“Lead from the back and let others believe they are in front”. – Nelson Mandela
The 5th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Technical Sciences and Management Society (TSMS) of General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University was held on the 24th August 2022 at the Main Auditorium of FDSS. TSMS is an eminent club of KDU which nurtures undergraduates to embrace themselves as balanced personalities, rich in academic accomplishments, soft skills and extra-curricular activities. The AGM demarcated a major milestone of the Department of Management and Finance, with the installation of the Executive Committee of TSMS, for the years 2022/2023.
This event was graced by the distinguished presence of the Dean of Faculty of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, Dr. Kithsiri Amarathunga, the Head of Department of Management and Finance, Dr. Wasantha Premarathne, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers of the Department. The Dean of the Faculty enlightened the gathering with opening remarks emphasizing on the importance of soft skill development to an undergraduate.
Following his words of wisdom, the out-going president of the Executive Committee 2021/2022, Mr. Udul Kalapuge shared the experiences and exposure he gained from the club activities. Subsequently, the newly appointed President, Mr. Dunal Bandulahewa and the gave insights on the future endeavors of TSMS in their speeches namely; the Open Mic, Logistics Day, Carrier guidance programs and monthly general meetings and many more events. The office bearers of the Executive Committee 2020/2021 are as follows
President: Dunal Bandulahewa
Vice President (MTS): Rashmi Tharaki
Vice President (LM): Pasindu De Silva
Secretary: Sanuji Edirisinghe
Treasurer: Chathura Karunaratne
Editor: Tehani Pereira
Co-editor: Ransuni Thilothma
Assistant Secretary: Fathima Shazika
Assistant Treasurer: Swetha Costa
Class Representative LM 38: Mihin Peiris
Class Representative MTS 38: Madusahan Wijewardhana
Class Representative LM 39: Anuradh Anawarthne
Class Representative MTS 39: Akalanka Abewickrama