Annual General Meeting and Get- together – Alumni Association of Public Administration

Annual General Meeting and Get- together – Alumni Association of Public Administration

The 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Annual Get-Together of the Alumni Association of Public Administration at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura occurred on November 19, 2023. The event took place at the New Faculty Boardroom of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce from 9:00 am onward. The distinguished alumni members currently employed in various esteemed organizations nationwide, along with retired high-ranking government officials attended the event on that day.

The proceedings commenced with member registration, fostering a vibrant networking atmosphere for alumni to reconnect. The official start of the meeting featured a warm welcome from Dr. R. P. C. K. Jayasinghe, the President of the Alumni Association of Public Administration. The AGM agenda included the presentation of the previous year’s meeting minutes by Ms. J. A. I. Sithara, the Assistant Secretary of the Association, and the presentation of audited financial accounts by Ms. H. R. A. S. Vindula, the Treasurer of the Association. Substantial time was dedicated to detailing the progress of the past year’s activities, including an increase in the number of life members, the distribution of scholarship funds contributed by alumni, and the organization of diverse activities to enhance the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of department undergraduates.

Furthermore, the event featured awarding of the Dr. U. B. Ramanayake Gold Medal to Ms. R. N. Lakmali, a Junior Lecturer in the department, for achieving the highest results in PUB 2340: Sociology and Psychology of B. Sc. Management (Public) (Special) Degree Program. Attendees were also given a small souvenir sponsored by Nippon Paint Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. Towards the end of the AGM, the new office bearers for the next term were appointed, acknowledging the valuable suggestions provided by proud alumni members to propel the association and department’s ongoing development.

In addition to the AGM, the Alumni Lunch held at the Old Faculty Boardroom and the Get-Together session at the Nest Family Restaurant provided a delightful opportunity for members to reminisce, network, and celebrate the strong bond that unites the Japura Public Administration alumni community.