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e-NEWSLETTER 09/14 Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
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an online newsletter to feature stories, events and interesting information from Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in hope to open another window for all readers to understand more about the university and open and distance education society.
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STOU NEWSLETTER |No. 09 December 2014
On 28 November 2014, the School of Science and Technology held a seminar on “Updating on ISO in Printing Standard” for the development of academic content and practical knowledge of printing standard. The seminar, which was held at Samsorn room of Anek Nithat Building, was highlighted by specialized speakers i.e. Mr. Erwin Widmer of Ugra in Switzerland, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Aran Hansuebsai of Chulalongkorn University, Mr. Phairoj Hankongkaew of Colour Harmony Co.,Ltd. and Mr. Soop Poorungruang of Soontorn Film Group.
The 4th Graduate Research Conference of STOU was held during 26-27 November 2014. The conference was a knowledge exchange stage for Masters’ students, faculty and researchers of STOU and the public. On the first day of the conference, Prof. Dr. Siriwan Sripahol, Vice-President for Academic Affairs presided over for the opening ceremony and enjoyed the programs arranged. The main events included a keynote on ‘Research Integration into Society’ by Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul, Director and Secretary-General of Chaipattana Foundation and an academic presentation on the same topic by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chancharat Reodecha, Deputy Director for Research Utilization of the Thailand Research Fund. The conference also staged both papers and posters presentations of over 300 researches. Among those, 12 were rewarded excellence price.
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As the 30th year arrives
Sukhothai Thammathirat Club under the Royal Patronage of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn held the 27th STOU Student Clubs Seminar and its annual general meeting during 17-19 October 2014 at Wang Tai Hotel in Surat Thani. Prof. Dr. Wichit Srisa-an, the Club President, presided over the seminar and the meeting which were joined by over 300 members. Sukhothai Thammathirat Club was established on 20 March 1984 and was officially under the Royal Patronage of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on 24 June 1989. There are currently 15,000 members including graduates and students of STOU from every school and various professional backgrounds. The club also set up alumni club in different regions
around the country. The alumni club members usually meet and carry out activities whish are beneficial to either the members, the Club or the public. Sukhothai Thammathirat Club arranges seminar and annual meeting once a year. The event aims to have the members updated about activities carried out by the clubs and strengthen connections between the networks. This year event included not only the annual meeting but also networks meeting, walk rally and sightseeing around Surat Thani.
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STOU e-NEWSLETTER BY I N T E R N A T I O N A L A F F A I R S U N I T , S U K H O T H A I T H A M M A T H I R A T O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y 9 / 9 THANON CHAENG WATTANA | BANGPOOD | PAKKRET | NONTHABURI | 11120 | THAILAND TEL: 662 504 7171 - 7176, 662 982 9710 FAX: 662 503 3556 EMAIL: if.proffice@stou.ac.th Advisor
: Asst. Prof. Orasa Pankhao
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: Ms. Rattip Phukkeson
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: Ms. Alisa Meesmat
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