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Starting up with Y Combinator
2021-01-25 21:30 - 22:30 UTC | Virtual
Greetings from E-Cell NITK✨
Join us for a talk with Michael Seibel and Nikhil Prabhakar from Y Combinator.
Before becoming the CEO of Y Combinator YC, Michael was the co-founder and CEO of Justin.tv (which later became Twitch and sold to Amazon for $1B).
Michael will debunk some of the myths about startups, what you should do while you’re still in school if you want to start a company, and how the YC can help you get started.
Nikhil Prabhakar is the Founder of GoodHealth, provider of employee health and insurance benefits for Indian startups. He’ll talk about his startup journey and YC experience.
This is an opportunity like never before in NITK🥳 You simply cannot afford to miss it.
Register Now: https://ycombinator.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_76OBb55zT0CzknIiEXEx8A
Join us LIVE
January 25, 9:30pm

8 Bits of a Byte
2021-01-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2021-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
💡 Wonder how computers can store all that we know about the universe in just 1s and 0s? Want to understand what goes on in your wireless earphones?
Learn how it is done from scratch with ISTE Charge at 8 Bits of a Byte. 🤩
Two days of workshops and challenges, exclusively for 1st years, to introduce you to the world of Boolean Algebra and entice you with further intricacies of Digital Electronics.
Also, the winning team gets to take home prizes worth up to ₹ 1.5k. 🥳
📆 Dates: Jan 26th (4pm) & 27th (6pm)
🌐 Registration (individually or up to 3 team members): https://bit.ly/3c2fr7F
Points of Contact:
Varun – +91 93804 99762
Priyanka – +91 9791686314

Bharat Darshan 21'
2021-01-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
DDFC NITK
Present to you
🇮🇳BHARAT DARSHAN 21’💃
Kindly register your state in the following google form link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3vY0WWjRbln8Kyp2tbdsD7SGtKiwd83rQAu7QmDF3uBwI5Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Read the instructions properly before filling this form
Also we will be sharing detailed rules and regulations to all the registered mentors.
Also keep in touch with us through our instagram for more updates-
https://instagram.com/ddfcnitk?igshid=1teeyq7xp33lc
For further details,
Contact –
Ravi: 9983333058

Coding Orientation
2021-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
Coding Blocks presents Coding Orientation for Freshers🧑‍💻
Objectives:📋
1.) How to start coding?
2.) When to start coding?
3.) How to prepare for internships?
4.) How to start DS and Algo?
And many more questions……😅
So mark your calendars at:
🗓️Date-27-Jan-2020
⏰Time- 7pm-9pm
💻Platform- Youtube Live
🧑‍💻About the mentor: Mohit Uniyal Bhaiya
He has work experience as a mentor for Google Code-In Mentor for Tensor flow. He has been an Instructor and Product Engineer at Coding Blocks and has been taking sessions, workshops, classroom batches for Data Science/Machine Learning.
More about him: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohit-uniyal-50854273/
Certificate will be providing by Coding Blocks🎖️
Do check Spam and Promotion box for Workshop details
Register here- cb.lk/nitk/co2

THE BUCKET LIST
2021-01-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
One day, your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching. 💭
Have you ever had a moment in your life where you saw something and thought to yourself, “I want to do that before I die”?
NITK Toastmasters Club presents to you, the Orientation Meet 2021 themed
THE BUCKET LIST! 📌
Date & Time: 28th January, 6 PM
Venue: bit.ly/NITK-TM-Orientation_Meeting (Click here at least 30 minutes in advance to be added to the Team)
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Are you afraid of the stage? Do you want a platform to hone your speaking skills? Is leadership your true calling? If you’re nodding your head, we can’t wait for you to join us!
For more details, contact
Supritha: 9901680920
Kartik: 9148172953
Our Social Media handles: linktr.ee/NITKToastmasters
See you on Thursday! ✨

About Bloody Time
2021-01-28 19:00 | Virtual
🚫 Say NO to Myths, Say NO to Rumours, Say NO to Taboos.
According to UNICEF, 87% of women are unaware of menstruation and 14% of men do not have any knowledge on menstrual health. 😬
💫 ISTE NITK’s Social Initiatives brings to you, About Bloody Time, an eye-opener on menstrual health , offering an empathetic understanding of this “taboo” subject featuring gynaecologist, Dr Trupta Naik. Share your thoughts or personal stories on the stigma you’ve faced during your periods, with us and together, let us transform the world to a more conscious and informed society.
Date: 28th January 2020, Thursday
Time: 7pm
Share your experiences in the following link.
https://forms.gle/oTG68VQB8QKmLkE8A
PS- Keep watching this space for more details!

Blood Donation Camp
2021-01-29 09:30 - 11:30 | NITK
Hello everyone!
Through Disaster Management cell and NSS NITK, a special Blood donation camp has been organised for emergency blood supply to Govt Wenlock Hospital in Mangalore.
Date: 29/01/2021
Time : 9:30 am onwards
Venue : Mega Mess
Interested Mtech and Ph.D students present in the campus should come forward and donate blood for this cause.
Dr. Hem Prasad Nath
SAS Officer,
NITK Surathkal

Build Portfolio for Top Univeristies
2021-01-30 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
Greetings from HackVerse 2.0!!
“When applying for universities, you get one chance to make a good first impression, and yours may be in the form of your resume.”
But don’t worry we got your back!
HackVerse 2.0 in association with Yocket is here to help you to build an amazing profile for top universities.
Attend the webinar and get free guidance from an expert counselor who has helped thousands of students to secure admissions to top universities abroad.
Date: 30th January, 2021
Time: 4:30 PM
Registration Link: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/366/844q6tvg
Register for HackVerse 2.0 at https://hackverse.nitk.ac.in/
Follow us, to stay tuned on all the events we have for you:
https://linktr.ee/hackversenitk

Xuberance
2021-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
“I have always wanted to learn Programming, but don’t know where to start”😅
“What is Competitive Programming? Is it too tough?”🤔
“What kind of questions do companies ask in interviews? Will I be able to make it to the interview stages?”🙈
Are you currently in first year and have similar questions? Say no more!😌
IE Code presents ✨Xuberance✨ an online coding competition that will introduce you to the exciting world of Competitive Programming! Xuberance ‘21 is a solo event tailor-made for freshers to help the curious minds among you figure out the intricacies and challenges involved in an online coding contest.
We highly encourage all first years irrespective of the branch to participate in this event.
So get ready to jog your brain by participating in Xuberance!⚡
Team size: 1 (That’s what solo means :P)
Date and Time: 7th Feb, 6 pm – 8 pm
Please fill the form to be eligible for the competition: https://forms.gle/YYBetoWtPJkzG8Cv9
Register at hackerrank.com/xuberance21

Introduction to Robotics with ROS
2021-02-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
“Robots are the Future”
Have you heard this statement too often? Ever wondered what’s bringing about this revolution? Want to dvelve into the deep ocean of UAVs, Robots and Automated Cars?
ACM FIG brings you a KEP on Introduction to Robotics with ROS,to gain an insight on the latest developments in the field of Robotics and learn to program your own Robot through Robot Operating System (ROS), an open source software for coding and developing Robotic APIs!
Prerequisites:
Very Basic knowledge of coding in C, Python or any other language.
Date: 10th February 2021
Time: 6-7:30 PM IST
Venue: https://meet.google.com/xnf-icxj-kgh
See you there!

Synergy
2021-02-13 | Virtual
🤔 Are you bursting at the seams with your creativity? Do you have what it takes to build a better world?
✨ ‘Synergy’ is the portal to let out your steam & the right place to be at.
Join ISTE Catalyst on the 13th of February, and immerse yourselves in a distinctive case study competition on Sustainability. Pair up and tackle topics ranging from renewable energy to Tesla’s failure, and be the mastermind behind unique solutions for problems seemingly tantalizing. 🤯
Guess what’s more?! Every team will be awarded a certificate in appreciation of their hard work!
🤩Register yourselves in teams of 2 or individually.
🌐 Registration: https://iste.nitk.ac.in/event/Synergy/
Points of Contact:
Abhijeet- +91 7762884932
Ankit- +91 9567097555

TEDxNITKSurathkal
2021-02-20 | Virtual
Fostered by the vision of serving the student community with the most innovative and inspiring ideas, TEDxNITKSurathkal is a university TEDx event that began at NITK in 2011. Having had six successful editions in 2011, 2012, 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020, TEDxNITKSurathkal is striving for its upcoming annual colloque with a new theme, “Pause to Play“, to explore beyond the conventions and allow people to rethink their notion of what is possible.
Event Date : February 20th

A Beginner's Guide to Astrophotography
2021-02-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
Greetings from AAC!
Mankind has come a long way from looking at the horizon thinking the Earth is flat to studying the intricate phenomena that characterise the Universe. From AAC’s own history, we have an alumnus Kunal Kulkarni presenting “A Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography” on 21st February to explore and capture the marvel that The Big Bang produced.

https://www.instagram.com/aac.nitk/

Quiz Competition
2021-02-22 | Virtual
नमस्ते! ನಮಸ್ಕಾರ!
Greetings from NITK, Ek Bharath Shreshtha Bharat Club, Hindi Vibhag, Hindi Evam Sanskrit Club (HESC) and Kannada Vedike!
We would like to invite you for the Quiz Competition, conducted by NITK, in two languages- Hindi and Kannada.
Prizes 🏆🏆worth ₹10,000 for first 3 winners in each language.
Date:22 Feb 2021
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/L5KkZZfBebo3Fn4e9

Our Universe and The Big Bang Theory
2021-02-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual
The beauty of the universe may be in the eye of the beholder but the science behind it is in the minds of the curious. We bring to you a webinar on “Our Universe and The Big Bang Theory” by Prof. V. Sreenath on the very next day 22nd February.
Join us to quench your thirst for knowledge and zoom into the Cosmos ✨
Stay tuned for more updates on: https://www.instagram.com/aac.nitk/

International Mother Tongue Day - HESC
2021-02-24 - 2021-02-26 | Virtual
नमस्ते!
Greetings from HESC NITK
We are elated to announce yet another series of thrilling events, to commemorate ‘International Mother Tongue Day’.🎊
Join us, as we pay homage to the wonderful amalgamation of cultures, that is our country- India!🇮🇳
Beware. Exciting cash prizes await you!🏆🥇🥈🥉💰
The events are as follows:
1. On-the-spot Creative Writing Contest📝
Date and Time: 24th February 2021, 6:00 PM.
Cash prize: Rs. 2000
A truly fun filled event, wherein you will be given a fun prompt for a speaking or a writing task. Interested candidates may join the meet link that will be dispatched before the event. The participant who gets the highest score, well…wins!
2. Open Mic Event🎤
Date and Time : 25th February 2021, 5:00 pm
Cash Prize: Rs. 4000
This one is for all the chatterboxes and singers out there.
Yet another platform to showcase your views and let the world know, what exactly is on your mind!
Each participant will be given a time limit within which he/she has to impress us with their eloquence. Be it a rendition, or a vehement monologue, we would love to hear it from you!
The participants may perform in English or any Indian language
3. Poster-Making competition🎨🖌️
Deadline: 26th February, 11.59 PM
Cash Prize: Rs.4000
Unleash your inner Picasso and create an online poster promoting any one of the following themes:
▫️Ek Bharat-Shrestha Bharat
▫️Unity in Diversity
▫️The Importance of Mother Tongue
▫️Women Empowerment
▫️Atmanirbhar Bharat
There are no restrictions on size or resolution of the poster!
Participants may submit their poster in the Google form below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc61wr9ZerHhZyhgufIwf1rM51JdxswHl4hDpx1JN3dDogqEg/viewform?usp=sf_link
4. Essay-writing Competition
Deadline: 26th February, 11:59 pm.
Cash Prize: Rs 3000
Rustle up your quill and dust off your inkpots!
The perfect grand finale for this series of events. We invite you to participate in the essay writing competition. Choose any one of the topics from the given list and write an essay in Hindi or in English. No word limit. Brownie points for a fancy title!
The essay has to be submitted in the Google form mentioned below.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNls0m6meD-dWUwNcOWk-jZAkElIChFV_u7zbvQ31m1CWrzg/viewform?usp=sf_link
◼️Importance of Mother Tongue(मातृभाषा का महत्व )
◼️Atmanirbhar Bharat(आत्मनिर्भर भारत)
◼️Importance of Mother tongue(मातृभाषा का महत्व)
◼️War and Peace (युद्ध और शान्ति)
◼️What is Feminism?(नारीवाद और समझ)
For further queries,
Contact :
Arpit : 8884755054
Pooja: 70195 94576
Registration form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfsZDBNaTJEhlE4-JbMOr0SV14M0njiGEIkEZfl5QdMEKnG7Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Kindly fill in the registration form, if you are interested in participating in any of the events!

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

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

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

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

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!

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!

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

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)

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

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!

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!

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

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! 💯
