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SLIIT welcomes new intake
The Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT) will
welcomes its seventh batch of students to the Master's Degree program
conducted by the institution. This year sees an increase in admissions
amounting to 95 students who have applied for this program.
SLIIT's foreign affiliates and partner universities will also be
present at the event, which will be held at Cinnamon Grand.
Virtusan wins Academic Excellence Award
Virtusan Madurika Welivita, an Associate Engineer, received the
Virtusa Academic Excellence Award for the best academic performance in
the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Degree Program of the
Colombo University School of Computing (UCSC). This achievement is the
first for a student who is also a Virtusan.
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Welivita receiving the Award from Colombo University,
Chancellor, Rev. Dr Oswarld Gomis. |
Madurika said "I am truly privileged to receive this accolade, which
is a result of my sheer determination and commitment, I feel even more
honoured as I am the very first Virtusan to obtain such an award."
The Virtusa Academic Excellence award is an annual award presented to
students displaying exceptional academic performance across a number of
leading universities in Sri Lanka.
Virtusa Sri Lanka HR Director Prasanna Obadage said, "We believe in
endorsing excellence in IT is fundamental in sustaining high standards
in the industry while motivating and encouraging the future generations
to achieve the best."
The award is presented to the student with the highest GPA from those
graduating from the Bachelor of Computer Science Degree Program and the
Bachelor of Information and Communication Technology Degree Program.
Virtusa's relationship with campus communities is guided by its Campus
Reach initiative which offers continuous guidance, coaching and
mentoring programs to undergraduates, which positively influences the
future of IT in Sri Lanka.
One hundred and eighty students graduated from both degree programs.
Madurika, along with two other students, obtained First Class Honours.
SilverKris now online
Singapore Airlines inflight magazine, SilverKris, is now available
online.
From in-depth travel features to the latest information on the
hippest hotels, most talked about restaurants and stylish getaways, they
are click away on www.silverkris.com.
'Now in its 34th year, SilverKris, the travel magazine of Singapore
Airlines, has come a long way. Over the years, the magazine has
undergone several changes in terms of content and design to keep pace
with our customers who are increasingly travel savvy. |
