Celebrations and farewells at Asian University

Engineers and friends

Waiting for a degree: it's hot wearing the gowns!

Katha BA and family

Tuesday 21 September was 2010 Commencement Day or Graduation at Asian University. Lord Ronald Oxburgh again attended and conferred the Master and Bachelor degrees to the candidates. The graduates were congratulated by the University president, Dr Viphandh Roengpithya, and by Lord Oxburgh, who both wished them all happy and successful futures. Lord Oxburgh pointed out to the students and graduates and students that they were lucky to study at Asian University with its very low student to staff ratio; small classes meant plenty of attention, confidence building and the opportunity for students and faculty to get to know one another. The family atmosphere on the campus allowed students from all years and faculties to mix and learn from each other.

Students tuck into the cake

Celebration cake

The auditorium was filled with proud parents, alumni and teaching staff, as well as current and graduating students. Lord Oxburgh has conferred the degrees every year since the first undergraduate degrees were awarded in 2002, and is now retiring from this position.

Waiting to graduate

Lord Oxburgh chats with students

Asian University, located on Highway 331, near Jomtien, first opened its doors to students in 1998, and this year is celebrating its twelfth anniversary. On the evening of Saturday 18 September, Dr. Viphandh hosted an anniversary party at the Royal Bangkok Sports Club. This was attended by past and present students and staff, Asian University council members and friends of the university.