The Department of Industrial Management successfully conducted a 3-day orientation program from the 4th of March to the 6th of March for the new batch of students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Management and Information Technology degree program for the academic year 2022/2023. The inauguration ceremony of this orientation program was graced by esteemed dignitaries including Senior Professor Nilanthi De Silva, Vice Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya, Senior Professor Sudath Kalingamudali, Dean of the Faculty of Science, and Professor Janaka Wijayanayake, Head of the Department of Industrial Management, along with academic and non-academic staff, parents, and students.
The primary objective of this orientation program was to formally commence the academic journey of the 2022/2023 batch and acquaint them with the academic and extracurricular opportunities available within the department and the university. Throughout the program, participants engaged in a series of enriching activities including speeches, awareness sessions, and experience-sharing sessions led by esteemed individuals from academia and industry, alumni and fourth-year undergraduates. Notable speakers included Professor Rangika Halwathura from the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, Dr. Manuja Perera from the Department of Public Health at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya, and Dr. Ranjit Cabral, Chairman of Vidura College, among others. The orientation program provided the participants with a comprehensive overview of the degree program, departmental structure, and the myriad of facilities and opportunities available both within the department and the university, including library resources, counselling services, and sports facilities. By participating in this orientation program, students gained valuable insights into the essential operations and resources within the Department of Industrial Management, setting a strong foundation for their academic journey ahead.
