ric newsletter january issue

JANUARY 2010 www.rsu.ac.th/ric

Inside this issue:

RIC agreement

signing

2

Lunch hosted for RIC Chinese

agent

2

High school visit 2

RIC open house 3

USAC Bangkok -

Chang Mai trip 4

Fashion Show 5

Thai Coking Class And central

world exhibition

6

Special Edition;

NEW YEAR

SPECIAL ISSUE

Volume 12

Adding that the Government was ready to be a mediator in helping the victims in Haiti who

have been greatly affected by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake which struck the island on 12 Janu-

ary, causing more than 100,000 casualties.

Thai government gave a green light to supply

20,000 tons of Thai rice. The first 100 tons, will be delivered by Thai Airways Interna-

tional's cargo plane on 1 Feb. In mid-February, about 3,000-4,000 tons will be shipped to Haiti

while the remainder is still pending a shipment schedule.

December 4, 2009, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lance Fung from Mur-

doch University, Perth, Australia, visited the RIC and gave a

special lecture regarding the neural solution for problems in

the Power and Energy Industry which was attened by the ICT

students & faculty. It was aimed at providing the latest

knowledge based on ICT. Dr. Lance Fung also mentioned

about the imminent challenges to human society how to meet

the rising demands of energy, and how to reduce impacts on

the environment. Dr. Chutisant Kerdvibulvech, Director of

ICT program at RIC and a few ICT students join the discus-

sion, how to deal with the energy problems in the future

and some other questions regarded the opportunities and importance of ICT in the future in tackling the

environmental problems.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lance Fung

Prime Minister

Abhisit Vejjajiva said that, “Thailand‟s contri-bution to Haiti‟s earthquake victims will arrive

in Haiti on Tuesday, 26 January 2010”. Speak-ing on his weekly television program,

“Confidence in Thailand with Prime Minister Abhisit”, The Premier stated that the cabinet

approved USD 100,000 which had been for-warded to Mexico City to be used for the pur-

chase of necessary items for earthquake victims in Haiti. The purchased goods were scheduled

to arrive in Haiti on Tuesday, 26 January 2010. In addition, the Foreign Ministry had primarily

coordinated to supply 50,000 tons of rice. P.M. Abhisit ex-

pressed his gratitude to the Thai people who showed their sincere concern for a humanitarian

cause. He insisted that the Government would continue to closely monitor the situation ,

“THAILAND RESPONDS TO HAITI’S CALL”

RIC WELCOMES “ IT ” PROFESSOR!

Dr. Lance Fung ( second from right )

RSU

RIC ACTIVITIES

Nuananong Panmanee, Dean of the RIC, and her Management team, in

order to give a progress report on student recruitment activities in Yun-

nan Province, People’s Republic of China.

On this occasion, also

hosted lunch for our

Chinese visitors at

Chandrphen Seafood

Restaurant, where

both parties had the

opportunity to ex-

change views and

ideas on how to make

student recruitment

activities in China’s Yunnan Province even more effective for the following

years. In June last year, the RIC Marketing Team headed by the RIC Dean,

visited Kunming, PRC where Mr. James Cheng made arrangements to take

them to visit a few schools in the area.

In early December, Mr. James Cheng, one of

the Student Recruitment Agents of Rangsit

University International College (RIC) from

Kunming, People’s Republic of China, together

with his colleagues, paid a courtesy call on Dr.

from Yunnan Province, the People‟s Republic of China. The Agreements now

authorize Mr. Aye Maw and Mr. Wang Hao to provide basic recruiting and

counseling services to qualified students from Myanmar and Yunnan Province,

People‟s Republic of China, respectively who wish to come and study one of

the five International Bache-

lor‟s Degree Programs of-

fered by the RIC, namely,

International Business (IB),

Communication Arts

(Comm.arts), Philosophy,

Politics and Economics

(PPE), Information and Com-

munication Technology

(ICT), and International Rela-

tions and Development (IRD).

In December 2009, two Student Recruit-

ment Agreements were signed by Rangsit

University International College (RIC)

represented by Dr. Nuananong Panmanee,

with two overseas agents. One was Mr.

Aye Maw (Andrew Wong) from Myan-

mar, and the other was Mr. Wang Hao

RIC Dean. Dr. Nuananong with Mr. Aye Maw

In December 2009, Dr.Nuananong Panmanee, Dean of Rangsit University Inter-

national College (RIC) together with

M.R.Bhandhu Rangsi Bhanubandh, Associate Dean

for Business Development and International Col-

laboration, visited Samroiyod Witayakom School

located in Amphur Pranburi, Prachuabkirikan

Province, in order to meet with that school’s

teachers and Upper Mathayom students who

were considering their choice of university for

higher education. During their visit, the Dean

and her colleague made a DVD and powerpoint

presentation on the background, facilities and curricula offered by the RIC, handed out pro-

motional materials, and answered a lot of questions from interested students.

In the afternoon, the RIC Management team also visited Hua Hin School in Hua Hin, another important school in that area

where similar activities were repeated with the aim of introducing and promoting the RIC’s high quality international Bache-

lor’s Degree Programs to prospective high school students.

RIC Dean. Dr. Nuananong with Mr. Wang Hao

• RIC AGREEMENT SIGNING•

• LUNCH H• LUNCH HOSTED FOR RIC CHINESE AGENT•

• HIGH SCHOOL VISITS IN PRACHUABKIRIKAN PROVINCE•

Rangsit University

organized an “OPEN HOUSE

2010” along with Celebrating

the 25th Anniversary on 14

January, from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

to open and promote Rangsit

University as one of the lead-

ing Universities. The event

focused more on high school

graduates from various

schools to find the right place

in various faculties, major

and etc. students from 28 fac-

ulties participated in setting

up the booth, exhibition and

activities to inform and guide

the youth.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ;

- International Busi-

ness

- Hospitality & Tourism Management

Rangsit University International College represented 5 faculties, International Business (IB), Communication Arts

(Comm Arts), Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Inter-

national Relations and Development (IRD) *(New program soon to be approved by MOE and to be launched in June

2010). RIC booth hosted an exhibition, activity and games, initiated by the Dean herself along with staff and students.

Focusing on the question about pre-knowledge Rangsit University and RIC to make high school students aware about it

as course outlines and scopes. The event held on the ground floor of Building 11 was filled with students snooping the

booths making an atmosphere joyous.

O P E N H O U S E

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ;

- Information & Communi-

- International Relations

(Launching from 2010)

It‟s that time of the year again;

where USAC students came all

the way from their countries all

around the world to exchange

their fantastic cultures at Rang-

sit International College (RIC).

As a host, RIC held a one-day

Bangkok trip to three fascinat-

ing places that are the musts

for every out-of-towner to see.

The tour started at Vimanmek

Mansion which has a very high

historic value since it used to

serve as a royal residence for King Rama V. The artwork of the architecture has absolutely

no comparison. It was built entirely of golden teak wood in the Western style.

Subsequently, at noon, everyone on board enjoyed the super lunch accompanying with the

superb scenic view of the famous Jao Pa Ya river with the city of angels as the back-

ground. Right after lunch, the convoy headed to the very renowned tourist attraction which

is Wat Prasrirattana Sassadaram, the house of the Emerald Buddha locating within the

Grand Palace.

Not so long after the BKK tour on Sat. Jan. 9th, 2010, the USAC along with the college

staff set their feet on the most beautiful city in Thailand, “Chiang Mai”. The tour com-

menced late at night on Jan. 21st, 2010 then lasted 3 days for a whole bunch of amusing

memories that cannot be forgotten. The group visited “Pra Tat Doi Sutep” and “Royal

Flora Ratchapruek”. Many historic sites and pristine places, fantastic trip around BKK

and Chang-Mai concluded with “Khantoke” dinner with traditional northern Thai folk

dance, where everyone enjoyed both the food and the entertainment provided. , it thus is

one of the most memorable trip to be remembered in years to come...

USAC “BANGKOK — CHANG MAI TRIP”

Volume 1, Issue 1

Page 5

ARTS AND DESIGN FACULTY HOLDS 7TH ANNUAL FAD FASHION SHOW

In December 2009, Rangsit University‟s

Faculty of Arts and Design had held the 7th Annual

FAD Fashion Show at the Faculty. This show was

organized by second-year fashion design students,

in order to display all the students‟ work portfolios

for the subject „FAS 220 : Fashion & Styling‟ under

the theme of „The World‟s Most Unique Skirts‟. In

addition, the work portfolios of third-year students

were also included, for the subject „FAS 320 : Fashion & Styling 3‟ under the theme of „Personal

Project‟ created by means of self-inspiration.

Ajarn Aumnouvut Sarasalin, Dean of the

Faculty of Art and Design, made an opening speech

at the beginning of the fashion show, stressing the

fact that all our fashion design students were very

talented and keen to design novel clothes to keep up

with the world‟s fashion trends and, therefore, this

fashion show would give them the ideal opportunity

to give expression to their creative thoughts and

ideas. Several guests were invited to witness this

exciting event, including Dr. Nuananong Pan-

manee, Dean of Rangsit University International

College.

Dr. Nuananong Panmanee, Dean of RIC ( second from right )

Ajarn Aumnouvut Sarasalin, Dean of Faculty of Art and Design

On October 12, 2009 a Student Recruitment Agreement

was signed by Rangsit University International College

(RIC) represented by Dr. Nuananong Panmanee, RIC

Dean, and Anxin Education Training School in China rep-

resented by its Executive Director, Mr. Pang Wandeng.

The Agreement authorizes Anxin Education Training

School, our newly appointed Agent, to provide basic

recruiting and counseling services to qualified students

residing in Shandong, Shan Xi and Inner Mongolia Prov-

inces of the People’s Republic of China, who wish to come

and study one of the five international Bachelor’s Degree Pro-

grams offered by the RIC, namely, International Business,

Communication Arts, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, In-

formation and Communication Technology, and Interna-

tional Relations and Development (to be launched in June

students who joined the Thai cooking class. The students

have to learn the characteristic of Thai cuisine, major in-

gredients, herbs and spices. Moreover, they have practice

famous Thai appetizers vegetable spring roll and prawns

spring rolls, and Thai soup namely Tom Yum Goong, Tom

Kha Gai, Thai dessert, and north eastern food. At the end of

the class the students cooked successfully as part of their

final exam and they prepared a Buffet Thai Dinner Party

with RIC teachers. One of the USAC student said “cooking

Thai food should is fun, meditative, relaxing and enjoy-

able”.

Thai cuisine is adaptable, innovative and dynamic.

Thai cooking requires fresh ingredients available to

create the unique Thai taste. Thai taste can be defined

as the use of all 5 flavors: spicy, sweet, salty and sour.

Thai cuisine brings out all of these flavors to play to-

gether harmoniously in a meal.

Rangsit University International College offer one of a

special Thai cooking class. The Purpose of Thai cook-

ing class is to makethe international students know

how to cook Thai food, and how Thai food is unique

from other food around the world. There are 20 USAC

ADVISORY COMMITTEE: DR. NUANANONG PANMANEE, DR. BRUCE WEEKS, AJARN THITIPONG NANDHABIWAT, ASST. PROF.GESSANEE MANEERUTT, AJARN USSANEE MALISUWAN, AJARN

CHEEVIN SOONSATHAM EDITORIAL STAFF: M.R.BHANDHU RANGSI BHANUBANDH, AJARN AMPORN PUAPRADIT, AJARN CHAWAPORN DHAMANITAYAKUL, AJARN THAPANUT SIRIPHANT,

AJARN PRINDA SETABUNDHU, ASST. PROF. DR.WANCHAI PANMUNIN, MS. ANCHALEE SIRINGAN, BINAYAK BASNYAT, ALEXANDER WIELICZKO, UGYEN RANGDOL

• THAI COOKING CLASS •

• EXHIBITION •