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Asian University BA Multimedia
Students’ create earth messages
Susan Joyce
As part of their course on art and design practice, the
BA Multimedia Students at Asian University were given an assignment to
produce character themed art work in the university grounds. The objectives
included using the aesthetic qualities which derive from the natural
environment. As Asian University is located (on Highway 331) on a large plot
of land, with a variety of open space and trees, as well as flat and steeply
sloping areas, there was plenty of choice of site.
May and friend construct their exhibit.
Much imaginative work was created, and the photos show
some of the results.
The theme choices they made were from a list of
attributes, such as Virtue, Compassion, Integrity, Benevolence, Humility and
Flexibility and their opposites.
The students each prepared their project proposals, chose
a suitable site, and assembled the necessary materials to construct the
exhibits. They then set to work, with a little help from their friends, to
put together the installations.
The Earth Messages were on display until the end of March.
Student Art stands by his tree.
Student Chad with his middle path.
Robert is reflected in Guitar’s mirrors.
German ambassador gives 580,000 baht to CPDC
Elfi Seitz
German Ambassador Hans Schumacher donated 580,000
baht to the Child Protection & Development Center. The funds are
earmarked for a clinic on site that will treat children at the center as
well as children living in Pattaya slums.
German ambassador Hans Schumacher is welcomed by a
child of the center. Next to him is Radchada Chomjinda, local chair of
the Human Help Network.
The March 11 donation was the second time the German
embassy has come to the aid of the shelter. The embassy sponsored two
homes last year.
Director Supagon Noja and Human Help Network Pattaya
head Radchada Chomjinda thanked Schumacher for the gift.
Schumacher toured the children’s houses and the
garden created with the help of the students of the German School in
Bangkok.
“We threw a stone into the water and it created circles of help from
many other sides,” the ambassador said.
The official signing of the contract performed by (from left)
Radchada Chomjinda, Hans Schumacher and CPDC Director Supagon Noja.
Asian University Summer
Camps are a hit with teens
James, Phat and friends collect trash.
Susan Joyce
The first of Asian University’s two annual Summer
Camps is underway with nearly seventy youngsters improving their English
and having fun. Last weekend the students went to Jomtien Beach and a
group of students, Sun, Tay, Mye and Cartoon reported their day out:
“We came to Summer Camp at Asian University to study
and practice English. We also made friends and met TA (teacher
assistants) and teachers. They are very nice and kind.
“The first week was very fun. There were a lot of
activities such as sports, movie nights and a theme party. At night, TA
took us to special activities such as dancing, sports and IT. In the
class, the teachers let us play games and teach about world flags,
superheroes and watch movies. The food is delicious. We enjoy it very
much.
“On Sunday morning, the TAs took us to Jomtien Beach
to clean-up the beach and go swimming. We got many plastic bags, trash
and dead fish. In the afternoon, we went to Central Festival Pattaya.
The TAs let us buy accessories for the Korean Theme party night next
week.
“We think if anyone has a chance you should join this
camp. You will get a lot of knowledge and it’s really fun!”
There are still a few places left for the second camp, from April 17
- May 9, 2010.
Friends pose on the beach.
Father Ray Foundation completes phase 2
of expanded children’s shelter
Sawittree
Namwiwatsuk
The Father Ray Foundation is celebrating completion
of the second phase of its expanded children’s shelter.
Rev. Apisit Kritsararam (left) presents a certificate
of thanks to representatives of the British Community in Thailand
Foundation for the Needy for their donation to furnish the Hibiscus
House.
Deputy Mayor Ronakit Ekasingh and Rev. Apisit
Kritsararam presided over a March 13 ceremony marking the opening of two
new houses at the Father Ray Children’s Village on Siam Country Club
Road.
Apisit said the Children’s Village, which now boasts
six houses, is unique in that orphans, street kids and other at-risk
youths live together in homes like a family with a staff member acting
as house mother. The homes in phase one, completed two years ago, house
eight children each while the new two-story houses accommodate 10
children each.
Phase 2 was completed in February with a budget of
650,000 baht donated by businesses and residents, as well as ambassadors
from foreign governments.
The opening ceremony saw children sing “We are the
World” while wearing clothes designed by Opal Fashions to resemble flags
of the countries which donated to the project.
Rev. Apisit Kritsararam (left) presents a certificate of thanks
to
Shaun Skehan and friends from the K Club Golf Classic 2007
for their
donation to the Sunflower House.
Rev. Apisit Kritsararam (left) presents a certificate of thanks to
the Watt family from Singapore for their donation to the Hibiscus House
in memory of WH Watt.
Rev. Apisit Kritsararam (left) presents a certificate
of thanks to Peter Sorrow
and friends from the U.K. for their donation
to furnish the Lily House.
Rev. Apisit Kritsararam (left) presents a certificate
of thanks to Barry Kenyon on behalf of Global Angels of the U.K. for
their donation to the Angel Flower House.
The Hibiscus House is all ready to move into.
The choir performs “We are the World”.
Mechai Viravaidya visits Regent’s School Pattaya
Uh Sang Ahn
Year 11, RS 2010 student steering committee member
On March 19, the Regent’s School had the opportunity
to welcome a very special guest, Mechai Viravaidya, to the regular
Friday assembly. Mechai, who will be a keynote speaker at the 2010 “We
Walk Together” Round Square Conference, gave a speech and presentation
to the secondary school.
Mechai Viravaidya explains poverty eradication to the
secondary school in the Globe Theatre.
The presentation was of inspiration and motivation to
the whole of the school for not only was he able to raise awareness
about the poverty that was in Thailand but he had introduced the student
body to a method of sustainability; a method of helping the poor without
creating dependence. He stressed on the aspect of teaching the poor
vital business skills in order for them to be self sufficient instead of
relying on donations.
Amazingly, a whole new economic system was presented
to the student body of the Regent’s School; Mechai explained a village
bank from where the locals borrowed money to start a business and
explained the different tasks the locals had to carry out in order to
borrow the money. For example, locals would plant trees and for every
tree 40 THB would be available from the village bank. Mechai also
stressed the importance of environmental tasks for both the young and
old as it introduced the significance of responsibility towards the
environment.
Mechai also presented the school that he currently
works with and showed our students the different system his school
worked within. For one, the students were exposed to high levels of
training in areas of business, agriculture and holistic experience. For
instance, if a student wanted to know about cucumbers, they would go to
the market, find out about the vegetable directly from the source and
explain to the class the next day. Also students would often farm goods
such as rice which they would sell to support themselves. These aspects
not only brighten the young minds of the children with knowledge and
skills but also with hope for the future.
Overall the presentation had exposed the Regent’s
School’s student body with more awareness and inspiration; especially in
terms of Round Square. Mechai has sparked many new ideas for the Round
Square Conference and kindly answered the questions our students asked
in much detail. The Regent’s School is proud and thankful to have such
an important guest as the keynote speaker at the 2010 “We Walk Together”
Round Square Conference and we are very much looking forward to hearing
more from him in October.
Mechai Viravaidya poses with the RS 2010 student steering committee,
head students and primary student leaders.
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