BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:IEEE vTools.Events//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Asia/Colombo BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20380119T084407 TZOFFSETFROM:+0530 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=3TU;BYMONTH=1 TZNAME:+0530 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20060415T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0600 TZOFFSETTO:+0530 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYDAY=3SA;BYMONTH=4 TZNAME:+0530 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20231124T132935Z UID:3FF2A7CA-9F2C-4846-81A3-C0C0D3DBA016 DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20230725T100000 DTEND;TZID=Asia/Colombo:20230725T120500 DESCRIPTION:The 5th-anniversary celebration of the IEEE Women in Engineerin g (WIE) Affinity Group at SLTC Research University on July 25\, 2023\, was indeed a remarkable and heartwarming event that brought together members\ , supporters\, and esteemed guests. The Chairperson kicked off the festivi ties with a warm welcome\, setting the stage for a day filled with reflect ion\, appreciation\, and camaraderie.\n\nThe event began with a captivatin g introduction speech or video that provided a nostalgic look at the group 's achievements over the past five years. This retrospective journey likel y served as a powerful reminder of the progress made and the impact the IE EE WIE Affinity Group has had on the community.\n\nThe symbolic cake-cutti ng ceremony marked a significant moment\, symbolizing not only the celebra tion of the group's anniversary but also the shared commitment to advancin g women in engineering. This ritual likely served as a unifying moment\, r einforcing the group's mission and values.\n\nAcknowledging and appreciati ng former leads during the celebration is a thoughtful gesture\, recognizi ng their pivotal roles in the group's success. This acknowledgement not on ly honours their contributions but also highlights the continuity and lega cy of the IEEE WIE Affinity Group at SLTC Research University.\n\nThe incl usion of lively fun games organized by the committee added a touch of play fulness and teamwork to the celebration. These activities likely fostered connections among attendees\, encouraging a sense of community and collabo ration beyond the formalities of the event.\n\nThe presence of distinguish ed guests\, including the Chairperson of the IEEE Student Branch\, Chairpe rsons of IEEE chapters\, and the current Executive Committee of the IEEE W IE Student Branch Affinity Group of the SLTC Research University\, reflect s the broad support and recognition within the larger IEEE community.\n\nT he celebration concluded with a sincere thank-you speech from the Secretar y\, expressing gratitude to all contributors. This gesture of appreciation is crucial in recognizing the collective effort and commitment that has f ueled the success of the IEEE WIE Affinity Group at SLTC Research Universi ty.\n\nIn summary\, the 5th-anniversary celebration was a testament to the collaborative spirit\, accomplishments\, and vibrant community of the IEE E WIE Affinity Group at SLTC Research University. The event not only celeb rated the past achievements but also laid the foundation for continued gro wth and impact in the years to come.\n\nAgenda: \n10.00 a.m.- 10.05 a.m.\n \nWelcome Speech\n\nChairperson\, WIE\n\n10.05 a.m.-10.15 a.m.\n\nBirthday introduction speech / Video\n\nCommittee\n\n10.15 a.m. – 10.25 a.m.\n\n Cake cutting\n\n10.25 a.m. -10.50 a.m.\n\nAppreciation of former leads\n\n WIE vice chairman / Committee member\n\n10.50 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.\n\nFun G ames\n\nOrganizing Committee\n\n12.00 p.m. – 12.05 p.m.\n\nThank you\, s peech\n\nSecretary\, WIE\n\nSLTC Research Uniersity\, Meepe\, Padukka\, Sr i Lanka\, Sri Lanka LOCATION:SLTC Research Uniersity\, Meepe\, Padukka\, Sri Lanka\, Sri Lanka ORGANIZER:sltcieeewie@gmail.com SEQUENCE:6 SUMMARY:5th Anniversary of SLTC IEEE WIE URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/385701 X-ALT-DESC:Description: <br /><p>The 5th-anniversary celebration of the IEE E Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group at SLTC Research University on July 25\, 2023\, was indeed a remarkable and heartwarming event that brou ght together members\, supporters\, and esteemed guests. The Chairperson k icked off the festivities with a warm welcome\, setting the stage for a da y filled with reflection\, appreciation\, and camaraderie.</p>\n<p>The eve nt began with a captivating introduction speech or video that provided a n ostalgic look at the group's achievements over the past five years. This r etrospective journey likely served as a powerful reminder of the progress made and the impact the IEEE WIE Affinity Group has had on the community.< /p>\n<p>The symbolic cake-cutting ceremony marked a significant moment\, s ymbolizing not only the celebration of the group's anniversary but also th e shared commitment to advancing women in engineering. This ritual likely served as a unifying moment\, reinforcing the group's mission and values.< /p>\n<p>Acknowledging and appreciating former leads during the celebration is a thoughtful gesture\, recognizing their pivotal roles in the group's success. This acknowledgement not only honours their contributions but als o highlights the continuity and legacy of the IEEE WIE Affinity Group at S LTC Research University.</p>\n<p>The inclusion of lively fun games organiz ed by the committee added a touch of playfulness and teamwork to the celeb ration. These activities likely fostered connections among attendees\, enc ouraging a sense of community and collaboration beyond the formalities of the event.</p>\n<p>The presence of distinguished guests\, including the Ch airperson of the IEEE Student Branch\, Chairpersons of IEEE chapters\, and the current Executive Committee of the IEEE WIE Student Branch Affinity G roup of the SLTC Research University\, reflects the broad support and reco gnition within the larger IEEE community.</p>\n<p>The celebration conclude d with a sincere thank-you speech from the Secretary\, expressing gratitud e to all contributors. This gesture of appreciation is crucial in recogniz ing the collective effort and commitment that has fueled the success of th e IEEE WIE Affinity Group at SLTC Research University.</p>\n<p>In summary\ , the 5th-anniversary celebration was a testament to the collaborative spi rit\, accomplishments\, and vibrant community of the IEEE WIE Affinity Gro up at SLTC Research University. The event not only celebrated the past ach ievements but also laid the foundation for continued growth and impact in the years to come.</p><br /><br />Agenda: <br /><table width="356">\n<tbod y>\n<tr>\n<td width="123">\n<p>10.00 a.m.- 10.05 a.m.</p>\n</td>\n<td widt h="111">\n<p>Welcome Speech</p>\n</td>\n<td width="123">\n<p>Chairperson\, WIE</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width="123">\n<p>10.05 a.m.-10.15 a.m.</ p>\n</td>\n<td width="111">\n<p>Birthday introduction speech / Video</p>\n </td>\n<td width="123">\n<p>Committee</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=" 123">\n<p>10.15 a.m. &ndash\; 10.25 a.m.</p>\n</td>\n<td width="111">\n<p> Cake cutting</p>\n</td>\n<td width="123">&nbsp\;</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td wi dth="123">\n<p>10.25 a.m. -10.50 a.m.</p>\n</td>\n<td width="111">\n<p>App reciation of former leads</p>\n</td>\n<td width="123">\n<p>WIE vice chairm an / Committee member</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td width="123">\n<p>10.50 a.m. &ndash\; 12.00 p.m.</p>\n</td>\n<td width="111">\n<p>Fun Games</p>\n< /td>\n<td width="123">\n<p>Organizing Committee</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n< td width="123">\n<p>12.00 p.m. &ndash\; 12.05 p.m.</p>\n</td>\n<td width=" 111">\n<p>Thank you\, speech</p>\n</td>\n<td width="123">\n<p>Secretary\, WIE</p>\n</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table> END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR