AIT-SPSSE Undergraduate Collaboration Task Force
AIT President Said Irandoust recently met with Dr. Nitin Afzulpurkar, Dr. Joydeep Dutta, and Dr. Nitin Tripathi, members of the AIT-India Task Force, who helped further develop a detailed proposal on the invitation by Sir Padampat Singhania School of Engineering (SPSSE) to partner them in their undergraduate program.
Updates on Institute Task Forces
Updates on some of the Institute task forces are as follows:
Renovation of Faculty and Staff Housing Units: Chaired by Professor Lalit M Johri, the task force will review the proposal of the successful proponent, further negotiate with the proponent, and subsequently finalize a contract.
AIT Community School participates in celebrating World Environment Day
The AIT Community School (AITCS) is participating in Institute activities to celebrate World Environment Day and AIT's Environment Month. Among AITCS planned activities are: placing waste segregation bins at AITCS; celebration of its annual day at the AIT Conference Center Auditorium on 5 June 2007 to launch the Institute's celebrations, which would include an English play 'Caring for our Earth and Its Environment'; planting of shady trees at the AITCS grounds; reintroduction of environmental studies in its curriculum; and reintroduction and revival of its Environmental Club from the next school year.
Recent updates on IT services
Wireless access coverage were recently extended to the Cafeteria and Korea House, and more wireless access points will soon be installed in the Library building. Moreover the development of internal admission processing is almost completed, with a fully online document, admission processing, information flow, and applicant evaluation.
Installation of CCTV on Campus
The very first campus closed-circuit TV (CCTV) system has been installed and currently being tested by the AIT security unit and the security service provider. To enhance the AIT security system the security cameras have been installed in many strategic areas and the data are being recorded for security purposes.
Call for Proposals
APFED Showcase Programme for Sustainable Development
The APFED Showcase Programme aims to support projects that promote innovative policies, measures, and actions for sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region as recommended by the APFED Final Report.
HRH Princess Sirindhorn graciously agrees to preside over the 108th Graduation
HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, an honorary faculty member and alumna of AIT, has kindly consented to preside over the 108th Graduation Ceremony and to confer degrees upon the graduating students on 21 December 2007. The presence of HRH Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will mark yet another manifestation of royal patronage that AIT has been fortunate to receive over the years.
Batch 107 Graduation and Awardees
On 24 May 2007, AIT held the 107th Graduation Ceremony to 553 students from 27 countries at the AIT Conference Center. AIT President Said Irandoust presided over the ceremony. The event was attended by Dr. Tej Bunnag, Chairman of the AIT Board of Trustees, Gen.
Meeting of Faculty Relations Committee
On 15 May 2007, the Faculty Relations Committee (FRC) meeting was held and was noted as the first meeting co-chaired by the newly appointed Co-Chairpersons of the FRC H.E. Mrs. Merete Fjeld Brattested, Ambassador of Norway to Thailand, and H.E. Lt. Gen.
Indian Government to increase support to AIT
H.E. Ms. Latha Reddy, Indian Ambassador to Thailand and member of the AIT Board of Trustees, confirmed with AIT President Said Irandoust, that the Indian Government will increase its annual financial support to AIT during a dinner meeting held on 14 May 2007. The event was also joined by Prof.