Mangaluru: The Department of Business Administration at St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC) hosted Zephyr- 2024 with the theme Business Warfare-Navigating The Matrix, a two-day event on 26 and 27 March 2024 in Kalam Auditorium.
Zephyr- 2024 began by seeking the blessings of the almighty through a prayer led by the MBA choir. Akhilesh B C, Project Manager, Moody’s Rating, Bangalore was the Chief guest for the inauguration ceremony.
Dr Rio D’Souza, Principal SJEC, Rev Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, Director-SJEC, Dr Prakash Pinto, Dean-MBA, Acharya Chitralekha J, Faculty Coordinator, Prajwal and Hrithik Chand, Student Coordinators were present for the program.
Prajwal S K, Student Coordinator welcomed the gathering. Zephyr was inaugurated by lighting the lamp by all the dignitaries.
Akhilesh B C, the Chief guest emphasized on leadership by highlighting the traits and characteristics of successful leaders. He encouraged students to be courageous to make tough decision. His philosophy is to “take care of people and people will take care of your work”.
He quoted saying, “Success is a journey and not a destination.” And concluded saying, ” no risk no reward”, and encouraged students to take calculated risk.
Dr Rio D’Souza, Principal, spoke about the importance of putting in efforts. By giving example of a ball, he emphasized that failing is easier and highlighted the importance of working hard to be successful. He pointed up about rising after failing which can lead to enterprising. Dr. Rio D’Souza handed over the token of gratitude to the Chief Guest.
Rev Fr Wilfred Prakash D’Souza, the President of the program gave the presidential remarks. He encouraged students to learn, grow and inspire people around them. He stressed on being humble.
Sweeny Reanna Larsado, 2nd year MBA, rendered the vote of thanks. Komal, 2nd year MBA compered the event.
The Zephyr- 2024 inauguration was followed by commencement of management events such as business quiz, best manager, HR, Finance, Marketing and many more.
The second day of the fest will showcase the cultural talent of the participants with various events like Treasure Hunt, Brand Rangoli, Face Painting, Fitness Fight, Gaming, Duet Singing and Group Dance.
The fest received enormous response with all together 18 colleges participating from in and around Mangalore and Shivamogga.
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