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BLOCKBUSTER reloaded
2021-03-26 - 2021-03-28 | Virtual
Tired of surprise quizzes absolutely bombing your GPA? Conversely, are you tired of your friends calling you a know-it-all?🧠
Here’s a quiz that is so easy🥳, a caveman could ace it. A quiz so filled with pop culture, you could take this quiz to the movies.👽
Rotaract Club – NITK Chapter presents,
BLOCKBUSTER reloaded🕴️💃
An event where knowing stuff actually pays off!😏 Register in group of 3🚥 for this first year exclusive event and prepare yourself for grueling rounds🧐 that will funnel out the best among you!🌝🌚
Dates: 26th-28th March 2021
Sign up with the link below:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5szTjb0VL4UInPZ7t01E7gUYB9w7m5wF_YfQScksMOVy2kQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
See you there!😎
PS: Final date for registration is this 24th so sign up peeps🥳🥳

Introduction to Game Development on Unity
2021-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | Virtual
✨ Greetings from IET NITK!! ✨
Did u ever wonder about making your own game but don’t know where to start ?
IET NITK’s Marmik Mundada is holding a session, “Introduction to Game Development on Unity”.
If you are brand new to Unity, or if you want to make sure you have covered the basic,or if you want to learn to write your first C# script – this is the session for you 😉
Come join us!🤗
🗓️ Date : 21th March 2021
⏱️ Time : 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
🔮 Link : https://bit.ly/2Qh9F9b
Unity installation guide : https://bit.ly/2NCfqNS
Hope to see you there!

Memes Quiz
2021-03-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
✨ Greetings from LSD NITK✨
Have you adjusted well to quarantine🥱? Do you walk around with a signature look of superiority 😤knowing that you never left your house anyway?
Well the Memes Quiz 🤡hosted by LSD’s QuizSoc is here to test your knowledge of the internet from Reddit to tik tok and everything in between.
Join in in teams of 3 or less! And don’t forget to revise your memes before coming!
Register on the link below :
https://forms.gle/k6927En7ML8JnqqF9
Date : 21st March, Sunday
Time : 6PM IST
To clarify any doubts contact:
Dwijesh- wa.me/917019180187
Nakul – wa.me/9061774675

Bizfest
2021-03-18 - 2021-03-20 | Virtual
💫Are you equipped to experience the greatest business fest in NITK? Be prepared to be swept off your feet by the whirlwind of biz-culture!
ISTE Credit introduces Bizfest!🔥
A one of a kind business-centric episode from the 18th to the 20th of March.
With a diverse array of eminent panellists and speakers from all across the globe 🌎 covering topics ranging from Product Management to Entrepreneurship even Tackling the SDG’s, Bizfest is precisely curated to provide biz-enthusiasts a whole rounded learning experience!
Stay tuned to be a part of this phenomenal event! 🤩
https://www.instagram.com/p/CMPZtxIAsOD/?igshid=11mkp4r0x3m0t

Astro-Fest 2021
2021-03-15 - 2021-03-17 | Virtual
Greetings from Infinity and Beyond
Astronomy lovers! AAC NITK has something special coming up for you!
Astro-Fest 2021 is now here! ✨
Join us next week from 15th to 17th March from 6 PM onwards for a whole lot of fun and a chance to win amazing prizes! 💸
An art competition for the artistically gifted, a case study competition for the inquisitive minds among you, and Astrogames 🏀
👇 Watch the teaser at our IG page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CMPog_BgTDk/?igshid=1qy9g22xcfx19
✨ We hope to see you next week ✨

Building a career as a full-stack web developer in 2021🚀 by Mehul Mohan
2021-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Greetings from Web Enthusiasts’ Club NITK and IEEE NITK ✨
We’re back with another expert talk 💡
Building a career as a full-stack web developer in 2021🚀 by Mehul Mohan – founder of codedamn – an online learning platform and a YouTube channel with 150k subscribers 💫
Getting started with web development in 2021 can be a daunting task 😪. With so many options to choose and roadmaps to follow, languages and libraries to learn. It can get overwhelming quickly 😵, especially if you’re a beginner. Lest you step in the wrong direction and end up wasting your time 🚫
This talk will help you navigate the web-technology-hell in 2021 and become an efficient full-stack developer with a minimal tech stack.
There would also be a live QnA session at the end. See you there 🏃
Date: 14th March (Sunday)
Time: 6 PM
YouTube Livestream:
https://youtu.be/NHh91G40AkE
Add event to calendar:
http://bit.ly/add-to-calendar-expert-talk

e-Daksha Technical Workshop Series : Introduction to Blockchain Technologies
2021-03-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Greetings from IET NITK!
Bitcoin is the future of cashless transactions, said by many.
Here’s your chance to get a sneak peek into Blockchain Techologies
We present to you : e-Daksha Technical Workshop Series
The speaker this week is Dr. Santhosh, Head of Global Tech Team Atkins, India
Certificates to all those who attend the talk
Don’t miss out!! Register now: https://bit.ly/2O1Q1wS
Date : Mar 14, 2021, 6:00pm – 7:30 pm.

Apprentice
2021-03-12 - 2021-03-14 | Virtual
Greetings from ACM-NITK!
Have you ever wondered what it takes to make it into some of the world’s largest firms such as McKinsey and BCG?
Have you ever visualised what MBAs at Harvard and Stanford are capable of that makes them the best in the world?
Do you want to know what it takes to make it in the world of Business?
ACM NITK presents to you its Flagship Business Event: Apprentice!
Join us for a compelling 3-day contest from 12th-14th March. The events comprise of addictive Guesstimates, a fun KEP on solving business models and for the grand finale, a Business Case, albeit with a twist!
Fear not if you think you are a novice in the field. Hop on the bandwagon and learn the basics of business, with Apprentice
So what are you waiting for?
Register for the event using the link given below:
https://forms.gle/Q5FianFzCTtfHwa99
Open to first-years only
For further queries, contact:-
Neketra +918454037535
Sadhana +919995347759

Linux CTF
2021-03-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Greetings from Web Enthusiasts’ Club NITK!✨
Do you want to challenge your hunting skills? Are you one to pay attention to details and unravel secrets hidden in plain sight?🧐🕵🏻‍♀️🕵🏻‍♂️
We present to you WEC’s Linux CTF, which is a 3-hour long Capture The Flag online contest, where you can challenge your skills while learning how to work through the Linux Command Line by competing in a race to find clues hidden in tricky challenges.😏
Are you ready to take the lead?😉
While familiarity with Linux command line would help, no worries if you’re a beginner as the moderators will be there throughout the event to help!
🗓️ Date: 11th March, 2021
🕕 Time: 6 pm IST
Platform: The treasure hunt will be held on HackerEarth, so make sure you register individually at the following link- https://www.hackerearth.com/wec-linux-ctf-2021
The event is beginner-friendly!😌
Join our discord server for queries and further updates:
https://discord.gg/XAXS8ceZ

KEP on AutoCAD
2021-03-11 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Greetings from ASCE NITK!
ASCE NITK 👷🏻 brings you KEP on AutoCAD!
👨🏻‍💻 AutoCAD is a design software, it is used professionally by designers, architects, engineers, and construction professionals.
Join us to learn new techniques and skills in AutoCAD✨. Sharpen your skills in AutoCAD and discover how people are using AutoCAD in the KEP brought to you by ASCE! 🤩
Date:- 11/3/2021, Thursday
Time:- 5PM
Installation Guide👨🏻‍💻:-
https://youtu.be/UCMM8kE7QQ4
Download the software from here using your nitk.edu mail ID for free from here:
https://www.autodesk.com/education/edu-software/overview?sorting=featured&page=1
In case of any queries, contact
Sudeepthi: +91 81793 06692
Drishti: +91 88000 90441

THE EDITOR SERIES : Streamlabs OBS
2021-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
💫 Greetings from IET INKHEART 💫
Bringing the next episode of THE EDITOR SERIES for all the upcoming Youtubers🤩🤩🤩. Watch Laksh sadhwani take a workshop on some advanced features for streaming using Streamlabs OBS live on YouTube and make your stream look professional😎😎.
Date: 10th March
Time: 6pm
Link: https://youtu.be/XN4qcRx4xUA
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMMYAl2gytj/?igshid=fn2a5lk91eyu

Introduction to Development
2021-03-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
Greetings from Web Enthusiasts’ Club NITK! 👨🏻‍💻✨
Willing to explore development but confused about resources and path? Don’t fret; we’ve got you covered. 😌 Web Enthusiasts’ Club Dev SIG brings you a session on Introduction to Development to help you get started with development.
This session would lead you through the essential resources for development, Git & GitHub , and basics of HTML & CSS to help you harness these concepts to sail in the development field.
🔗 Meet Link : https://meet.google.com/qvz-pmyr-ige
📆 Date : March 10 (Wednesday)
🕟 Time : 5:30 PM IST
P.S. No prerequisites necessary. Absolute beginner level

INGENIUM
2021-03-08 | Virtual
Greetings from ACM NITK!
Presenting to you, the first-ever edition of INGENIUM , the flagship event of Vidyut – the Electronics SIG of ACM NITK !💡
A 4-day long ‘ ElectroThon’⚡to take you on a joyride, with quizzes, insightful workshops and an enthralling 24 hour contest.
That’s not all !!
Top performers get summer internships at esteemed companies like FLUXGEN & OUTSCAL ❗
Do you think you have what it takes to be the first Ingenious of NITK? 🧐
If yes, join us on the 8th of March, 2021 !
Register using the link given below: https://forms.gle/7kLXcV7uq1F5W4j39
Exclusively for 1st & 2nd years💫.

INGENIUM '21
2021-03-08 - 2021-03-11
Greetings from ACM NITK! 😎
Presenting to you, the first-ever edition of INGENIUM ✨, the flagship event of Vidyut – the Electronics SIG of ACM, NITK !!
A 4-day long ‘ ElectroThon’⚡to take you on a joyride, with electrifying quizzes, insightful workshops and an enthralling 24hour contest.
And that’s not it!! 💡
Top performers get summer internships at esteemed companies like FLUXGEN & OUTSCAL 🤯
So are you ready to compete and stand out of the crowd??🤩
Do you have what it takes to be the first ever Ingenious of NITK???👑
If yes, then join us on the 8th of March, 2021 by registering through the form given below :
https://forms.gle/7kLXcV7uq1F5W4j39
Exclusively for 1st & 2nd years💫

Intro to CP, Best websites for CP, C++, Time Complexity
2021-03-07 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Greetings from Web Enthusiasts’ Club Algorithms SIG!
We’re glad to get started with CP League. It will be our first session for people who are new to Competitive Programming. Do attend to get familiar with the basic concepts!
Session Details:
Date: March 7th (Sunday)
Speakers: Chaithanya, Janmansh
Venue : https://meet.google.com/ntd-ijdb-mjq
Time : 7:00pm
Topic : Intro to CP, Best websites for CP, C++, Time Complexity
Difficulty : Easy
Prerequisites: None
For those of you, who haven’t joined the CP League Telegram group – here’s the link – https://t.me/joinchat/LMDG_BQYI8BpYjMYBtV_PQ
Its open to all branches and years

IGNIS
2021-03-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Are you a motorsports enthusiast? Eager to find what goes into making of a racing beast 🧐, we finally have an answer for you!
NITKRacing is organising IGNIS ✨ an event spanning two days, and covering Knowledge Exchange Programs (KEPs) on multitude of topics ranging from aerodynamics to electronics. In short everything you’d need to know about building a well crafted automobile, be it electrical or combustion!
Every KEP will be followed by a fun interactive session where you’ll be able to get your doubts cleared by some of the best automobile engineers NITK has to offer 🤩.
And guess what?!! Participants will stand a chance to win cash prizes 🤑 and exclusive NITKRacing merchandise.
Event is open to only first years of all branches!
No pre-requisites required. Head to the link below and get yourself registered now!
Date – 6th March
Time – 7:30PM onwards
🌐 Registration Link: http://bit.ly/3aY6evT
Point of Contact
Ajay- +919663393517
Ganesh – +919900512512

The Art of Cinematic Soundscapes
2021-03-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Greetings from IET INKHEART🥳🥳🥳
Reminder !!!
Register for the music production workshop today at 6 pm ft. Rajamani Ayyer.🤩🤩
Register : https://forms.gle/4p5A1EAH8oFU2d1m9
Follow for updates at :
https://www.instagram.com/p/CL4Fq9dgds1/?igshid=g60cfvnmf9lx

Fine Print
2021-03-05 - 2021-03-07 | Virtual
Attention ‘ye lit enthusiasts! Your time to shine has come! 📣
Fine Print is going to be a 3-day creative carnival conducted by our club on the dates of March 5th, 6th, 7th with events such as writing contests, Model United Nations (MUN), quizzes, theatre and film contests falling under our umbrella.
The carnival caters to every single one of your literary or pop culture fantasies and the events encompass a wide array of skills and interests. 💫
So what are you waiting for?!
Get your quills, your masks and suit up for a virtual extravaganza like never before! 💯

EMBEDATHON 2021 - Workshop by Pranshu Tople on Autonomous Navigation and Path Planning
2021-03-04 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Greetings from IEEE NITK!!
IEEE CAS NITK chapter brings to you EMBEDATHON 2021: The third edition of a 24-hour embedded systems hackathon!
This is the place to use your interest in Robotics for a great hacking experience and to win prizes worth 15k. For the registration link and further details, please visit* https://ieee.nitk.ac.in/embedathon.
📆 Please note that the deadline for registration for Embedathon is 11.59pm 2nd March.
Moreover, as a part of EMBEDATHON 2021: 24-hour Embedded System Hackathon, IEEE CAS NITK Chapter is excited to present to you a Workshop by Pranshu Tople on Autonomous Navigation and Path Planning.
📆Join us on 4th March at 8 PM (open for all students) here: https://youtu.be/seRctWx_vaI . Please note that this workshop was postponed from 1st March 6PM to 4th March 8PM due to technical issues.
For any queries, contact
Rakshana : 7022459091
Chandravaran : 8277336462

Contain the Code : An Introduction to Virtualization and Docker Containers
2021-03-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Greetings from Web Enthusiasts’ Club NITK! 👨🏻‍💻✨
Have you always wondered what Virtual Machines are? Ever heard of Containers and have always been curious about the same?🧐 Used Docker before but have no idea how it does its magic?
Web Enthusiasts’ Club presents to you Contain the Code, a series of knowledge-sharing sessions about container tech with the first one being An Introduction to Virtualization and Docker Containers. 👩🏻‍💻
With almost all major companies like Amazon and Google adopting containerization technology, this series, which is completely beginner friendly is the perfect first step to starting your journey in the area!😌
🔗Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/wgr-wbtx-oik
📅Date: 2nd March (Tuesday)
⏰Time: 6 PM IST
The event is open to all years and branches!

Alumni Talk Series
2021-02-27 - 2021-02-28 | Virtual
Greetings from ACM NITK!
Aspiring to study in the best institutions in India or abroad like UPenn, IIM Calcutta? Aiming for a successful career in some of the largest companies in the world like Amazon, Apple and BCG?
Well, before you set out on your quest, it seems wise to hear the journey of those who have started exactly where we are, overcame all odds and achieved what most can only dream.
ACM NITK presents the Alumni Talk Series, featuring alumni who studied at prestigious universities and are currently working in the biggest organisations in the world.
So this 27th and 28th February, get ready to witness a motivational and inspiring event like never before!

HackVerse 2.0
2021-02-27 - 2021-02-28 | Virtual
<!– Greetings from HackVerse 2.0! –>
You’ve attended our workshops and you’ve wondered about what the teasers were 🤔. Finally, the time is here! 🤩
Applications for HackVerse 2.0 are now open!
Apply at: https://hackverse.nitk.ac.in/
A year ago on this day, students of NITK Surathkal completed organizing the biggest Student-Organized Hackathon👨‍💻 and one of the best tech events in India! We are back, better than before, and fully committed to developing the hacker community in India. WE NEED YOU!
It’s time for you to DREAM because the time to DEVELOP and DEPLOY is not so far! 🎉
Follow us, so you do not miss out on our updates 😉
Website – https://hackverse.nitk.ac.in/
Telegram – https://t.me/hackverse
Instagram – https://instagram.com/hackversenitk/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/hackverse/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/hackverse/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/hackversenitk

ISB Young Leaders Programme
2021-02-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Greetings from the Business Societies of NITK & the Indian School of Business! ✨
Does securing a guaranteed seat at a top and globally renowned Business School while still studying at NITK sound exciting? Then you must hear about the ISB Young Leaders Programme (YLP)!
The YLP is a foundation program for final and pre-final year students that ultimately leads to the highly ranked Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) at the Indian School of Business. The YLP is a guaranteed deferred admission for the PGP.
Join us on February 26th at 6:00 PM where you will be able to directly interact with the ISB Admissions team. You will understand the importance of an MBA in today’s world, how the ISB YLP can help college students to plan their careers even before they graduate and the admission process. Students from all years are welcome to attend.
Register now! https://bit.ly/3ke8mme (Joining details will be sent via email immediately upon registration)

VERDICT '21
2021-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
Hey first years, here is an amazing event for you!✨
ROTARACT NITK presents VERDICT ’21
Verdict is an event where you’ll get to play as a detective and experience what Jake Peralta or Amy Santiago feels like every day of their life! 🕵🏻‍♂️🏍️
We start the event with our first few rounds being a fun game of MAFIA, and once you get past these rounds, you’ll be tasked to crack a case with your fellow Mafia winners.
If your mind yearns for a chance to scour out a nasty criminal, then worry not as we are here. Work the case to either convict or acquit the accused amidst all of the courtroom drama. 👩‍⚖️👨‍⚖️
Date: 26th Feb, Friday
Time: 5pm onwards
Register here: https://forms.gle/PDC8bxBhqm1KqfUj6
For more details, contact : Annlin
9632842818

Freshers Debate
2021-02-26 17:00 - 18:00 | Virtual
🎊Greetings from IET Inkheart!!🎊
Always wanted to argue without any bitter feelings involved?🧐
Inkheart has you covered with its very own 🆒 Freshers Debate
“It is better to debate a question without settling it than to settle a question without debating it.”
So Let’s settle this now :
🗣️ Has Social media eliminated the existence of hobbies?
🤹‍♀️🎨🤽‍♀️🎬🎼🚵📊🏕️🧩🏄‍♀️🥋
Don’t miss out on this wonderful evening of excitement and (maybe) chaos.
Date and Time: 26th Feb 2021, 5PM🕔
Heads 🆙 and Register yourself now!!
https://forms.gle/gzeJeMR3DK8HqKDFA
PS : Open only for Freshers!

Pre- Recruitment Talk - MC
2021-02-25 20:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Greetings from the NITK Music Club📣📣
The wait is finally over. We are recruiting! 🥁
As part of the formal recruitment procedure, first we’ll be having our Pre-recruitment Talk.
Date: 25th February
Time: 8pm
The talk will cover the recruitment procedures and requirements for applying to the club. This is a mandatory step in the process.❗
So get your tones and rhythms ready, and save the date! Follow us on https://www.instagram.com/nitkmusicclub/ for updates.
Pre-rec Meet: http://bit.ly/3btxJgc
See you there!

GSOC from a Mentor's Perspective
2021-02-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Greetings from Web Enthusiasts’ Club NITK 👨‍💻
Interested in Open Source but confused about how to approach it? Or just heard about a program called GSoC and want to give it a shot. Either way, we’ve got you covered.
Software Freedom Month is an event consisting of talks and interactions aimed at spreading awareness about Open Source and Google Summer of Code(GSoC), as well as assisting applicants in navigating the process.
Under this initiative, we bring to you a talk by Dr. Mohit P. Tahiliani, CSE Dept. Mohit Sir has been a long-standing maintainer of the ns-3 Open Source project and has also mentored GSoC projects under the same. Be sure to tune in to gain insights into his perspective as a mentor and pointers for applying to GSoC.
Join the MS team to attend the talk and for more updates – https://bit.ly/join-open-source-nitk
Date: 25th Feb(Thursday)
Time: 18:00 IST

Expert Tech Talks - System Research and Grad Talks
2021-02-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
Greetings from IEEE NITK and Web Enthusiasts’ Club NITK ✨✨
We present to you Expert Tech Talks, a series of talks from renowned figures in different fields of Computer Science.
The first talk is by Dr. Shriram Krishnamurthi, Professor at the Computer Science department of Brown University. His areas of research include Computer Networks, Security, Programming Languages, Formal Methods, Human-Computer Interaction. His current focus is on computer science education and bridging the gap between the technical and human fronts in it.
In this interaction session, he will be giving a brief talk about applying to, and getting into graduate school and various aspects of Systems research, which will be followed by a Q&A session where he will be answering questions regarding the same topics.
The registration link: https://forms.gle/5DACFBbo6hd7ZgPq6
Date: 24th Feb
Time: 7:30 PM

Introduction to Web Development
2021-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Greetings from ACM NITK!
Have you been curious about how websites are made? What technologies aid in the making of a website? How to deploy one to production?
Most importantly,are you curious to build one yourself?
ACM FIG brings to you a KEP on Web Development, to help you learn one of the most handy skills all companies look for.
Do join in and learn web development, starting from basic front-end to moderately complex back-end.
Date: February 24, 2021
Time: 18:00 – 19.30
Link: http://bit.ly/3qIoA9M

Secure Chat Applications Using WebSockets
2021-02-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
<!– Greetings from HackVerse 2.0 –>
HackVerse 2.0 presents to you, the Second session of Make With HackVerse: Secure Chat Application with WebSockets🥳
A hands-on workshop where you will accomplish building your own chat application.
Speaker: Gaurav Chaurasia
Prerequisites: Basics of HTML, CSS, Javascript (DOM Manipulation).
Node.js must be pre-installed on your system.
Installation guide link: https://bit.ly/2ZbNouP
Date 📆: 24th February, 2021
Time⏱️: 4:00 pm
Link: https://youtu.be/gcdKTFwN4FM
Link for Part 1: https://youtu.be/bQLutm4hS6w
Register for HackVerse 2.0 at https://hackverse.nitk.ac.in/
Follow us for more updates at: https://linktr.ee/hackversenitk
