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Commemorating 116th birth anniversary of Prof. EOE Pereira-by Dr. Eng. H.H.J. Keerthisena   Source:Island Vidya Jyothi Eng. Prof E.O.E. Pereira (13.9.1907 – 22 .5.1988) the father of Engineering education in Sri Lanka, eminent scholar and visionary is remembered with gratitude on his 116th birth anniversary.The Institution of Engineers Sri Lanka organized the annual Memorial Oration last Wednesday (Sept. 13). I first met Prof. Eustace Pereira popularly known as Prof. EOE when I faced the interview for Engineering entrance to University in 1962 as the first student from Rahula College, Matara.I was very nervous as it was my first time in a white suit with no one to guide me on the interview. Prof. EOE was chairing the panel and immediately put me at ease asking me about Rahula College and the Matara bridge under construction. I was amazed by his intimate knowledge of the South when he asked me why ...