AIT Community School celebrated the UN Day
To celebrate the 57th anniversary of the United Nations, AIT Community School on October 24 hosted the United Nations Day Program with various performances from its students at Korea House.
The United Nations officially came into existence on October 24, 1945. United Nations Day is celebrated on October 24 each year.
Doctoral Thesis Presentation
Mr. Gemunu S. Gurusinghe (EVD997075), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Technical Science in the field of Transportation Engineering, Transportation and Infrastructure Engineering Program, School of Civil Engineering, will have his final examination on Tuesday, October 29 at 2:00 p.m. in Room N260-A (TIE Meeting Room).
His dissertation is entitled 'Development of Microscopic Car-Following Model with a New Concept'
Regional Conference on Digital GMS Extends Submission date
Closing Gaps in the Digital Divide: Regional Conference
on Digital GMS
26 – 28 February 2003
Asian Institute of Technology, Bangkok, Thailand
Extended Submission Date: November 29, 2002.
Social Security Card for Medical Benefits
The Social Security card for medical benefits issued to AIT employees will be expiring on December 31, 2002. In case you would like to change the name of the hospital of your choice in order to maximize your medical benefits, please refer to a guide list of hospitals accredited by the Social Security Office.
Board of Trustees Meeting
The AIT Board of Trustees on Monday, October 28, 2002 met at the AIT Conference Center. The meeting was chaired by H.E. Mr. Anand Panyarachun, Chairman of the Board. Attendance included: H.E. Dr. Thanat Khoman, Chairman Emeritus, Mr. Viroj Phutrakul, Vice Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Executive Committee, H.E. Mr. Jan Axel Nordlander, Ambassador of Sweden and Vice Chairmen of the Board and the Executive Committee.
AIT Board of Trustees Retreat
Prior to the Board meeting, the AIT Board of Trustees held its first ever Retreat on October 26-27 at the Eastern Star Golf Resort and Executive Conference Center, Banchang, Rayong. The Retreat was hosted by the Chairman of the AIT Board, H.E. Anand Panyarachun, and was attended by more than 20 Trustees, members of the AIT Administration and senior faculty.
UEEM reappointed as WHO Collaborating Center
The Urban Environmental Engineering and Management program has been re-appointed by the World Health Organization as a WHO Collaborating Center in the field of Water Supply and Waste Disposal for a period of four years.
FACULTY PROMOTIONS
Upon the recommendation of the Academic Senate, and with the endorsements of the Dean of the School of Environment, Resources and Development and the Provost, Prof. Jean Louis-Armand, AIT President, has approved the promotion of the following faculty members to the rank of Associate Professor, effective January 1, 2003:
Dr Yang Yi, Agricultural and Aquatic Systems and Engineering Program, SERD
Dr Weerakorn Ongsakul, Energy Program, SERD
On behalf of AIT, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them on this well-deserved recognition of their services to our Institute.
Doctoral Thesis Presentation
Mr. Thai Thanh Ha (SMP999676), a candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the field of International Business, School of Management, will have his final examination on Friday, November 15 at 5:00 p.m., in Room 110A (SOM Seminar Room).
His dissertation is entitled 'Entrepreneurial Orientation, Business Strategies and Firm Performance: A Comparative Study of Small and Medium-Scale Enterprises in Vietnam and Thailand'
SCE Dean, Prof. Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai (standing right), exchanging signed copies of agreement with Prof. Taketo Uomoto (standing left), ICUS/INCEDE Director. The agreement initiates the opening of the Regional Network Office for Urban Safety. At the occasion are (sitting from left to right), AIT Provost Prof.