Prof. Worsak recognized as distinguished AIT alumnus
Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai (above right), dean of the School of Engineering and Technology, was recognized as a distinguished AIT alumnus at the AIT Alumni Association at the general meeting of the AIT Alumni Association (Thailand Chapter) on 22 September 2006.
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Capacity-building agreement with Nepal to be signed
On 10 October 2006, Mr. Balananda Poudel, secretary, Ministry of Education and Culture, Nepal, will witness the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the National Centre for Educational Development (NCED), Nepal, and AIT for the implementation of the Institutional Capacity Building Plan for NCED.
The agreement, which was initially signed in Nepal by Mr. Ram S. Sinha, executive director, NCED, will be signed by AIT President Said Irandoust.
Senate endorses new policy on affiliated faculty
A new policy on affiliated faculty was endorsed by the Academic Senate at the 27 September meeting. This provides a formal mechanism for staff members to participate in teaching, student research supervision, and Senate discussions.
Future holiday schedule clarified
The institute recognizes and follows all official public holidays declared by the Royal Thai Government. In addition, the institute has also been observing an annual year-end break, which falls in the last week of December.
Filipino foods and international delicacies comes to the Cafeteria
Starting 4 October 2006, an external vendor now comes to the Cafeteria every first and third Wednesday of the month to sell Filipino foods and other international cuisine. This vendor sells ready-to-eat, take-home foods such as chicken pie, tuna pie, beef burger, chicken burger, brownies, potato chicken salad and bread and pastries at affordable prices.
Job vacancies
There are five PhD-positions available within a BMBF (German Ministry of Education and Science)-funded Interdisciplinary network-project on the role of German peatlands for climate change and possible mitigation options via climate friendly management practices.
Detailed July, August energy consumption info available
More detailed information on energy consumption for the months of July and August 2006 is now available at the Infrastructure Web site (http://www.community.ait.ac.th/). The energy consumption data is categorized by school or unit, as well as by building.
Vietnam newspapers feature AIT student’s inspiring story
Ms. Hong Nhung studies in her room on AIT campus.
A story appeared in two Vietnamese newspapers on 27 September on Ms. Huynh Ngoc Hong Nhung, a master’s candidate in the School of Environment Resources and Development’s Regional and Rural Development Planning field of study.
Alumni Association president promoted to Thai supreme commander
Gen. Dr. Boonsrang Niumpradit, president of AIT Alumni Association (AITAA), was promoted to Supreme Commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, effective 1 October 2006.
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Vietnam newspapers feature AIT student’s inspiring story
Ms. Hong Nhung studies in her room on AIT campus.
A story appeared in two Vietnamese newspapers on 27 September on Ms. Huynh Ngoc Hong Nhung, a master’s candidate in the School of Environment Resources and Development’s Regional and Rural Development Planning field of study.