Month: February 2024

By Saai Syvendra Memories swirled like steam from a cup of hot tea as I nervously stared at the empty Zoom meeting. This was the Gavel Alumni Reunion, an event where past and present members would reconnect. It promised a casual, nostalgic vibe, but with our alumni scattered worldwide,...

By Javin Manatunge “In a competition, what matters most isn’t about winning or losing. What matters most is whether you put your heart into it.” And indeed, the audience this evening was about to witness five powerful orators who put their hearts into turning their whispers into resounding roars....

By Illampoornan Raguparan “Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” With these words, Ilampoornan Raguparan set the stage for the Semi-Finals of Speech Olympiad XVI. On the 15th of October, the ENTC-01 Hall was filled...

By Saai Syvendra 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...

By Renulucshmi Prakasan On the 19th of September 2023, at 5:50 PM, a virtual Speech Crafting session was held via the Zoom platform. This session, aimed to impart insights into the art of crafting captivating content for speeches, featured Distinguished Toastmaster Mohamed Yasir, an outstanding public speaker and an...