Civil Ape Aurudhu

The exconal bondepti that humans share with their environment has long been proven to be a strong and sensitive one, and with the dawn of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year, the celestial bodies have shifted once again and nature has begun yet another lapse of an year, celebrating with the stunning bloom of a myriad of variety of flowers amidst the welcoming calling of the cuckoo. As a tradition, alongside all these exquisite events, Sri Lankans choose to synchronize with nature  and hold New Year festivals around the country and come close to their family than and other time in the year. The Civil Engineering family,  too, were part of the thrilling festivities on the 21st of April at the Civil Engineering Deparment.The Civil Engineering students of the 13 batch gave their best to make this event colourful and one of the most successful events in the university.  Amongst the many decorations The Tamil brothers and sisters beautified this event further with their traditional “kolan chithra”.

With the arrival of the Vice Chancellor of our university, Prof Ananda Jayawardane, the festival kicked off adhering to our traditional customs.
The boiling of a pot of milk was done by
the Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, 
Prof Nanayakkara, with the participation of the
staff members of the Civil Engineering Department.

With the arrival of the Vice Chancellor of our university, Prof Ananda Jayawardane, the festival kicked off adhering to our traditional customs. The boiling of a pot of milk was done by the Head of the Department of Civil Engineering, Prof Nanayakkara, with the participation of the staff members of the Civil Engineering Department.

The traditional food table was declared open and the lighting of the oil lamp was done by the  Vice Chancellor of our university, Prof Ananda Jayawardane prof nanayakkara together with alla the staff members of the civil engineering department.

Thereafter. After all the guest invitees present had nourished themselves well, the table was opened to all those gracing the occasion and soon the aurudu games started, starting with the marathon and so on and so forth.

It was clear that the participants as well as the spectators were truly enjoying traditional playing of drums.

The “kana mutti” event was paid special attention by the guest invitees and a fabulous dance session was performed by a talented team from the 13 batch as a sequel. 

With one of the more vibrant attractions being the swing, it attracted children present in addition to the guest present at this festival.Sports events were organized with open invitation to all members of other departments. The “pani bambara” which could be classified as a major highlight of the festival caused many outbreaks of hysterical laughter of the spectators.

Although rain caused a bit of a dilemma, the organizing committee brilliantly managed to overcome any obstacles posed to ensure the smooth flow of the event. Hence some of the originally planned outdoor events were shifted to the lobby of the Civil Engineering main building. A “balloon dance” was held and as usual the winners were awarded with valuable prizes by the three of the 13 batch representatives and two members of CES.

A “padura” was conducted with innumerable crowd on this day, which could only be described as memorable. This was proudly the first event organized by the CES and 13 batch and it was done and dusted in a remarkable manner. Organizing this event made the 13 batch shine their talent for any such future outstanding events and this is only the beginning of many more to come.

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.