{"id":20459,"date":"2026-08-25T05:29:54","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T05:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pefaa.eng.pdn.ac.lk\/?p=20459"},"modified":"2026-10-12T06:19:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-12T06:19:53","slug":"membership-drive-brings-alumni-together-in-anuradhapura","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pefaa.eng.pdn.ac.lk\/index.php\/2026\/08\/25\/membership-drive-brings-alumni-together-in-anuradhapura\/","title":{"rendered":"Membership Drive Brings Alumni Together in Anuradhapura"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>The Peradeniya Engineering Faculty Alumni Association (PEFAA) held its Membership Drive on Sunday, 16 August 2026, at the National Institute of Post Harvest Management, Jayanthi Mawatha, Anuradhapura, under the theme <strong>\u201cStronger Together\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The initiative was organised to strengthen the association\u2019s alumni network by encouraging graduates of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, to reconnect with the association and engage more actively in its activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The membership drive highlighted the importance of maintaining lasting connections among engineering graduates across different generations and professional fields. It also emphasised the value of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective contributions towards the development of the Faculty and the advancement of future engineering professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through initiatives such as this, PEFAA continues to promote a strong sense of belonging among its members while fostering opportunities for alumni to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the wider engineering community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event reflected PEFAA\u2019s continuing commitment to building a vibrant and supportive alumni network that preserves the proud legacy of the Faculty of Engineering, University of Peradeniya, while contributing to its future growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Together, we connect, collaborate, contribute, and empower \u2014 building a stronger PEFAA and a lasting legacy for generations to come.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Photos from the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped 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