J’Pura hosts Back to Campus event
View(s):The Science Alumni Association of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura hosted its Back to Campus event with the participation of over 500 alumni.
The event kicked off with university and faculty videos showcasing the proud history and accomplishments.
The welcome address was by Association President Mahinda Ranasinghe. A video transported alumni back to their university days.
The Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Upul Subasinghe delivered an address highlighting the university’s recent achievement of being ranked No 2 in Sri Lanka according to the QS World Rankings.
He credited the valuable contributions of researchers from the Science Faculty, but also emphasised the need for funding for student scholarships, academic development, and research activities.
A highlight was the felicitation ceremony honouring over 25 retired professors and academics from various science departments. Esteemed former faculty members were celebrated for their invaluable contributions to education and research over the years.
The festivities continued with entertaining song and dance performances by talented alumni and current students.
Prof Hiran Amarasekera, Vice President of the Alumni Association, and Prof Sudantha Liyanage, former Dean and Vice Chancellor, also shared their cherished faculty memories with the audience.
The event was expertly compered by Dr Arundathi Koliyabandara, a former alumni and now a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Technology.
The event was made possible by the generous support of sponsors, whose videos were featured throughout the programme. Lasantha Perera, Secretary of the Alumni Association, delivered the vote of thanks.
The celebrations continued at the Fingara Town and Country Club, where Prof Sampath Amaratunge, Chairman of the UGC, along with alumni officials and Alumni Association of University of Sri Jayewardenepura, gathered for a fellowship event after the on-campus festivities.
(J’Pura Media unit)
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