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International Translation Day: A Celebration of the Gatekeepers of Civilizations and Histories

BY Raviduni Perera I would like to ask from the reader to take a bit of your time as you read to think of all the times that you have read a story originally written in a language that you are not well-versed in. Think about the times when you have enjoyed a movie or a television series with the help of subtitles, about the times that you listened to a catchy song sung in a foreign tongue and checked what the lyrics mean immediately after, or to think whether you have ever gotten out of an untoward situation, where you were linguistically challenged, because you happened remember that you have Google Translation on your phone. All these are instances…

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17th Installation Ceremony – RACUOCFOA

BY Rtr. Raviduni Perera On the evening of 12th of August 2026, our journey on the RI year 2026/2027 was officially initiated with all the splendour, joy, drive and the best of hopes. On this day, the 17th installation ceremony of the Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts was held at the New Arts Theatre of the faculty. The club had the privilege of being honoured by the presence of chief guest for the evening, Professor Indika Mahesh Karunathilaka, Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo, District Rotaract Chair (DRC), District Rotaract Representative (DRR), District Rotaract Representative (DRR) Elect, Rotary and Rotaract Past Presidents,  the Senior Treasurer of the Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of…

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Happy Hour

BY Rtr. Raviduni Perera The project “Happy Hour" was a meaningful and uplifting project organized by the Community Service avenue of Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts. The main event was held on 1st of August, 2026 at the Challenged Children’s Aid Association in Kotte and the initiative aimed to bring joy, companionship and support to 22 children with disabilities. Featuring interactive activities, a tea party with the children and a distribution of souvenirs and educational supplies, not only did “Happy Hour” make itself a memorable afternoon for the children, but it also fostered a sense of compassion, inclusion and community service among the university student volunteers. During the event, the management of the Challenged Children’s Aid…

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Orientation’26: RACUOCFOA welcomes new members

The Rotaract Club of University of Colombo, Faculty of Arts welcomed a new batch of general members for the RI year 2026/2027 on 7 July at the Faculty premises. The Orientation consisted of the Rotaract formalities, an introduction to the Executive Committee, Board of Directors and the Club Avenues and an icebreaking activity to build fellowship with the new members.

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