INAUGURATION OF IESL STUDENT CHAPTERS
INAUGURATION OF IESL RUHUNA UNIVERSITY STUDENT CHAPTER
Revealing a novel chapter of IESL history as well as of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Ruhuna, the inauguration of the IESL Student Chapters was held on the 20 th of April 2011 at the Ruhuna Engineering Faculty, with the presence of IESL officials, the academic staff of the faculty and students.
The ceremony was commenced at 14.00hrs by lighting the oil lamp. Welcoming the guests, the Chairman of the Young Members’ Section Eng. Ranjith G. Rubasinghe explained the objectives of forming a Student Chapter and how it could favor the engineering undergraduates whose aspire is to be a competitive future professional. “ The formation of student chapters of the IESL can be used to recognize the contributions made by the students as they learn and engage themselves in professional activities related to engineering. We hope that this would help disseminate knowledge, theory and practice of aspects related to the relevant discipline of engineering, advance the professional development of the Students during their tertiary education programme and encourage socially responsible acts among students.”
He further mentioned that the President of IESL, Eng. (Prof.) A K W Jayawardana had the first thought of forming Student Chapters, foreseeing how it can strengthen the relationship between engineering undergraduates and IESL.
Following the welcome address, Eng. (Prof.) A K W Jayawardana, President of IESL did a valuable speech.
Dr. A M N Alagiyawanna, the Dean of the Ruhuna Engineering Faculty also addressed the guests. He mentioned that the faculty was fortunate to start the very first IESL Student Chapter, despite being the youngest engineering faculty in the country.
Addressing the gathering Eng. G Wijesekara, the chairman of the IESL Southern Provincial Center, stated that new engineering graduates encounter various challenges once they are exposed to the industry and how they should strive to overcome such difficulties.
Then was the most anticipated key note speech by the Vice President of IESL, Eng. Shavindranath Fernando. He did a motivating presentation on many aspects of a life of an engineering undergraduate as well as an engineer. His speech consisted of numerous advices to improve one’s career as an engineering undergraduate.
Further, The Senior Treasurer of the chapter Dr, H P Sooriyarachchi was introduced to the gathering and was invited to chair the meeting for the election of office bearers. The office bearers were elected by the students for the positions of President, Secretary, Vice President, Vice Secretary, Treasurer and three committees each consisting of three members. Afterwards, the gathering was also addressed by the newly elected Chapter President.
The constitution of the Chapter was brought forward by the senior treasurer of the chapter. After proposing a number of amendments, the constitution was approved and the name of the chapter is announced as Ruhuna Engineering Student Chapter of the Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka (RESC-IESL).
The vote of thanks was done by the Executive Secretary of IESL Ms. Arundathi Wimalasooriya. The inauguration meeting of Ruhuna Engineering Student Chapter was dismissed after the National Anthem.
INAUGURATION OF IESL STUDENT CHAPTER BY UNIVERSITY OF PERADENIYA
Followed by this event, the student chapter of Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya was also established on 27 th April 2011 at their faculty premises.
The Welcome speech was delivered by Eng. Ranjith G. Rubasingeh and the gathering was also addressed by Mr. W R M U Wickramasinghe, Senior Lecturer/Director, Industrial Training and Career Guidance Unit, Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, Eng. Jayantha Ranathunga, Past President, IESL, Chairman/ Central Provincial Centre, IESL.
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