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Computer Society conducts workshop in Buttala

The Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL) conducted a one day workshop at the Yudaganawa Vidyalaya, Buttala recently.

This was the first workshop conducted by the CSSL as part of its project to create awareness in ICT for rural areas for 2009.

Yudaganawa is a remote village in the Moneragala District with very less facilities in access to ICT.

The workshop was conducted for students and teachers of Grade 9 to 11 Classes of Yudaganawa Vidyalaya together with some students of Unaavatuna Vidyalaya.

The workshop attended by more than 175 students was well received by both the teachers and the students.

The topics discussed were basic understanding of the computer and benefits of Internet and Email, current trends in ICT and eSriLanka initiative and its benefits to rural masses.

Typesetting and DTP courses

The Sri Lanka Institute of Printing under the Mass Media and Information Ministry will commence the certificate course in Computer Typesetting and Desk Top Publishing by end March 2009.

The institute has already started issuing application forms. The selection of students will be done through an interview.

This five month course will provide the knowledge in computer typesetting and essentials computer knowledge, applications, operating systems and basic graphic designing. It is focused on employees in the print and graphics industry.

Masterminds brain teasing

Lions Club of Moratuwa/Ratmalana organized the quiz program “Sri Lankan Masterminds” for the 15th consecutive year, with the sponsorship of DFCC Vardhana Bank.

The program was held yesterday at Hotel Ceylon Intercontinental. The captivated audience were from corporate sector, financial institutions and schools. Entrance fee for schools Rs. 6,000 per team and others Rs. 6,500 per team.

The objectives of this project is to bring together the best “think tanks” in the country to one platform and give them the opportunity to be the best.

Derana TV and TNL Radio were the electronic media partners to this event.

ICSA Convocation

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators, UK, held its 2009 Convocation at the Trans Asia Hotel last month where 27 graduates, 16 associates and four fellows were awarded their Degree Certificates by Chief Guest, CEO of ICSA, UK, Roger Dickinson in the presence of President of the ICSA Sri Lanka Prof. M.T.A. Furkhan.

The results are as follows:

Fellows: Dr M.B.Amaratunga, C.A. Motha, Ms. N. Withana and R.B. Warnakulasuriya, Associates: A.K. Abhayapala Silva, N.M. Ameera, R. Balakrishnan, M.S. Casie Chitty, M.U.M. Cassim, S.R.P. Dayaratne, R.R. Dunuwille De Silva, C. Gunawardena, S.H. Kalapahana, P.A.U. Kannangara, S.N. Kariyawasam, N.R. Peiris, D.K. Perera, M.A.S. Perera, B.Y. Poopalapillai and D.L.D. Ratnanayagam,

Graduates: D.W. Kumalatara, A.M.S. Silva, E.N.J. de Silva, S.H. Kalupahana, M.A.N. Surangika, I. Liyanage, S.A. Paranavitane, M.D. Weerakoon, Dr. M.B. Amaratunga, W.M.T. Karunarathne, S.R. Kodagoda, H.L.I. Liyanage, M.N.R. Nonis, R.A.P. Rajapaksha, D.P.B. Jayawickreme, L.R.S. Perera, M.A.S. Perera, S.I.Cader, C. Gunawardana, A.S. Wickremasinghe, R. Balakrishnan, J.N.M. De Silva, E.A. Madugalla, M.H. Hamangoda, S.N. Kariyawasam, D.R. Mars Herat and N. Abhayawardana.

Prize Winners for the Best Paper

June 2004 Examination, A.S. Wickramasinghe GradICSA - Rank Xerox Prize for the Best Paper for Information Systems, November 2004 Examination D.R. Mars Herat GradICSA - ICSA Prize for the Best Paper for Management Principles, M.H. Hamangoda GradICSA - ICSA Prize for the Best Paper for Managing Information Systems, S. Sridevan - Sir Ernest Clarke English Prize for the Best Paper for Business Law, A.S. Wickramasinghe GradICSA - John Hawthorn Prize for the Best Paper for Introduction to Accounting, June 2005 Examination N.K. Ranathunga - John Hawthorn Prize for the Best Paper for Introduction to Accounting and June 2006 Examination S.T. Pereira - CR Heathcock Prize for the Best Paper for Business Management.

Appointment

Noor Fasath Ariffeen of 202/41, Mohideen Masjid Rd, Maradana, Colombo 10 has been appointed Grama Niladhari. He is a Life Member of the Sri Lanka United Malay Organisation (SLUMO) and Principal of Ahadhiyya School of Sri Lanka Islamic Center, Colombo 10.

He is also the Chairman of The Brother Organisation and Vice President of Janasa (All Island).

Ariffeen is a past pupil of Asoka Maha Vidyalaya also an All Island Justice of Peace.

Office-bearers

Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya - Colombo chapter
Executive Committee - 2009/2010

President - D. Priyalal Dias, General Secretary - Nalini de Silva, Treasurer - M.S. Gnanaratne, Vice President - Godwin Perera, Jinith de Silva, M.S. Warasakone, Sunil de Silva, Assistant Secretaries, Daya Jayasekera, Norma de Silva, Assistant Treasurer - Sujatha Karunaratne, Co-Editors, P. Balasingham, G.P. Piyasena, Dr. Neil de Silva, Co-ordinator - C. Sooriyarachchi, Auditor - S.C. Mayadunne, Executive Committee Members - G.H.P. Dharmaratne, Danapala Abeysinghe, Karu Gamage, Nimal Guneratne and Shirely Rodrigo. Sixty members elected were for council of management.

Allergy and mmunology Society of Sri Lanka

President - Prof. Tissa Vitarana, Vice President - Prof. Sunil Premawansa, Secretary - Dr. Dharshan de Silva, Assistant Secretary - Dr. Sisira Pathirana, Treasurer - Dr. Shiroma Handunnetti, Editor - Dr. Enoka Corea, Council Members - Prof. Sirimali Fernando, Prof. Anura Weerasinghe, Dr. Manori Amarasekera, Dr. Rajiva de Silva, Dr. Geethani Galagoda, Dr. Nilmini Gunawardena, Dr. Sepali Gunawardena, Dr. Preethi Randeniya and Dr. Lalith Wijayaratne.