Welcome and Remarks by Tissa Jayatilaka, Executive Director, US-SLFC Ladies & Gentlemen: On behalf of the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission (US-SLFC) and the Serendipity Group, I welcome you and thank you very much for joining us this evening to celebrate the... (Continue reading)
The objectives of the United States — Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission are: · To promote closer relations between Sri Lanka and the United States by increasing the number of Sri Lankans and Americans who have direct knowledge of both countries... (Continue reading)
The United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission Presents a Lecture by REBECCA WEXLER on DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING AS LEGAL ADVOCACY, EVIDENCE, AND ARGUMENT: THE YALE VISUAL LAW PROJECT As an independent documentary filmmaker and Visiting Fellow at Yale Law School, Rebecca Wexler co-founded... (Continue reading)
A WORKSHOP ON COMPOSING & ARRANGING TECHNIQUES: THE ART AND THE BUSINESS By U.S. COMPOSOR EVAN SOLOT This workshop will include an in-depth look at the process of writing music in all styles. It will examine the challenge of creating music that succeeds artistically... (Continue reading)
The address by Jayantha Dhanapala, President, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, on the 14th of June 2012, at an event to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the US-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission in Sri Lanka —————————————————————————– Good evening ladies and gentlemen. My... (Continue reading)
EXPAND YOUR VISION A WORKSHOP IN DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING Pawel Wojtasik, Polish-born US Fulbright filmmaker, will be conducting a two-day workshop for professional and amateur videomakers. With the help of the camera and specific exercises, participants will be able to see familiar surroundings in... (Continue reading)
The United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission Presents a Lecture by Ms Kelly Graves on Re-visioning the Study of the Mind: The Intersection of Science, Buddhism and Art Date: Tuesday May 8, 2012 Time: 3.30 – 4.30 p.m. Refreshments will be served from 3.00 – 3.30 p.m. Venue: United States-Sri... (Continue reading)
The United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission Presents a Lecture by Professor Todd Lewis on Sri Lankan Reform Buddhism in the Himalayas: Chittadhar Hridaya’s Sugata Saurabha This lecture will explore the poetic masterpiece recounting the Buddha’s life written by Chittadhar Hridaya (1906-1982) of the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Examining... (Continue reading)
Hints for Attending University Fairs. Do your homework. Look through the list of colleges and universities that will be represented at the college fair, and do a bit of research about the schools that interest you the most. Find out the... (Continue reading)
American Center in collaboration with US-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission hosts Discussions on Disability & Ability : Autism & Rights Panelists: · Treating Autism: Professor Hemamali Perera, Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Colombo, Faculty of Medicine · A parent’s view: Professor Amala De Silva, Professor, Economics... (Continue reading)