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  • SO XV, The Grand Finale

         By Shenali Liyanage “Although Speech Olympiad is a prestigious competition, it is not just about competing to win a title; it is an opportunity to grow and spark a change not just in yourself, but in others as well.” With those beautiful words, the moderators for the evening, Chemini Mallikarachchi and Damsith Adikari,…

  • “When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam, may luck be yours on Halloween”

        By Tharindie Pilapitiya   After having celebrated Halloween in a virtual setting for a few years, this year we decided to conduct it physically at the university. This was quite a new experience, even for some of our board members. As the Gavel Club is always eager to provide its members with lifelong…

  • Speech Olympiad XV, The Semi-Final Round

        By Udula Abeysinghe   ” Speech is power. Speech is to persuade; to convert; to compel.” Setting the tone for the competition with a glimpse of what’s to come, Pavan Pitiwaduge, commenced the Semi-Final Round of the illustrious intra-university speech competition, Speech Olympiad XV. With the gaze of an ever-enthusiastic audience falling upon…

  • The Preliminary Round of Speech Olympiad XV

        By Mineth Chathmika Weerasinghe Speech Olympiad is an annual intra-university speech contest organized by the Gavel Club of University of Moratuwa and is one of the most anticipated events in the university calendar. Young enthusiastic orators in the university, coming from all faculties, gather here to share their stories, not only aiming for…

  • The Treasure Hunt

    By Hansika Dahanayake “Not all treasure’s silver and gold, mate.” -Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean  After two years of online lectures and online Gavel meetings, not many could say that they knew the university premises like the back of their hands. So, what better place could there be than the university to hide…

  • Walk the Path of a Champion

    Words by: Mohamed Yasir Compiled by: Chemini Mallikarachchi The Story of Mohamed Yasir, Champion of Speech Olympiad VIII  Walking the journey through the shadows of my past, during my school days, just like most students, I was always reluctant to opt in speech contests. Perturbed by the fear of failure and embarrassment, I never wanted…

  • A Guide to Becoming a Better Speaker

    Words by: Dr. Samadhi Poornima Compiled by: Udesh Dangalla A single voice has the power to create a massive impact, it just needs the right opportunity. Speech Olympiad is a stage where revolutionary leaders and revolutionary speakers are discovered. To help you embark on this sensational journey of discovery, we got into conversation with a…

  • Hey… Play ‘Musical Meeting’ By Gavel Mora

        By Navindu De Silva It had been a hectic couple of weeks for the undergrads of University of Moratuwa. Some of them were exhausted after completing their semester exams. Some were getting adjusted to their new life in the university. Another group was in dread of another semester lurking ahead of them. And…

  • Dream Big 2022

        By Gavin Senaratne As the clock struck 6.00pm on the 12th of August 2022, the organising committee of Dream Big 2022 opened the zoom call for all registrants. Dream Big is an annual initiative by the Gavel club of University of Moratuwa to share the wisdom of renowned public speakers with aspiring public…

  • First Ever International Joint Meeting of Gavel Mora

        By Udesh Dangalla It’s always interesting to meet new people and make new friends. What if you get the opportunity to create new relationships internationally? I’m sure anyone’s going to be intrigued by the idea. The same was true for us Gaveliers at University of Moratuwa. The much awaited first ever international joint…