Michigan State University Sri Lankan Student Association

12/16/2025

Hi everyone, as you may already know, Sri Lanka has recently experienced very heavy rain which has led to flooding and landslides all around the country. With so many people being affected there are numerous methods to make donations. We at the SLSA of MSU will not be collecting donations, but instead we want to point you toward official donation channels, where we know the money is being used to help and support those affected by the floods. If you can, please consider donating, every little bit can help rebuild the country and help those in need.

11/11/2025

This past Saturday the SLSA hosted a booth at the Annual Global Festival organized by the OISS of MSU. We had a great time meeting everyone who came to our booth and sharing our culture and introducing our beautiful island to everyone. We would like to thank all those who visited and everyone who help set up and man the booth.

11/07/2025

Meet us at the MSU Global Festival tomorrow!

Dive into the beauty of Sri Lankan culture at the SLSA booth, and be mesmerized as traditional Sri Lankan dancers take the stage.

The Global Festival is happening from 1.00pm to 5.00pm on Saturday, 8th of November. Our performers will be taking the stage between 2.00 pm - 4.00pm; the exact time will be announced on the day of.

We look forward to seeing you there!

https://facebook.com/events/s/global-festival-2025/1422730259028556/

11/03/2025

Stop by our booth at the MSU Global Festival on the 8th of November from 1.00-5.00 PM to learn about the culture and traditions of Sri Lanka. We look forward to seeing you there.

https://facebook.com/events/s/global-festival-2025/1422730259028556/

10/28/2025

The Sri Lankan Students Association of MSU successfully concluded the welcome event for new community members on the 25th of October. We express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated or supported the event in any way.

10/18/2025

The Sri Lankan Student Association of Michigan State University warmly invites you to the Annual Welcome event for the new Undergraduate and Graduate students joining us this Fall. The event will be held at the Trappers Cove Clubhouse on the 25th of October, 4.00PM onwards.

We have a fun evening planned with food and games and we hope to see you there to welcome the new students to MSU.

10/17/2025

The MSU Sri Lankan Students’ Association concluded its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, the 14th of October, where a new committee was elected. The SLSA would like to thank the outgoing committee for all their hard work and give a warm welcome to the new committee for the upcoming year.

10/17/2025

Swipe through our year with us.

From the Welcome Potluck in October 2024 to a packed Padura in October 2025, we hosted and joined community events that celebrated Sri Lankan culture, built new collaborations, raised funds for future programs, and grew our online family in a big way. Highlights include:

1. Global Festival booth and traditional dance with MSU Office for International Students and Scholars

2. The Women of Color Community Conference, where we highlighted the impact of Sri Lankan women

3. Spring Seasonal Showcase with MSU Residential Halls Association

4. South & Southeast Asian New Year with Asian Studies Center at Michigan State University alongside Nepalese Student Association at Michigan State University, MSU Thai Club and Lao American Community of Michigan

5. Michigan Sri Lankan New Year

6. Our own SLSA New Year filled with games, dance, and food

7. Tamasha performances with Colombo University Faculty of Science Alumni Association-North America

8. Padura with support from Asian Studies Center at Michigan State University and MSU Visiting International Professional Program.

To every volunteer, performer, donor, partner, and friend who showed up - thank you for turning our ideas into memories.

Signing off, MSU SLSA 2024–25

10/16/2025

SLSA successfully hosted Padura 2025, a vibrant Sri Lankan musical night, on October 11th at the Trappers Cove Club House.

It was a colourful evening filled with music, laughter, and community spirit, with students, families, and friends coming together to sing both classical and contemporary Sri Lankan songs, savour delicious Sri Lankan food, and celebrate our shared culture.

We are grateful to everyone who made this event possible — those who joined in, helped with decorations and setup, contributed to the potluck, and supported our fundraiser.

Special appreciation goes to our amazing music crew for their dedication and countless hours of practice leading up to the event. You truly made the night shine!

Photography: Gagan Nawalage
Sponsors: Asian Studies Center at Michigan State University and MSU Visiting International Professional Program

10/05/2025

The song and dance item performed at Tamasha 2025 by our talented dancers, Anuki Nethma Wethalawe, Yohara Ranasinghe, Amaya Sirinimal and Oshi Rathnayaka.

It is a melody of popular Sri Lankan songs that demonstrates the evolution of music over a period of 6 decades.

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