The Computer Science Department of the College organized a Two-Day State Level Mega Inter-Collegiate IT Event SPECTRA2017 – the Magic of ITtude. Spectra 2017 was a grand success with 230 BCA & BSc. (Comp. Sc.) students from 12 colleges across the State of Goa participating enthusiastically in all the sub-events. Spectra 2017 provided students from across Goa with a platform to explore the different areas in the vast field of Information Technology. It was the organizers’ aim to help students develop leadership qualities, team spirit, creative and communication skills – all vital skills in the workplace.
The participants and organizers were very enthusiastic, and their teamwork paved the way to the successful achievements in Spectra 2017. The inaugural function started with the lighting of the lamp by Principal Dr. Prita Mallya, Vice Principal Dr. Sanjay Dessai, Ms. Sharmila Kunde, BCA Coordinator Ms. Ekta Agarwal, Spectra 2017 Coordinator Mr. Sumit Kumar, Student coordinator Mr. Sandesh Palconda and a participant from the participating colleges. The 12 participating colleges were MES College – Zuarinagar, Govt. College – Sanquelim, Don Bosco College-Panjim, Chowgule College – Margao, St. Xaviers College-Mapusa, GVM’s College-Farmagudi, DMs College, Assagao, Fr. Agnel College-Pilar, Govt. College-Khandola, Goa Multifaculty College-Dharbandora, Rosary College-Navelim & Dhempe College-Miramar.
Spectra 2017 was a collection of Onstage, Offstage, Lab & Gaming Events offering participants multiple opportunities to enhance and showcase their skills. The Onstage Events, which comprised of ICEBREAKERS, Thrashout, Ad Maestro, Brainstorm, The Bulletin, Spotlight and Third Degree, focused on the confidence and presentations of participants. The OffStage Events, which comprised of Paint-O-Fun, Mystery Maze, Second Life, Snapshot, Slow Shutter, MEME It & The Fortune Event gave the participants an opportunity to exploit their creativity. The Lab Events tested the participants’ software skills through Code Chef, Life Without Keyboard, SyncSense, Third Eye, Web Weaver, Bug Exterminator, DB Inspector, The Hallmark & Shopping Mania. The Gaming events were Counter Strike & Mini Militia Game wherein 60 Participants participated.
The Two days of fun and frolic ended with all the energetic participants present to receive their trophies & certificates at the hands of dignitaries. The Valedictory Function was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest Mr. Mangirish Salelkar, President of Goa Technology Association and CEO at Umang Technologies, Goa. The Co-Sponsor of SPECTRA 2017 Mr. Ashutosh Prabhu from KAPS was also present at the occasion to give away the prizes. The Principal Dr. Prita D. Mallya addressed the audience expressing her happiness to have seen a mix of Teamwork & coordination and thanked the Principals of all the participating Colleges for the overwhelming response to our invitation. This was followed by a brief Report of the two days by Ms. Sweta Verenkar. BCA Coordinator Ms. Ekta Agarwal introduced the Chief Guest for the evening. The Chief Guest Mr. Mangirish Salelkar encouraged the students to be passionate & enthusiastic about whatever they took up in life. He urged the students to be focused and to have a Never give up approach towards their opportunities.
The overall winner for SPECTRA 2017 was MES College, Zuarinagar and the Runner-up was Chowgule College, Margao. Mr. Chirag Vhatte from Don Bosco College was adjudged the Best Performer. Spectra Coordinator Mr. Sumit Kumar Proposed the Vote of Thanks.
