Imperial Institute of Higher Education (IIHE) Celebrates Graduation of Class of 2022
The Imperial Institute of Higher Education (IIHE) held its annual graduation ceremony on February 6th, 2023, at the BMICH Lotus Hall. The ceremony was to celebrate the achievements of the Class of 2022, who received degrees and diplomas in various fields of study. The ceremony was attended by 126 Graduates, families, faculty members, and distinguished guests, including government officials and industry leaders.
The graduates were honoured for their academic accomplishments at this colorful ceremony.
Dr. Harsha De Silva delivered the keynote address at the event. And his message to the graduates was “Congratulation to all the graduates on your hard-earned achievement! Today’s convocation is a celebration of your commitment, dedication, and perseverance to succeed. As you move forward in your life, you will face many challenges that are out of your hands. However, we believe that you possess the courage, strength and the determination to win. Your graduation is a symbol of your ability to overcome obstacles and to achieve your goals. Keep your head held high and remember that you are capable of greatness. As you know we as a nation are faced with the worst crisis in our independent history hence your learning will be of important to help the country recover”
The ceremony featured with several speakers and the chief guest for the event was Dr
Ravi Edirisinghe Director/CEO of GAC Group of Companies Sri Lanka, Dr Ravi Edirisinghe address emphasize the graduates that academic qualifications need to be complimented with soft skills and humanity. He insisted that at the end of the day all businesses are focused on human beings and been humane professional will make the difference.
Dr Stuart J Robb, Head of collaborative partnerships for the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, in his message to the graduates said “Your Graduation Day provides each of you with an opportunity to reflect on your time at IIHE, celebrate your success, and look forward to the next stage of your journey. As you share the Graduation Day with your friends, family, and IIHE staff, it also provides an opportunity for you to recognize and acknowledge their support and contribution to your learning journey”. Today’s ceremony does not mark the end of your relationship with the University of Wales but is the start of a new chapter. You are now part of a global network of the University of Wales Alumni, and I invite you to stay in contact with the University of Wales through its Alumni Association”. Mr. Bradley Emerson, Executive Director/Chief Executive commenting on the event said, “This year the theme of the convocation was ‘Win’ which believe is appropriate as Sri Lanka now is a lost nation. As a nation fails, a country economically contracts, the sovereign rating gets downgraded, the national currency continues to lose value, and the assets you hold depreciate faster, the only asset that will prevail is the human asset. Even though every human has the potential to be an asset, history has shown us the opposite. The strength of a nation is no longer valued by its populations, natural resources or the landmass, but rather by the collective intellectual capacity of its people. It is therefore mandatory that the graduates who pass out from over a hundred private and public universities, ensure that their learning is reflected in the national balance sheet.”
The Imperial Institute of Higher Education is proud to announce that the Class of 2022 achieved outstanding results, with many graduates receiving academic awards, including 25 Gold Medalists, and the valedictorian of the event was Mr. Ikram Abdeen. The institute also celebrated the diversity of its student body, with graduates from various regions of Sri Lanka and from countries around the world.
The graduation ceremony marked a significant milestone in the lives of the Class of 2022, who are now ready to embark on new careers and pursue further studies. The Imperial Institute of Higher Education wishes them every success in their future endeavors and congratulates them on their achievements.
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