An evening of commemorative music titled ‘සරසවි ගීතාවලිය’
Being the heart of the University of Peradeniya, The Faculty of Arts celebrated her Platinum Jubilee this year. To mark this prestigious occasion, an evening of commemorative music titled ‘සරසවි ගීතාවලිය’ was held on the 1st of December, at the University Arts Theatre. This event was especially contributed to by the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, which also Celebrated its 70th anniversary this year along with the Faculty.
Inaugural Meeting of the Founder Executive Committee of Arts Faculty Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya.
The Inaugural Meeting of the Founder Executive Committee of Arts Faculty Alumni Association of the University of Peradeniya was held successfully on the 28th of November 2022 at the Faculty Seminar Room.
The World Philosophy Day 2022
The Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, celebrated the World Philosophy Day on the 17th of November 2022, at the Faculty Seminar room from 09.00 a.m. onwards. It was headed under the theme of 'Philosophy and human of the future'.
The event was graced with the presence of Prof. M.D. Lamawansa, the Vice-Chancellor, University of Peradeniya, Dr. Prabath Ekanayake, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Prof. S.A.M. Kularathne, the Chair of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine.
The Academic staff members of the Department of Philosophy conducted sessions on several philosophical themes.
The 70th Anniversary of the Faculty of Arts
To mark the 70th Anniversary of the Faculty of Arts a tree planting ceremony was held on 06th October 2022.
The first Mentoring Programme for Newly Recruited Academics 2022, organized by the IQAC
The first Mentoring Programme for Newly Recruited Academics 2022, organized by the Internal quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya was held successfully on the 18th of August 2022 at the Faculty Seminar Room, from 8.45 am to 12.30 pm. The Dean, Faculty of Arts; Dr. Prabath Ekanayake, graced the programme as the chief guest. It was held under three sessions; the first and the second sessions were held under the subject expertise of Prof. Prasad Sethunga and Prof. Liyanage Amarakeerthi on the topic; The Role of Academics in the 21st Century and the third session was conducted by Prof. Deepika Udagama on the topic; University Act, Academic Freedom and University Autonomy.
Workshop on Creative Writing was held successfully on the 10.08.2022 at the Seminar Room,Faculty of Arts.
Prof.K.N.Jayatilleke Commemorative Lecture
The Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya had the honor of organizing a commemorative lecture for Prof. K.N. Jayatillake. The event was held on 9th of August, 2022, at the Seminar Room, Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya. Prof. Rohana Senevirathne, Professor of Sanskrit, Department of Classical Languages, delivered the guest lecture. The event was graced with the presence of Dr. Prabath Ekanayake, the Dean Faculty of Arts.
Launched the official e-Journal of the Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya; Hanthana Philosophy Circle
The official e-Journal of the Department of Philosophy, University of Peradeniya; Hanthana Philosophy Circle, was launched on the 28
th of June 2022 at the Faculty Seminar Room. The aim of launching this e-Journal was to culminating a generation of academically driven undergraduates and to popularize philosophy among the general populace.
English Intensive Course Concert 2022
“English Intensive Course Concert 2022” was successfully held at the Gymnasium, University of Peradeniya on 04
th of June, 2022.
Visit of the Iranian Cultural Councellor on 26th of May 2022
Egyptian Ambassador's visit to the Faculty of Arts on 25.05.2022.
Welcome Ceremony for the New Entrants 2021 / 2022
Welcome Ceremony for the New Entrants to the Faculty of Arts was successfully held at the Gymnasium, University of Peradeniya on Monday, 09
th of May, 2022.
Coordination Unit of Internships, Volunteering, and Community Outreach (CIVCO) OBT 2022.
The Outbound-Training Programme for first-year students of the Faculty of Arts, University of Peradeniya, under the course ESS 1006: Personality. Leadership and Ethics, which is coordinated by the Department of Sociology in collaboration with CIVCO began on the 27th of March, 2022 at the Ambepussa Sinha Regiment headquarters of Sri Lanka Army. The second group of around 300 students reached the regimental center on the 31st of March 2022 to take part in this programme.
Ceremony of offering the Tripitaka Texts
A ceremony of appreciation for the ‘Tripitaka texts offering’ was held by the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies at the University of Peradeniya on March 19th, 2022, in the Seminar Room under the patronage of Ven. Prof. Muwaetagama Gnanananda thero.
Dr. Kithsiri Samarasinghe and his Kalyanamitra Meditation cluster were the main sponsors of the Dhamma Book Pooja. Among the major patrons were Mrs. B.G. Seelawati, Mrs.B.G.Lalitha Kusumawati, and Mrs. B.G. Sumanawati. This Pooja is the 159th of its kind that has been performed and will be of great benefit for the students in the Department of Pali and Buddhist Studies at the University of Peradeniya.
As a gesture of appreciation and respect for the occasion, the department of Pali and Buddhist studies put on a simple but colorful celebration, complete with traditional drumming performances.
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