tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-277941832012-01-16T01:43:15.913+07:00In this weblog we will keep you posted about recent events at our college. <br/> For more information you might want to check the official <a href="http://www.muic.mahidol.ac.th/">Mahidol University International College</a> websiteicalexanderhhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03385375051624817777noreply@blogger.comBlogger1461100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27794183.post-66348001778077283452009-02-17T11:36:00.002+07:002009-02-17T11:39:33.418+07:00

THIS BLOG HAS BEEN TERMINATED WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEW MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE WEBSITE ON DECEMBER 24th, 2008. PLEASE FIND ALL THE LATEST NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS AT THE MUIC HOMEPAGE

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The Office of Planning, Research and Development sponsored a “Strategies and Performance Agreement Brainstorming” session on December 2 in the Seminar Room. The 35 MUIC faculty and executive staff members engaged in an exploration of how to best contribute to Mahidol University’s goal of becoming one of the world’s top universities. The participants also addressed the criteria for faculty

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Sixty-eight MUIC faculty and staff members participated in the 4th Faculty and Staff Unity Camp on November 21-22 at the Suannangpaya Hill Resort, Suan Phueng District, Ratchaburi Province.Six staff members from the Offices of Human Resources and Planning, Research and Development organized the weekend activities, which focused primarily on team building.

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The Academic Activity Department, in collaboration with the Fulbright Foundation, organized a skills development training program on November 19-20, at the Salaya Pavilion Hotel and Training Center. Forty-four International Relations Officers from universities throughout Thailand participated in the two-day session.

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The MUIC Drama Club sponsored its 4th Annual Extemporaneous Speech Competition in November. Thirty students participated in the preliminary rounds on November 18 and 19. The following day the six top contenders competed in the final round which was held in the Seminar Room. Ms. Pakkamol Siriwat won the competition while Mr. Aekarak Sethi and Ms. Pawana Pathela took second and third place,

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Professor Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, President of Mahidol University, and Professor Chariya Brockelman, Director of MUIC, presided over the annual Wai Kru ceremony on October 9, in the college auditorium. Representatives from each of the classes, as well as visiting and exchange students, offered their flower arrangements as a sign of respect for their teachers.A number of students also received

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The MUIC Student Association conducted its regular trimester Club EXPO for new students on October 3, on the ground floor of Building 1. Each of the college’s 15 clubs was represented at special booths in order to promote their respective activities and recruit new members.

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The Office of Planning, Research and Development sponsored another “Tea and Talk” session on September 26 at the Salaya Pavilion Hotel. Ajarns John McNulty, Phillip Stiens, Jonathan Green and Veera Bhatiasevi, as well as Assistant Professor Eugene Jones, spoke about their experiences in Korea, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, England and the United States, respectively.

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Earlier, on September 21, the MUIC Cycling Club showed up in force to support the Bangkok Car Free Day. Ten members, including Ajarn Laird Allan and executive staff member Ms. Somluck Lunsucheep, joined over 300 other cyclists for a Sunday-morning circuit in the Phutthamonthon-Don Wai area. Having fun while making new friends and seeing new sights is the essence of cycle touring for these club

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MUIC marked the beginning of the new academic year by welcoming 356 full-time and 62 visiting and exchange students at two separate orientation sessions on September 18. Both groups represent the largest intake of students to date.

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MUIC and Mahidol University’s College of Music are sponsoring a series of mini concerts ever Thursday, from 12.300 to 1:30 p.m., at the Por Koon Toon Shrine, directly across from Cuppa Coffee House. Everyone is invited to these concerts; admission is free.The first concert was held on August 21, featuring traditional Thai music. The following week a brass ensemble performed a variety of musical

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The Thai Ministry of Education conducted a selection process in order to find two young adults who will represent Thailand at the 63rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York this coming October. Mr. Tanawat Phaovibul, a second-year Social Science major, has been selected. He will participate in General Assembly sessions and special activities designated for Youth Week, which

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MUIC’s Open House 2008 on August 6 attracted over 3,000 visitors: prospective students, parents, teachers, school counselors, embassy representatives and the general public. They had an opportunity to tour the facilities, learn about the college’s academic programs and student clubs as well as participate in a variety of featured activities.

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On July 28 the Salaya Pavilion Hotel and Training Center unveiled its new bakery center, “Bake ‘n Bite,” which is serving healthy and upscale pastry items and is located on the second floor in front of the Atrium Cafeteria. It is open on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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The MUIC Student Association, in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs, conducted its annual Training and Evaluation Camp at the Baan Suan Aow Khai Resort in Rayong on July 22-24. The leadership teams of the current and newly-elected Student Association met in order to evaluate last year’s performance, share their ideas and experiences and strategize for the upcoming academic year.

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Picture: Director Chariya Brockelman with some of the graduates.On the morning of Saturday, July 12, MUIC conducted a congratulatory ceremony for its 2008 graduates in the college auditorium during which the graduates received an English version of their diplomas. Professor Chariya Brockelman, Director of MUIC, and the divisional chairmen extended their congratulations, citing the achievements

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The MUIC Student Association hosted its annual Club Day on June 26 at a special dinner at the Salaya Pavilion Hotel. The clubs were cited for their contributions over the past academic year, with the Volunteer Club being selected once again as the best of the clubs. The occasion also served as an opportunity to introduce the newly-elected leadership team of the Student Association, which will

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Ten members of the Student Association visited the Baan Klong Sawang Arom School on June 24, 2008. They donated school supplies and engaged the children in educational games and English learning sessions. The MUIC students were accompanied by 13 students from the Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry who performed oral checkups.

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The Office of International Network Development conducted its first Australian Universities Study Abroad Fair on June 17 in the Seminar Room. The Australian Education International Agency held a seminar on “Studying in Australia,” after which MUIC students took the opportunity to learn about the undergraduate and graduate programs at 11 Australian universities.

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Picture: Kulthida Anuchachart, Lead singer of the winning band.The MUIC Music Club sponsored its annual Band Competition on June 19 in the college auditorium. Approximately 70 student musicians, representing 16 bands, participated in the event. The winning band was The Story, which received a 3,000Baht first prize.

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Another group of 42 MUIC faculty as well as executive and supporting staff members participated in the 2nd MUIC Faculty and Staff Unity Camp in Chantaburi on the weekend of June 13-14. The participants once again engaged in sessions that pro-moted the consolidation of interpersonal relationships, along with communication and team-building skills.

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Picture: A scene from Sax and Violin.The Drama Club mounted a production, “Sax and Violin,” on June 10-12 in the MUIC auditorium. The production, consisting of a series of humorous vignettes, was directed by M A Richard, a visiting graduating student from Hawaii who is auditing Social Science courses at the college.

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Picture: The new Student Association leadership team.The MUIC Student Association (SA) conducted elections on June 11-12. The leadership team, which will assume responsibilities at the beginning of the next academic year, consists of Mr. Tananun Saranak, President, Mr. Sanchai Waleecharoengpong, External Vice President, Ms. Kayvalyn Lowajinankul, Internal Vice President, Ms. Nalin Sangpatson,

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The MUIC Office of International Network Development will be organizing the Australian Universities Study Abroad Fair on June 17 in the Seminar Room (1210) from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In addition, in order to promote the fair, the Australian Education International agency will conduct a seminar on "Studying in Australia" before the formal opening. Everyone is invited to attend.

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The MUIC Fund Drive for the Cyclone and Earthquake Victims in Burma and China raised 80,000 Baht. Dr. Chariya Brockelman, Director of MUIC, personally delivered the money to the Thai Red Cross Society on the morning of June 10.Ajarn Ignatius Tan, who initiated this project, extended his thanks to the MUIC community, particularly the Office of Student Affairs, the Student Association as well as

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The Academic Activities Department (AAD) is currently engaged in two separate training sessions, one short term and the other long term.In collaboration with the Travel Industry Management Division and the Thai Hotel Association, the AAD is sponsoring a training program for hotel executives which is being conducted at the Narai Hotel every Saturday and Sunday from June 1 to 29.In cooperation with

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The MUIC student chapter of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), a global non-profit organization that works in partnership with business and higher education, sponsored an exhibition, "Banglen Banana," on June 4 on the ground floor of Building 1. The event, under the direction of Advisor Chairawee Anamthawat, featured the making of interesting products from dried banana leaves by two ajarns from

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The Travel Industry Management (TIM) Division sponsored a seminar on June 3 in the MUIC Seminar Room. The invited speaker, Mr. Thongchai Wibulsaksakul, Tourism Australia Manager (Thailand), addressed the issue of “How to Market Tourism Products: A Case of Australia.”

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The Master of Management (MM) Program in Tourism and Hospitality Management held an Open House on Saturday, May 31, at the Salaya Pavilion Hotel and Training Centert, in an effort to promote this new postgraduate offering. While the event was open to members of the MUIC community and the general public, the focus was on prospective students interested in the program.

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Picture: People lost their homes to the cyclone in Burma. Photo: World Vision www.dec.org.ukThe Volunteer and Multicultural Clubs, under the direction of Ajarn Ignatius Tan, have set up a booth in front of the Atrium Cafeteria in order to solicit funds for the victims of the recent catastrophes in both Burma and China. Members of the MUIC community can make their contributions from May 28-30.

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MUIC participated in the 10th AUN Education Forum and Young Speakers Contest at the Universiti Brunei Darusalam from May 20 to 27, 2008. The theme of the conference was "How ASEAN Can Move Forward Towards a Single ASEAN Community." Mr. Tanawat Phaovibul, a first-year student and Social Science major, won the speaking competition and was awarded the first prize of 1,000 Brunei dollars.

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Picture: MUIC Students with orphans.Seventeen members of the Volunteer Club traveled to the Wat PraBatNamPhu Center of Hope in Lop Buri on May 25. They visited HIV-AIDS patients at the center’s hospice and then proceeded to the orphanage where they spent time with the children and offered donations.

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Picture: MBA program executives and lecturers at Sathorn City Center..The MBA Program in Business Modeling and Analysis conducted its Open House on May 23 at its facilities on the 12th floor of Sathorn City Tower. Attendees included members of the MUIC community, the general public and, most especially, prospective students interested in the program. They were given a brief tour of the

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The Academic Activities Department, in collaboration with Mahidol University’s Office of International Relations, sponsored a two-day seminar on May 22-23 at the Salaya Pavilion Hotel for the university’s various international relations offices. The purpose of the sessions was to promote greater cooperation and coordination among the offices and to consider upcoming training courses for their

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Picture: Picture: MUIC Students creating awareness about global warming..Students from the TIM course, Consumer Behavior in the Tourism Industry, taught by Ajarn Kaewta Muangasame, set up a series of booths in front of the cafeteria on May 20-22, in order to create awareness about our environment and the perils of global warming. They distributed free tree saplings, promoted local products, sold

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The MBA Program in Business Modeling and Analysis will host an Open House on Friday, May 23, in order to showcase its facilities on the 12th floor of Sathorn City Tower, beginning at 5:30 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend.The MM Program in Tourism and Hospitality Management Program will also hold an Open House on Saturday, May 31, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Salaya Pavilion Hotel

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The Academic Activities Department conducted a training program, Finance for Executives, on May 16 at the Salaya Pavilion Hotel. The 70 participants included deans, deputy and associate deans as well as members of the management staff from Mahidol University’s faculties and institutes. Issues of finance analysis, the finance market and analysis of investments were addressed by Assistant

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Picture: Students enjoying Unity Camp.Student Affairs conducted its regular trimester Welcoming Unity Camp on the weekend of May 10-11, this time on the Mahidol University campus in Kanchanaburi. The two-day session enabled new students to get to know one another and created a sense of cooperation and belonging.

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On May 9 the Pre-College (PC) Program hosted a presentation ceremony and farewell party for students who completed the 2008 English Summer Course. Dr. Chariya Brockelman, Director of MUIC, and Dr. Charles Windish, Director of the PC Program, delivered their congratulatory messages, after which the students received certificates of achievement. The event was attended by the PC faculty and staff,

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Picture: MUIC students at the Blood Drive.The Office of Student Affairs and the MUIC Student Association sponsored a blood donation drive on Thursday, May 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Since the regular venue, the Seminar Room, was unavailable, students, faculty and staff were directed to the foyer area on the 2nd floor of Building 1.

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Picture: The Volunteer Club's booth at Club Expo.On May 2, on the ground floor of Building 1, the MUIC Student Association conducted its regular trimester Club Expo, an event at which student clubs introduced their activities and recruited new members from among the third-trimester incoming students.

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Picture: Students a Final Touch 2008.The college hosted its annual Final Touch program for prospective 2008 graduates on May 1 in the MUIC auditorium. Assistant Professor Anchalee Pongpun presented the Final Touch Report, after which Professor Chariya Brockelman, Director of MUIC, delivered a welcoming address. The program also included a presentation on personality development and an update on

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Picture: Dr. Brockelman at No Smoking Day.The college launched a week-long no-smoking campaign during the latter part of April, including an extensive exhibition on the ground floor of Building 1, in an effort to educate students about the risks of smoking and to encourage them to stop.In concert with this campaign, new regulations have been posted. Modular classrooms 4 and 5 in front of

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Picture: Mr. Chanin (left) and Mr. PrateepMr. Pratheep Khanthapura graduated in 2007 and has been serving as a part-time lab technician at MUIC since last September. He has been admitted into the PhD Program in Chemistry at the University of Maryland. Based on his qualifications and prospects for success, the university also offered him a teaching and research assistantship, free tuition and

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Picture: Dr. Brockelman signing the agreement in Cordoba.MUIC Director Chariya Brockelman traveled to Spain in April to deliver a presentation on multiculturalism at the 4th International Barcelona Conference on Higher Education. After the conference she visited ETEA-Faculty of Business and Economic Sciences (Institucion Universitaria de la Compania de Jesus) in Cordoba, where she finalized a

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Picture: Ms. Sikharin Langkulsen.Ms. Sikharin Langkulsen, a student in the Entertainment Media Program, was named the winner of the Sixth True Visions-BBC World Future Journalist Award 2007-08, besting candidates from 20 other universities. She will attend a three-week intensive training course at the BBC headquarters in London this June.Mr. Tanis Suwannakul, a Computer Science major, was one of

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Picture: Mr. Tanawat Phaovibul.Mr. Tanawat Phaovibul, a first-year Social Science major, was one of five university finalists in the Thai Public Speaking Competition 2008, which was sponsored by the English-Speaking Union and held in Bangkok on March 14. He won the contest and will go on to appear at the international competition, which will be conducted in the United Kingdom in May.

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Picture: Taking a shot.The Art and Photography/Multimedia Clubs went on a joint field trip to Prachuabkirikan on the weekend of March 7-9. Forty members from each of the clubs, along with instructors and staff members, devoted their time and efforts to drawing, painting and practicing photographic techniques.

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Picture: Unity Camp on Koh Sichang.The MUIC Human Resources Department sponsored a Faculty and Staff Unity Camp, the first in a series of such events, on March 7-8 at the Koh Sichang Resort, Chonburi. Forty faculty and staff members participated in the two-day session which focused on communication, team building and time/conflict management.

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Picture: Opening of the Humanities and Foreign Language facilities at Salaya Center.On February 28 the Science Division held an Open House, featuring its new facilities on the fifth floor of the new extension (Building 3), which include new laboratories for chemistry, biology and environmental studies, along with a new lab preparation room. The occasion also served to highlight the division’s

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Students of the MICE Management and Seminar in Travel Services Management classes sponsored a seminar for approximately 100 MUIC students on March 5 in the college auditorium. A representative from John Robert Power delivered a presentation on “Personality: a Key to Your Success,” focusing on personality development techniques.

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Picture: Kids at Baan Kaeng Pralom School in Kanchanaburi Province.Approximately 40 members of the Volunteer Club traveled to the Baan Kaeng Pralom School in Kanchanaburi Province on March 2, a follow-up excursion to their 10-day visitation this past December. Apart from assessing the effectiveness of the school’s recently-extended canteen area, the volunteers donated additional books, school

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Picture: Honoring Faculty and Staff.On March 3, the 39th anniversary of His Majesty the King granting the university its name, Mahidol University conducted a special ceremony at the Office of the President Building to recognize the contributions of long-standing faculty and staff members. Seven MUIC faculty and 18 staff members participated in the event.

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Picture: Company HR Representatives at the Fair.Students in the Meetings Incentive: Convention and Exhibition Management class organized a “Job Application and Recruitment Event” for the benefit of all MUIC students on February 26 in the college auditorium.

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Picture: In the classroom.Twenty members of the MUIC Student Association spent the day at the nearby Ban Klong Mahasawat School on February 22. They provided educational tools and equipment for the school, offered instruction and participated in activities both in and outside of the classroom.

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Picture: Religious Ceremony outside MUIC.On February 19 MUIC conducted a religious ceremony at the Salaya campus Por Koon Toong shrine (across from Cup-pa Coffee House) to offer blessings for the newly-constructed extension (Building 3). MU President Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn, members of his executive staff and representatives from various MU faculties joined members of the MUIC community in

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Picture: Ajarn Thomas Krey at Inventor's Day 2008.MUIC participated in Inventor’s Day 2008, an exhibition sponsored by the National Research Council of Thailand, on February 2-5 at the IMPACT Convention Center. The college featured the MUIC Learning Box, an educational tool that was devised by Ajarn Thomas Krey of the Foreign Languages Program.

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Picture: The first MBA Orientation.The MBA Program in Business Modeling and Analysis conducted its first orientation session for 45 postgraduate students at Sathorn City Tower on Saturday, February 2. After an introduction to the program’s curriculum, the new students were escorted to the Salaya Campus where they enjoyed a luncheon at the Salaya Pavilion Hotel and toured the MUIC facilities.

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Picture: Alumnus Ponlakrit Toonkamthornchai for Bloomberg.The college hosted its annual Job and Study Abroad Fairs on January 31 and February 1, respectively, on the ground floor of Building 1. Forty-five companies, representing the finance sector, manufacturing, the hotel industry, communication networks and the United Nations, actively recruited both MUIC and Mahidol University

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Ms. Kayvalyn Lowajinankul, a third-year MUIC student who is majoring in Biological Sciences, was selected as one of five students who will represent Thailand at the 9th Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative. The dates and venue for the forum have yet to be decided.

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Picture: Opening ceremony with Director Chariya Brockelman.The college hosted a Grand Opening for the newly-established Academic Service Center (ASC) in Hat Yai on January 24. Director Chariya Brockelman and representative members from the MUIC community traveled to Hat Yai for the occasion.The ASC, under the leadership of Program Director Sanhapong Khovong, will enable students in the area to

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Picture: Scene from "A bout de souffle" (Breathless).The Foreign Languages Program sponsored the annual French Film Festival on January 21-24 in the MUIC auditorium. The festival, which was coordinated by Ajarn Bruno Mahon, featured four films: A bout de souffle (Breathless), Diva, the animated film Kirikou et la sorciere (Kirikou and the sorceress) and La ceremonie (Maid to order).

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Picture: Bicycling Salaya Vicinity.Last trimester Ajarn Laird Allan introduced the MUIC Bicycle Adventure, a new activity for the college’s inbound international students. The 2nd bike tour was conducted on January 18, with 18 cyclists participating. They explored little known byways around the Salaya area, covering a total of 46 kilometers. The outing provided an opportunity for the bikers to

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The Office of Planning, Research and Development conducted its “2nd Research for MUIC Development” Seminar on January 18 in the Seminar Room. Its purpose is to continue to support research at MUIC and to exchange ideas for collaborative research and knowledge sharing. Designated members of the faculty and supporting staff presented their current research projects.

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The Office of Student Affairs, in collaboration with the Student Association and the sophomore class, hosted two events in January, both of which are requirements for the Freshman Seminar. On January 18 the Student Association held the regular trimester Club Expo, which introduced new students to MUIC’s various clubs and their activities. On the weekend of January 26-27, these new students

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Picture: International Students at Wat Phrabat Namphu Center of Hope.The Offices of International Relations, Admissions and Public Relations jointly sponsored a barbeque for the college’s visiting and exchange students on Thursday, October 25. The purpose of the evening, which took place on the ground floor of Building 1, was to enable these inbound international visitors to socialize and

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Picture: Students at the Study Abroad Fair.The Office of International Relations organized a Study Abroad Fair in the Seminar Room on October 15. A number of overseas universities from Europe, the United States and Australia promoted their undergraduate and graduate program. Three educational agencies from Japan, Australia and the United Kingdom were also represented.A more expansive study

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Picture: Alumnis getting together for a night of meet and greet.The MUIC Alumni Association, under the leadership of Ajarn Michael Naglis, hosted a get-together on October 13, at the club, Gazebo, on Khaosan Road. Approximately 100 alumni attended the event. The evening, which included refreshments and live music, was essentially a social affair. Forty-one of the guests signed up as members,

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Picture: International students at the Wai Kru ceremony.After having participated in the orientation session at the beginning of this academic year, the new group of incoming students took part in several other events in order to fulfill the requirements of the Freshman Seminar.Club ExpoThe MUIC Student Association conducted its regular trimester Club Expo on the ground floor of Building on

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Picture: BBA brochure for the new majors.The Business Administration (BBA) Division has announced two new majors for this academic year. A new undergraduate major, Business Economics, is now available for MUIC students, with Dr. Yingyot Chiaravutthi serving as Director.The BBA Division is also introducing an MBA in Business Modeling and Analysis, covering the qualitative and quantitative aspects

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Picture: MUIC students with their ID cards displayed.Mahidol University International College will implement and enforce a strict ID card policy, beginning this 2007-08 academic year, in accordance with Mahidol University (MU) guidelines. The purpose is to ensure the safety and security of all MUIC members.All faculty members, staff members and students will be provided with an ID card, along

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Picture: The New Building.Much of the construction on the new eight-storey extension has been completed. On September 17, Director Chariya Brockelman led members of the MUIC community in a ceremony marking the opening of the second floor Atrium Cafeteria and the new classroom facilities on the third, fourth and fifth floors.Work on additional facilities for the Salaya Pavilion Hotel and Training

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Assistant Professor Sompong Amnuay-Ngerntra, Dr. Ramesh Boonratana and Ms. Veena Thavornloha of the Travel Industry Management Division were contracted by the Mekong Private Sector Development Facility to conduct a training session in Laos. They provided both training and capacity building for staff and students of the Tourism and Hospitality Program at the National University of Laos from

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Picture: Students in the Auditorium at the Orientation Seminar.MUIC observed the beginning of its 22nd consecutive academic year with the traditional Freshman Seminar and Orientation on September 12-13. The college welcomed the 296 incoming full-time students who represent the largest intake of students ever.

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Picture: MUIC students Rungkarn, Thanathip, Jutharmard, Pratheep and Michael.Dr. Pakorn Bovosombat of the Chemistry Program and his research assistants, MUIC students Rungkarn Rujiwarangkul, Thanathip Bowornkiengkau, Jutharmard Leykajarakul, Pratheep Khanthapura and Michael M. Krause, presented their three major research projects at the Thailand Research Expo at the Bangkok Convention Center on

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The Office of Planning, Research and Development sponsored a workshop on “How to Write a Correct Academic Article” on September 4-6 in the Seminar Room. MUIC faculty and staff participated in sessions that included writing abstracts and full manuscripts, information on publications, journal searches, English proficiency and plagiarism.

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Picture: MUIC staff promoting team-building skills.The holiday break before the Summer Session on August 1 provided an opportunity for both MUIC staff and students to engage in special training programs.On July 13-15, 48 senior members of the supporting staff traveled to the Pasak Hillside Resort in Lop Buri in order to participate in a special Care and Share training session. The weekend was

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Picture: The delegation from Central Asia at MUIC.The Travel Industry Management (TIM) Division conducted its second training program on “Tourism Development and Management in the New Millennium” for officials from Kazakstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan from June 23 to July 7.The delegation attended a series of lectures by the TIM faculty and went on several field trips to witness first-hand

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Picture: Director Brockelman with Graduates.MUIC held its annual graduation ceremony on July 3 in the college auditorium. Professor Chariya Brockelman, Director of MUIC, congratulated the graduates and presented them with an English version of their diplomas. Other featured speakers were the chairmen of the academic divisions, Ajarn Orawan Amartayakul, MUIC alumna and lecturer, and Ms. Dithaya

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Picture: Students at Club Day.The Student Association hosted a dinner for the college’s 13 clubs and their most active members on June 28 on the ground floor of Building 1, in recognition of student participation in activities over the past three trimesters.Ajarn Anchalee Pongpun, Senior Advisor for Student Affairs, congratulated the attendees, after which the newly-elected leadership team of the

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Picture: The MUIC badminton team with Ajarn Michael Naglis.The MUIC student Association hosted the 2nd Thailand International Badminton Championship on June 23-24 in the university gymnasium. MUIC Director Chariya Brockelman presided over the open ceremonies, after which the competition began among MUIC, Webster University Thailand, St. Theresa International College, Shinawatra University,

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During the second trimester the Art and Photography Clubs separately engaged in their annual trips. As a follow up, the two clubs held a joint exhibition, featuring their best work, during the week of June 18-22 on the ground floor of Building 1.

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Picture: Fun at the Major Games.The Student Association provided an afternoon of fun and social interaction for MUIC students. Teams, which were organized according to majors, engaged in a variety of parlor games and interactive activities, all of which was a welcome respite from the recent ordeal of mid-term examinations.

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Picture: Visitors from Stephen Austin State University, Texas, in Chiang Rai.University of North CarolinaSix honor students from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) spent the second trimester at MUIC, taking a variety of elective courses, particularly in Southeast Asian Studies and the Thai language.Once the trimester was over, the group spent two weeks in Kanchanaburi Province

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Picture: Enjoying the Graduation Banquet.The junior class hosted the 2007 Graduation Banquet on June 16 at the Royal Thai Navy Convention Hall in Bangkok. The evening’s festivities, with its theme of “Oscar Night,” were enjoyed by the 2007 graduates and invited guests.

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Picture: Student donating blood on Health Day.The MUIC Student Association, in collaboration with Siriraj Hospital, organized a “Health Day” on June 6. Throughout the day members of the MUIC community visited the Seminar Room in order to donate blood. There were also activities on the ground floor of Building 1, including foot massages, physical fitness examinations and cooking demonstrations of

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Picture: Mexican Students visiting Thailand.A group of students from Monterrey High School, Mexico, arrived at MUIC in June for a two-week study program that focused on Buddhism and the Culture of Thailand. The group not only attended lectures by faculty members from the Social Science Division but also embarked on outings to Ayutthaya, Samutprakran and Ratchaburi Provinces, where they visited

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Picture: MUIC students representing Thailand in Laos.Two MUIC students, both Social Science majors with a concentration in International Studies, attended the 9th ASEAN University Network Educational Forum and Young Speakers Contest in Vientiane, Laos, from May 13 to 23. The two events were sponsored by the University of Laos and attracted the participation of nine ASEAN countries.Ms. Natanaree

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Picture: Mr. Sarasin, CEO of Nok Air, in the MUIC auditorium.The Travel Industry Management Division sponsored a special Talk Show in the MUIC auditorium on June 7. The featured speaker was Mr. Patee Sarasin, Chief Executive Officer of Nok Air, who addressed the issue of “Brand Positioning.” All MUIC students were invited to attend the session.

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Picture: The MUIC Debate Club.The Debate Club participated in the 7th Environmental Debate Championships at Chulalongkorn University during the first week of June to coincide with World Environment Day.The MUIC team, Alisha Sachchathep, Bousakorn Bounchantuek, Jagruti Sampat and Phra Chainarong Sangsroni, won the championship. Over the past year the Debate Club secured the “triple crown” of

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June 4-5: Election for the committee of the Student AssociationJune 6: Health DayJune 15: Major Game at MUICJune 16: Graduation Banquet (Prom)June 22: International DayJune 23–24: TIUB (Badminton competition)June 29: Club ExpoJune 25-July 10: Fleshy Game at MUJune 7 SPECIALTIM Division invites all students to the special TIM Talk Show “Brand Positioning: Nok Air by Kung Pateee Sarasin,

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Picture: 2nd Taekwondo Open Championship in Salaya.MUIC hosted its 2nd Taekwondo Open Championship on the weekend of May 19-20 in the Mahidol University gymnasium, at which 627 participants from all regions of Thailand, representing a total of 55 clubs, competed.Medals were awarded for individual achievement throughout the two-day competition. Two special trophies, on behalf of Her Majesty the

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Picture: Exchange students learning about Thai Cuisine.The MUIC Office of International Relations sponsored two cooking demonstrations, one on May 9 and another on May 16, at Chaiyapruk International House in an effort to introduce international students to the delights of Thai cuisine.The participants were not mere onlookers; they were able to concoct a variety of Thai dishes, from sour prawn

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Picture: Freshmen at Unity Camp 2007.On the weekend of May 12-13 new third-trimester students participated in another feature of the Freshman Seminar, the traditional Welcoming Unity Camp, which was held at the Mahidol University Campus in Kanchanaburi.Accompanied by members of the Student Association and Student Affairs staff, along with other MUIC students, the group spent the weekend

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Picture: Booth at Club Expo.On May 11 the MUIC Student Association conducted its regular trimester Club Expo on the ground floor of Building 1.The exhibition, which is an integral part of the Freshman Seminar, once again introduced students to the college’s 14 clubs. Special booths were constructed so that each club could highlight and promote its activities.

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Picture: Pre College Summer Course 2007.The Pre-College (PC) Summer Course, a program designed for high school students who want to spend their summer break improving their English skills, ended on May 11. Dr. Charles Windish, Director of the PC Program, presided over a special ceremony, recognizing both student participation and achievements.

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Picture: MUC students in Malaysia.Twenty-seven members of the Student Association, along with two Student Affairs staff members, visited the Universiti Kebangsaan and Universiti Utara in Malaysia on May 2-5.The objective was to share ideas on organizational models and strategies to promote student projects and activities, with an emphasis on community outreach.This visitation was possible by the

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Picture: 2007 Graduates at their Final Touch.Prospective 2007 graduates participated in the Final Touch program on May 1 in the MUIC auditorium. Assistant Professor Anchalee Pongpun, Senior Advisor for Student Affairs, and Professor Maleeya Kruatrachue, Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, addressed the group, after which representatives from the John Robert Powers Personal Development

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Dr. Charles Windish, Director of the English Studies Program, will conduct a Workshop on Resume Writing and Interview Tips in the Seminar Room on Tuesday, January 30, from 2:30 to 5:30 PM. All MUIC students are invited to attend.Job Fair and Education FairMUIC will sponsor its annual Job Fair on Thursday, February 1, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM on the ground floor of Building 1.The following day,

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MUIC’s Office of Planning, Research and Development conducted a seminar on the college’s current research projects on January 19 in the Seminar Room. Members of the faculty and staff presented overviews of their projects, ranging from science, business, education and social issues to student achievements, cross cultural experiences and motivational models.

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