Department of Mathematics

Soft skills development program: Impact the Outcome

Outbound Training Program-2019

The Department of Mathematics in collaboration with the Career Guidance Unit (CGU) organized an Outbound Training Program “Leadership and Team Building” on 30^th October 2019 (7:30 am to 8:30 pm) at the Commando Regiment Camp, Ganemulla. This program comprised of various practical activities including shooting and base jumping sessions and catered to the improvement and development of personality, self-confidence, self-discipline, leadership, and team working skills of the 2^nd and 4^th year Mathematics major students. 91 students have participated for this program and it was an amazing event that students have never experienced before. The student feedback confirmed that this workshop was really satisfactory and effective and also was really helpful for their career development.

All the participants were provided with a valuable certificate.

Dr. KKKR Perera (the Head of the Department of Mathematics), Senior lecturer J Munasinghe (the Director of the Career Guidance Unit), Senior lecturers, Dr. Hansameenu, Mr. W. Katugampala & Lecturer Mr. Priyasad, participated in this event.

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.

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