Sri Lankan Association
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The Sri Lankan Association was formed in April 2010 with a
strong emphasis on supporting other students and providing
opportunities and networking post-graduation. As internationally
dispersed professionals, the group is looking to support various
communities throughout the world in terms of education, training
and knowledge sharing.
Their objectives are to:
- Promote Sri Lankan culture and new cultural opportunities
- Share their learning experiences of York St John with
prospective students from Sri Lanka
- Welcome new international students and provide support and
advice networks in terms of accommodation, job opportunities, and
adapting to a new culture
- Knowledge sharing and professional networking between
group
members, other institutions and links in Sri Lanka
The group currently has an informal set-up and new members from
any nationality are always welcome. During 2010 the association
held a number of events including Sri Lankan New Year Celebrations
(April), a Friendship Cricket match v YSJ Pakistani students (May),
Careers and information sharing seminar (September) and a Christmas
Party in December at York St John. Sri Lankan Association members
will also be giving a seminar during International Week on Friday
25 March.
Sri Lankan Alumni Association Alumni Launched, Thursday 14
April 2011
On Thursday 14 April the Sri Lankan Alumni Association was
formally launched at an event in the Students’ Union.
This event also celebrated the Sri Lankan New Year and as well
as the formalities there was traditional Sri Lankan food and games
including tug-of-war, yoghurt eating competition and egg
throwing! Family and friends also joined in with all the
fun.
To join the Sri Lankan Association or for
further information please contact Duminda on E: mail2duminda@yahoo.com