AU Marks President’s Feast Day with Blessing of Cutting-Edge Research Center

WRITER: THE AU LIBRARY

Assumption University of Thailand (AU) celebrated the Feast Day of the President, Rev. Bro. Sirichai Fonseka, f.s.g., Ph.D., honoring the Archangel St. Gabriel, with a solemn blessing ceremony for its newest academic facility—the Gabriel Mary Research and Learning Center for New Energy Vehicle Technology—on September 29, 2025, at the Suvarnabhumi Campus.

The day began with the arrival of Monsignor Dr. Vissanu Thanya-anan, who presided over the Eucharistic celebration and the blessing ritual. The ceremony was attended by administrators, faculty members, staff, students, and distinguished guests who gathered to commemorate the spiritual significance of the President’s Feast Day while also recognizing AU’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation.

This Center represents a bold step forward in advancing research, education, and collaboration. Situated at AU’s modern Suvarnabhumi Campus, the center is designed to serve as a hub for students, faculty, and industry partners, fostering breakthroughs in sustainable mobility and clean energy innovation.

Following the religious ceremony and formal blessings, attendees joined photo sessions to capture the historic occasion, before concluding with a reception that reflected AU’s tradition of fellowship and community.

With the blessing of this new center, AU reaffirmed its mission to integrate faith, knowledge, and innovation, preparing students to lead in addressing global challenges through advanced research and ethical education.

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