Royal Thai Army looks at AIT projects
On Thursday 10 August 2006, a team of high-ranking officers from the Royal Thai Army visited AIT and listened to presentations on research projects. The main objective of this visit was to determine if AIT's advanced technology might be applicable to the use of the army.
Vietnamese college visit could result in collaboration
A delegation from Hue College of Economics, Vietnam, visited AIT on 7 August 2006 to foster advancement in teaching, research, cultural understanding and the international reputations of both institutions.
Grant available from the Sumitomo Foundation
The Sumitomo Foundation has announced a call for applications for a the following grants to contribute to the betterment of human society:
Grant for Japan-related Research Projects by East or Southeast Asian researchers (except for Japanese nationality), to be applied in English or Japanese,
Grant for Projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties outside Japan, to be applied in English or Japanese,
Grant for Projects for the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Cultural Properties in Japan, to be applied in Japanese only,
Grant for Environmental Research Projects, to be applied in Japanese only, and
Grant for Basic Science Research Projects, to be applied in Japanese only.
Beginner's Thai offered
The Language Center announces the opening of a beginner's level Thai course.
The course runs from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays from 28 August to 16 October 2006. Maximum class size is 20 persons.
Fee is 1,500 baht for students and 2,000 for staff to be paid at registration.
Job vacancies
Aquaculture & Aquatic Resources Management, School of Environment, Resources & Development, is looking for a Technical Advisor (Ref. No. 024), reporting to Dr. Amrit Bart. Deadline of Application is 31 August 2006.
To Coordinate Operational Development of the Kamphuam Learning Center
Terms of Reference:
The individual will be assigned to develop an operational plan for the Kamphuan Learning Center in Ranong Province and raise institutional support for the Center's initiatives.
New students find their way at AITNew students listen to speeches from AIT's top administration. "I hope AIT becomes you home away from home for the next two or three years," said Mrs. Ann V. Lopez-Fontanilla, head, Student Office.Orientation offered new students information, maps and guidance in familiarizing themselves with campus.
AIT and Indonesian university look at developing unified masters program
On 2 August 2006, AIT President Said Irandoust hosted a working-dinner for Prof. Slamet S. Sarwono, rector of Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta, Indonesia, discussing the possibility of a unified masters program.
Language Center organizes French classes
French classes begin at the AIT Language Center on Monday, 21 August 2006, as follows:
French for full beginners, French 2 (20 to 30 hours) and French for Research (no knowledge of French required) will be offered for 250 baht.
Campus air-con off for repairs 20 August
Due to the removal of an outdated piece of heavy equipment in the central chiller plant, the campus air conditioning system will be off from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday, 20 August 2006.
Although the particular chiller is not currently in use, the system must be turned off and drained to remove and dispose of the old equipment.
Yoga begin 16 August
Yoga classes will be held every Wednesday for six weeks from: 16 August to 20 September 2006 at the Language Center, Room 236, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
The type of yoga featured is called Kundalini Yoga, as taught by Yogi Bhajan. It consists of exercises or postures (asanas) with specialized breathing (pranayama), hand and finger gestures (mudras), body locks (bhandas), chanting (mantras) and meditations, together or in sequence to create exact, specific effects.