newsbyte volume 11, issue 3 | june 23, 2011 an on-campus newsletter from

ASIA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

We are delighted to introduce Pas-tor Gration Perera as our Festi-

val of Faith (FOF) speaker for this semester.

Originally from Sri Lan-ka, Pastor Perera is cur-rently serving as the Youth Director of the Southeast Asia Union Mission, based in Singapore. He is pas-sionate to have a closer walk with Jesus on a daily basis and to do his best to serve Him and His church. “My spiritual slogan is that I am an un-worthy instrument in worthy hands!”

“Chariots & Horses”, the theme of

Let’s get to know Pastor Gration Perera, speaker for the Festival of Faith (FOF), June 27 - July 2

You ENJOYED the AIU Family Game Night, So we’re Back with More!

This Saturday night, June 25, 2011 7:30 pm, Kiti-Tasanee Auditorium

(Refreshments will be provided)

Organized by the AIU Social & Cultural Affairs Committee

Everyone is invited to join this fun event!

this semester’s FOF, is a reflection of Pas-tor Perera’s personal spiritual journey of

trusting God fully. Through-out the week, Pastor Perera will share stories of humans who became heroes because of their trust in God. “These stories of heroes show that the Bible is a story book not about great people, but about a great God.”

The FOF morning meet-ings takes place from 10:15 am to 11:05 am and the eve-

ning meetings from 7 pm to 8 pm. The final meeting will take place at the AIU church. Come and be blessed!

WHAT IS THE FESTIVAL OF FAITH (FOF)?

The “Festival of Faith” is a week-long celebration of the impor-

tance of spiritual values. During the week, meetings will be scheduled each day (morning and night) featur-ing Pastor Gration Perera from Singa-pore. Singing and prayer will also be a

vital part of the week’s activities. “Festival” suggests that faith and spir-

itual values are things to be celebrated and enjoyed. When things are celebrat-ed they are publicly acknowledged. The “Festival of Faith” then is a public acknowledgement of the central place that spiritual values have in our com-munity life at Asia-Pacific International University.

Class Period Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 2

Period 1Period 2Period 3FOF Period 4

8:00 am – 8:40 am8:45 am – 9:25 am

9:30 am – 10:10 am10:15 am – 11:05 am11:10 am – 11:50 am

Wai Kru Day(Teachers’ Day)

Snapshot!

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

AIU administrators, faculty and staff were celebrated in the Wai Kru day, a Thai cultural festival, at the prestigious Kiti-Tasanee Auditorium.

Congratulations to the Faculty of Business Administration for winning the first prize for the Floral Arrangement in both Beauty and Creativity categories.

Academic Honors List

Dean’s ListHonor students awarded in the President’s List earned their GPA between 3.50 to 3.75 and took a minimum of 12 credits.

This list is based on the GPAs in the second semester of 2010-2011.

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMr Daniel Anderson Parlagutan Accounting Mr Frank Obare Nyambweke Accounting Mr Lameck Chimoga Accounting Mr Seak Chhai Kaing Accounting Ms Riya Shrestha Accounting Mr Shane Ye Yint Accounting Ms Phan Thi Phuong Mai Accounting & FinanceMr Chamroen Nhean Applied TheologyMr Chin Hon Kee Applied TheologyMr Michael Paw Applied TheologyMr Teo Sze Yong Applied TheologyMr Tonou Komlan Hunlede Applied TheologyMs Christie Emma Changty Young App. TheologyMs Tipaka Saksantisakool Applied TheologyMr Dawood George English for CommunicationMs Chia Han Ning TESOLMs Wimon Artsaromsin TESOLMr Porm Keosamone English LanguageMs San Lakena Lork English LanguageMr Wiranatha Taufik Mg. & Entre.Mr Banhan Chumthiomai Psyc. & Edu.Mr Piya Ekwiriyaton Psyc. & Edu.Ms Stefania Berger Psyc. & Edu.Mr Phonepanya Sitthinonhthong Psyc. & Edu.Mr Khut Ney Religious EducationMs Li Xia Religious EducationMs Yoko Uchima Religious Education

THAI PROGRAM Ms Natchadaporn Chaisena Nursing Ms Wichuda Panpai Nursing Ms Jaruwan Uraiworn Strand 4 Ms Kanokwan Nunchai Nursing Ms Saowalak Sittichai Nursing Ms Kamonwan Laowang Nursing Ms Phattarada Thawornwichit Nursing Ms Mookda Raotao Nursing Mr Sompong Audprom Nursing Ms Jarinya Yingnok Nursing Mr Naluebed Saeshong Strand 4 Ms Lalita Yeunyongkeereemard Accounting Ms Waraporn Saesong Accounting Ms Wasittee Inta Management Ms Lakkana Parakarn Nursing Ms Chayapa Yomjoho Nursing Ms Jintara Mahabut Nursing Ms Patcharida Saepan Accounting Ms Narisara Rattanasirikun Nursing Ms Benjarut Wanafak Nursing Ms Chatnatda Saekue Nursing Ms Busaba Saetao Nursing Mr Wanapa Patagkinang Nursing

The Student Center Gym received new

exercise equipments on Friday, June 3, 2011. There is one new walking machine, three new fitness sit-up chairs and six weight lifts of

New gym equipments!

different weight. About 90,000 baht was spent to purchase these new equipments.

AIU family game night at Muak Lek campus

More than one hun-

dred students, faculty and staff participated in the first AIU Family Game Night at the football field. This social event was held last Sat-urday night, June 18, 2011.

Many partici-pants smiled and laughed throughout the two hour program. Serika Michino shared that aside from the fun games, she thor-oughly enjoyed interacting and play-ing games with people that she usu-ally doesn’t have a chance to talk to.

“I spoke to AIMS students, Thai students, staff and faculty as well. It was a good time to make friends and have fun with them!” She also com-mended the organizers for the smooth organization of the event.

Michael Paul expressed that he would like to see more of these game activities in the future. “This was the

first time and it was nice to have all stu-dents, faculty and staff mem-bers gather and play to-gether. I think we should have the University social night again.”

Ac c o rd i n g to program

coordinator Mr Naltan Lampadan, he had the confidence that from the begin-ning, the young people would enjoy this program. “The fellowship is based on a friendly, caring, relax and fun approach. Everyone feel welcome and will experi-ence a sense of belonging.”

Mr Naltan thanked the game leaders, faculty and the committee for all the support and commitment that every-one invested in making the game night a memorable one. “Most of all, I’d like to thank all who came and enjoyed the fellowship and games.”

““The fellowship is based on a friendly, caring, relax and fun approach. Everyone feel welcome and will experience a sense of belonging. -- Mr Naltan Lampadan

Social activities at the AIU Family Game Night.

AIU alumni reunion dinner at Sabah, Malaysia

On Thursday, June 16, 2011, Asia-Pacific International University

hosted an Alumni Dinner Gathering at Tang Dynasty Lodge Tuaran, Sabah, Malaysia. More than 20 alumni repre-senting Southeast Asia Union College (SAUC) and Mission College (MC) attended the dinner.

Prior to coming to Sabah for a lead-ership seminar, the University admin-istrators saw a great opportunity to get together with the Sabahan alumni dur-ing their trip. University President Dr Loren Agrey commented that it was indeed an honor to meet the alumni.

“The chance to reminisce was fun and to enjoy the company of alumni for the evening was truly a pleasure. We hope we can reconnect again soon.”

Haris Mintu (SAUC ’95) shared that the gathering reminded him of college memories such as Talent and Cultural nights, Homecoming, Bible camps and

more. “I am proud to be an alumnus of SAUC. I treasure my friendships from SAUC among college mates and fac-ulty members who are very close to my heart. My years at SAUC were among the best I’ve had.”

Lola Bingku (SAUC ‘98) shared that the get-together was wonderful in spite of the small number of SAUCians. “I felt reconnected in a way.”

For Tenny Jokoh (MC ’03), the din-ner opened doors for alumni to meet with the University administrators, get reacquainted with classmates and also to get updates about the developments of the University. “My heart was filled with gratitude…I hope to have another reunion again!”

Many thanks to Mr Stephen Loo, Education Director of Sabah Mission, for his kind assistance in helping orga-nize this gathering.

San Lakena and Porm KeosamoneArts and Humanities welcome party

The Faculty of Arts and Humani-ties officially welcomed their

freshmen as regular students on Thurs-day, June 16, 2011. The party took place in the church dining hall from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

The event started out with a speech given by Mrs Ritha Lampadan, the

Faculty Dean In her message, “A happy ending has been guaranteed for us” (Rev. 21:4) was an appeal made to all the students and staff. Additionally, “God also promises to be with us in the present” ( Jos. 1:9), she concluded.

Unlike the usual way of self-intro-duction, the new students were intro-duced by the seniors who then plied each one of them with an unexpected question which brought laughter to the atmosphere.

The colorful decoration and the sat-isfying food completed the hospitality of the party.

OPEN TO ALL FACULTY, STAFF & STUDENTS!

The AIU Chamber Singers

The audition takes place on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at CH 112.

Come anytime between 6:30 pm - 9 pm to audition for a part in the

AIU Chamber Singers.

Prepare 1 song of any genre to sing for the audition. Music

accompaniment are not needed.

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OPEN TO ALL FACULTY, STAFF & STUDENTS!

The University Chorus: Admission is automatic!

Our first practice takes place this Friday night after vespers at the

Kiti-Tasanee auditorium.

Requirement to join: Commitment of Heart & Time.

If you’re interested, sign-up your name and contact details at Mr

Herbert’s office (ADM201L, Faculty of Arts & Humanities).

We need to know the number of people so we can photocopy the music pieces for all

members. Music pieces will be distributed at the first meeting.

For more information, contact Mr Herbert at herbert@apiu.edu or

ext 1128.

Love to sing? We have 2 choirs

for you to join!

A group photo of the alumni participants, together with Dr Loren Agrey, Dr Wayne Hamra (center, seated) and Mr Stephen Loo (center, standing),

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Campus CalendarJUNE 23, THURSDAY

OPEN TO ALL: Audition for the AIU Chamber Singers, 6:30 pm - 9 pm, CH112.

Prepare 1 song of any genre to sing for the audition.

Hula Hoop Exercise Group, After worship, Esther Hall. This group is open to all ladies at Muak Lek campus

JUNE 24, FRIDAYVespers: BE by the Master Guide Club,

7 pm, Auditorium. Pastor Ryan Ashlock is the speaker.

OPEN TO ALL: University Chorus Practice, After vespers, Auditorium. Sign-up today,

June 23 at Mr Herbert’s office (AD201L, Faculty of Arts & Humanities).

The Seekers: Hosanna! Praise Him! (Psalm 148:1), After vespers,

Fellowship hall

JUNE 25, SATURDAYThai Sabbath service -- Auditorium

English Sabbath service -- ChurchSS lesson study, 9 am,

SS program, 10 am, Youth Sabbath (Pathfinder), 10:45 am

AY Channel 7: David’s Chamber (Polyphony), 5 pm, Church

AIU Indoor Group Games & Movie Night, 7:30 pm, Auditorium. Everyone is invited!

JUNE 27, MONDAYFestival of Faith: “Chariots & Horses”

by Pr Gration Perera, SAUM Youth DirectorAuditorium

FOF: “Unashamedly Human”10:15 am - 11:05 am

FOF: “Unintentionally Deprived”7 pm - 8 pm

JUNE 28, TUESDAYFOF: “Unarguably Pagan”

10:15 am - 11:05 am

FOF: “Undeniably Rejected”, 7 pm - 8 pm

JUNE 29, WEDNESDAYFOF: Unassumingly Victimized”

10:15 am - 11:05 am

FOF: “Unquestionably Obedient”7 pm - 8 pm

The Seeker Title: Hosanna! Praise Him! (Psalm 148:1)

Date & time: Friday, June 24, After vespers Venue: Fellowship hall

AY Channel 7 Title: David’s Chamber: Polyphony

Date & time: Saturday, June 25, 5 pm Venue: Church

AIU Indoor Group Games & Movie Night Organized by the AIU Social & Cultural Affairs Committee. Don’t miss this fun and exciting event!

Date & Time : Saturday night, June 25 at 7:30 pm Venue: Kiti-Tasanee auditoriumThe first 60 people gets a small yet yummilicious gift! This is event is open to everyone to join!

Festival of Faith (FOF): “Chariots & Horses” Organized by the Chaplain Office.

Dates: Monday, June 27 - July 2Venue: Kiti-Tasanee auditorium & AIU church

A Week of Emphasis in Relationships Organized by the Student Administration.

Date : Monday - Thursday, July 4 - 7, 2011Venue: Kiti-Tasanee auditorium

Bangkok Career Expo 2011 Official media: Bangkok Post

Date & Time : Friday - Saturday, July 8-9, 2011 from 10 am - 8 pmVenue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center @ Grand Ballroom and Zone AFor more information, contact 02 240 3700 ext 1344, 1366.

Blood Donation Day In the occasion of His Majesty King’s Birthday on December 5, 2011, the Thai Deputy Minister of Education has set a target to reach 84 million cc of blood for blood donation projects.

Date & Time : Thursday, July 14 , 2011, 9 am - 11:30 amVenue: Ground floor of IT buildingEach donor will receive a certificate from the Commission on Higher Education as “Education Program in honor of His Majesty King’s 84th birthday”.

Weekly Events

Upcoming Events

AnnouncementsMotor Vehicle Regulation This is a kind reminder to every vehicle owner to contact Acharn Tirat Somphan during office hours to get the new AIU vehicle sticker before Friday, July 1, 2011.

Starting July 1, our security guards will stop vehicles without the AIU stickers from entering the campus. Thank you for your continued support.

Join the PowerPoint-Poster Contest Organized by the Student Administration. Prizes range from 600 baht (3rd place) to 1,500 baht (1st place). This contest is open to all AIU students!

Topic: “Wisest advice to build a healthy relationship with the opposite sex”Rules: • 1 or 2 Slides in English or Thai; • Send PP as attachment to iluna@apiu.edu • Drop 2 Color printed version at Mrs Jeanette’s office, SA building (before deadline) • Use ID # for identification (no names in slides) • One entry per studentSubmission deadline: Tuesday, July 5, 2011 by 12 noon

Announcement from the AIU Social & Cultural Affairs Committee Hey everyone! We’ve scheduled a lot of exciting events for you. We want to draw your attention to the two most-anticipated events - the AIU Got Talent (Sunday, July 31) and Cultural Night (Saturday night, August 20). We’ll keep you posted as soon as we have more information. Until then, talk with your friends about the unique item you can perform in the Talent Show or brainstorm on what cultural performance your national club can present. Email pr@apiu.edu if you decide to join one of these events. Stay tuned!