NSBM New Year Festival – “Siyapathsiya Udanaya 2017”
NSBM New Year Festival, the vibrant “Siyapathsiya Udanaya 2017” was held last Thursday 20th April 2017 at the University Town grounds of NSBM Green University Town, in Mahenwatta, Pitipana, Homgama, from 8 am onward with the participation of a huge number of undergraduates and academic and non-academic staff. It comprised of many traditional games and activities, and one of the main attractions was the crowning of Avurudu Kumaraya and Avurudu Kumariya; voting was open from some time and everyone was keen to see the NSBM stars.
Vice Chancellor of NSBM, Dr. E. A. Weerasingheparticipated as the chief guest, along with Director Academic Affairs Professor Colin Peiris, Director Operations Chaminda Rathnayake, Senior LecturerHead of Student Affairs Mr. Baratha Dodankotuwa and distinguished academic and nonacademic staff members.
The NSBM New Year Festival – “Siyapathsiya Udanaya” aims to foster student cohesiveness as one family under the NSBM flag representing quality higher education. The event, adorned by traditional games and events, was created for all students to participate as one, with the sole intention of having a good time than winning a competition. The student body of NSBM along with the academic staff, organised the event with the backing of NSBM Green University Town management.
NSBM houses students of various programs, from different backgrounds. Siyapathsiya Udanaya aims to bring their various perspectives in to the event, and enhance students’ organising and management skills, to improve their ability to work in diverse groups and train them to bear responsibilities with confidence, commitment and perseverance.
NSBM Green University Town provides a well-rounded education experience in business management, IT, and creative studies.
The campus boasts of unmatched academic and nonacademic facilities, including modern lecture halls, computer labs, independent study areas, playground, auditorium, open air theater, gymnasia with swimming pool, student and staff accommodation and much more.