St Aloysius College, Mangaluru - T AMIT SHENOY

THE INTERN – Human Resource: 1ST PLACE – RAIDERS - St Aloysius Mangaluru - MOHAMMED ISMAIL ARF and WAYNE FERDINAND GOVEAS
2ND PLACE - RAPTORS - NITK College – SHAADA and SANJIVINI

MAD MEN – Marketing: 1ST PLACE - RANGERS - SDM College, Ujire - NISHAL SINGH. P and CHIRANJEEVI SHETTY
2ND PLACE – GUARDIANS - Yenepoya Institute Of Arts Com Sci – AHMED MUHAMMAD JHUBAPU and ZAYAN SIDDIQUE

THE SIXTH SENSE – Quiz: 1ST PLACE - RAIDERS - St Aloysius College, Mangaluru - JORDAN MARK and LIRON REGINALD
2ND PLACE - RAPTORS – NITK College – VARUN and AMITH

MONEYBALL – Finance: 1ST PLACE - INVINCIBLE - Alvas Institute – ARJUN and RAKSHITH
2ND PLACE – VIKINGS - Shree Devi Institute of Tech – SARTHAK and PRANAM

MASTERMINDS – Best Management Team: 1ST PLACE – Raiders - St Aloysius College, Mangaluru - RAKESH V GOWDA, AHMED UWAIS, and SANATHSARVESH
2ND PLACE – Hustlers - Sahyadri College – KRUPA, SHREYA SHETTY and GAUTHAMI

KALAVAIBHAV: RUNNERS UP - MANGALORE UNIVERSITY, WINNERS -VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE PUTTUR

GULLY CRICKET: RUNNERS UP – GOVT. FIRST GRADE COLLEGE, VAMADAPADAV, WINNERS: SRI DHARMASTHALA COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT KODIALBAIL (UG) (A)
 
OVER ALL RUNNERS UP: Raptors, NITK
OVER ALL WINNERS: RAIDERS St Aloysius College, Mangaluru

MASTER OF CEREMONY (WINNERS): MANGALORE UNIVERSITY
BEST COSTUME (WINNERS): VIVEKANANDA COLLEGE, PUTTUR