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07/04/2021

📸 THM Students Win 1st Place in Storytelling Board Game Contest

Six students from Mahidol University International College’s (MUIC) Tourism and Hospitality Management Division won the first prize in the “Storytelling Board Game Competition - The Hidden Tales of My Town” at the Thailand Creative & Design Center (TCDC) on April 3, 2021.

The students, under Dr. Kaewta Muangasame, were Benyaporn Yoosuk, Krista Suriyo, Natta Larppatikul, Nattaradon Prindawattanasiri, Sivakorn Kengmala, and Sirada Sri-uthaisiriwong. They received a 10,000 Baht cash prize.

The competition was hosted by Researcher Team in collaboration with BCG in Action Program Management Unit Competitiveness (PMU-C) under the Office of National Higher Education Science Research and Innovation Policy Council (NXPO) and Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA).

Aside from MUIC, the competition had participants from two other universities, namely, Burapha University and Bangkok University.

The competition aimed at raising awareness and interest about the resources, cultures, and local communities in the assigned city, instilling pride among the participants for their respective hometowns and be inspired to join preservation efforts. Another objective of the event was to train and equip people with storytelling skills, and to inform and invite others to appreciate their hometown through new and effective communication methods like board games.

Throughout the game, the students developed plot building, story connecting, self-expressing, and public speaking skills to convey their story to the audience. They also indirectly improved their brainstorming, problem-solving, creative and critical thinking, and team collaboration skills.

https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/thm-students-win-1st-place-in-storytelling-board-game-contest/

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06/04/2021

📸 MUIC Students are 2021 Hult Prize Regional Winners

Three Mahidol University International College (MUIC) students were selected as regional winners in the 2021 Hult Prize at the Hunt Prize 2021 Impact Summit Bangkok held atthe Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on April 3, 2021.

The winners, who were members of Ditus team were Ms. Daya Makhotkina (Chemistry), Ms. Intira Setavoraphan (Food Science), and Ms. Princess Erica Gallemit (Food Science).

Ditus, according to the winners, is a social enterprise that empowers poor Thai farmers.

The Hult Prize is the world’s largest student competition and most prestigious award for the creation of new social enterprise.

Hult Prize Impact Summits are hosted every spring in more than 100 locations around the world. This year’s theme is “Bringing to Life Our 2021 Challenge: Food For Good, Transforming Food into a Vehicle of Change.”

photo credit : Hult Prize Community AIT

https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/muic-students-are-2021-hult-prize-regional-winners/

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05/04/2021

Ensuring Highest Level of Health & Safety of MUIC Students and Staff

MUIC has ordered a temporary closure of all campus facilities until April 6, 2021 in order to carry out deep cleaning and disinfection of rooms, facilities and equipment based on the Ministry of Public Health's protocol to ensure the highest level of safety and hygiene for all students and staff members.

02/04/2021

Temporary closure of campus facilities during 3-6 April 2021
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Students requiring to use MUIC facilities for their online exams may contact the Student Affairs for help with Internet package.
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02/04/2021

Measures for Prevention and Control of the Spread of COVID-19 at MUIC

01/04/2021

📸 MUIC Can “Light UP Your Future!”

Reaching out to senior high school students in Thailand, Mahidol University International College (MUIC) held an online event entitled “MUIC Light UP Your Future!” via its MUIC Official Fanpage on Facebook on April 1-2, 2021.

Organized by the Corporate Communication Section, this online activity aimed to serve as a guide for students in selecting the right bachelor’s degree program through talk sessions featuring lecturers from all academic programs of MUIC: Science, Business Administration, Travel and Service Business Entrepreneurship, Media and Communication, Communication Design, Creative Technology, and Intercultural Studies and Languages.

Important details about the admission procedure were also provided. Current students also guested to share their experiences of university life and to participate as well in the Q&A session.

https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/muic-can-light-up-your-future/

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26/03/2021

📸 MUIC Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Mahidol University International College (MUIC) celebrated its 35th Anniversary on March 26, 2021, featuring several activities led by its Dean, Assoc. Prof. Chulathida Chomchai, M.D.

Early in the morning of March 26, the Dean, the former Deans (Prof. Emeritus Dr. Rassamidara Hoonsawat, and Prof. Emeritus Dr. Maleeya Kruatrachue), executives, faculty members, and staff, participated in the Offering of Blessing Ritual at the Chao Por Khuntoong Shrine followed by a Religious Ceremony featuring nine Buddhist monks at the Reception Hall of Aditayathorn Building.

In the afternoon, Prof. Emeritus Dr. Serene Pibooniyom gave an address followed by the MUIC Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day 2021 at the Charinyarasami Hall to honor faculty and staff members selected for their outstanding performance.

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18/03/2021

MUIC and MU Faculty of Dentistry Sign MOU | MUIC

📸 MUIC and MU Faculty of Dentistry Sign MOU

Mahidol University International College (MUIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry (MUDT) on March 18, 2021.

The MOU covers the renewal of the agreement between the two institutions in which MUIC provides general education courses to the Faculty of Dentistry.

Assoc. Prof. Chulathida Chomchai, M.D., MUIC Dean, signed in behalf of the College. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sirichai Kiattavorncharoen, Dean of MUDT, was her counterpart in the signing ceremony.

Executives from both institutions were present to witness the event as well as Biological Science alumni of MUIC who will soon graduate from the Faculty of Dentistry, two of whom have been granted First-Class Honors.

This event was held at Sirindhorn Dental Museum, 1st Floor, 50th Anniversary of H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Building, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University.

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https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/muic-and-mu-faculty-of-dentistry-sign-mou/

Mahidol University International College (MUIC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry (MUDT) on March 18, 2021.  The MOU covers the renewal of the agreement between the two institutions in which MUIC provides general education courses to the ...

18/03/2021

📸 MUIC Student Chosen as “Ambassador for a Day”

A freshman Finance major student was selected as one of the winners in the “Ambassadors for a Day” competition organized recently by several women ambassadors and women UN leaders in Bangkok.

Ms. Yanisa Sirisomboonchok was granted the privilege of shadowing a United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) leader on March 8, 2021 during the celebration of International Women’s Day. She shadowed Ms. Kyungsun Kim, UNICEF Representative for Thailand

To be selected, candidates had to submit a 3-minute video “discussing how they are working to resolve a social issue affecting women or girls in their community.” Ms. Yanisa said she discussed the topic “date rape” in her video.

Asked how she felt about winning in the competition, she said, “It was a great experience! I got a chance to ask questions about UNICEF and developed my perspective towards gender inequality after talking to UNICEF specialists. I also got to know the other winners who are passionate and interested in gender inequality issues in Thailand and I had the opportunity to talk to women ambassadors as well.”

Ms. Yanisa added that “making the video really changed how I think about gender issues in Thailand.”

She was trained by Mr. Kal Elle, a faculty member of the Humanities and Language Division’s English Program. He was also her instructor at the Preparation Center for Languages and Mathematics a few years ago. “When I decided what my topic would be, Mr. Elle provided me with relevant articles and guided me through the process,” she said.

https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/muic-student-chosen-as-ambassador-for-a-day/

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18/03/2021

Group Counseling for MUIC Staff | MUIC

📸 Group Counseling for MUIC Staff

Assoc. Prof. Chulathida Chomchai, M.D., Dean of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) attended the event entitled “Group Counseling: วิถีปู่ย่า-ตายาย กับวิถีเรา…เลือกอะไรดี (Traditional or Modern Way to Raise Children?) at Charinyarasami Hall, Aditayathorn Building, on March 17, 2021.

This activity was organized by the MUIC Welfare Unit. The Dean, as a pediatrician, and nine staff members who have children aged 0-36 months, came to share their experience and their opinion on which is better—raising their children on their own or letting senior members in the family like the grandfather or grandmother do the job. Staff members who attended the event learned many valuable lessons on how to raise their children.

https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/group-counseling-for-muic-staff/

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Assoc. Prof. Chulathida Chomchai, M.D., Dean of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) attended the event entitled “Group Counseling: วิถีปู่ย่า-ตายาย กับวิถีเรา...เลือกอะไรดี (Traditional or Modern Way to Raise C...

17/03/2021

Online Seminar on Studying in Japan | MUIC

📸 Online Seminar on Studying in Japan

The Project Development Unit (PDU) of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) and Mahidol University International Relations Division (MUIR), in collaboration with the Study in Japan Global Network Project Regional Office in ASEAN, held a “Study in Japan Virtual Fair” for Thailand 2021 on March 10, 2021 at Aditayathorn Building.

The online seminar opened with an introduction of the program and the granting of scholarships by Ms. Kamonrat Shenwirattanapith, Assistant Officer, Study in Japan Regional Office in Bangkok. Prof. Yoshino Otani, Director of Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) Bangkok Office gave an introduction of JSPS’s programs.

Prof. Hiraki Ishido of Chiba University gave a lecture on “International Economics” followed by a discussion panel on the topic “Study in Japan Experience” composed of Ms. Sasikarn Seetasang, Ph.D. Candidate, Okayama University and selected MU alumni.

Towards the end of the event, the floor was opened for a Q&A session.

The MUIC PDU thanked Mr. Yusuke Nii of Okayama University, who is also the Director of the Study in Japan Global Network Project Regional Office in ASEAN and coordinator of the online seminar, for making it possible for MU and MUIC students to get valuable information about studying in Japan. They expressed hope that this seminar provided students with a chance to learn about study opportunities in Japan.

https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/online-seminar-on-studying-in-japan/

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The Project Development Unit (PDU) of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) and Mahidol University International Relations Division (MUIR), in collaboration with the Study in Japan Global Network Project Regional Office in ASEAN, held a “Study in Japan Virtual Fair” for Thailand 2021 o...

16/03/2021

📸 Khon Kaen University Officials Visit MUIC

Assoc. Prof. Chulathida Chomchai, M.D., Dean of Mahidol University International College (MUIC), along with several college executives, welcomed Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., Khon Kaen University President and his executive team during their visit to the campus on March 15, 2021.

Officials of the two institutions discussed topics that included strategy and academic development, and educational assessment, measurement and evaluation during the meeting which was held at Aditayathorn Building. They also observed an ongoing virtual class (ICMK 451 Distribution and Retail Channels). Afterwards, the group toured the college’s facilities.

https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/khon-kaen-university-officials-visit-muic/

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10/03/2021

📸 Information Session on Dentistry Program

The Biological Science Program of Mahidol University International College (MUIC) held an “Information Session and Dental Hand-skill Demonstration” for its Biological Science students who are interested in pursuing a career path in dentistry.

The event, held on March 9, 2021 at Building 1, had as resource persons seven MUIC alumni.

Led by Dr. Artit Thongwatcharaporn, DDS, (Biological Science Class of 2010) and a lecturer in Prosthodontics at Mahidol University Faculty of Dentistry, the other alumni-resource persons were Ms. Warunya Roongruengwatanakul, Mr. Suthinard Tangthikul, Ms. Trisawan Limmaneevichitr, Ms. Thadporn Saovapong, Ms. Nadasinee Jaruchotiratanasakul, and Ms. Noriko Etoh, all Biomedical Science alumni from the Class of 2016 and also students at the Faculty of Dentistry.

They shared their experience in studying dentistry and also held a dental hand-on workshop at the Science Laboratory.

https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/information-session-on-dentistry-program/

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08/03/2021

📸 MUIC Virtual Final Touch for Term 1

Mahidol University International College (MUIC) held a “MUIC Virtual Final Touch T1/2020-2021” via Zoom on March 6, 2021 for the benefit of graduating students.

Organized by the Office of Student Affairs, the online event featured several successful MUIC alumni, including Mr. Piyawat Sangprasertkrid, Chief Marketing Officer / Co-Founder, Verily Vision Co., Ltd. who spoke on the topic, “Startup Journey: How to Get Your Business Off the Ground,” Ms. Charoenporn Kaewmanorom, Head of Marketing Analytics and Campaign Operations at True Digital Group, who discussed “How to Market Yourself to Potential Employers,” and Ms. Rodjanamon Jaismut, SVP, Head of Digital People Business Partner, Central Digital whose topic was “What HR Looks For in a Candidate.”

https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/virtual-muic-final-touch-for-term-1/

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02/03/2021

📸 Two Former MUIC Deans Receive Prestigious MU Venerable Person Award

Mahidol University International College (MUIC) honored two of its former deans who recently received a prestigious award from Mahidol University.

Assoc. Prof. Chulathida Chomchai, M.D., MUIC Dean, led college executive, lecturers and staff in a special ceremony to congratulate Prof. Rassmidara Hoonsawat, Ph.D., a former MUIC Dean, for being the recipient of this year’s Venerable Person Award given by MU. The ceremony was held at Charinyarasami Hall, Aditayathorn Building on March 2, 2021.

Prof. Dr. Emeritus Serene Piboonniyom, MUIC’s first Director, was also a recipient of this award which was presented during a ceremony commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Bestowal of Mahidol University's Name and 131st Anniversary of Mahidol University.

It is awarded to persons who best represent Mahidol University’s mission of being good role models who bring honor to the university.
https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/two-former-muic-deans-receive-prestigious-mu-venerable-person-award/

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02/03/2021

📸 MUIC Holds Virtual Executive Seminar for MBA Lucerne

The Business Administration Division and Project Development Unit (PDU) of Mahidol University International College (MUIC), in collaboration with MBA Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU), Switzerland, held the 9th Executive Seminar (Online) in Thailand on February 8-12, 2021.

The program has been hosted by MUIC since 2014, participated by mid-level executives and CEOs working for companies in Switzerland; however, this is the first time it was held through an online platform due to the Covid-19 situation.

The program featured lecturers from MUIC and HSLU. There were also guest speakers from international organizations. These included Dr. Stefanos Fotiou, Director of Environment and Development at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), who talked about “Sustainable Development in Asia,” Dr. Mia Mikic Director of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division also at UNESCAP, who discussed the “Economical Aspects of Sustainable Development in Asia,” while Ms. Arada Fuangtong, the Director of the New Economy Academy, spoke about the “Role of DITP to Promote International Trade.”

There were also two guest speakers from Switzerland: Ms. Katharina Goetz, Project Manager of Speak-Up Office Rio Tinto, who shared her experience on “Scaling an ‘Unbossed’ Leadership Culture to Asia and Thailand,” and Mr. Dirk Uphoff, Purchasing Director of Robert Bosch in Southeast Asia who shared his experience of managing a business in Thailand.

https://muic.mahidol.ac.th/eng/muic-holds-virtual-executive-seminar-for-mba-lucerne/

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