University of Peradeniya News Volume 1, No.1, July 2001 the Monthly Update of Important Events in the University of Peradeniya
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University of Peradeniya News Volume 1, No.1, July 2001 The monthly update of important events in the University of Peradeniya University of Peradeniya Peradeniya 20400 Sri Lanka Vice Chancellor Prof. Kapila Goonasekara Tel : 08-388151 Fax : 08-389164 e-mail : [email protected] A picturesque view of the Library and the Arts Deputy Vice Chancellor Faculty Dr. A. J. Pitigala Arachchi Inside this Issue Tel : 08-389140 2 University of Peradeniya e-mail : [email protected] 2 Vision of the University 2 Mission of the University Registrar 2 President’s Research Bonus - 1999 Mr. W. H. Sumanasiri 2 Workshops/Seminars/Training Tel : 08-387395 Programmes Fax : 08-388102 3 Special Lectures e-mail : [email protected] 3 Media Programmes 3 Journals Bursar 3 Visits 4 Theatre Mr. P. Jayasena 4 Ceremonies Tel : 08-388104 4 Commissioning of Swimming Pool Fax : 08-388104 4 Shramadana e-mail : [email protected] This is the first issue of the University of Peradeniya News. We shall be pleased to receive your comments, suggestions and contributions with a view to improving its quality. Correspondence and requests for copies of University of Peradeniya News should be addressed to: Statistical Officer, Statistics, Information & Publications Unit, Senate Building, University of Peradeniya, Peradeniya. Phone 08-388301/5 Ext : 2079 PABX : 222 e-mail : [email protected] Page 1 University of Peradeniya President’s Research Bonus -1999 The University of Peradeniya occupies a special The following academic staff members of the place in the higher educational system of Sri University of Peradeniya received President’s Lanka as the direct successor of the University Research Bonus for the year 1999. of Ceylon, the first university in the country, es- tablished in 01 July 1942 by the Ceylon Univer- Dr. F.P. Amerasinghe, Dr. P. H. Amarasinghe, sity Ordinance (No.20 of 1942). It originally com- Prof. S.A. Arseculeratne, Dr. S.B. P. Athauda, menced its academic programs in Colombo with Dr.P.W.S.K.Bandaranayake,Ms. 03 Faculties, Arts, Oriental Studies and Agricul- ture enrolling 904 students. The university moved B.M.K.M.Basnayake, Prof. M.A.Careem,Dr. to Peradeniya in 1952 and was converted to a R.L.R. Chandrajith, Dr. A. Dangolla, Dr. W.A.J. Campus of the University of Sri Lanka by Act M. de Costa, Dr. M. de Silva, Dr. H.A. No.1 of 1972. The University of Peradeniya was Dharmagunawardhana, P. M . Dharmasena, created by Act No. 16 of 1978. It has now ex- Prof.M.A.K.L.Dissanayake,Dr.P.B.R. panded its academic programmes to serve ap- Dissanayake, Dr. J. B. Ekanayake, Dr. S. Esufali, proximately 8000 undergraduates and 1750 post- Dr.P.H.P.Fernando, Mr. K.T.Fonseka, P. graduates while contributing to the advancement Hewavitharanage, Prof. M. N. M. Ibrahim, of knowledge through dynamic research and pub- Dr. A. N. Jayakody, S. Jayaniththi, Dr. G. D. L. lications. K. Jayasinghe, Ms. S. H. P. P. Karunaratne, Ms. W. S. Karunaratne, C. Kariyawasam, H. I. E. Katugaha, Prof. S. A. Kulasooriya, Dr. S. A. Vision of the University M. Kularathne, Prof. N. S. Kumar, Prof. B. R. R.N. Mendis, Prof. S. Mendis, Dr. S. The vision of the University of Peradeniya is to Premarathne, Prof. N. V. I. Ratnatunge, be a centre of excellence in higher education, Prof. C. Santiapillai, Mr. K.N. Shanmugathasan, research and scholarship, to train competent, A. Silva, Prof. I. D. Silva, Prof. R. O. Thattil, creative and skilled graduates to meet the social Dr. V. Thevanesam, Dr. A. Tilakaratne, V. demands of a rapidly changing national and glo- Unantenne, Dr. K. P. Vidanapathirana, Dr. bal environment. M. P. B. Wijegunawardane. Mission of the University Workshops/Seminars/Training Programmes The mission of the University of Peradeniya is to be a national and international centre of higher learning, research, knowledge dissemination and 1 Prof. N A de S Amaratunga was consultancy and to produce graduates of excel- invited to participate at the International lent quality and leadership who can contribute Congress on Cleft Lip and Palate and to national development with a sense of commit- associated Cranio-facial Anomalies held th th ment and dedication, a higher degree of social in Gottenburg, Sweden from 26 to 30 sensitivity and ethical rectitude, with abilities to June 2001. He presented a paper titled adjust to a rapidly changing knowledged-based “Management of Cleft Lip and Palate employment. in Sri Lanka – Problems and Solutions” Volume 1, No.1, July 2001 Page 2 2 The Staff Development Centre, (SDC) Special Lectures University of Peradeniya held a Training Programme on Teaching Methodology Dr. Godfrey Gunatilleke delivered a lecture un- for academic staff from Jan – June der the University Seminar Series titled “Civil 2001. Eighteen academic staff members Society and Good Governance” on 26th July in from the University of Peradeniya, the Senate Room. About 150 members partici- Ruhuna and Eastern University partici- pated. pated in this programme. The programme was of 150 hrs duration & included 12 modules. Media Programmes The next Teaching Methodology progra- Kandurata Sevaya (l÷rg fiajh) allocated one mme conducted by the SDC will be held hour for the media programmes of the Univer- from Jan – June 2002. sity of Peradeniya on Tuesdays from 6.30 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. Final year students who follow the 3 A 3 Day Seminar“Teacher Education for Course in Agricultural Journalism and Media Unit the 21st Century” funded by the Ministry of the Department of Agricultural Extension uti- st rd of Education was held from 21 to 23 lize 15 – 20 units of this allocated period for their June organized by the Department of activities. Education, Faculty of Arts. The Audio Visual Unit of the Department of Ag- 4 A Staff Development Programme for ricultural Extension completed a documentary Administrative Officers was conducted video programme titled “Sinharaja Life in Tran- at the University of Peradeniya on 12th- sition”. The programme promoted the use of 13th May 2001. 45 Administrative Offi- Sudu Handun (iqÿ y÷ka:Santalm album) cers participated in this programme. The resource personnel were from the SLIDA. Journals 5 A Computer Training Programme for The publications and public relations sub-com- Administrative Officers commenced in mittee of the Faculty of Agriculture with col- March 2001 and was successfully laboration of the Agriculture Students’ Associa- completed on 22nd of July. This progra- tion released the second issue of the Faculty of mme was conducted by the Computer Agriculture Science magazine, “saru” (ire&. The Centre, Faculty of Engineering and 30 theme of this issue is biodiversity conservation. officers participated. This Sinhala magazine could be purchased from the Senate and the WUS bookstores. 6 An English programme to enhance language skills of the non- academic Visits staff was begun on 21st July and about 125 members are under going Faculty of Dental Sciences has launched two training. projects aimed at making available its training Volume 1, No.1, July 2001 Page 3 facilities to the regional countries. The project 1 Science Education Unit of the Faculty of would be funded by JICA. To intimate action a Science delegation comprising two Japanese experts 2 Computer Center of the University of and the Dean of the Faculty of of Dental Sci- Peradeniya ence visited the Dental School in Yangon, 3 Department of Education of the Faculty of Myanmar on a fact finding mission from 28th July to 2nd August 2001. Arts ADB Consultant, Prof Chan Weerasinghe visited Pre-Clinical Building of the Faculty of Medicine the University and had discussions with the Deans declared open on 13th June 2001 by the Hon. Sec- of the Faculties of Engineering, Science and Ag- retary Prof. R. P. Gunawardena with the partici- riculture on 22nd July. pation of the Chairman/UGC, Prof. B. R. R.N. Mendis and the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kapila Theatre Goonasekara. Ediriweera Sarachchandra Opening A farewell ceremony was held on 23rd June for Air Theatre (j,) the final year students at the Faculty of Veteri- nary Medicine and Animal Science. June 18th & 19th Two dramas were staged organized by the Agriculture Student Union as a fund raising Commissioning of Swimming Pool programme. The Swimming Pool which had not been used June 20th for years, was reconstructed and ceremonially “Deyyo” (fohsfhda) by Kanchaka Dharmasiri opened by the Minister of Education, Hon. Indika the prize winning drama at the student drama Gunawardena with the participation of former competition held by the Arts Council in the year Vice-Chancellor and the Minster of Science and 2000 and “Asani Walahaka”(wiks j,dyl)by Technology, Prof. Leslie Gunawardana, the Tharange Dandeniya, sponsored by the Arts Minister of Sports, Hon. Lakshman Kiriella, the Council. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kapila Goonasekara, and officials from the Sports Ministry on 01st July. July 23th to 27th Five dramas were staged organized by the Arts The facilities of the Gymnasium were improved. Faculty Student Union in aid of Needy Student Students now have access to additional sports Fund of the Faculty of Arts. equipment and a parquet floor for Basket Ball, Ceremonies Volley Ball, Net Ball and Badminton. A felicitation ceremony was held for the Chair- man/UGC, Prof B R R N Mendis who was the Shramadana th Dean of the Faculty of Dental Sciences , on 06 July. A shramadana under the theme of “A litter free week in the University” organized by the Hanta- The foundation laying ceremonies were held on na Conservation Society (HCS) was held from 13th June 2001 for the following buildings. 14th to 21st July 2001. Printed at Printing Unit, Senate Building, University of Peradeniya Volume 1, No.1, July 2001 Page 4.