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ASSUMITION UNIVERSITY PAYS HOMAGE AND RE- SPECT TO THE LATE PRIN- CESS GALYANIVADHANA

The Assumption University C o m ~ t y Ied by the M d e n ~ Rev. Brother Dr. Ban& Samghm paid respect and homage to the late Princess Galyani Vadhana on January 3, 2008 at the Hua Mak Campus. Princess Galyani Vadhana we1 loved and respected by the Thai and International Cammunities, had passed away on January 2,2008,

ABAC To-day shares with its readers the text of the President's message of condolence. Also shown are pictures from the commemora- tive ceremony af Homage and an Ex- hibition organized in the Princess' Honor on January 3,2008.

May it so please HER ROYAL HIGHNESS

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January 3,2008, p.2) Today, we are gathered here ta

join the nation in muumhg fhe de& of HRH Frincas Galyani V . & Her death is considad m be a great loss for the amtry.

HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana was born on Sunday, May 6,1923, in London, UK, a daughter in the Mahido1 Family. She was namd May. f i g Rama VI granted her the name HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana She attended kindergar- ten at Park School, Boston, USA, primary education at Rajini School, the first part of her secondary education at Miremont and then moved to seoondary school for &Is at Lausanne (&ole Superioure de J ~ ~ d e L a W e d e ~ ) in 1935. Again, she became a boarder at the htematipnal School of Geneva. She proved to be excellent in her studies. ghe came &tin the highest class of'he schmI and tbrd in the secondary level of Switzmhd

In 1942 she e m e d her first degreein C h m h y at the Univmity of Lausanne and obtained dep1dme de chimiste d y s t e in 1949. W e taking her fmt degree, she took parallel courses in education,

The President of Assumption University signs the 0- ddence Book at the University's Hua Mak Campus an Janu- ary 3,2008.

litmhm, philosophy and psychology attheFacdty of Smid Science.

She was also good at classical music. She studied how t~ play b e piano.

In l W , ~ m r l r r i e d a ~ , Col. A r m RatanakuI S m @ t in 1944 (Gutnnoha %uqn id~u~nif) h v h g o n e e .

Basically, peopIe laved the Princess not because she was the eIder sister of King Ram VIII & f i g Rama XX but it is because the Prince~~herselfworkedveryhadfor the people and for the country. For nine years, she tauat French and ~rench literature at Cbulala~gkom Univmiy d - U m e . Later on she became only part-time Iecftnraatodmunivmk due to her incteasing myd duties.

She set up the Thai Association of Teachers of French to help improve the W n g of M c h . The Princess, financiaIly supported Thailand's participation in the Academic Olympics as part of her efforts toencumgt excellam in the fields of mad, physics, chemistry, computers and bioIogy.

She looked after and supported tlmehiUtrikpeopleindiffetmt ways.

S ~ a l s o r e p ~ k d t h e K i n g m l many wasions. She tookcare of h public health, art and culture, and many other assaciatioas. Heclife was

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The Assurnptjon University President, Vim Presidents, Deans, Directors and a Representative of the Alumni M a t s i o n pse for a plwkgraph after the ceremony to Honor the Late Princess on January 3,2008.

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really dedicated to the p p l e and to the country,

The Medical Volunteer Founda- tion which was started by the late Princess Mother, was taken over by HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana in 1995 after the Princess Mother died. It is a recognized pioneer in delivery of health care using mobile medical teams and radio medical teams. These are the legacies left by the HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana.

She was an accomplished educator, linguist, rider, pilot, a writer, a patron of the arts, classical music, and countless charities.

On her 72"d birthday in 1995,

HM the King bestowed upon the Princess the titular honor of Krom Laung Naradhiwas Rajanagarindha (or Princess of Naradhiwas), in mgnition of her lifelong dedication to charitable causes.

She passed away at 2.54 am on Januaty 2,2008 at Siriraj Hospital, where she had been receiving treat- ment for abdominal cancer for the last six months. She was 84.

The King has declared a 1 OO-day mourning period for members of the Roy aI Family and palace officials.

The government has announced a 15-day mourning period for government and state enterprise

On January 31,2008 Assumption University's President, President Emeritus, Vice Prsidents, Deans and Directors visited the Dusit Maha Prasart Hall at The Emerald Buddha Temple to place a wt.Bath at the mffin of the h t e Princess Galyani Vadhana and to pay respect to her.

The Assumption University delegation led by the President, pose for a com- memorative group photcgraph outside the Dusit Maha Prasa~ before entering the Royal Funeral Hall to place the wreath at the fin of the h t e Princess Gatyani Vadhana, and to pay homage to her.

officials, government agencies, Thai embassies and consulates, and educational institutes across the country will fly flags at half-mast for 15 days.

In deep condolences for the great loss of Her Roy a1 Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, whose royal benevolence, a life of devotion and dedication to the people and the counhy, will always be remembered and remain in the hearts of all Thai ~eople-

The Administraton, Faculty and Staff and Studenrs of Assumption University.

January 3,2008

Chapel of St. Louis Marie de Montfort, Suvarnabhumi Cam- pus, Assumption University, January 8,2008.

Assumption University confend the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa on His Eminence Cardinal Renato Raffaele Martino on January 8,2008 in recognition of his distinguished career as Eminent Diplomat, Canon Lawyer, promoter of Justice and Peace, Prince of the Church and a long-standing friend to Assumption University.

The ceremony in the ornate chapel was well attend4 by univer- sity guests from among the catholic clergy and eminent personalities, me- of the university council, top management, adminismrs, fadty, staff and students. His Excellency Dr. lgnacio Di Pace, Ambassador from ltdy to Thailand was also present on the occasion.

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Cardinal Matino and the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop The President of Assumption UniversTSQ conduds a Salvatore Pinocchk are greeted upon their arrival at John personal tour of the exhiMon for the VIP guests. XXll l Conference Center to witness an exhibition on the launching of the John Paul II Center for Catholic Social Thought

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The academic gown and hood being handed to are seen partIctpating in the opening of the conferral Assumption University President and President Emeritus ceremony, before the investiture ceremony for Cardinal Martino.

The newly dewraiea nssurnpr~on university doctor Cardinal Martino acknowledging the bouquet of Rowers Honoris Causa Cardinal Martino holds his Philosophy degree presented to him by Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka, the with Assumption University President Rev, Bro. Dr. Bancha Gabrietite Provincial Superior and Chairman of the Saenghiran, while the President Emeritus Rev. Bro. Prathip Assumption University Council. Martin Komolmas looks on.

A mmwnorativ% group phtqraph with Cardinal Martino and (from left to right) Au Vice Presidents Dr. Chavalit Meennuch, and Rev. Bro. Dr. Amnuay Yoonprayong, Msgr. Dennis Kurup passery, First Secretary Apostolic Nunciature, Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran President of Assumption University, His Excellency Archbishop Dr. Salvatore Pennacchio, Ambassador of the Holy See to Thailand, His Eminence Cardinal Doctor Honoris Causa R&ek Martino, His Eminence Cardinal Michai M i Kitboomu, His Grace Bishop Joseph Banchong Chaiyara, Rev. Bro. Dr. Prathip Martin Komolmas, President Emeritus of Assumption University, His l3mllency Dr. lgnacio Di Pace Ambassador from Italy to Thaitand, Dr. Sompit Pomtyamk, Vice President for Academic AfFeirs, Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka, Provincial Superior of the Foundation of the Brothers of St. Gabriel in Thailand and Prof. Dr. Srisakdi Charmonmam, Vice President for ITat Assumption University.

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The r i d y demakd Dr. k o r i s Catma Cardinal Martlno Aboard the Assumption University tram, Cardinal graces his presence at a commembrative photograph Mattino and other guests chat while Assumption University outside the chapel of St. Louis Marie de MontfoFt, President Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran leads the immediately after the award ceremony. entourage to a congratulatory lunch at the Grand Salon.

At the end of lunch Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran Rev. Bra. Dr, Ptathip Martin Kumoimas laads Cardinal hands to Cardinal Martino an Assumption University - Martino andMbishrsp Dr. %hatore Pihocch'i to5hs Jan souvenir while thanking him for having brought honor to Paul It Canter for CaWlc W a l Thought oh %e Pflw of Assumption University by accepting the honorary degree the Cathedral &Learning. awarded to him.

His Eminence Dr. Renato Martlno autographs a copy of Cardinal Martino poses for a group photograph in the the Compendium of Catholic Social Thought. Rev. BFO. Dr. John Paul II Center for Catholic Social Thought with Au Top Amnuay Yoonprayong looks on with deep appreciation. Management, Catholic Clergy from Bangkok and the

Director of the John Paul II Center.

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The3PAmm@miUniv@ thnmmmnent Exercisw were held at the Queen Sxrikit National Convedm Center on J w 19,2Q08,3,600 of the 4,007 graduates &,Dgetom& Masted and Bachelor degree levels, a@&j;W the c m m o y . The foiIowing p i ~ . ~ ~ b ~ t i ~ u f . t h e ~ O n y a n d ~ ofthePichn~&gmemmyhddm ~ m u q 12,2008, ~ ~ l l ~ l ~ ~ ~ s S d h u m i ~ p t r s .

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At the opening ceremony, the conference was addressed by Rw. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, Presi- dent of Asmption University and lhe Keynote Address was by His Grage Archbishop Louis Chamiern Suntisukniran, Do., Archdiocese oflhme-Nongsaeng. The &st day of the conference featured the foliowing papers: an the Buddhist Perspective, presented by Phra Srisiddhimuni, Dean, Graduate School Mahachula Buddhist University, on the Baha'i Perspective by Mr. Jamshed K. Fozdar, Engineer and Author, on the Confu- cian Perspective by Dr. Swanna Safha-Anand, Dept. of Ph i l~ ,Facu l tyo fAr&,Chu la l~Ua ive r s r ty .% second day's proceeding featured a summary ofthe first d a y b y D r . W a r q & S r i w ~ J , D e a n , ~ S C h o o l ofPbilosophy and ReIigion, Assumption University. The Hindu Perspective was presented by Dr. Jirapat from Sdapakorn University. T h e m e s fkom Islam were presented by Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf, Graduate School of Philosophy and Religion, Ammpt~m University. Rev. Bm. Amnuay Yoonprayong, f.s.g., Ph,D., presented a mesis of the Compendium on CathoIic S d Thought. At h e closing ceremony Hk Grasle Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, D.D., Ph.D., Papal Nuncio of the Holy See to the Kingdom ofThaiIand, addressed the conference delegates. The cIosing speech was delivered by Rev. Bm, Dr. Prathip Martin Komolmas, kg., Ph.D., President Emmtw, Assumptton Uniwrs@. Overall the conference was very successfhl fur the richness of inter-faith ac&mic dialogue and for the participation of delegates from Thailand, Myanmar, The Philippines, South Korea, and Japan.

The pic- reflect conference pramtations and ceremonial moments.

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ABACA DINNERTALK

ABACA, The A-on University Alumnj Club Ward a dinner talk by aprominent Thai Business leader, Mr. Kan Trakulhoon, President, Siam Cements PLC, on Febrzlary 1 5,2008 at 1 8:3 0 hrs. at The Shangrila Hotel. Representatives of the Haward, Shfbrd, Cornell and Notre Dame Alumni clubs in Thailand attended. Also in the audience were spmid guests, the Ambassadors of Romania and Hungary, the Secretary-Gend ofASAEE and Counselors fromthe embassies oms& SwitzerIand, Australia, UK and Algeria.

Fwu~ing on "The BiAnes3 bnds fmr,Tbdmdin 20W d ~ ~ C e m e n t * ~ f ~ i r s "lailr-"'s et Mic t ~ l r n ~ e s " SCG President h ~ r a k u k o ~ 1 was brilliant in his analysis ofthe current economic situation in Thailand. Where he was even more in-deplh was in the future strategies and options for Siam Cements in Asia. All who attended the talk were well benew and appreciative of the occasion hosted by ABACk

The folIowing pictures represent some of the highlights at the h e r tallr, a great milestone in the success of ABACA.

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Fmbmta Orimtatiar at tht Duuit Thad Hotel, Patbya on S-9 March 2908 for the Graduntt S~lroel af B U S ~ ~ P M sad MIT

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On Febnrary 9Ih 2008, the lFPA International. conference was organized with the collaboration of 5 sectors under the assumption that there are many factors that affect child devlopent before giving birth and h d y may lead to be %h. l ; i .bvi~r" when they are in adolescence. Most of the parents, teachers, and educa- tors and so on have agreed on the factors affecting the parenting of children and edLacating them k m pregnancy, dmhg schmllng h m 0-8 years, and during adoimence. Accordingly, this conference has pulIed together knowledgeable or concerned people who had s h a d lheir opinions and expiences with an audience of profasion- ah and participants h n different places.

In conctusion, the impacts of critical times in parenting children or their development occur before schooling,chKingthehteightyearsofsch~~~ andthe kghnhgof adolwxnce. They allcome hnfactors that parents, teachers, and all concerned should understand as a process of child development, and how to conduct parenting and educating effectively. The speakers have emphasized the brain's development in the important role of parenting he child, and the subconscious should also be considered. This conference aIso provided some research findings and suggestions on avoiding and prevvenhg unsatisfactory or risky behaviors of the children in this age group. In the last part, more sugges- tions were added regarding parenting and educating the child These are the main onl logy that the educators or others who are concerned to use in order to help our children to be good citizens.

The parenting of a child and educating a child always are paralleled. Parenting children usually will relate to the parents, teachers, emds and environment. Each ofthese factors has to be clearly understood among partents and teachers. There are a lot of things to discuss and study about the role and the context on parenting the

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Dr. Malinee Ronapat a full time lecturer at Assumption University's dqrfment ofBusinm Finance and the Director of the Student Develop men1 Center, ABAC School of Management, has been selected to participate in the United Broad for ChristianIHigherEdudon inAsii's Faculty Fellows program. Dr. Ronapat will spend a semester at BayIor University in Waco, Texas, United States in 2008, and in 2009 shewill speodasemestminamiver- sity in Asia. The United Broad fellowship will cover all expeas and will provide the young lecturer the opportunity to learn from other academic institutions by way of training her for further role as academic leader.

ABAC TODAY congratulates Dr. Malinee Ronapat

I Dr, Malinee Ronapat

ABAC SchmI of Management, Kke Assumption UnfPemity bdf, in its 3gtb Year, sets its sights on 'the 40a annivemary in 2009

Since June 4, 1969 when it opened its b r s to the h t class of 61 students(mdthefirstmtemtiaxlaI Went, a Hong Kong national) the ABAC School of Management has weathered themoftime and stayed on its course of oEmhg its mpeEi- tivecmicuiaintm different business specializations and attracting the ~numberofstudentsmongthe dergrad~at theunivdty . The ABAC School of Management boasts among its alumni, top entrepreneurs and savvy managers acrsssawidesphumafbusinesses inThaihd Wandinmmyfoxeign countries. The faculty, numbering around 500 fulltime and a sizeable adjundmur~ehmThai land~lf , are from25 M e r e n t n a t i d e s and withadvanced~~mdresearch capabilities and qdf~catim.

At the SuvamabhUMi campus, a new building for the ABAC School of'Mamgement is being erect& not only in time to mark the 40Ih Anniversary, but also to spearhead into the 2L* century its trademark t n x S i sducation. The vision of the ABAC School of Management, is "xPI:.~ ~fbc IWimp 4$c&aaP1 lwkw&w1h&-.

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ABAC TODAY newsletter will feature more news on the ABAC School of Management: by way of p r o m its success and progress.

The folIowing is the roster of h w p t i o n University Presidents who have served between 1972 and the present time.

1972-1 974 R e v . B m S o m p h o n g S ~

1974-1976 Prof, Wanphen Nopphaket

1976-1 979 Prof. Dr. Choop Karnjana-

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Rev. Bro, Prjlthip Martin Komolmas, Pb.D., FSG 2002-cmta

Rev. Bm. Bsmcha Saewghha, Ph.D., FSG

child. I f parents and teachers, in educating the child, dis- cuss who are responsible, it's the teachers that need to Imoowthewayofeducating~~ level. The closing w d of the conference, given by the o r p k m , were: "child's Wqs" should not be i g n d andwe should realize tAa' b6T&?saht CmKmmL pastw" and "T*:!

t a m ? s -a?'. Then, we can have ~~~~~~~.

The pictures taken at the conference speak a thousand words and are for the reader's pleasure.

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AU ENGINEERING G U U - ATE WINS TOP SCHOLAR- SILLPAWARDTO JAPAN

T b ~ P d c Scholarship is an intmatiom1 schalmhip that is founded and supported by Makushita EIK~I~E Industrial Co., Ltd. to encowage stdmb fmmAsia to pursue mastet degree study in Jwm, since 1998. As the 'program focuses on leveraging science and techuology afAsirt, applicants must be ~ o f E n g i n ~ Science and Tw010gy, Biotdmalogy, and

E IT. E V ~ year, three studmk from right). Dr. Kittipun Teachakitbmj and 'Ihailand are seclwted htn anation- Dr. Sudhiporn Pratumtaewapibal wide selection through application of the Schoal ofl3gineaing). screening, first round interview, 2- days camping activities, and fd AH mmbwa prvaat 1: mtmiew.This yest, thm were stu- '-aW-- ddshm-universisy, #urnhlW

Asian University, and Assumption IfnrPnesity.hfion,~istheWh To stm enghdng b t i d that the scholar is a graduate from system at both puniversity and p h t e I m i v a s i t y a n d m University levels to be more tim University. Stating M A p r i l ~ t s l n d r n ~ ~ t o t h e 2008, h i W q p a t t h M will anticipated needs far qualified be a march student at The Univer- engineers and their educators, the sity of Tokyo, J a p n . In the picture, IEEE foundation with sponsorships Paiboon@uldinganawadc&- from Siemeas, the European cate) i a with his parents (far ChmWof l on I n f m ~ Society

and Media, VDE (Verband Der electrotechnik), md EAEEIE (Em pean Association for Education in Electrical and Information En gheerhg) oqpked an inkmtional conference on "&f* tbh Cb"

at Munich, Germany, recently. Ms. Kyi Kyi II*mhm the ~~t of Basic Sciences, the Faculty af Engineering presented . a . . research -ad'-& . . -w-B I=arning ,p '

-uM'. Her co-aw that Dr. MinAunghm Memat- ics Department, School ofManage- ment cqresented the paper with