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ALUMNI NE\TS
THE NEWSLETTER OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF COLOMBO
Vol. 8 1"t lssue
January 2011
CONTENTS >
MESSAGE FROM THE VICE CHANCELLOR >
I have great pleasure in issuing this brief
message to the News Letter of the Alumni
Association of University of Colombo. The
This issue features...
Association which was founded in
September 1982 on the initiative and
under the able guidance of late Professor
Stanley Wijesundera, the founder ViceChancellor of the University of Colombo,
Sri Lanka has grown from strength to
strength during the past almost three
The 28th Annual
General Meeting of
the AlumniAssociation
Competition for the
Best Business Proposal:
Award Ceremony
Sarasavi Sathsara:
A Fund Raiser
decades.
I am well aware of the invaluable contributions made by the
Association towards the wellbeing and upliftment of the undergraduates. The steps taken by the Association to improve hostel
facilities, economic conditions and medical assistance to the
needy students and to foster peace and harmony in a multiethnic, multi-religious, multi-cultural student community and to
create a conducive environment for the smooth conduct of
academic and co-curricular activities are well appreciated.
Annual
Sujata Jayawardena
7th
MemorialOration
During the past few months, the Association was heavily
involved in the capacity building of the undergraduates to make
them globally marketable. Moreover, I am delighted to mention
that the Oration for the year 2010 was delivered by Dr Gotabhaya Rajapaksha, Secretary, Ministry of Defence, Public Security, Law and Order. I wish to further highlight that the fundraiser
'Sarasavi Sathsara' organized by the Association during the last
quarter was also a greater success. The University of Colombo
is benefiting from all the contribution made by the Alumni and we
wish to continue working together for the betterment of
its
who are the future drivers of the country.
inally on behalf ,of the University of Colombo, I would like to
my sincere thanks to the Alumni Association for the
ve contributions made to the University, its incumbent
t Mr.P.W.Senaratne, Ms Ramanee Amarasuriya the
iate Past President, Mr. Tilak Karunaratne Past President
the Executive Committee members and the membership of
Association.
wishes for the Year 2011
Ks h an i ka H iri mb u reg am
a, Vice-Chancel lor
CONTACT US >
We welcome your feedback on this issue of Alumni News and your letters/comments for future publications. Please
contact us at:
Address: AlumniAssociation of University of Colombo, 94, Kumaratunga Munidasa Mawatha, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka.
Tel: (+94; 11 2581835
Email : [email protected]
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT>
TheAlumniAssociation of the University of Colombo which was formed in 1983, is now
firmly established as an institution working for the good of the University, especially the
students in the welfare and development and in providing opportunities to its alumni
members to socialize and network. ln achieving our objectives mainly of student welfare,
we are very much concerned about our undergraduates, who need further attention and
assistance in continuing their studies successfully.
"Sarasavi Sathsara 2010" is one of the projects designed as a fund raiser, primarily aimed
at a scholarship scheme for needy undergraduates. The best time to plant a tree is twenty
five years ago. The second best time is today. Let us plant a tree for the future by minimizing
the difficulties of the student population of the university, by stretching a helping hand to the
best of our ability.
consider it as a prime duty of mine to mark a word of gratitude towards the numerous people including the Vice Chancellor,
University of Colombo who helped us in numerous ways in making the events of this quarter a success. I also take this
opportunity to wish all of you a very happy year 2011.
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Mr.P.W.Senaratne: President, Alu mni Association
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2O1O>
The 28th Annual General Meeting of the Alumni Association was held on Friday, 4th June 2O1O atthe '80 Club, Colombo
at 5.30 p.m., followed by Fellowship and Dinner.
COMMITTEE FOR 2010.11>
Mr. P.W Senaratne (President), Mrs. Ramanee Amarasuriya (lmmediate Past President), Prof. Kshanika Hirimburegama
Vice Chancellor (Ex-officio) & Mr. C.P. Jayatilake (Vice Presidents), Ms. Suranjani Wickremeratne (Secretary),
Ms. Mahesha Amarasuriya (Asst. Secretary), Mr. Rajeev Amarasuriya (Treasurer), Mr. Channa De Silva (Asst. Treasurer)
Ms. Dayani Panagoda (Editor)
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Mr. Thilak Karunaratne, Dr. Dudley Gunasekera J.P, Mr. Suresh Perera, Mr. J.M.S. Bandara,
Mr. Lakshman Keerthisinghe, Mr. Sunil Wickremaarachchi, Mr. Ajith Jayawardene, Professor Gihan Wickramanayake, Mr.
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coMPETlTloN FoR THE BEST BUSINESS PROPOSAL: AWARDS cEREMoNy
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WINNING TEAM
Madhubashini Hewakuruppu,
H.A.D.L. Hewaarachchi &
H.M.T.M. Siriwardhane
1ST
RUNNER.UP
Heshan Rajitha Rupesinghe,
D.M. Kosala Suminda Jayathilake,
R.M. Krishantha Gunasingha,
O.G. Thushari Padmalatha &
K.M.A. Kumudu Kumari
2ND
RUNNER-UP
H.M.M.G. Anura Bandara Herath,
Surangi Madumali &
Y.H. Jayani Wasana Hettiarachchi
The award ceremony of the "Competition for the Best Business Proposal" organized by NDB Bank in collaboration with
the Alumni Association and Career Guidance Unit of the Unirlelsity of Colombo was held on the 30th of June 2010 at the
Management Faculty Auditorium. This was the second phase of the Program on Entrepreneurship Skills Development
held in December 2009 for 34 students from the faculties of Arts, Management and Science of the University of Colombo.
The event was attended by Dr. P S M Gunaratna, Dean Faculty of Management, Dr. Prasad Wimalaratna, Director
Career Guidance Unit and other officials representing the AlumniAssociation and Career Guidance Unit of the University
of Colombo and Mr. Buwaneka Perera, Vice President/Head Commercial Banking and Mr. Sumith Pieris, Assistant Vice
President / Head Project Finance and other officers from NDB Bank. This program was organized by the Corporate
Banking Department of NDB Bank, as their Corporate Social Responsibility Project and the AlumniAssociation wishes
to extend its appreciation to NDB Bank for the support given towards the activities of the University of Colombo.
SARASAVI SATHSARA: A FUND RAISER>
The Alumni Association of the University of Colombo organized a musical show "sarasavi Sathsara", which was held
on the 07th of November at 6.30 p.m. at the Kularatna Auditorium - Ananda College. Well known local artists of this
era, entertained the audience with their vocal and dance performances.
The profits gained from the event will be utilized for undergraduate welfare and development activities.
Our Sincere Thanks to the Organizing Committee led by Mr. J. M.S. Bandara
"All of us desire a better Colombo; a city that is clean, green,
attractive and dynamic. Let us work together and work hard to
achieve this. Together, we can transform Colombo into a
world-class city, globally recognized as a thriving, dynamic and
attractive regional hub that is the centrepiece of 21st Century
Sri Lanka: the Miracle of Asia": Secretary Defence.
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Delivering the Sujata Jayawardena Memorial Oration
at the Sri Lai-ri<a Fcundaiion institute in Colombo,
Mr. Rajapaksa further asserted that with the emergence
of a large middle class in lndra numbering roughly 500
million, there are many opportunities for Colombo to
position itself as a preferred destination for business,
shopping and vacations. The full speech is available on
www.defence.lk
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