The XIXth Convocation of the College of Chemical Sciences, Institute of Chemistry Ceylon
The XIXth Convocation of the College of Chemical Sciences was held on the 22nd of November 2023 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall felicitating the 40th Batch of Graduate Chemists, the 02nd Batch of BSc Graduates, and the 48th Batch of DLT Diplomates.
Following the declaration by Prof. Namal Priyantha, President of the Institute of Chemistry Ceylon, indicating the commencement of the ceremony, designations, and certificates were conferred to 114 Graduate Chemists, 59 BSc Graduates, 2 Licentiate Chemists, 14 Diplomates in Chemistry, and 50 Diplomates in Laboratory Technology. GIC, BSc, and DLT students who showcased outstanding performances throughout the course of their study, were felicitated. The Shireen Jayasuriya Memorial Gold Medal for the Best performance in all parts of the Graduateship Examination was awarded to Mr. W G K Kumara, whereas the Vidya Nidhi Dr. N R De Silva Memorial Gold Medal 2023, for the Best performance in all parts of the BSc Examination, was awarded to Mr. M A N U Malaweera Arachchi and the Dr. R. O. B. Wijesekara Felicitation Fund award for the Best All Rounder of the GIC & BSc programs were awarded to Ms. Y K Ranasinghe, and Mr. M A N U Malaweera Arachchi respectively, while Ms. K S T C Rangadari secured the Dr. G. C. N Jayasuriya Award for the First in batch of the DLT program.
The Chief Guest for the ceremony, Senior Prof. Gamini Rajapakse, Department of Chemistry, University of Peradeniya delivered the Convocation Address followed by the valedictory speeches by the best performers of the Graduateship in Chemistry (GIC), BSc Hons in Chemical Sciences, and Diploma in Laboratory Technology (DLT) programs respectively. The ceremony was graced by Prof. Srianthie Deraniyagala (Dean, College of Chemical Sciences), Mr. E G Somapala (Director, DLT Programme), Mr. W M G Karunaratne (Registrar), Mr. N I N S Nadarasa (Senior Administrative Executive), and other eminent academics.
