The University of Moratuwa commenced official duties of the New Year on 3rd January 2022 by hoisting of the National Flag. It was followed by the National Anthem and remembering the war heroes who sacrificed their lives for the motherland and the late staff members of the University.
Wishing the Officers and academic, administrative, academic support and non-academic staff members of the University a prosperous New Year, Prof. N.D. Gunawardena, the Vice-Chancellor of the University explained the importance of continuing to manage activities appropriately in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic to achieve the targets of Vision and Objectives of the University.
Prof. R.F. Fernando, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and the Chairman of the University of Moratuwa Covid-19 Committee emphasized the importance of practicing DReAM (Distancing, Respiratory etiquettes, Aseptic techniques and Mask) to control COVID-19 transmission.
Twenty Seven members of the academic, administrative, academic support and non-academic staff of the University, who had completed 25, 30, 35, and 40 years of service respectively were honoured with the Long Service Awards. Staff who completed 40 years of service were awarded with a plaque and a medal was presented to the others.
Recipients of Bronze Medal (25 Year of Service)
- Prof. G.L.D. Wickramasinghe
- Dr. C.R. De Silva
- Dr. (Miss) M.Y. Gunasekara
- Mr. G.L. Wijesooriya
- Mr. A.M.S. Attanayake
- Mr G.R.E. Fernando
- Mrs. H.D.M. Soysa
- Mrs. K.M.D.B.M. Perera
- Mr. H.K. Mahathanthila
- Mr. K.A.S.K. Perera
- Mr. B.A.R.D. Abeywardena
- Mr. M.A. Gunasoma
- Mr. M.M.S.K. Manamperi
Recipients of Silver Medal (30 Year of Service)
- Prof. M.L. De Silva
- Mr. G.H.D. Wijesena
- Mrs. K.N.D. Perera
- Mr. J.C. Rajapaksha
- Mr. Y. Sarath Silva
- Mr. W.G.A.P. Wijayagunsinghe
- Mr. A.A. Dayananda
Recipients of Gold Plated Medal (35 Year of Service)
- Senior Prof. N.D. Gunawardena
- Senior Lecturer H.V.S. De Silva
- Mr. K.A.D.S. Rathnasekara
Recipients of Plaque (40 Year of Service)
- Senior Prof. W.P.S. Dias
- Senior Prof. S.A.S. Kulathilaka
- Mrs. N.D. Gunasekara
- Mr . N.R.A. De Silva
Photo Credits - Mr. Melro Mendis