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49th AITAA Governing Board Meeting and General Assembly on 8th November 2020

aitaar00f — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 04:44:12 +0000

49th AITAA Governing Board Meeting and General Assembly on 8th November 2020

aitaar00f Tue, 11/24/2020 - 11:44

AITAA Executive Committee Appointments and Meeting

aitaar00f — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 09:33:37 +0000

AITAA Executive Committee Appointments and Meeting

May 26, 2020

Dear members of AITAA, Greetings! The AITAA HQ is pleased to send a collection of memorandums made earlier this year, which you may have not received yet through your respective National Chapter(s). Below is a list of memorandums for your reference.

1. Appointment of Members to the AITAA Executive Committee – Revising AITAA Executive Memorandum 2020-001

Thank you for your continued active engagements in the affairs of AITAA and for keeping updated of its activities through social media like Facebook and website. We expect to provide new updates soon, especially on the preparations for the upcoming 50th AITAA Governing Board Meeting on November, 2021 in Ho Chi Min, Vietnam.

Yours sincerely,

Kyawt Yin Min Thein

Program Officer

aitaar00f Thu, 08/16/2018 - 16:33

AIT President Designate Dr. Eden Y Woon

aitaar00f — Sat, 19 May 2018 05:45:24 +0000

AIT President Designate Dr. Eden Y Woon

The Board of Trustees of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) has unanimously approved the AIT Presidential Search Committee (PSC) recommendation to appoint Dr. Eden Y Woon as the next AIT President, effective 1 September 2018.

The communiqué of the AIT Board of Trustees is as follows:
19 May 2018
AIT President Designate Dr. Eden Y Woon
The Board of Trustees of the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) at its most recent meeting, unanimously approved the AIT Presidential Search Committee (PSC) recommendation, to appoint Dr. Eden Y Woon as the next AIT President, effective 1 September 2018. Dr. Woon is currently Vice Chairman of Alba Group Asia (Alba Group is one of the world’s leading recycling and environmental services companies, headquartered in Berlin.) He is also the Special Advisor to the Hong Kong-based Shaw Foundation, a charity organization which has been a strong supporter of education for decades, including awarding the prestigious global Shaw Prize in Astronomy, Life Science and Medicine, and Mathematical Sciences since 2004.
H.E. Dr. Subin Pinkayan, Chairman of the AIT Board of Trustees, congratulating the President designate, noted “2018 is going to be a year of transition from President Worsak Kanok-Nukulchai to new President Eden Y Woon. It is very important to ensure a smooth transition that further consolidates and builds upon the good work carried out by President Worsak. At this time of AIT’s development, someone like Dr. Woon with the diverse international background of academia, business, and military and the extensive management and leadership experiences in different sectors can help lead AIT to a new and exciting level with more global recognition. Current President Worsak has done a superb job putting AIT on solid footing, and we are confident that Dr. Woon can build on that as AIT faces a crossroads when it approaches its 60th Anniversary. We sincerely thank Professor Worsak for his significant contributions to AIT.”
Prior to November 1, 2017, Dr. Woon was the Vice-President for Institutional Advancement of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) from 2010 to 2017. In this position, he was responsible for the university’s global relations, government relations, its China affairs, fundraising, alumni affairs, and public affairs. Dr. Woon was part of the five-person leadership group of HKUST, a top international university which is ranked #30 globally in the most recent QS World University Rankings. He has been on the Council of the Open University of Hong Kong for the past six years, and he was a member of the Advisory Board of the University of Iowa Business School. In the late 70s /early 80s, he was on the Mathematics faculty of the US Air Force Academy for six years, becoming an Associate Professor. Dr. Woon received his BA degree (Phi Beta Kappa) from the University of Iowa and his MA, MS, and PhD degrees, all in Mathematics, from the University of Washington in Seattle.
Dr. Woon also has extensive experience in the business sector, having served as Vice President for Starbucks Coffee Company in China and Managing Director of Toys R Us China in Shanghai. He was also the Managing Director of Li&Fung Group Office in China, based again in Shanghai. Before that, he was the CEO of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce, the oldest and largest business organization in HK, from 1997 to 2006. From 1994-1997, he was the Executive Director of the Seattle-based Washington State China Relations Council. Dr. Woon has been a board member of the Alba Rising Company—a JV of Alba Group inside China—since 2016—and was a board member of the Beijing-based 21Vianet company listed on NASDAQ. He is the Vice Chairman of the China Committee of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and ex-Board member of American Chamber of Commerce HK. He is an ex-Director General of the Pacific Basin Economic Committee HK and has been advisor/ex-advisor to several China cities/provinces. Dr. Woon is on the Board of the HK Ballet and a HK Justice of Peace.
In addition, Dr. Woon had a distinguished military/government career, having served in the US Air Force until 1993 when he retired as a Colonel—having been stationed in California, Colorado, Washington DC, and Beijing, China. He was a computer analyst for the US Air Force Systems Command for four years, and his US Air Force Academy stint followed that. From 1989 to 1994, he served as China policy advisor to the US Secretary of Defense and also was a member of the US Government team negotiating with North Korea on its nuclear program from 1991-1994. He is a graduate of the National War College and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations in New York.
The Board expressed its deepest appreciation to the Presidential Search Committee headed by Dr. Anat Abhabhirama for the time and effort put in the very thorough process for the selection of the new President. The search process was initiated with the advertisement and announcement for the position made through various means on 15 April 2017 and concluded earlier this year.

Source: https://www.ait.ac.th/2018/05/ait-president-designate-dr-eden-y-woon/

aitaar00f Sat, 05/19/2018 - 12:45

Yunus Center AIT (YCA) Learning Opportunities

aitaar00f — Sat, 10 Mar 2018 13:44:10 +0000

Yunus Center AIT (YCA) Learning Opportunities

Yunus Center AIT (YCA) is hosting three exciting learning opportunities this March. YCA would like to share the message with detail in URL below to AIT Alumni Association. YCA also would like to forward these opportunities with the alumni.

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Hello AIT Alumni,
Greeting from the Yunus Center AIT (YCA) :)

YCA is the first collaboration between Nobel Laureate Prof. Muhammad Yunus and an educational institution in such the 47 centers around the world. We act as an action-learning platform to drive the sustainable development, implementation and valuation of social business models that solve social problems effectively.

This March, YCA brings to you three exciting learning opportunities where you can discover the potential of disruptive technologies for good, and network with thought leaders and experts in Social Business, Technology Innovation and beyond.
If you are interesting on building capacity, create a social impact or even just itchy to know more about us, please go down and register. DON'T MISS THIS UNIQUE CHANCE!

A little bit extra .. . March is very special month because we're welcoming Professor Muhammad Yunus to Bangkok on 14th March!

https://us8.campaign-archive.com/?e=&u=dfa6251a10e124b57d863ba74&id=aa7…
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aitaar00f Sat, 03/10/2018 - 20:44

AITAA 46th GBM Document

aitaar00f — Wed, 01 Nov 2017 06:57:59 +0000

AITAA 46th GBM Document

Updated 8 November 2017!
1. 45th GBM minutes (DRAFT OF 28 October 2017)

2. AITAA Headquarters Report

3. National Chapter Reports and Presentations

3.1 AITAA Australia | Annual Report / Presentation

3.2 AITAA Bangladesh | Annual Report / Presentation

3.3 AITAA Bhutan | Annual Report / Presentation

3.4 AITAA Brunei | Annual Report / Presentation

3.5 AITAA Cambodia | Annual Report / Presentation

3.6 AITAA Canada | Annual Report and Annual Report 2018/ Presentation

3.7 AITAA Central Asia | Annual Report / Presentation

3.8 AITAA China | Annual Report / Presentation

3.9 AITAA Europe | Annual Report / Presentation

3.10 AITAA Hong Kong/Macao | Annual Report / Presentation

3.11 AITAA India | Annual Report / Presentation

3.12 AITAA Indonesia | Annual Report / Presentation

3.13 AITAA Japan | Annual Report / Presentation

3.14 AITAA Korea | Annual Report / Presentation

3.15 AITAA Laos | Annual Report / Presentation

3.16 AITAA Malaysia | Annual Report / Presentation

3.17 AITAA Mongolia | Annual Report / Presentation

3.18 AITAA Myanmar | Annual Report / Presentation

3.19 AITAA Nepal | Annual Report / Presentation

3.20 AITAA Pakistan | Annual Report / Presentation

3.21 AITAA Philippines | Annual Report / Presentation

3.22 AITAA Singapore | Annual Report / Presentation

3.23 AITAA Sri Lanka | Annual Report / Presentation

3.24 AITAA Taiwan | Annual Report / Presentation

3.25 AITAA Thailand | Annual Report / Presentation

3.26 AITAA USA | Annual Report / Presentation

3.27 AITAA Viet Nam | Annual Report / Presentation

4. Re-establishment of AITAA Australia Chapter

5. Distinguished Alumni Award and Honorary Membership Award Presentation

5.1 Guidelines for Distinguished Alumni Award

5.2 AITAA Distinguished Alumni Award and Honorary Membership Award Presentation

6. Representatives List (DRAFT)

8. Letter from AITAA to AIT dated 27 September 2017 and Evolving AIT to the Greater Next

10. Financial Report

11. Letters to National Chapters and alumni

11.1 Letter of Invitation to alumni

11.2 Letter of Invitation to National Chapters

11.3 Letter of Informing Principle of Limited Use of Paper

11.4 Letter of Request of Updating Contact Channels

12. Manifestos of candidates for AITAA Presidency

12.1 Ms. Maria Fe Nuestro-FERRIOLS

12.2 Mr. Surendra SHRESTHA

12.3 Mr. Thanin BUMRUNGSAP

aitaar00f Wed, 11/01/2017 - 13:57

Towards Excellence

aitaar00f — Wed, 06 Sep 2017 08:09:15 +0000

Towards Excellence

Long time the AITians '80 - '83 and more stay in touch.
Having met on July 29, 2017 in Bangkok, AITians from different batches mainly from '80 - '83 are aiming towards excellence.
How you could say more.

aitaar00f Wed, 09/06/2017 - 15:09

Summary of AITAA Activities of the 2014 – 2015 Term

aitaar00f — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:59:20 +0000

Summary of AITAA Activities of the 2014 – 2015 Term

151128 Summary of AITAA Governing Board Meeting No. 44.pdf

151213 Summary of AITAA Activities 2014 - 2015.pdf

151012 AITAA President Message for 44th GBM.pdf

aitaar00f Fri, 05/13/2016 - 16:59

AITAA Golf 2015

aitaar00f — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:40:47 +0000

AITAA Golf 2015

Update 24 July 2015 AITAA would like to announce the golf event's revenue, expenditures, and proceeds to AITAA Thailand, AITAA Headquarters (Mother Chapter), and Friends of AIT Foundation as follows: Total revenue 3,415,708.95; Total expenditures 1,115,758.39; Proceeds to AITAA Thailand and AITAA HQ 1,049,975.28 each, and Friends of AIT Foundation 200,000 in total of 2,299,950.56. All figures are in THB.

AITAA Golf 2015 shotgun started at 12:15 p.m. local time on 3 July 2015 at “Cascata Golf Club”, Ongkarak, Nakornnayok. It was another successful event jointly organized by AITAA – Thailand, AITAA Headquarters (Mother Chapter), and Friends of AIT Foundation. There were 93 teams (of 4 players each) confirming to join this event while the golf course was capable of accommodating only 80 teams. Two sponsored teams had notified in advance not to play and finally 77 teams joined and played. We had to apologize the rest.

Many golfers were senior AIT alumni. Dr. Subin Pinkayan, Chairman of AIT Board of Trustees, Khun Thanin Bumrungsap, AITAA President, Dr. Chainarong Na Lamphun, Friends of AIT Foundation Treasurer, Khun Supachai Rakpanichamanee, Vice President of AITAA Thailand, and Dr. Piyapong Jiwattanakulpaisarn, Executive Secretary of AITAA Thailand honorably presented and awarded prizes, including a Hole-in-One prize on the par-3 D3 Hole by Khun Somboon Rungsrichot from SCG Trading, and lucky draws. The Hole-in-One is the second one ever made in AITAA Golf. The event adjourned at 7.30 p.m.

aitaar00f Fri, 05/13/2016 - 16:40

AITAA Hands Over Bicycles To AIT Student Union

aitaar00f — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:37:02 +0000

AITAA Hands Over Bicycles To AIT Student Union

AIT, 27 May 2015, AITAA Business Officer, Dr. Duminda Jayaranjan, hands over 5 bicycles to President of AIT Student Union (January 2015 Semester), Mr. Ye Wana Hlaing, in order to support Student Union initiative to offer bike renting service to AIT community, especially some short-term students and special program trainees who need bikes for their temporary uses.
The Student Union announced the launching of bike renting service to AIT community yesterday (26 May 2015).

aitaar00f Fri, 05/13/2016 - 16:37

AITAA Induction Ceremony - May 2015

aitaar00f — Fri, 13 May 2016 09:35:51 +0000

AITAA Induction Ceremony - May 2015

Long awaiting queue.

Right here?

Yes, it is Grad Night of Jan '15.

Mr. President is calling for something.

Our MCs. They prefer "Host".

Prof Sivanappan Kumar, VPAA, and his welcome speech.

AITAA Executive Secretary, Mr. Zaw Zaw Aye.

And his last two paragraphs for graduating students.

Mr. Thaning Bumrungsap, President of AITAA.

His remark.

And his peers who mind.

The most outstanding student from SERD, Mr. Matara Achchige Melinda Yasaranji.

The most outstanding student from SOM, Mr. Rajiv Raj Dhoubhadel.

Awardees of AITAA Graduation Prizes, May 2015

Dr. Ranjna Jindal's address for Candle Lighting of the Alumni Induction.

Senior alumni and students light up.

aitaar00f Fri, 05/13/2016 - 16:35