Sporting Success

Last Saturday (6 February) Asian University hosted Burapha University in a full day of sports and activities and we are very proud to inform you of the very pleasing results in all of the events:

* Male Volleyball (Asian U Won)

* Male Basketball (Asian U Won)

* Female Basketball (Asian U Won)

* Female Chairball (Asian U Won)

* Tug of War (Asian U Won)

* Football a draw 3-3

This event takes place each year, and Burapha will be the hosts next year.

Master of Arts in Interaction Design MA IxD

Check out the new programme from the Faculty of Liberal Arts.

http://www.asianust.ac.th/ma-ixd/index.htm


Asian University’s MA Programme in Interaction Design aims to be the foremost contributor to the development of communication media and information technology in Thailand and Asia by providing a high quality teaching and learning experience which is flexible through offering various study options as well as study schedules (Part-time & Full time).

For an information pack email ma-ixd@asianust.ac.th

Alumni come "home" to their University

Since the first student intake at Asian University in 1998, there have been many graduates and MBAs who are now taking their places in Thailand and the world.

The Alumni Homecoming on 23 January was a chance for them to return to campus, and share some of their experiences with the current students and with faculty who taught them over the years.

Dr, Viphandh Roengpithya, the university president, welcomed the visitors, and the students with an interesting talk covering many aspects of his working life, including how he started his first company, and how he made his first million. He especially encouraged the students from families who run their own businesses to gain experience in another company, before they return home to the family firm.

The students and alumni then held a “getting to know you” session, to learn about the successes of the alumni, and the stories of their experiences. There was plenty of catching up to do.

After lunch, Nichasil Tantivejkul, who graduated BBA in 2004 and is now working for the government in NESDB (National Economics and Social Development Board) gave a lively presentation about his work experience and then gave predictions for the next twenty years in Thailand. After graduating from Asian University he studied for a Master’s degree in Australia, and gained worked experience with Nectec, General Motors and Siam Cement Group before his current job.

For the future, he predicted better integration of the regional infrastructure (roads, water, power, telecoms) and referred to the twenty first century building blocks: atoms, bits, genes and neurons.

Everyone enjoyed sports organised by the University sports staff, and Alumni beat the students at Chairball and football, while the students won the basketball game.

The day was rounded off with an excellent barbecue, and the sharing of experiences continued.

Thanks to Ajarn Robert and the sports staff for the photos.

This story is in the local press, including here:

http://www.thainewsland.com/a428378-asian-university-alumni-come-home-to-the-campus

M.4 and M.5 College students enjoy their field trip

Bang Pa In

We all remember school trips from our childhood, wherever we may have been brought up. And in Thai schools today, this tradition continues, especially as recent educational acts have stressed the need for Thai children to experience their culture close up and first hand.

With this in mind, the staff from the College at Asian University organized an instructive and enjoyable social trip for its M.4 and M.5 students, taking in the central plains provinces of Ayutthaya, Suphaburi and Chainat.

Tat tries planting rice

Students studying Thai literature, history, geography and Buddhism got to experience their subjects in the real world, outside the formal study atmosphere of their classrooms.

Chompoo, Arrisa and Bow

Benz in the paddy

Among the sights the students were treated to were the great ruined temples of Ayutthaya, traditional farming techniques in Suphanburi, and one of the Kingdom’s largest hydroelectric dams in Chainat. The students saw for themselves the hard work involved in farming, and tried their hands at planting rice and ploughing with buffaloes.

Benz with the buffalo plough

A weary, but thoroughly satisfied group of students and staff returned home late on Sunday night at the end of their 3 three day tour. All believed that their cultural adventure had been very rewarding, that it had enhanced their understanding of their school subjects, and had motivated them to find out more about their fascinating country.

Grade 10 students at Bang Pa In

This story is in the local press including here:

http://www.pattayadailynews.com/en/2010/01/22/the-college-students-enjoy-their-field-trip/

Success for Asian University Dance Team.

Congratulations to the Asian University Dance Team, who recently came third in a national competition. The students have written about their success.

"Thailand Game Show is one of the biggest game show in Thailand. The event ran from 12-14 January 2010 at Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. It had a dance competition called “Grand Chase Cover Dance Contest” which was organized by Funbox company. It had many teams entered to this competition and Asian University team was one of them too.

The Asian U team has 5 members who are Tipdonnaya Bhumikornsakulsiri, Tipvarintorn Bhumikornsakulsiri, Pawida isarangkul na ayudhaya, Patchaphon Suphason and Senee Chaikulthewin.

Asian University team which covers f(x) passed through the final round and our team got third place in this competition.

Moreover two members of the Asian University, who are Tipdonnaya and Tipvarintorn, got first place in another competition called “Idol Girl 2010” in which they will be a presenter for “Monster Master online” game.

The attachment is the picture of our success."

Tipdonnaya Bhumikornsakulsiri

Tipvarintorn Bhumikornsakulsiri

Pawida isarangkul na ayudhaya

Patchaphon Suphason

Senee Chaikulthewin.

New Courses now open

The Faculty of Liberal Arts is offering an exciting new Bachelor of Arts (B. A.) degree in Communication Arts, beginning in August 2010. This multi-disciplinary program is created for those who wish to follow careers in Communication fields such as advertising, public relations, marketing, human resources and media communication, in a variety of industries such as radio, television, newspapers and magazines or any business environment which has a Communication Department. There are two choices, the visually gifted are probably best suited to Media Communications, and the verbally gifted are better suited to the Corporate Communications courses. All the courses are taught by faculty from Business, Multimedia and Liberal Arts. Students choose their own focus on written, oral or visual communication in several combinations which match their own strengths and goals.

Email us at baca@asianust.ac.th for more information.



The Faculty of Liberal Arts is expanding!
Asian University’s MA Programme in Interaction Design aims to be the foremost contributor to the development of communication media and information technology in Thailand and Asia by providing a high quality teaching and learning experience which is flexible, offers various study options as well as Part-time & Full time study schedules.

Contact ma-ixd@asianust.ac.th for an information pack.

The Faculty of Engineering and Technology are introducing two new post graduate courses; a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Technology, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Technology, both courses focusing on creative research in the graduate’s chosen field. Qualified MSc and PhD graduates in Technology are sought after in Thailand and elsewhere. Such qualifications enable graduates to embark on great careers with Thai and International companies.

Contact dtg@asianust.ac.th for more details.

These courses are being offered alongside the existing range of preparatory courses, undergraduate and post graduate courses, and special short courses. For more information check out the web site or email the university at admissions@asianust.ac.th

For more information
admissions@asianust.ac.th

Further Success for Asian University Graduate.

Congratulations Jumpon!

Jumpon in the mini marathon at the University

Jumpon shares a joke with University Vice President Panit, at the end of 2008 Summer University.

In 2009, Jumpon Kluaymai-ngarm was awarded the Erasmus Mundus scholarship by the European Commission and now has an MA Economics in International Trade and European Integration (with Distinction). The course was organized by a consortium of seven European universities:

Universiteit Antwerpen, Belgium (University of Antwerp)

Università degli Studi di Bari (UB), Italy (University of Bari)

Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium (Free University of Brussels)

Universidad de Cantabria, Spain (University of Cantabria)

Université des Sciences et Technologies de Lille, France (University of Science and Technology of Lille)

Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze, Czech Republic (Prague University of Economics)

Staffordshire University, United Kingdom

Jumpon told me, “All the partners contribute one way or another to the programme. However, I was only in three campuses. The first trimester from September to early December was the choice between Lille and Stoke-on-Trent - of course, a French-phobia like me requested to go to England. Then we all moved to Antwerp for the second term from January to early April. Finally, we concluded in Prague starting from after the Easter break to end of June.”

Jumpon received a BBA (First-class Honors), majoring in Business Economics from Asian University in 2005. He also holds a Post-graduate Certificate in Economics for Business Analysis from Staffordshire University, UK. Currently, he is an Instructor in the Faculty of Business.

Council at University

Visiting Artist series: 4 December, Khun Korkaew Korwatana

Khun Korkaew

Khun Korkaew with students Pat, Som and Boss

As a continuation of the programme of Visiting Artists, on 4 December, the students and staff at Asian university were delighted to welcome two special, and very different, artists.

Samples of Khun Korkaew's lomography

In the afternoon, Khun Korkaew Korwatana described her work as a lomographer. She explained that she has been exploring the world of lomography and plastic toy cameras for four years. The cameras often produce unexpected results, maybe the light leaked in, or the film was old and produced strange colours, or some other happy accident. Strictly analogue, this branch of creative and experimental photography is increasing in popularity. spoke to the students and staff with enthusiasm for her subject and showed many examples of her work. The multi-media students were particularly interested and took the opportunity to ask questions of Khun Korkaew.

Tools of the lomographer

Korkaew and Som

http://www.thainewsland.com/c15856-education

http://www.pattayamail.com/current/kids.shtml#hd2