Background
Vijitha-Kumara, Kanaka Hewage was born on September 16, 1953 in Weligama, Sri Lanka. Son of Kanaka H. Amarabandu and Francikku B. Padumawathy. came to the United States, 1979.
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Kanaka Hewage Vijitha-Kumara
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Kanaka Hewage Vijitha-Kumara, Sri Lankan computer science educator. Achievements include development of computer science curriculum at Eureka College; development of and implementation of campus computer network. Treasurer Cub Scouts Pack 257, Eureka, 1990-1995. Member Association for Computing Machinery, Pi Kappa Pi, Sigma Zeta.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, 1976. Master of Arts in Mathematics, Bowling Green University, Ohio, 1980. Doctor of Philosophy, Iowa State University, 1985.
Career
Teaching assistant, Iowa State University, 1980-1985; assistant professor, University of Minnesota, Duluth, 1985-1986; assistant professor, Eureka (Illinois) College, 1986-1991; associate professor, Eureka (Illinois) College, 1991-1996; professor, Eureka (Illinois) College, since 1996. Special assistant for computer services Eureka College, 1994-1996, director computer services, since 1996.
Achievements
Membership
Treasurer Cub Scouts Pack 257, Eureka, 1990-1995. Member Association for Computer Machinery, Mathematics Association American, Pi Kappa Pi, Sigma Zeta.
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Married Tilaka N. Wijesekera, August 17, 1979. Children: Evan, Mevan.
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Nationality
American Sri Lankan
Education
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1976
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1980
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1985