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AIT's 104th Graduation Awardees

Ms. Nguyen Khanh Cam Chau
Tim Kendall Memorial Prize
Vietnamese
International Public Management, SOM
Research Study: Developing an Effective Trade Promotion Strategy in Vietnam: A Case Study of Vietnam Trade Promotion Agency's Network
Advisor: Dr. Fredric W. Swierczek

Mr. Pandu Wirawan Arief
James A. Linen III Memorial Prize
Indonesian
Service Marketing and Technology, SOM
Research Study: Customer Acceptance and Preference Towards Mobile Messaging Application for Marketing in Indonesia
Advisor: Dr. Donyaprueth Krairit

Miss Praparat Chaiear
The Thyssen Bud Memorial Automotive Prize
Thai
EMBA, SOM
Project: Formulating Profit Maximizing Strategies: A Case Study of P.T.K. Mining Company
Advisor: Prof.

AITAA Thailand Chapter launches new website

The Asian Institute of Technology Alumni Association (AITAA) Thailand Chapter recently launched an all-new version of the AITAA Thailand Chapter website.

The website was launched on 16 December 16, 2005 coinciding AIT's 104th Graduation
ceremony.

The First Decision Meeting

The First Decision Meeting was organized by Prof. Said Irandoust, AIT President, on 13 December 2005 at the Milton E. Bender Auditorium. The meeting was held towards the President' s efforts to have more transparency and openness in the decision making process particularly on issues of strategic importance or policy related issues which have impact on the Institute as a whole.

2005 Year-end Institute Forum

Prof. Said Irandoust, AIT President, led the members of the administration
namely Prof. Peter Haddawy, Vice President for Education; Prof. Vilas Wuwongse,
Vice President for External Relations; Mr. Ng Eng Wan, Chief Finance Officer;
and Ms. Kalchana Nettayawichit, Human Resources Office Director, to present
the administration's initiatives and implementations during the first six
months under the new AIT management at the 2005 Year-End Institute Forum held
on 14 December 2005 at the AIT Conference Center Auditorium.

H.E. Dr. Pornchai Rujiprapa (left), Deputy Permanent Secretary, Thai Ministry of Energy welcomes Prof. Said Irandoust.

AIT delegation visits Thai Ministry of Energy

A delegation led by Prof. Said Irandoust, AIT President visited the Thai Ministry of Energy.

AIT Post Office Operation during Year-end Break

The AIT Post Office will be open during 26-30 December 2005 and 3 January 2006 from 07:30-15:30 hrs. Users expecting mails are advised to go directly to the Post Office to collect their mails.

KOICA increases Endowment Fund contribution

The Government of the Republic of Korea, through the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has recently confirmed an additional US$500,000 contribution to the Korea Endowment Fund at AIT.

The contribution now increases -- the Endowment Fund established in 1981 with the initial contribution of US$500,000 from the Govt.

Doctoral Thesis Presentation
Mr. Mizanur Rahman, (AQD028266), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Technical Science, in Aquaculture and Aquatic Resources Management FoS, SERD, will have his comprehensive final examination on Tuesday, 10 January 2006, at 1:00 p.m., in room 216, AFE Bldg.

EASEC - 10
The Tenth East Asia-Pacific Conference on Structural Engineering & Construction (EASEC) will be held on 3-5 August 2006 at InterContinental, Bangkok, Thailand

Organized by AIT, in collaboration with Chulalongkorn University, Kasetsart University, King Mongkut's University of Technology, and Thammasat University, EASEC -10 will celebrate the opening of the new Ministry of Transport and Construction, the inauguration of the Suvarnabhumi airport, the construction of the Gulf Corridor Bridge, and several other mass transit projects.

Monday, 16 January 2006 from 11.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. at the AIT Community School.

The AITCS Parent-Teachers Association is organizing an AITCS Teachers Day celebration in appreciation for all the work and contributions of the AITCS teachers and their assistants.