Media Release
Mangaluru, Oct 22: The Srinivas University, College of Management and Commerce’s MBA and MCOM department on October 21 and 22 organized a two-day national level post-graduate Business Management Festival 'MAGMA 2019' on the theme 'MAGMACIAN – Management with Magical Minds' at the city campus, Pandeshwar, here.
The formal inauguration of the festival was held on October 22 at City Campus, Pandeshwar, here. The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Dr A Srinivas Rao - Pro-chancellor, Srinivas University. Addressing the students he said, "In every field there is magic, which can be at micro, mini and macro levels. A magician is successful when he is able to manage any challenge. Santhosh Giri – CEO, Catalyst Portfolio Management Service, Kolkata and National Geography Wild Life Photographer was the chief guest who inaugurated the programme by lighting a lamp and further motivated the participants to be confident to perform magic in their own quests. The guests of honour Dr Raja K. G, proprietor - Libey Custom Tees Mangaluru promised to associate with Magma next year on a larger scale.
Nishank Suvarna - Managing partner, Hotel Roopa, Mangaluru wished success to the students in all events and Srinivas University MBA alumni, Darren Monteiro - Axis Bank Mangaluru’s deputy manager persuaded the students with relevant industry examples.
Dr P S Aithal - Vice-chancellor of Srinivas University spoke to MBA and MCOM students for whom the concept of magic is very relevant to take on ideal decisions. Dr Ajay Kumar – Registrar development SU was present onstage. The faculty convener of the fest, Prof Anumesh Kariappa gave the introductory theme of the event. The dean of Commerce and Management, Dr Shailashree V T welcomed the gathering. Karthik Nayak, student co-ordinator delivered the vote of thanks.
The management festival will feature eight events from the Business Sphere involving The Alchemist for Best Manager, The Wallendas for Best Management Team, The Jugglers for Finance, The Enchanters for Marketing, The Trapezers for Aviation, The Conjuror for HR, The Spell-caster for Business Quiz and The Illusionist for Photography of professional domains of Management and Marketing.
The special attraction for MAGMACIAN 2019, was magic entertainment by world renowned magician and illusionist, Shreekanth Indra who mesmerized the crowd.
The Magmacian MAGMA 2019 received an overwhelming response from the students and institutions across India. Around 30 teams from various Business Schools and management institutions participated in this event.