Orientation Programme for Third Semester Civil Engineering Concludes

The Department of Civil Engineering organized a Three-Day orientation programme for the students of third semester Civil Engineering. Dr. Nalini E Rebello, Head of Department of Civil Engineering introduced the Department to the students and stressed about the code of conduct & discipline to be followed by every student of the Department. Dr. Azhar Shaikh, Dept. of Business Administration-MBA addressed the students about positive attitude that one must possess for their betterment in life and career.

An alumni interaction was organized in which the students were addressed by three of Sahyadri’s distinguished alumni - Er. Chinmay Bharan, Site Engineer, Sriram Greenfields, Bengaluru; Er. Preksha Thej, CADD Engineer, CADD Centre, Mangaluru and Er. Deekshith Shetty, MD of Poornaprajna Constructions, Mangaluru. They motivated the students and spoke about the various challenges in the field of Civil Engineering and also shared various options to carry out higher studies in Indian & Foreign Universities.

Sixth & Seventh batch of Parent Interaction of new entrants to the Engineering stream 2019

Interaction session for the parents of new entrants to the engineering stream was held in the campus in two batches. Mr. Manjunath Bhandary, Chairman placed before the parents a picture of the present scenario in engineering colleges. In order to boost the quality of education, AICTE has come up with good initiatives like Future Skills and many other initiatives, he stated. In keeping with the AICTE norms, Sahyadri offers technical skills where the students are exposed to internship programs, latest technology, and industry activities.

Students are also offered a platform to compete in various national and international events. In order to make the students realize the true essence of an engineer, visits to rehabilitation centres are organized so as to establish Social & Emotional Connect.

The chairman stressed on the responsibility of the parents towards their children and urged them to:
• Stimulate their children to utilize the facilities available in the campus and learn creative skills.
• Motivate your child
• To ignite in their children a spark of responsibility towards their family and the society.
• To share their own experiences of life with their child.
• To make their children self-dependent.
Speaking about the company expectations, Mr. Bhandary stated that the companies expect aptitude, attitude, good exposure, project based learning, interactive, communication and interactive skills from its employees.

Dr. R. Srinivasa Rao Kunte, Principal, in his address, emphasised on the attendance criteria as per VTU norms and requested parents to monitor their child’s performance and attendance.

Feedback from the Buzz Readers

"Hearty congratulations to all Elevate Project members and winners... Maketh of truly Industry Academia interaction.. Let all Sahyadrians join this bandwagon to be a truly Professional Engineer.."
Dr Umesh M Bhushi
Director-Strategic Planning

"I would like to congratulate my mentor Dr. Joyline Dsa for her startup being chosen as a winner among 100 start-ups. Wonderful milestones being achieved and i wish all the luck to my mentor for further endeavours."
Naveen Shenoy
2nd Year Electronics & Communication

Quote for the day

“One of the most important actions a leader can do is to lead by example. If you want everyone else to be passionate, committed, dedicated and motivated, you go first!"
– Marshall Goldsmith