‘63 Entrants of the University of Ceylon:

Golden Jubilee celebrations in July

Celebrating the Golden Jubilee by the ’63 Entrants of the University of Ceylon this year is a significant event as they have received their education during a golden era of the University, said Central Province Governor Tikiri Kobbekaduwa.

Addressing a gathering of the Alumni of the University of Ceylon 1960-1969 at the Governor’s Office in Kandy last Sunday, he said: “On passing out, you served in varied professions no doubt holding high positions. Thus, you have made a great contribution to the nation.”

He said: “After 50 years, you may be having many recollections of the time you spent on the campus outside studies as well. Even songs have been composed such as Rangamadalaki Sarasaviye, which shows the impact campus had made on those who had gone through campus life.”

Alumni President Nimal Nanayakkara invited the Governor to participate in the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the ‘63 Entrants to be held on July 14 at Mount Lavinia Hotel.

It will be participated by those who entered the University of Ceylon from 1960-1969. Spouses are included.

Among the visitors will be professors, lecturers and well-wishers.

Awarding of 63 scholarships to needy undergraduates of the Peradeniya University which includes 27 disabled undergraduates, is the highlight of the Jubilee celebrations.

Mahinda Katugaha representing the Alumni Kandy Branch said many Alumni members had held distinguished positions in a wide spectrum of professions rendering a great service here and abroad.

He paid a tribute to former Central Province Governor late Monty Gopallawa who entered the University of Ceylon in 1963. Katugaha said Gopallawa encouraged and inspired the Alumni to continue the good work.