How do you convince your friend to drink alcohol? Well, according to my group’s thoroughly researched and wildly creative brainstorming during Beyond Words-Phase 2 workshop held on 7th of December 2024, it involves a lot of charm and unbeatable logic. Before you judge us for (hypothetically) trying to persuade our friends to drink alcohol, let […]
As the year 2024 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on a journey of self-discovery and growth that began with a single, courageous decision, the decision to start improving myself. Looking back, I realize I have crossed significant milestones, moments when I dared to step out of my comfort zone. Each of these […]
There’s one person even the ghost of chaos fears, and she’s the hypothetical Nobel Prize winner for being organized. Wait, who am I talking about? A question might arise in your curious mind. Well, she is none other than the Gavelier and Vice President Membership of the Gavel Club, University of Colombo, Nethmi Weerakoon! She […]
As 2024 comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a year filled with nostalgia and gratitude. It was a whirlwind of chaos and calm, laughter and tears, triumphs and challenges. Yet, amidst all these moments, one highlight stands out, Gavel 2024. More than just a club, it feels like a family, imparting profound […]
“What does Gavel mean to you?” This was one of the questions I was asked during my interview for the Gavel Subcommittee. In that moment, I gave an answer off the top of my head, it was an interview, after all, and I was feeling a bit nervous despite knowing most of the panel. But […]
On the 20th of January 2024, the Gavel Club of the University of Colombo held its 306th Educational Meeting under the theme “The Late Polar Express”. Despite being well past the official Christmas season, the Gavel members gathered to celebrate the spirit of Christmas with enthusiasm and friendship. The festive atmosphere was evident from the […]
In the depths of the University of Colombo, amidst the stacks of ancient textbooks and under the watchful gaze of scholarly ghosts that surrounded the halls of the Science library, the Gavel Club was about to embark on yet another Halloween day expedition. But this wasn’t just any gathering—it was a grand celebration of immortality, […]
When you are with Gavel any festival won’t come to an end! On the 4th of May 2022, ‘Avurudu with Gavel’ took place at FOS Library premises with exciting and unique games, lots of laughter along with a great bonding time for our gaveliers. It surely gave recollections for all of us! The meeting started […]
It was the 27th of April. The day began with the first light of sunrise. We all gathered at the university where we were willing to take free transport from the University of Colombo to the Wayamba University. The journey wasn’t supposed to be a trip, but it was. This was an acceptance of an […]
The 248th Educational meeting of Gavel UOC was held on-site in a whole different approach with the presence of our beloved Gaveliers. As the meeting took place uniquely, it was basically an impromptu meeting under the intriguing theme “Ctrl+Alt+Del”. Only two roles were known initially, which were the TMOD and the Table Topics Master, held […]