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@UC:
News & Events at the University of Cambodia,
February 2008
SOME INTERESTING UC DEVELOPMENTS TO LOOK
OUT FOR IN 2008
The first item concerns the Twinning Program
between the University of Cambodia and the University of Ohio. This project
will occur under the guidance of the President of the University of
Cambodia, Dr Kao Kim Hourn and DR Craig Emery of Ohio’s Global Leadership
Center. The finance for this program will be provided by the very generous
contributions of Dr Paul Wenson Heng of Unigen Corporation.
The $30 000 program will pay for up to six
exchange students to visit and work with the University of Cambodia.
The University is looking forward to welcoming
the cream of American students and our thanks go out to both Dr Heng and
Dr Emery for their well appreciated contributions in both time and money.
In a further development, the University is
currently in discussion with the Royal Government of Brunei. The project
aims to provide tuition for government employees from countries that have
recently joined ASEAN.
The University is also pleased to have her
cordial relationship with the Thakral Group of Companies cemented still
further, with the announcement of the Thakral Professorship. This $45 000
package will be awarded to the most outstanding member of the University’s
academic staff and will run for a period of three years. The money will be
channeled into social research.
Lastly, the University has announced the
establishment in February of the Japan Cambodia Society.
The society aims
to strengthen the relationship that exists between the two nations. It will
pay particular attention to the “Social Dimension” in order to create a
balanced approach to the enrichment of both cultures. This enrichment shall
be achieved through the exchange of students, academics and other civil
society representatives.
The Society also
seeks to create further channels of communication between the members of the
ASEAN community and communities in East Asia.
UC IS DELIGHTED TO SEND A DELEGATE TO THE
FIFTH MEKONG YOUTH FRIENDSHIP PROGRAM 2008
UC is both proud and delighted to announce that
one of our Fastrax students, Ms Tep Kong Kea Panhchakpor has secured a place
on the fifth Mekong Youth Friendship Program. She is one of sixty- six
delegates chosen from educational establishments around the Mekong River
region. From January 12th to the 27th, she and her
fellow delegates will visit China, Myanmar, Thailand, as well as Cambodia.
Her busy itinerary will see her arrival in
Kunming on Saturday 12th January for an introductory meeting with
her fellow delegates. On Tuesday, January 15th, Ms Tep will
arrive in Rangoon for a stay of three nights. From Thursday to Sunday, MS
Tep will be in Bankok, after which she will visit our very own Seam Reap.
The remainder of her adventure will see her visit Luang Prabang and lastly
Hanoi.
The program will include Courtesy calls and
receptions, visits to the many sites of cultural interest dotted along the
course of the Mekong River, and interaction with local youth via the Youth
Cooperation Forum. A maror aspect of the visit will center around protecting
the environment of the mighty Mekong, with tree planting ceremonies,
lectures on promoting an appreciation of cultural heritage and protection of
river ecology.
We at UC are very grateful to the host
organizers, The All – China Youth Federation and the Ministry of Social
Development and Human Security of Thailand. We also greatly appreciate Ms
Tep’s sense of adventure and we are certain that she will prove to be a
gracious and enthusiastic representative for both Cambodia and UC.
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA HOLDS ELECTIONS
FOR STUDENT SENATE
The end of December saw the University of
Cambodia hold elections for the second mandate Student Senate for 2008 – 9.
the electoral procedure took place over two days, Friday 28th and
Saturday 29th of December. Each of the University’s study
sessions, morning, afternoon, evening and weekend were represented with
candidates vying for the positions of President,
Vice-President (Administrative Affairs), Vice President (Technical Affairs),
Treasurer and Secretary.
Great care was taken to ensure the electorate
knew about the electoral process, with introductory discussions conducted by
the President, Dr Kao Kim Hourn, H.E. Samraing Kimsan, Permanent Member of
the UC Student Senate Elections and Dr Y Ratana, Dean of Undergraduate
Studies. Every candidate was given the opportunity to speak about their
candidacy and their suitability for their chosen position. Each step of the
process was perfectly transparent, with the final count taking place before
the eyes of the electorate.
At the end of this important and highly sociable
occasion, the results were as follows.
UC Student Senate President: Ms Prang Chanthy
Vice-President (Administrative Affairs): Mr.
Morm Sambathrathmanith
Vice-President (Technical Affairs): Ms Chim
Chandanika
Treasurer: Ms Lim Ainay
Secretary: Ms Nuon Sovanvatey
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA HOSTS MEETING WITH
WORLDMATE REPRESENTATIVES AND MEMBERS OF THE JAPANESE MEDIA
The University of Cambodia has hosted a meeting
between her President, Dr Kao Kim Hourn, representatives from Dr Handa’s
Worldmate Organisation and members of the Media from Japan.
Dr Kao described the University’s approach to
providing further education. He emphasized the use of English as the
exclusive medium of instruction, an approach towards integrating academic
matter with global trends no other university in Cambodia was able to adopt.
In addition, Dr Kao mentioned the many contributions the University of
Cambodia was able to make in four years, owing to her innovative spirit and
willingness to take the initiative.
As well as emphasis on English, the University
also promotes Information Technology, ensuring that her graduates enter the
job market fully prepared with up-to-date computer skills. These skills will
continue to be applicable, especially in the fluid job market of
twenty-first century Cambodia.
Dr Kao also highlighted the truly international
scope of the University of Cambodia, with her cosmopolitan Faculty and
curricular shaped to meet the needs of the South East Asian region as a
whole. In short, the graduate of the University of Cambodia is equipped with
the best study and research skills and is prepared to question received
wisdom.
Dr Kao wished the delegates to understand the
very inspiring, positive and morally uplifting involvement of Dr Handa, who
has had such a profound impact on the University. Indeed, the Prime Minister
is aware of Dr Handa’s mighty efforts on behalf of Cambodian Culture and the
two gentlemen take every opportunity to talk on subjects ranging from
heritage to golf.
Dr Kao concluded his discussion with a brief
discussion of the University’s plans to shape her Newspaper, Radio and
Television stations so as to create a centralized School for Mass Media and
Communication. This project will stand as further testimony to Dr Handa’s
vision and Generosity..
Ways You Can Give to UC
Invest in higher education and the future of Cambodia, through a gift to the
University of Cambodia. UC offers a number of ways to contribute to
university development. Fund a scholarship or program, contribute to the
Endowment, donate some books, or volunteer your time. For more information
on how you can give to the University of Cambodia click
here.
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