The Annual General Meeting of the Students' Association of Public Relations and Media Management (PRMM), Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya was held on the 24th of August, 2023. The event was held in the Kakulawala Hall at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Kelaniya.
Senior Lecturer Wijayanada Rupasinghe, the Head of the Department, Senior Lecturer Dr. Achala Abeykon, the PRMM subject Coordinator, and the department lecturers, attended the general meeting.
The fresh office bearers were appointed as the officials of the association by the PRMM undergraduates. The outgoing officials were appreciated for their dedicated service, with a heartfelt acknowledgment of their contributions to the success of the association during last year.
The baton is now passed to the new torchbearers to continue the journey of the association brimming with innovation, growth, and meaningful endeavors. The best wishes of the Department are with them.
Sanjanani, "Ape Hendawa" was a captivating event that celebrated and showcased the exceptional talents of undergraduates of the Department of Mass Communication. This remarkable event took place on the 4th of October at the Dharmaloka Hall,University of Kelaniya. During the event, the audience was treated to a display of creativity, innovation, and artistry as the talented undergraduates demonstrated their skills and abilities.
In a spirited celebration of camaraderie and nostalgia, Public Relations and Media Management Honors 3rd-year students of the Department of Mass Communication orchestrated a scintillating "Khush Night" Welcome and Farewell party on August 11, 2023. The event, held at the elegant K 27 hall, brought together students and esteemed lecturers alike for an evening of jubilation.
Draped in an air of both welcome and farewell sentiments, the event showcased the prowess of the Public Relations and Media Management Honors students in orchestrating a vibrant evening. The atmosphere was charged with laughter, dance, and shared memories as the attendees reveled in the festivities.
The "Khush Night" not only commemorated the beginning of a new academic year but also bid adieu to departing seniors, making it an emotional yet joyful occasion. The event underscored the sense of unity and creativity that defines the Department of Mass Communication, leaving indelible memories for all who participated.
As the curtains fell on this remarkable evening, it was evident that the "Khush Night" would linger as a cherished memory in the hearts of the students and lecturers, fostering bonds that transcend time and distance.
The Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, celebrated a momentous occasion on the evening of September 20, 2023, as a grand film screening of "SAHO," directed by Prof. Ariyarathna Athugala, was hosted. The event took place at the Dharmaloka Hall, drawing a crowd of nearly 1,200 enthusiastic spectators.
"SAHO" was particularly special for the Department of Mass Communication, as it involved the dedicated efforts of both staff members and students in its production.
The screening was graced by the presence of Senior Lecturer Wijayananda Rupasinghe, Head of the Department, along with other esteemed staff members.
It became evident that "SAHO" had captivated the hearts of the audience.
The Annual General Meeting of the Students' Association of Mass Communication, Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya, convened on the 28th of August 2023 at the Kekulawala Hall, Faculty of Social Sciences.
Senior Lecturer Wijayanada Rupasinghe, the Head of the Department, Senior Lecturer Amali Uthpala Nandasiri, the Mass Communication Subject Coordinator and Senior Treasurer of Students' Association of Mass Communication, along with all esteemed Academic Staff of the Department. The event garnered the presence of current students affiliated with the Association.
We extend warm congratulations to the newly appointed officers and express our best wishes for their tenure.
The Department of Mass Communication, University of Kelaniya hosted the screening of the film, “Gaadi (Children of the Sun)” directed by Mr. Prasanna Vithanage, on 2nd of August 2023. The screening happened at the Dharmaloka Hall, University of Kelaniya, at 5.30 pm. It has been organized as a part of the Sanjanani media festival, which is the biggest annual media festival in the university.
The director, Mr. Prasanna Vithanage, was present at the event and addressed the audience before the screening. Further, Senior Lecturer Wijayananda Rupasinghe (Head of the Mass Communication Department) and other staff members attended the event. Notably, the event was a huge success attending more than a thousand five hundred spectators.