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Valmiki Jayanthi celebrated at Sahyadri

Aadikavi Maharshi Valmiki Jayanthi was celebrated in the campus by staff members on 17th Oct, 2024. The event was jointly organized by NSS Unit and SC-ST Welfare Cell of the institution. Dr. Sudhir Shetty, Vice Principal gave the day's message to the gathering. He said – “Valmiki Maharshi is a great author and poet who gifted the world ace texts like Ramayana and Yogavasishta. His Ramayan, the story of King Rama, is revered as the holy book of Hindus and is referred all over the world for its morals. The contributions and work of any person to the society is more important than his or her birth”, he added.

Mrs. Shalini Prasad, Audit Assistant, Bhandary Foundation spoke on the life and works of Maharshi Valmiki. She gave a detailed note of how Valmiki evolved into a fine poet who created the most valuable and exhaustive epic as Ramayana. Sri Ramayana has 24,000 verses. The scholars' estimates for the earliest stage of the text range from the 8th to 4th centuries BCE and later stages extending up to the 3rd century CE, although the original date of composition is unknown. Mrs. Prasad explained how the sublime abilities of a person come out as useful contributions when a teacher polishes his or her intellect, with the life story of Maharshi Valmiki. Prof. Ashwini, Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering and Convener of SC-ST Welfare Cell compeered the program. All staff members honoured the sage with floral tribute to his portrait.

Dept. of ECE Celebrates World Standards Day with Creative Poster Making Challenge

Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) in partnership with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), organized a Creative Poster Making Challenge on 15th Oct, 2024 to celebrate World Standards Day. The event encouraged students to express their creativity while highlighting the role of standards in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Renowned artist and tutor Mr. Anudeep L served as the judge for the competition, evaluating posters based on their alignment with the SDG theme, creativity, artistic quality, and clarity of the message.

After a thorough evaluation, the winners were announced as follows:
• 1st Prize: Bhoomika V K (5A) for her poster on all 17 SDGs.
• 2nd Prize: Kshithij H S (7A) on SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being.
• 3rd Prize: Shravan N Shetty (7A) on SDG 14: Life Below Water.
• 4th Prize: Vibha B K (5B) on SDG 4: Quality Education.
Mr. Anudeep praised the students' efforts, emphasizing the power of art in conveying complex sustainability messages. The event was a blend of creativity and education, raising awareness about global challenges and the importance of standards in sustainable development.

MoU signed between Dept. of ECE and KarMic Design Private Ltd

On October 18, 2024, the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) at Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management (SCEM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with KarMic Design Private Ltd, marking a significant advancement in academic and industry collaboration.
The ceremony took place at KarMic’s premises in Manipal, attended by key representatives from both institutions.
Signatories:
• Dr. Sidramappa Injaganeri, Principal, Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management
• Shri. Rathnakar Bhat, Director & CEO, KarMic Design Private Ltd Design Pvt. Ltd
SPOC for Implementation:
Dr. Anush Bekal, Head, Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE).
Key Highlights of the MoU: Objective: The MoU aims to foster academic exchange programs and collaborative initiatives in VLSI Design and Verification.

Collaboration Scope:
• Teaching and Research: Joint programs will facilitate the exchange of scientific materials and publications.
• Technical Support: KarMic will assist SCEM in organizing workshops, invited lectures, and technical talks.
• Internships and Training: Selected SCEM students will complete a minimum one-month internship at KarMic, gaining valuable industry experience.
Impact:
This partnership is poised to enhance practical training and research opportunities for both students and faculty. Students will benefit from exposure to industry practices, while faculty members will engage in professional development through collaborative research and teaching. This MoU represents a significant step toward fostering innovation and excellence in education, aligning with SCEM’s mission to provide a comprehensive educational experience.
Gururaj Bankapur, CTO & Director; DILIPA MOGAVEERA, COO & Director; Gajanan Shanbhag, CFO & Director from KarMic Design Private Ltd were present in the event.
Mr. Ashwin Kumar, Mehnaz Fathima C , Ashoka A and Abhishek A B Nayak Asst. Professors from the Dept. of Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) were present during the event.

Placements and Training:

Cognizant conducts Campus Recruitment Drive

On 16th October 2024, Cognizant visited Sahyadri for a campus recruitment drive targeting students from the Computer Science, Information Science, and Electronics and Communication Engineering departments of the 2025 graduating batch. The event saw enthusiastic participation, with 96 shortlisted candidates competing for a position at the renowned company. The drive commenced with a series of technical interviews, and the results are eagerly awaited.

Recruited by Novigo Solutions

Seven engineering students have been recruited by Novigo Solutions for the position of Trainee Software Engineer. The selected students are Babith, Hamshini Shetty, Keerthan Suvarna, Rishab Budale, and Shreenidhi D K from the Dept. of Computer Science & Engineering; Ayush Kamath from the Dept. of Artificial Intelligence & Data Science and Abhishek from the Dept. of Information Science & Engineering.

Nikka Densok, Japan Hiring

Nikka Densok is recruiting 2025 batch graduates in Mechanical Engineering and Electronics & Communication Engineering for roles as Mechanical Engineers in the Technical Manufacturing Division and Electrical Engineers in the Development Division. Nikka Densok Co., Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of inspection equipment, dedicated to enhancing everyday safety.

SOSC Joins Global Hacktoberfest initiative to Promote Open-Source Contributions

The Sahyadri Open-Source Community (SOSC) participated in Hacktoberfest, a month-long annual event organized by DigitalOcean, GitHub, and partners, which aimed to bring developers together to contribute to real-world projects and grow in the global tech ecosystem. SOSC participated in the Hacktoberfest event on 16th and 17th October ‘2024, where community members actively engaged in open-source collaboration by resolving issues and submitting pull requests to various repositories. The event fostered teamwork, innovation, and learning, providing participants with an opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the open-source community.

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