EP Teachers choose Asian University

For three weeks in October, a group of English-Programme teachers from all over Thailand are at Asian University to learn about "teaching in English".
 

Sports with the US Navy

Two sports events this week.

On 5 October a team from USS Cowpens visited the University to play basketball. 
On Wednesday a team from USS McCampbell came to play football. (Soccer)

Photos to follow.

 The guided missile cruiser USS Cowpens (CG-63)

The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85)

Engineering students visit George Washington

USS George Washington is moored in Laem Chabang, and a small group of mechanical engineering students and staff from Asian University were privileged to visit the aircraft carrier on Monday 4 October 2010.

The photos show the aircraft carrier in Laem Chabang.

These details are taken from the USS George Washington  official website. http://gw.ffc.navy.mil/index.htm

 

Type of Vessel:  Nuclear-powered aircraft carrier  

Builder:  Newport News Shipbuilding Company  

Contract Date:  December 27, 1982  

Keel Laid:  August 25, 1986  

Christened:  July 21, 1990

Commissioned:  July 4, 1992  

Propulsion:  Two nuclear reactors that permit the ship to steam for almost 18 years before  refuelling.  

Speed:  More than 30 knots  

Length of Flight Deck:  1,092 feet             Width of Flight Deck:  275 feet  

Height (keel to mast):  244 feet                 Flight Deck Area:  4.5 acres  

Number of aircraft with embarked Airwing:  About 75

More Graduation day photos

Thanks to Ajarn Robert for these photographs. 

The story has also appeared in the Pattaya Mail. http://www.pattayamail.com/current/features.shtml

Twelfth Anniversary Party

Students, Faculty and friends of Asian University

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.  H.E. Anand Panyarachun Hon. K.B.E., a past chairman of the university council, was one of the guests of honour. 

Lord Oxburgh and Khun Panit share a joke

 

Students

Ting and H E Anand

Alumni catch up

Astrid, Robert and Lord Oxburgh

Everyone enjoys a party

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.