University Honours Founder’s Legacy with 120th Commemoration Celebration
The University celebrated the 120th commemoration of its esteemed founder, Sir William Ivor Jennings, on May 31, 2023, at the Senate Hall, College House. Sir Ivor served as the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ceylon in 1942 and left keeping an indelible mark on the history of education in Sri Lanka in 1955. The event was graced by the presence of the Chief Guest, Senior Professor (Chair) , the Vice-Chancellor of the University. Mr Orlando Edwards, the Head of the British Council in Sri Lanka, was honored as a special guest.
A highlight of the occasion was the launch of the book titled “喾喾掄穪喾娻穩喾喾掄动喾娾嵿逗喾忇督喽 喽多窉喾勦窉 喾喾撪陡 喾冟痘喾 喽呧逗喾掄穩喽秽穵 喽⑧窓喽编窉喽傕稖喾娻穬喾 喾冟穭 喽嗋东喾娻订喾斷稓喾娾嵿痘喽 喾喾娾嵿逗喾喾冟穵喽窂喾” (Emergence of the University: Sir Ivor Jennings and the Constitution). The book was authored by Mr Kapila Gunasinghe, an Assistant Registrar, and provided an enlightening background briefing to the audience, showcasing Sir Jennings’ leadership. Senior Professor from the Faculty of Arts and Senior Lecturer Mr Menaka Harankaha from the Faculty of Law delivered inspiring speeches, emphasizing the enduring impact of Sir Jennings’ contributions to their respective fields. The event witnessed the participation of the Deans of the Faculties, the Registrar, the staff members, and other distinguished invitees.
