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...

By Saai Syvendra “Speech delivery is giving a message to someone close to you and having them take that message home and change their life” Mr. Kasun Ranasinghe, the Champion of Speech Olympiad X joined us on the 26th of September at the university premises as he conducted the...

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 a conversation with...

By Muftee Mysan In the vibrant tapestry of effective communication, the ability to speak eloquently and confidently in impromptu situations is a skill that shines brightly. Imagine a virtual space where seasoned speakers, eager learners, and a distinguished guest speaker, Ms. Amaya Dharmasiri, gathered to explore the nuances of...

By Gihansa Kurukulasooriya Halloween-themed meeting! This was one of the most awaited gavel meetings of this year’s Gavel calendar. It was not only a Gavel meeting; it was also a funny night filled with terrifying howls and frightening wails of scary monsters. This amazing night was filled with scary...

By Adeepa Kularathna Gaveliers at Gavel Mora who have a passion for the magic of words and self-expression got a great opportunity to polish up their knowledge, recently. “Embarking on Eloquence” was a session organized by Gavel Mora to lend a helping hand to passionate individuals who are willing...