AU Events in Academic Year 2020
(June 1, 2020 - May 31, 2021)
November 1, 2020
25th & 50th Anniversary of Religious Life of Rev. Bro. Theophane Verayuth Boonpram and Rev. Bro. Augustine Achin Tengtrakul
A group of countless AU jubilated community members comprising the rector, management members, administrators, faculty and staff joined numerous other honored guests and dignitaries in the blessed celebration featuring the holy mass organized by the Brothers of St. Gabriel Province of Thailand to honor and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Religious Life of Rev. Bro. Dr. Augustine Achin Tengtrakul, Vice President for Administrative Affairs and Acting Vice President for Student Affairs, and the 25th Anniversary of Religious Life of Rev. Bro. Dr. Theophane Verayuth Boonpram, Vice President for Financial Affairs, Assumption University.
November 5, 2020
Elementary School Students’ Educational Trip to AU Hua Mak Campus
A group of Klong Ka Ja (Pong Sombutr) Elementary School students made a special visit to Assumption University’s Hua Mak Campus; observing the University’s natural environment, surroundings, green garden and lake on November 5, 2020 as part of their educational field trip for their related study.
November 10, 2020
Assumption University, the First Selected University in Thailand to Implement the “True 5G Smart University Come True” Project!
True Corporation Public Co. Ltd., has selected Assumption University as the first privileged academic institution in Thailand to launch the “True 5G SMART UNIVERISTY COME TRUE” Project making it a practical reality; to employ the most advanced digitally cashless payment systems for the convenience of AU personnel and students to benefit from the fast payment systems.
November 11, 2020
MOU Signing Ceremony between Assumption University and North Bangkok University
Assumption University signed academic agreements with North Bangkok University during a signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) held at Hua Mak Campus. In line with the signed agreements, the AU Bernadette De Lourdes School of Nursing Science will provide valuable advice, guidance and assistance mentoring the North Bangkok University’s School of Nursing Science which is at its infancy or starting stage.
November 10, 2020
AU Training on Teaching Pedagogy for Academic Year 2020
The Training on “Teaching Pedagogy” for Academic Year 2020 was organized by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs in cooperation with Graduate School of Human Science on November 10, 2020 at Hua Mak Campus.
November 11, 2020
Inauguration of the “Bro. Martin Pendulum” Landmark
The AU physic and scientific monumental symbol of “Pendulum” installed on the 1st floor of the Vincent Mary School of Engineering, Suvarnabhumi Campus, was officially inaugurated on November 11, 2020.Unveiling the hanging round ball-like “Pendulum”, Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, President-Rector Magnificus, stressed about its scientific and astronomical significance, human’s curious learning and observation; testifying of the Antithesis of the Geocentric Model or theory of a French Physicist, Jean-Bernard-Leon Foucault, who mounted a large pendulum using an iron ball under the central dome of the Pantheon in Paris to prove that the earth is not the center of the universe and that the Earth spins or revolves on its axis eastward or counterclockwise.
November 13, 2020
AU Thomas Aquinas School of Law Wai Kru Ceremony
The traditionally elegant annual Wai Kru Ceremony was held on November 13, 2020 at Hua Mak Campus for the AU law students to pay their respect and express gratitude towards their faculty members; marking the fresh start of the 2nd semester after their long absence; learning through online classes during the height of the outbreak.
November 13, 2020
Educational Fair at Assumption College Samutprakarn
The AU various Schools & faculties participated in the ACSP Educational Fair #2, organized on November 13, 2020 at Assumption College Samutprakarn’s St. Louis Area, to expose to these high school students the AU Schools’ current programs in order to create their awareness and publicize the excellent AU educational opportunities ,and thus boosting students’ enrolments. Rev. Bro. Dr. Pisutr Vapiso, Director, Assumption College Samutprakarn, presided over the launching of the Educational Fair.
November 15, 2020
MOU Signing Ceremony between Assumption University and Assumption College Samutprakarn
On November 15, 2020, Assumption University and Assumption College Samutprakarn signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Assumption College Samutprakarn, to establish academic collaboration Initating closer links of concerted efforts for joint fruitful and meaningful academic developments and progress among the two institutions. The ACSP students showed great interests in finding out more about the educational opportunities at Assumption University.
November 15, 2020
AU Training on Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)
The insightful seminar on Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) was organized by the Thomas Aquinas School of Law, Assumption University, on November 16, 2020 at the Pullman Bangkok Hotel G. to enlighten participants with the pertaining legal matters, complications; especially the preparation and readiness of the academic institutions in tackling its impacts and practical compliance with the vital issues.Presiding over the training, Mr. Sompol Na Songkhla, AU Vice President for Legal and Priviledge Affairs, delivered the welcoming address highlighting on the significance of the training topic.
November 17, 2020
The Confucius Institute at Assumption University’s Members on a Cultural Exposure Trip to Patom Organic Village
A group of the Confucius Institute at Assumption University’s members: Chinese teachers, staff and students, led by the CIAU Chinese and Thai Directors, was on an educationally cultural tour to the Suan Sampran’s eco-cultural Patom Organic Village, Nakhon Pathom, on November 17, 2020. Joined by Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, President-Rector Magnificus, the visiting group was treated to volumes of exciting and extraordinarily learning activities; fully exposed the traditional Thai ways of life; culturally traditional heritages and popularly known local Thai wisdoms. Such a full-day educational and eventful field trip provided the visitors with the memorable and highly impressive learning experiences.
November 17, 2020
AU Library Training on “Turnitin” Internet-based, Plagiarism Detection Service
The Au Library in cooperation with the Book Promotion & Service Co. Ltd. organized the highly useful training on “Turnitin” Internet-based, Closed-source Plagiarism Detection Service which was participated by the full audience of participants comprising administrators, academic, service personnel, office staff or research-related university’s Journal officials.
November 17, 2020
Training on “How to Write an Effective Review”
The AU Library in collaboration with the ISL X Spoonwalk organized the training and workshop on “How to Write an Effective Review” for a number of AU Personnel of library, office and support staff. The Effective Content & Review Writing” and the clearly communicative written skills are of vital importance as proper communication tools for all.As the related factors of effective written skills are necessary for all personnel, this extremely useful training was held to provide systematic, step by step KOL content & review writing processes; polishing and upgrading the AU personnel’s skills and abilities The training conducted at both campuses on November 17, 2020 at 12.30 – 13.30 Hrs. and 15.30 – 16.30 Hrs. respectively at Suvarnabhumi and Hua Mak Campuses.
November 18, 2020
Nursing Science Student was Presented with the Outstanding Academic Award
The AU Senior Nursing Science student, Sr. Cecilia Juthamat Phanwilai, was presented with the highly prestigious, outstanding Academic Award (Science & Health Category) by the Association of the Private Higher Education Institutions of Thailand Under the Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, on November 18, 2020 at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.
November 23, 2020
AUSO Student Group Participated in the Combating Campaign Against Violence for Women & Children
AU Student representatives recently joined the useful activities & campaign to fight against violence encountered by the Women and Children. The AUSO student group participated in the organized seminar on “Young People United Force Ending Violence Against Women, Children and Families” Held by the Women Lawyers Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage of Her Majesty the Queen, the event took place on November 23, 2020 at the Prince Palace Hotel, Bangkok.
November 24, 2020
AU Games 2020, “The League of Crystal”
The Annual AU Games 2020, “The League of Crystal” organized by Assumption University Student Organization(AUSO) was officially launched during the grand opening ceremony on November 24, 2020 at the elegant Thai Pavilion (Sala Chaturamuk Paijit), Suvarnabhumi Campus.
November 25, 2020
MOU Signing Ceremony between Assumption University and Office of the Permanent Secretary for Defense
The Memorandum of Understanding Signing Ceremony (MOU) between Assumption University and Office of the Permanent Secretary for Defense was held on November 25, 2020 at the Salle d’ Expo, Assumption University, Hua Mak Campus.
November 25, 2020
5th AU Digital Marketing Workshop Series on “How to Create Meaningful Infographic”
To strengthen the AU continual efforts towards the fully developed and effectively implemented digital transformation; employing related advanced digital technologies in all areas of its operations: teaching & learning, researches support and academic services, etc, the 5th Digital Marketing Workshop Series on “How to Create Meaningful Infographic” was finally conducted by the AU Library in collaboration with Intelligent Systems Research Laboratory (ISL) on November 25, 2020 at the St. Gabriel Library, Hua Mak Campus.
November 27, 2020
AU Music Students Granted Honorable Mention Award for Excellent Classical Music Business Plan
The AU Music Students, from the Department of Music Entrepreneurship, Louis Nobiron School of Music, were recently presented with the Honorable Mention Award for their creatively developed classical music business plan at the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music on November 27, 2020.
November 27, 2020
AU Biotechnology Student won a Bronze Medal in “the Navy Archery Open 9th”
AU Biotechnology Student, Ms. Selene Vate-U-Lan won a bronze medal in the Thailand Higher Education Tournament “the Navy Archery Open 9th” on 27-29 November 2020 at Sattahip, Rayong Province. This joined a national competition organized by the Royal Thai Navy in conjunction with elite international archery organizations. 314 Thai Athletes and 34 teams participated in this national tournament.
November 28, 2020
AU General Workers Training & Development
AU General Workers Trained to Self Reflect for Better Work Performance & Harmonious and Happy Working Relationship Office of the Vice President for Administrative Affairs organized the general staff training on “Self Reflection for Better & Developed Work Performance & More Harmonized and Happy Working Relationship” on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the Salle D” Expo, Hua Mak Campus.
November 30, 2020
AU Suvarnabhumi Campus Facilitates ACSP English Program Team Harmony Camp
The English Program Team Harmony Camp organized for a group of about 148 students from Assumption College Samutprakarn on November 30, 2020 at Assumption University’s Suvarnabhumi Campus was officially presided over by Rev. Bro. Dr. Bancha Saenghiran, President-Rector Magnificus.
