Department of Mathematics

Bodhi Pooja Pinkama

A Boodhi Pooja pinkama organized by the Mathematics Students’ Society, Faculty of Science, University of Kelaniya was held on 26^th of June 2019 near boo tree at the premises of the Faculty of Science.

The event was held to commemorate the 60^th anniversary of University of Kelaniya, in remembrance of all those who passed away due to Easter attack and wishing speedy recovery to those who affected and of receiving the blessing of the triple gem for the staff members and students of the Faculty of Science.

The pinkama was led by the Head of the Department of Sinhala, University of Kelaniya most venerable Dr. Malwane Chandaratana thero and Rev. Padumakiththi thero.

The Dean of the Faculty of Science, the Head of the Department of Mathematics, academic and non-academic staff members and students of the Faculty were participated. A beli-mal dansala with jaggery followed the pooja.

CGU Program "How to Face an Interview?"

The Department of Mathematics with the support of Career Guidance Unit (CGU) conducted a workshop on “How to Face an Interview” on 18^th June 2019 at room B212, Faculty of Sciences-University of Kelaniya, for the 3^rd year Physical Science students. Senior Lecturer Mr. Jayantha Munasinghe- Director/CGU, Senior Lecturer Dr. K K K R Perera- Head/Department of Mathematics, the event coordinator and a total of 142 students participated in this workshop. The resource person of this workshop was Ms.Renuka Tennakoon-Lecturer/ Sri Lanka Foundation Institute and she conducted an interactive session to improve the awareness among the students about how to face an interview confidently, tips to overcome nervousness, body language and dress code, etc.

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CGU Program "Career path, Career Development and How to Face an Interview"

The Department of Mathematics organized a workshop with the support of Career Guidance Unit (CGU) on “ Career Paths, Career Developments and How to Face an Interview” on 13^th June 2019 at room B212, Faculty of Science - University of Kelaniya, for the 2^nd year Physical Science students. The Director of the CGU, Mr Jayantha Munasinghe, and other senior lectures of the Department of Mathematics and a total of 212 students participated in this workshop. Mr Nirmal Priyantha Jayakody - HR Consultant, Former Chief Manager of State Mortgage and Investment Bank was invited as the resource person in this workshop and he conducted an interactive storytelling workshop exploring what are the available career paths, what is career development, what factors influences about career development and tips for successful career development.

CGU Program “Final Step”

The Department of Mathematics in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit, University of Kelaniya organized a Soft Skills development program at Hotel Winfield, Delogoda on 5^th April. A total of 79 students attended the program. The workshop commenced with a motivational talk on ‘Soft-skills for Life’ by Mr. Mohan Palliyaguru, Key Trainer/Motivational Speaker- Life skill academy.

Speaking at the end of the first session, Mr. J. Munasinghe, the Director- Career Guidance Unit, University of Kelaniya and Senior Lecturer/ Department of Mathematics noted, “This program is an important one as it addresses the gap between what university students learn and what is expected of them by their employers. Soft skills are a vital part of our life skills. Many of our graduates lack these skills which in turn makes it hard for them to stand out in such a competitive job market. Programmes such as these are considered with the highest priority and importance at the University of Kelaniya and many students do not get this opportunity”. He also expressed his gratitude to the panel of resource persons and the Department of Mathematics for organizing the event.

This was followed by an activity based session on Social Etiquette, Personality Development, Confidence Building, Facing interviews & effective communication by Mr.Dilini Boyagoda- Trainer and Teacher of Speech and Drama attached to the Wendy Whatmore academy. The last session covered the topics Team Building and Leadership Skills and was conducted by Mr.Tharindu Weerasinghe, Trainer/Senior Lecturer, Department of Human Resources Management, University of Kelaniya. The session included several out-door team building activities in which students can interactively participate.

The programme was completed successfully enabling many participants to reflect on their future career path and life in greater depth and understand what they need to do to get there.

CGU Program “Developing Thinking Patterns”

The Department of Mathematics facilitated a session on “Developing Thinking Patterns" for Level 1, physical science students on 28th March 2019 from 10.00am-12 noon, in co-operation with the Career Guidance Unit, University of Kelaniya. The session was conducted by Mr. Mr. Viraj Saman Kumara, CEO at Online Tax Advisor(Pvt) Ltd and Managing Partner, IBT Consultants and Mr. J. Munasinghe, Director/CGU- University of Kelaniya, Head/Department of Mathematics and other senior lecturers were participated the event. The objectives of the session were to provide several positive thinking strategies to help students overcome negative patterns that have prevented them from achieving their goals in the past, change their way of thinking each time they find them being critical of themselves and adding a new positive thought strategy to their lives.

Dr.Mampitiya's Farewell

A felicitation ceremony organized by the Department of Mathematics to appreciate the thirty one years of service of Senior Lecturer Dr. M.A.U. Mampitiya was held on the 21st of December 2019 at B1-212 of the Faculty of Science.

Dr. M.A.U. Mampitiya entered to the University of Kelnaniya, Sri Lanka to follow the B.Sc degree in Physical Science in 1977. On his excellence performance of first three years he was selected to follow the B.Sc. special degree in Mathematics and successfully completed his special degree in 1981 with a first class honors.

In 1981, he joined to the Department of Mathematics as a probationary assistant lecturer. In 1983 he entered to University of Otawa, Canada to pursue higher studies. He obtained his M.Sc. degree in Mathematics in 1985 and his PhD in 1988 from the University of Otawa, Canada.

Throughout the thirty one years, Dr. Mampitiya made an outstanding service to the department of Mathematics, the Faculty of Science, the university and the Nation. Dr. Mampitiya involved in many activities in the national education sector. He is the Chairman of the Academic Affairs Board of the National Institute of Education as well as a member many national level Committees. These include the Standing Committee on Accreditation and Quality Assurance (SCAQA) of the Ministry of Higher Education, Standing Committee on Quality Assurance of the University Grants Commission and the Committee for A Platform for Quality Development of Mathematics Education in the Ministry of Education. He was also a member of the research team to conduct the “Study on Curriculum Development in General Education in Sri Lanka” a component of the proposals for a National Policy on General Education in Sri Lanka for the next decade and the editor of the updated version of Sri Lanka Qualifications Framework published by the Ministry of Higher Education.

The ceremony was held under the patronage of Senior Professor Lakshman Senevirathne, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kelaniya. The event was graced by Deans of the Faculties, Senior Professor N.P. Sunil-Chandra, Cadre Chair in Medical Micro-Biology and Chairman of the Research Council, Heads and academic staff of the Departments of the Faculty of Science, undergraduates and non-academic staff of the Faculty of Science.

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