The launching ceremony of gold medals for Geography and Development Studies (Honors) degree programs
The launching ceremony of gold medals for Geography and Development Studies (Honors) degree programs was held on 09th May, 2023 at the Social Sciences faculty auditorium with the participation of Prof. M.M.Gunathilake, the Dean – faculty of Social Sciences, Snr. Prof. Lal Mervin Dharmasiri, the head of Geography, Emeritus Professor N.K Dangalla and all other staff members and the students of the department of Geography. The Department of Geography is planning to offer four scholarships as follows at General Convocation.
Under the scheme of this scholarship, the newly proposed memorial awards are as follows.
- Professor M.P.Perera Memorial Award for Academic Excellence in Geography, offered by Rajamanthri Foundation.
- Gold Medal and a cash prize of Rs. 15,000/= for the Most Outstanding Student of the Year in Geography, offered by Rajamanthri Foundation.
- Emt. Prof. N.K.Dangalla Award for Academic Excellence in Development Studies
- Gold Medal and a cash prize of Rs. 15,000/= for the Most Outstanding Student of the Year in Development Studies, offered by Prof. Dangall
Emt. Prof N.K. Dangalla and former Prof. Chandrasena addressed the gathering inspiring the past milestones of the department of Geography.
