Some
souvenirs of work and life
within the Department of Public Administration
of the Faculty of Management of the University
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Life in the
Department was most interesting. I had the privilege of being its
second Head of Department after the pioneer Prof Ariyapala Ekanayake.
The Department was strong in team spirit. We worked ... I don't believe
we need to go into details of such.
We had much camaraderie among ourselves. Yes, our get togethers ...
occasional special meals together ... going out on trips/picnics
also with the families etc.
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Different
members of the team worked evidently on a variety of subjects. Charles
concentrated on computing. When he started work the university lab had
20-odd 32K micros. But we started ... and built up gradually moving
into larger labs and better equipment.
Of course the staff worked together also supporting additional work of
the students ... e.g. with regard to the exhibition organised by them
about the topic of 'Public Administration'.
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A
special meeting followed by a lunch
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With the
families, visiting the coral reefs at Hikkaduwa ... and enjoying a sea
bath
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visiting
the well-known mangroves at Madhu Oya
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Hiring a
bus and travelling together
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This
time it is a trip to the rain forest Sinharaja ... including a climb to
the peak at the centre of the forest
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There
were also the other events such as the wedding of staff members. Here,
enjoying lunch after the traditional ceremony.
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