IT'S US | Volume 18 | Issue 04 | October

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Editor’s Note

-Leo Imalsha Keshani- “Coming together is beginning, staying
together is progress & working together is
success.” Leoism is another path which helps
you to become a successful citizen. LEO is not
only three letters. It elevates you to a higher
place in your life. Leoism gives you Leadership,
Experience, Opportunities, Caring, Challenges
and everything. So, be a part of this marvelous
journey. Join with Leos of Leo Club of University
of Moratuwa and earn friends. Polish your
skills and give your service to the community.
Be a part of our UoM family! Take advantage of
this valuable and big opportunity.

For the Leostic year 2021/22, We, the Leos of
Leo club of University of Moratuwa are ready to sail our ship with clever and new sailors. Our
19th installation ceremony was held on the 18th of September. There we proudly introduced
the “Leo Scroll” app which is very useful for every Leo club in Sri Lanka. With this success
and freshness as young Leos, we organized many social activities and
projects to give our maximum to society. We identified many social
needs and we launched projects to fulfil those needs.

Because of this pandemic situation, many A/L students couldn’t
attend their schools and tuition classes. We identified that problem
and planned a new project “Widu Nena Dahara.”. “Literia” is another
project that is organized to celebrate the literary month, September.
Furthermore, we launched many projects this month to cover each
and every side in society. Espiedoela 3.0, Freeyo mind are some
highlighted projects.

Our Official Newsletter IT’S US gives an overall idea about our
contribution to society through projects. Other than that, we set
aside one page to appreciate the talents of our Prospects and Leos.
From this issue onwards, we’ve launched a new article series, ‘Journey
of A2 Leos’, to give a summary about fellow club projects and events
of Leo District 306A2, which were launched in the previous month.
Through every page of our newsletter, we try to give something
valuable to you. Therefore, as the editorial panel we like to hear your
comments and suggestions.

We, the UoM Leos invite you to keep in touch with this massive and
bright journey! Have a happy reading!

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19th Installation Ceremony

The 19th Installation Ceremony
of the Leo Club of University
of Moratuwa was held on
18th September via the zoom
platform. It was the first time we
held our Installation Ceremony
via zoom. Hence, it was a new
experience for us. The chief guest
of the occasion was District
president Leo district 306A2 Leo
Navod Kiriwaththuduwa, the
guest of honour of the occasion
was Leo Lion Dilshan Peries
while the special guests were Leo Pramida Vindika and the Club Treasurer, Engineer Kithsiri
Samarasinghe.

We conducted our Installation Ceremony under the theme of “pirates”. The past Club president
Leo Sachintha Kapuge handed over his presidency to the new Club president Leo Hiran Kesara
for the Leostic year 2021/22. Our Leos and prospects made this evening colorful through
their talents. We, UoM Leos, gave our maximum dedication to the success of this event. At the
ceremony, we introduced the “Leo Scroll” app for island-wide Leo clubs. Through this app, we
can access project details, post-project details of all the Leo Clubs in Sri Lanka.

Therefore, there was no difference whether it
was a physical ceremony or an online ceremony.
Each and all honorable guests appreciated our
dedication in organizing the 19th installation
We express our sincere gratitude to all
prospects, Leos and Lions who gave massive
support for the success of the ceremony.

With this sentient moment we, UoM Leos, are
ready to sail our ship through an adventurous
journey.

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Message from District President

With immense pleasure, I send this message
to the newsletter of Leo Club of University of
Moratuwa, It’s Us.

Without a doubt, it is utterly clear that the Leo
Club of University of Moratuwa is one of the
most prominent Leo Clubs in the District with an
unparalleled track record. Throughout the past,
you were able to produce some of the greatest
Leo Leaders we had in Leoism and I am forever
grateful for that. The things you all brought to
the Leoism caused in high capacities to lift up the
A2 Leo legacy year by year and those initiatives
have been the main pillars of success that we are
witnessing today.

Here, I would like to say a few about our incoming
Club President Leo Hiran Keshara and his team.
I extend my heartiest congratulations and best
wishes for the upcoming Leoistic year and I know
that you and your team will drive the Club, serve
the community and work for the betterment of
your club members as well because I have seen
all your devotion in the previous years. Definitely,
this will be a new experience for you all and I am
looking forward to working with you throughout
the year.

This year, I am looking forward to partnering with
you all, serving the community, and discovering
Leoism on our terms, by addressing areas that
direct us to groom ourselves. Under the theme
“EMBRACE YOURSELF” this year could be the
best year to develop and to discover the best
version of ourselves.

Finally, I wish you all for a very successful Leoistic
Year ahead and I am looking forward to see more
wonders from Leos of University of Moratuwa.

- Leo Navod Kiriwaththuduwa -

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Message from Club President

It is a great pleasure to write a few words
to IT’S US, the official newsletter of Leo
club of University of Moratuwa as the club
president for the Leoistic year 21/22.

Our club has a proud history of 18 years
of humanitarian service. So I have a
responsibility to do my best for my club
and drive my club to success. I intend to
continue from where the great leaders of
Leos have left off.

As a human, we must serve to others,
because it is the rent for our room here on
earth. So I think as Leos we did it and we
will do it. But it is not only about service,
we must prepare as leaders. Especially
this year, I hope to groom all the members
of our club.

I want to see from project chairman to
club directors, becoming great leaders at
the end of this Leoistic year. I also invite
all of you to do the best for our club to
make a great year that will be the best in
university life with good memories.

I would like to take this opportunity to
thank all the past club presidents and
members who dedicated their time, effort
and strength to make the legacy of UOM
leo an outstanding one.

Finally, I have to say this is our time. It will
not come again. So embrace yourselves
and inspire to thrive as UoM Leos.

Together let’s carry out many worthwhile
projects and continue this epic journey to
an extra mile!

- Leo Hiran Keshara -

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Message from Club Secretary

It is with great honour I pen down these
words for the newsletter of Leo Club of
University of Moratuwa, It’s Us.

Leo Club of University of Moratuwa is
having 18 years of great history, which
has been built by the past leaders and
members of the club. The achievements
of the club in past years were a result of
the great contribution made by the club
members towards the betterment of the
country and its people while presenting
good leaders for society. As a whole family,
UoM Leos have created an unbreakable
legacy. Therefore, now is the time for
the new members of the UoM family to
continue that legacy for the future. 

It is a great honour and a pleasure for me
to be a part of this journey as the club
secretary of the club for the year 2021/22.
Thus, I take this opportunity to extend my
heartiest gratitude to the past leaders and
members of the club for creating such a
legacy. As the newly appointed leaders, we
will do our best to make our mother proud
through giving hand to uplift the lives of
the people and the country while making
everyone happy together as a family.

- Leo Irushika Maheshi -

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Message from Club Treasurer

It is a great privilege for me to address
you all through “IT’S US”, the official
newsletter of Leo club of University of
Moratuwa as the treasurer for the leoistic
year 2021/22.

“The life fulfils through the experiences.”

Leoism is a great opportunity for anyone
to earn much experience while enhancing
skills of leadership. So without joining this
magnificent family, I would not have come
so far.

As the newly appointed treasurer of the
Leo Club of University of Moratuwa, I must
recollect all the past members who have
done a great service for the upliftment of
our club throughout 18 years. We would
not be able to come through this long
journey without their dedication and hard
work.

I would like to extend my sincere thanks
to all who have made me a part of this
invincible opportunity.

I dedicate further at best to serve with
the cooperation of you all and make great
milestones in Leoism.

- Leo Kavindu Kalhara-

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A Tribute to Teachers

The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom will into the future
- By F.Sionil Jose -

There is no doubt that school life is the best time Teachers leave a significant impact on each

we have enjoyed. School is the foundation of our person’slife.Theyhelpus,motivateusandguide

life. Teachers are the ones who are building that us to become the best version of ourselves.

foundation. Every year on the 5th of October They work hard throughout the year to teach

schools and colleges across the world hold students well. In the life of teachers, students

Teachers’ Day celebrations to appreciate the always become first. They are the mentors

hard work and impact the teachers have in our and role models for students. The teacher is a

lives. Sri Lanka celebrates Teachers’ Day on the philosopher enlightening the students about

6th of October. the way of the world.

Teachers are the ones that hold the knowledge Teachers’ day is the day that wins the bond
and empathy for their students. The most between students and teachers. It is the day
important person behind the success of a student when students appreciate the teachers and this
is his or her teacher. Without the help and the helps grow the bond of students. Teachers have
guidance of teachers, students would not know to face many challenges over the coronavirus
and understand how to go on with their lives. pandemic situation. This year we must take this

opportunity to express our respect for teachers

worldwide that has grown immensely. And also

this is an occasion to resolve issues regarding

this teaching profession and to recognize the

rights and responsibilities of the teachers.

According to Nelson Mandela, education is the
most powerful weapon you can use to change
the world. All of us have been students someday
and have benefited from the celebrations of
teachers’ day as a wonderful opportunity to
show our gratitude to our teachers.

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DEEPAWALI

This is also known as Deepavali or Diwali Before Deepavali, people clean,
and is considered as a festival of lights.This is renovate and decorate their homes.
considered to be a major festival of the Hindu Diyas (oil lamps) and rangolis are used
and Jain religions. The annual Deepavali in decoration. Kolam or Rangoli, is
festival is usually held in the months of a colourful mandala-esque pattern
October or November. This is celebrated by drawn on the floor of home with rice
the devotees for five days. Deepavali, one flour, which is coloured with powdered
of the most popular festivals in Hinduism, dye. These are made to welcome the
symbolizes the spiritual victory of light Goddess Lakshmi on her walks through
over darkness, knowledge against evil and the earth during Diwali.
ignorance.

Deepavali is a time of peace and
happiness for them. Dressed in the
finest attire, they adorn their home
and worship the goddess Lakshmi, the
goddess of prosperity and wealth.

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World Animal Day

Animals are a significant part of our mother

nature as they play a vital role in environmental Since 2003, the Naturewatch Foundation, a

protection and human wellness. UK based animal welfare charity that is well

World Animal Day, also known as Animal established and renowned around the world
Lover’s Day, is celebrated on 4th October has managed and supervised this international
every year across the globe with the mission celebration every year to make animal lovers’
of “ raising the status of an animal to improve voices heard in support of our animal friends.
animal standards around the globe.” Besides,

the day also seeks to address the plight of This day is not just for domesticated animals, it’s
animals, both wild and domestic, and initiate for wild animals, endangered species, and those
better efforts towards their protection and threatened by environmental devastation or
conservation.
lack of protection. The 96th World Animal Day

World Animal Day was first celebrated on 24th was celebrated this year with the theme of
of March, 1925 at the Sports Palace in Berlin, “Forests and Livelihoods: Sustaining People and
Germany by cynologist Heinrich Zimmermann. Planet.”

Over 5000 people attend this first celebration World Animal Day is a reminder not just to love

in order to show support. the animals in our homes but to appreciate and

Finally in May, 1931 at a congress of the respect all living things that are a part of our
International Animal Protection Congress ecosystem. It embraces all animals. Through
in Florence, Italy, a proposal was presented increased awareness and educational events,
to make 4th October as World Animal Day
universal, and was unanimously accepted and we can help to make this world a better place
adopted as a resolution. This special day was for all animals. World Animal Day has already
selected in honor of the feast of Francis of brought a remarkable contribution towards
Assisi, who was regarded as a patron saint of advancing animal welfare standards, and its
animals. impact will only continue to grow.

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To see the world of art
through the eyes of literature

Literature is a meditation that calms the
mind. The Leo Club of the University of
Moratuwa organized a competition called
Literia coinciding with Literacy Month. The
theme was “Millions of Minds Covered in
Dark Corona Clouds’’. Literia was a great
opportunity to revive the mental well-
being affected by the corona-virus.

Literia opens its doors to present literary
works in Sinhala, Tamil and English. Literia Literature is a comprehensive essence
received a number of valuable creations in of the intellectual life of a nation. The
various categories such as Poetry and Short Literacy project has undoubtedly created
Stories. The ideas and feelings hidden in the a great platform to unleash the emotions
minds isolated by the corona were born out trapped in the mind by the corona.
of Literia as beautiful creations. The final
stage featured the launch of audio books as
a collection of the winning creations, as well
as the awarding of prizes and certificates
to the winners. The awarding ceremonies
were successfully conducted with the
distinguished presence of guest speakers.

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ESPEIODELA 3,0 is the best platform for the Leos to add value to their knowledge.
This quiz competition was organized by the Leo Club of Panadura Alubomulla, Leo
club of Segies, Leo club of Southern metro, Leo club of Polgasowita, Leo club of Sri
Jayawardanapura, Leo club of Kesbawa, and the Leo Club of the University of Moratuwa.

The host club for the month of September was the Leo club of Segies Campus.
This competition was held on 20th September 2021. In that competition, they checked
the knowledge of Sinhala literature of the contestants. Leo Upeksha Hansani from
Leo Club of Saegis Campus won first place. Leo Amangi Umayangana and Leo Eshani

Panamulla won 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.
This was the end of the 3rd phase of this competition. Next month they will meet

contestants with a new topic!
Knowledge has a beginning and no end!

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The helm of success is not luck, but your effort, commitment & hard work. Here, we would like
to give space for such a personality, Leo kasuni Dayarathna, the Leo of the month of September
of Leo Club of University of Moratuwa. She is an undergraduate of the Department of Textile
and Apparel Engineering. As UoM Leos, we thought of discussing her Leo journey and the key
to her success.

01 How did you end up choosing UoM Leo
Club to serve the community?

I got to know about the Leo club through a
lecture on extracurricular activities. The
lecturer who did that speech, explained his
experiences & achievements with the Leo
club. With that guidance, I wanted to join the
Leo club & get experience.

02 Were you a chairman for any of the
Leo Projects and if so, how was the
experience?

Yes. I was a co-chairman of Widu Nena
Dahara. 

In that project, we organized seminar series
on Chemistry & Physics, targeting the
students who are going to face the Advance
Level examination this year. Due to Covid
19 pandemic, they missed lots of chances to
gain their subject knowledge. So we tried to
support them by conducting the seminars
and also we prepared printed short notes
for them. After successful 14 days, we
could finish the project with many positive
comments. I am so happy about that project
because we could properly help them. 

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03 What was your first project as a prospect?

Nimna Theertha 2  was my first project. Through that project, I could gain valuable
experience on how to work as a team. During that project, we worked as one family
and It helped me to meet new friends also. By seeing the comments & feedbacks
from the students who joined us,  I was totally satisfied with our effort. 

04 Can you tell us the experiences that you gained from the Leo club?

Actually, through all of these Leo projects, I gained a lot of experience. The club has
been a great help in developing my leadership qualities, in learning how to balance
all of these academic work, sports, projects and how to use my time effectively. I
used to works according to a timetable. That helped me a lot to manage my time. Leo
family always teaches us, how to respect others. 

05 Is there anything you received from the club other than that?

The most valuable thing I got from this club was making good friends. Actually, Leo
is not only a club. It is a family. And also I learned how to take the responsibilities, &
how to complete them properly. Through the projects that I have participated in, I
could improve my flyer creating skills  & teaching skills also. 

06 How do you feel about joining the Leo club now?

 I am very happy and satisfied with it.

07 Do you have any messages for your junior batches or your batch mates
who are willing to join the Leo club in future?

From my experience with UoM Leos, I can confirm, that the Leo club is the best place
to find your hidden Talents. Leo family helps to grow up your personality & It will
make you a proud Leo who has the strength to take responsibilities. I invite my batch
mates  & junior batches to join the Leo club to have great experience, full of joy &
happiness for their lifetime.

Thank you very much Leo Kasuni Dayarathna for the immense support that
you gave and for the interview. We, UoM Leos, wish her a very successful and
bright future. Hope our readers will enjoy the discussion.

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“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress,
and working together is success.”
– Henry Ford -

I joined the Leo family from the first
orientation programme as I had a dream
to be a social worker. I have heard a lot
about UoM Leos before I was selected
for the University of Moratuwa. So I had a
great willingness to be a club member of
UoM Leos.

At first, I was not an extrovert and didn’t The hidden reason for this success is unity,
engage well with new projects. But harmony & co-operation. The Leo club of
after seeing the ongoing projects, I did a University of Moratuwa is not only another
documentary project on Esala perahera. social service club, but also it is a family with
After that, Fluency Fast, Susara Diyawara, strong bonds.
Stimulus phase, Bo himi pamula, Ridma Ft
Abhiru are some projects that I could join. After being selected for the editorial panel I got
Unfortunately, due to covid 19 pandemic, many more opportunities to serve the club. With
we couldn’t work together physically. The the help of the Leo family I began to learn how to
first project that I could join physically balance both academic and non academic works
was Ridma ft Abhiru. Neither we could while doing Leo projects without missing any of
finish that project, it was one of my best them. UoM Leos are not only about leadership,
memories with Leoism as it gave me lots of experience & opportunities, but also it is a
new friends. Although we were not able to life lesson full of friendship, responsibilities &
meet due to this pandemic, we did each and happiness. Thank you all the Leos for making my
every project through online platforms, in life a better one.
a very successful manner.

Leo Sandali Abeywardhana
Editorial Panelist
Leoistic Year 2021/22

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World’s biggest salt flat

Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia

In the mirror-like Salar de Uyuni, the Meanwhile, the Bolivian government
world’s biggest salt flat, you might now has grandiose insights for mineral
exploitation that would significantly alter
definitely glimpse your own visage.
the isolated terrain. The territory is thought

The 12,000-square-kilometer salt- to have the world’s largest lithium reserve,
encrusted prehistoric lakebed is situated in which is in high demand for utilization in
Potosi, southwest Bolivia, near the Andes lightweight batteries.

crest at 3,660 meters above sea level. It is
over 100 times larger than the renowned Infrastructure investment is being built
Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA, and to connect this isolated location to the
its surface is so flat that NASA uses it to modern world, and the mineral riches lying
beneath this immaculate reflecting surface
calibrate sensors on satellites.
have led some to believe Bolivia will be the

During the dry season, which lasts from “Saudi Arabia of the twenty-first century.”

May to October, the surface crust of

sodium chloride – more than 10m thick in

parts – is parched and fractured, and seems

to be from another planet. Nevertheless,

during the rainy season (around November

to April), it is frequently covered with a

shallow layer of water, leaving it harder

to ascertain where the ground ceases and

the sky starts. Only adventurous visitors

and saleros (salt gatherers) have made it

to this isolated location in recent years.

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The Inspirational Story

From Kevin Systrom

Instagram, the world’s most popular picture
app, was developed by Kevin Systrom, a
Stanford University graduate who was born
into a common household but was a tech
prodigy.

He was in school when he was initially

acquainted with technology, and he used

to learn programming on his own at night.

He began developing an app that was a mix

between Foursquare and Flickr. Only two hours after becoming LIVE,

Few people are aware that Mark Zuckerburg Instagram’s servers began to crumble due
tried to recruit him while he was still an to a surge in traffic, and within 24 hours, it
undergraduate, but he refused the invitation had risen to the top of the iOS app charts.
since he intended to finish his studies. Kevin Within nine months, Instagram had a record-
and his friend Mike fought diligently for eight breaking 7 million users, including some of
weeks to develop this software. Eventually, on the most influential tech-loving luminaries,
the evening of October 6, 2010, they clicked such as Justin Bieber and Ryan Seacrest.

the launch button! Our triumph is only one notion away.

Simply think imaginatively.

All of us are exceptional in our own sense.

Diligent, persistent, and unorthodox thinkers
will be honored.

It’s only a matter of giving it a go.

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Voice of the Critic

Voice for As the young generation and the next leaders, it
Rape Victims is our responsibility to ensure that our country is
sustainable and liveable for our future generation
Rape is a crime that take hurts and shatters too. As we are part of the society, each and every
someone’s entire life. Most of them never action of ours will make impressive impact on
fully recover from being a victim of rape. the development of our society and country.
Therefore, it is considered as an extremely Through our collaborative actions and thoughts,
sensitive issue in the society. Outside the we can improve the living conditions and make
home, sexual harassment and assault
have widely spread. It affects millions of this a safe place for all.
women and girls at work, in school and on
the streets. Women from ages 18-24 are Hence, we’ve created a platform, ‘Voice of the
the most likely to experience rape crime. critic’ to reveal a social issue or a prevailing
Women with less education and lower problem which have been inflicted in our country
income are also at a higher risk of becoming and to give sustainable and efficient solutions to
a victim of rape. the problem you’ve recognized. Further, you can
suggest project ideas in the process of solving
Laws alone cannot provide a solution for the issue. As responsible citizens, we have to
this problem. Law provides for speedy accelerate the progress of Society Development.
investigations and fast track of trials in Our actions, thoughts and behaviours are going
rape cases. We need to prevent rapes
from happening. What we need is better to produce the end result a magnificent one.
policing, making every space safer for
women. We should speak out against all Send your addressed issue in the form of a
forms of violence, question gender roles simple description to
and assumptions and respect everyone’s
right to disagree or have their own opinion. [email protected]
It is important to aware the society and on or before the 9th of November 2021.
even the kids that the violence is not a
solution for the problems. We have to be The best exploration article will be awarded a
courageous and should not be afraid to cash prize of Rs.1000 and will be published in
speak up for those who have lost their voice
or dignity. Every woman and girl should be the newsletter.
praised for something other than the way
they look. Finally, as the young generation,
we have to support in our communities to
stand against rape crime and violence and
make the world safer for every woman.

Methmini Kulathunga
Department of Civil Engineering,
University of Moratuwa.

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PUZZLE

Train your brain to workout and have pleasure while expanding
your intellect.

> Which Grid Replaces the Question Mark ?

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IT’S US Team

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