His Excellency Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta (above right), Timor-Leste's Senior Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, will be the third lecturer in the Nobel Laureates and Eminent Persons Lecture Series hosted at AIT by the International Peace Foundation in partnership with various organizations and institutions in Thailand.

The students learn the basic of fire drill (above) and safety practice at EE Research Laboratory (below).

SERD ensures AIT community quality and safe living environment

SERD recently ensured AIT community that they live in a good environmental condition
and quality of life through some results found from the School's contribution in various activities.

New Appointments

The Institute is pleased to announce the appointments of Mrs. Boontharee Phoonchai as Head of the AIT Library with effect as of 1 January 2004; Mr. Jiraphong Bumpenyoo as Officer of the Arboretum Project with effect from 1 February 2004; and Mr. Nimit Chantakote as Security, Sports and Safety Officer with effect from 1 February 2004. The Head of the AIT Library will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Library and will work closely with the Library Committee.

From left: Prof. Mario T. Tabucanon, Provost; Prof. Jean-Louis Armand, President; Mr. Tomoyuki Yoshida; Mr. Hiroshi Oe; Mr. Atzushi Ozu; Prof. Ryozo Yokoyama; and Dr. Hiroyasu Satoh, Japanese Faculty Representative.

Visiting AIT

On January 19, 2004, Mr. Hiroshi Oe, Minister; Mr. Tomoyoki Yoshida, Counsellor and Mr. Atsushi Ozu, First Secretary, Embassy of Japan visited AIT.

During the visit they met with Prof.

Nobel laureate Ramos-Horta honors AIT with lecture

His Excellency Mr. Jose Ramos-Horta (right), Timor-Leste's Senior Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, will be the third lecturer in the Nobel Laureates and Eminent Persons Lecture Series hosted at AIT by the International Peace Foundation in partnership with various organizations and institutions in Thailand.

AIT Orientation Day

Approximately 119 new students have enrolled at AIT for the January 2004 intake. The Institute, on January 12, 2003, held an orientation program for these new students at the AIT Conference Center. The January 2004 batch is the second intake under the AIT semester system.

AITAA Mother Chapter to host ALUMNI 2004 Get Together Party

The AITAA Mother Chapter will host an ALUMNI 2004 Get Together Party on February 6, 2004, 6:30 p.m. at the Amari Airport Hotel, Vipawadee Rangsit Road. This annual event not only promises a night of fun and entertainment, it will deliver camaraderie and networking among AIT's alumni.

Monbukagakusho Scholarship applicants advisory

The Japanese Government (Monbukagakusho) requests and advise all applicants for the 2004 enrollment in the graduate course of study special master's course for nationals of countries in Asia, Africa and The Pan-Pacific region to prepare the following items in their application.

Welcome

The Telecommunications Field of Study, School of Advanced Technologies is pleased to welcome Prof. Sumam David Sarah (right), as a Visiting Professor seconded by the Government of India for January 2004 Semester.

Prof. Sarah obtained her B. Tech.

Administrative Reorganization and New Appointments

The Institute is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Sanjeev Jayasinghe (right) as Director of Promotion Activities with effect from January 16, 2004. The Director of Promotion Activities will be responsible for supporting, coordinating and planning of the Institute's promotion activities.