Minutes of the CES meeting held on 26^th of March 2015

Venue: Auditorium, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Moratuwa.

Date: 26^th of March, 2015

Time: 11.15 a.m.

The first meeting of the Civil Engineering Society for the year 2015 was initiated on the 26th of March, 2015 at 11.15 a.m. main objective of this meeting was to elect new office bearers for 2015. The meeting was conducted by Mr. Tharindu Haputhanthri, former president of CES with the presence of Prof. S.M.A. Nanayakkara (Head of the department),Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge (Academic Advisor) and Dr. L. I. N. De Silva (Senior Treasurer of CES).At first he invited to the Mr.Gayan Hewage, former secretary to read the minutes of the last meeting.

Then as per the agenda, the office bearers were selected as follows,

Secretary:                   Mr.Hasantha Nimesh (Semester 4)

Suggested by Mr. Chatura Kodippili (Sem. 4) and seconded by Mr. Lahiru Karanayake (Sem. 4)

President:                   Mr. Gayan Hewage (Semester 6)

Suggested by Mr. Sumudu Herath (Sem. 6) and seconded by Mr. Saranga Wickramage (Sem. 6)

Senior Treasurer:        Dr. L. I. N. De Silva

Appointed by Prof. S. M. A. Nanayakkara (Head of the department)

Junior Treasurer:         Mr. Rajitha Anuruddha (Semester 6)

Suggested by Mr. Viduranga Gayan (Sem. 6) and seconded by Mr. Gihan de Alwis (Sem. 6)

Committee Members:  

 Mr. Deshan Chanuka (Semester 4)

Suggested by Mr. Tharindu Manamperi (Sem. 4) and seconded by Mr. Gimhan Jayasiri (Sem. 4)

  Mr.Achala isuru (Semester 2)

Suggested by Mr. Sachith Imalka(Sem. 2) and seconded by Mr. Amila Pathum(Sem. 2)

Assistant Secretary:   Mr. Anushka Dasanayake(Semester 2)

Suggested by Mr.Udara Wijerathna (Sem. 2) and seconded by Mr. Amila Sankalpa(Sem. 2)

Newly appointed President welcomed all the guests and the objectives  of  the society were  presented to the audience. Then Prof. S.M.A. Nanaykkara was invited to address the audience.

Prof S.M.A. Nanayakkara started talking by congratulating the newly appointed committee. Then he talked about the importance of having the society. Further he stated, as student how we can enjoy our time at the university and the importance of participating in extra-curricular activities, and also the need of having AGMs. By finishing his speech there, he told students how important the unity among batches.

Prof. S.M.A. Nanaykkara’s speech was followed by Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge. Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge talked about the history  of  the  society  and  how  it  was  started in 1990 as the  1st ever  engineering society at University of Moratuwa. Further he said how it was developed under many obstacles and the things which the society has done throughout the past decades.

Next Dr. L.I.N. De Silva talked about the current financial position of CES. It was stated in his speech that currently there are Rs.500, 000 worth of cash equivalence in CES accounts. Also reminded about the agreements which are to be renewed during this year.

Few plans for the coming year were presented to the audience by Mr. Gayan Hewage

1.    New Year festiwal-2015

2.   Cricket Tournament 

3.   Symposium

4.   “Suhastha” – Seminar series

5.   “Civil Paduru” 

6.   Civil Night

7.    “Miyasirawa” – musical show

In the meeting, it was decided that the Academic Advisor (Dr. J.M.A. Manatunge) and Senior Treasurer (Dr. L. I. N. De Silva) of the Civil Engineers’ Society, are the authorized people to sign for bank cheques.

Civil Pedura - 2014

Civil Pedura - 2014

Creativity is an important quality in whatever field of engineering and it’s important to improve a wide range of talents prior to entering the field in order to have a successful career. One of the major events celebrating the talents of the Department of Civil Engineering, the civil pedura reappeared as an event on the university calendar last year after a brief period of absence and the prestigious event held on the 9^th of September maintained its reputation as being one of the best events in the university.

With the threat of rain looming in the air the pedura was shifted from the usual venue of the civil lawn to the fashion design extension building currently under construction and few would have imagined it possible that a construction area could be converted to a traditional Sinhalese manor (or more commonly known as a Walauwa) within half a day. 

Elaborate stage sets and props included lanterns, a traditional paddy house against the backdrop of a walauwa contributed to make the atmosphere surreal and the stage was set for all in the Department (staff included!) to show that their skills are not limited to books but that their creativity and talents stretch much further and beyond.

A large crowd had gathered at the venue and the numbers continued to grow as the evening progressed. Many items of song and dance from all batches in the department were showcased and the results of many hard hours of practice were clearly seen as the music, singing and dancing were all in sync and to tune. Many members of academic and tutorial staff were present at the event and also participated by performing items of their own much to the delight of all present.

Traditional manyokka with lunu miris and beli mal was served to all present at the event during the break and after stomachs were sufficiently filled, the show resumed after a brief fireworks display.

Head of Department Prof. Nanayakkara addressed the gathering before the closing song ‘Ahasa Usata’ was sung with many in the crowd also joining in the dancing, bringing the event to an emphatic end.

All in all the hard work of the Civil Engineering Society organizing committee bore great fruit as the Civil Pedura 2014 proved to be thoroughly enjoyable event for all celebrating music, song and dance.