The most featured and anticipated event of the year, Blitzen Night 2013:
Inauguration of Alumni Association of Business and Technology was held on Saturday,
07th December 2013 at the auditorium, Faculty of Commerce and
Management Studies (FCMS) of University of Kelaniya. The event was hosted by
the Students Association of Business of Technology (ABT) together the hands
with Department of Commerce and Financial Management (DCFM) of University of
Kelaniya. The alumni association was formed under the Bachelor of Commerce
Special Degree in Business Technology programme of DCFM, University of
Kelaniya. The ultimate goal of Blitzen Night 2013 was to help current business
technology undergraduates to connect with alumni, provide an opportunity to
network, and demonstrate the wide breadth of options available to business
technology majors.
Many guests were presented for the occasion including past business technology
graduates, present students and with the distinguished participation by Dean of
the FCMS, Dr. D.M. Semasinghe as the Chief Guest and Head of the DCFM, Dr. C.
Pathirawasam as the Guest of Honour. Dr. C.N. Wickramasinghe, Senior Lecturer
of DCFM initiated the event with the welcome speech by addressing the main
objectives of building an alumni association. Further he emphasized the
importance of having effective network and the evolving role of business
technology thus its importance. The proceedings followed with an appealing
speech delivered by Dean of FCMS, Dr. D. M. Semasinghe as he explained the
importance of forming and continuing an active alumni association for Business
Technology stream. He extended his appreciation for initiating this event by
stating that this would be an idyllic path to enhance the Faculty’s overall
success. Dr. C. Pathirawasam, Head of DCFM added that “this is a great event
for Business Technology alumni, who have generously and consistently given back
with their time and who are truly dedicated and committed to seeing that same
level of success continued in current students, look forward to being invited
back to participate in Alumni Night. Not only do they get to share about their
own experiences, but also it provides a great chance to reconnect with their
friends.” He also thanked lecturers of DCFM; Dr. C.N. Wickramasinghe, Ms.
Lakmali Jayarathna, Ms. Chamari Jayarathna and Mr. Harshaka Hettiarachchi for
rejuvenating the idea of a functioning alumni association and for their
continuous support in realizing its overall objectives. After bout of enjoying
an interesting video clip which included special milestones placed by ABT, the
election of tentative office bearers was initiated. Ms. Helen Sahabandu was
appointed as the Secretary which was followed by Mr. T.P Kumarathunga being
appointed as the President of the alumni association. Mr. Pradeep Wimukthi was
then appointed as the Treasurer of the association. Further Mr. Harshaka
Hettiarachchi as the Vice President and Mr. Thilina Bandara as the Vice
Secretary were appointed as the other office bearers. Ms. Lakmali Jayarathna,
Lecturer of the DCFM was appointed as the Senior Treasurer. Followed by the
election, President delivered a speech thanking everybody for appointing him to
such a privileged position and went on to share his vision and direction for
the association which included improving membership and developing funds needed
for various activities of the alumni. Following the President’s inspirational
speech, the committee members representing each batch were appointed. After
another bout of entertainment consisted with dancing items and couple of songs
performed by the business technology undergraduates, Ms. Deepika Kanchana
(Secretary of ABT) concluded the meeting with the vote of thanks where she
extended her appreciation and gratitude to all those who supported and
organized the event, including the lecturers guidance and commitment of
organizing committee. Finally, she extended her sincere gratitude on behalf of the
working committee to the Dean of the Faculty as well as for the Head of the
Department for their presence and continuous support. She concluded the AGM
inviting all members to enjoy the day with the reamining events of the get
together. It was a pleasurable evening where the patrons were treated to
splendid music, scrumptious food, and gorgeous dances. The night continued till
late night where a great majority of the audience was still on the dance floor
having a really great time. The event was organized with special support from
the sponsors; National Construction Association of Sri Lanka (NCASL) and Union
Assurance PLC by generously allocating funds to successfully conclude the
event.
