WRITER: SCOTT MICHAEL SMITH
Seventeen award recipients representing six faculties and eight nationalities brought home awards at the Annual World Peace Ethics Contest (WPEC)
Bangkok, Thailand. Seventeen students from Assumption University of Thailand were among the top twenty award recipients at the Annual 2023 World Peace Ethics Contest. The winners included thirteen international students and four Thai nationals. As part of the WPEC a 3-day Ethics Camp Activity was organized. Students participated in activities focused on their moral development and the practice of ethical awareness in everyday life. Through the three-day activities-based event students added to their existing knowledge, increased their understanding of ethical principles, and demonstrated an appreciation for the morals and values learned from family, friends, and society.
Mr. Thimothy James Capiz, a 1st-year Filipino student, from Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics, brought home the top prize and received a Certificate of Excellence and the THB 10,000 cash prize. In fact, Assumption University brought home 17 of the Top 20 World Peace Ethics 2023 Awards.
Mr. Thimothy reflected on the effective strategy called “positive affirmations” that was a focus of his ethics project. Mr. Thimothy credits Rev. Bro. Dr. Amnuay Yoonprayong, Vice President for Moral Development for his support, saying, “Thank you for inspiring us to do good and avoid evil, and thank you so much for being a great role model.”
Students represented; Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics, Vincent Mary School of Engineering, Vincent Mary School of Science and Technology, Louis Nobiron School of Music, Albert Laurence School of Communication Arts, and Theodore Maria School of Arts.
Students who are interested in joining the next Ethics Camp Activity or who are interested in participating in next year’s World Peace Ethics Contest may contact Ms. Anchalee Trinate, project coordinator, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sureepong Phothongsunan, Dean of Theodore Maria School of Arts or the Office of General Education, CL 10th floor.
Mr. Poomsaran Chanhiran, a 3rd-year Thai student from Martin de Tours School of Management and Economics, summarized the winner’s appreciation for Ms. Anchalee, expressing gratitude and saying, “Heartfelt thanks for your professional and incredible contribution to this project event. We will all remember you.”
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Related links
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Congratulations on Being Awarded the Winner and Many Grand Prizes in The 13th World Peace Ethics Contest
The 13th World Peace Ethics Contest (World-PEC) 2023
