The 10^th Osaka International Music Competition finished on October 12, 2009 Students from the College of Music, Mahidol University did very well this year. All of the 11 Thai students selected in the Bangkok regional round of the competition in July participated in the final round held in Osaka, Japan on October 7-12, 2008. Three students received various prizes as below:

Warisara Apirakdechachai, a Pre-College student major in voice performance, won the 1st prize in the voice Age-H category. She is the first Thai student who has ever won the 1st prize in Voice Category in this competition.

Vithasa Tor Saengchan, an undergraduate student, a 4th-year Thai music performance major who plays Ja-kae. Vithasa received the 2nd Prize in Folk Instruments Category of Section II

Watanya Pimparat, a Pre-College M. 5 student playing Khim, received the 3rd Prize in Folk Instruments Category of Section II. (The Folk Instruments category was a unique and very interesting part of the competition. The 1st prize went to a Japanese Shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute) player)

Beside the students from College of Music, Mahidol University Mr. Gun Chaikittiwatana, Grade 6 student who plays piano from Sarasas Witaed Thonburi School, received Espoir Prize (equivalent to 4th Prize)

The Osaka International Music Competition aims to find and send out a number of young artists around the world in the spirit of the competition; that being to allow musicians to compete in an international setting. The OSAKA

International Music Competition distinguishes Osaka as an epicenter of arts and culture and endeavors to promote the peace and prosperity of the Kansai region in the 21st century. This Competition has 3 main categories;

	Warisara Apirakdechachai

Section I: Piano, Voice, Strings, Winds
Section II: Early Music, Two Pianos, Piano Four Hands, Duo, Ensemble, Folk Instruments, Concerto Audition
Section III: Amateurs

It is worth to mention about the other Thai students who won in the Bangkok Regional Round: on August 15 & 16, 2009 at Mahidol University, College of Music but didn’t get the awards in the 10th Osaka International Music Competition 2009 ; Nicha Pimthong (Mahidol University, College of Music, Pre-College Program, M6)

Nuttakarn Srisawat (Mahidol University, College of Music, Year 2)
Chatwut Supradit, French horn (Mahidol University, College of Music, Pre-College Program, M6)
Teerapong Submool, clarinet (Kasetsart University, graduate)
Saranporn Boonvanichyalert, violin (Piasau International School, Malaysia, Grade 5)
Saengwichai, guitar (Mahidol University, College of Music, Pre-College Program, M6)
Thayarat Sopolpong, marimba (Mahidol University, College of Music, Master’s degree program

Post Date : October 20, 2009

“QA for Mahidol University Students Core Values Development Program” was held on 4th-5th September 2009 at Sanepalm Training Home Nakhonprathom. , governed by Division of Student Affairs Mahidol University. The opening ceremony was honored by Vice President for Student and Special Affairs – Assoc. Prof. Preecha Soontranan, M.D. The objectives were to enhance better understanding for MU students about their roles toward the educational Quality Assurance, to develop MU student activities more systematically and to instill Mahidol University Core Values in creating Qualified MU Students. There were 30 participants attended the training on the topic of “Quality Assurance” and Mahidol Culture conducted by Asst. Prof. Chernchok Soankwanand -Assistant to the President for Student and Special Affairs, Ajarn Surachai Kongprasert and his team .

Post Date : October 6, 2009

Congratulations to our Mahidol University students; Miss Chotika Kaokamol from Faculty of Environment, Miss Siriluck Paprajong from Faculty of Pharmacy and Mr.Prakit Chaipanviriyaporn from Faculty of Dentist on receiving 3 Chin Sophonpanich scholarships worth 20,000 baht for each in Chin Sophonpanich Foundation Scholarship Ceremony, held on Tuesday 25th August 2009 at Komut Hall 29th Fl., Bangkok Bank Head office honored by Khunying Chodchoi Sophonpanich Chairman and Mr.Chatri Sophonpanich.

Post Date : September 9, 2009

The Mahidol University International College (MUIC) chapter of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) has been engaged in several projects in Nakho rn Pathom, Ayutthaya and Prathum Thani Provinces over the past year, all in an effort to create economic opportunities for others and raise their standard of living.

The SIFE members recently participated in the 2009 SIFE Thailand National Exhibition on July 13-15 at the Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration at Chulalongkorn University. Representatives from 23 universities were required to submit a written annual report and deliver a 20-minute presentation on their projects in a competition that would decide the best SIFE chapter in Thailand.

Chulalongkorn University won the competition and will represent Thailand at the World Cup in Berlin, Germany, in October. However, MUIC handily won second place, an impressive achievement inasmuch as this was only the second year that it had participated in the competition.

The MUIC chapter also won awards for best performance in the preliminary, quarter and semi-final rounds as well as an award for financial literacy, which was presented by the Stock Exchange of Thailand. In addition, Ms. Saranya Laohavoravudhikul received a trophy and 5,000 Baht for best introductory speech and Dr. Chairawee Anamthawat was designated best faculty advisor; she will attend the international competition in Berlin as an observer. Congratulations to all!

Post Date : August 28, 2009

Congratulations on 15 Mahidol University Students, who received Boon Rawd Brewery Scholarships in Boon Rawd Brewery Scholarship Ceremony, held on Monday 3 rd August 2009. Names as follows:

1. Miss Aomorntip Kuenkan Fac. Of Arts
2. Miss Sawanee Teptiamtus Fac. Of Pharmacy
3. Miss Wanpen Saetung Fac. Of Veterinary
4. Mr.Jaturong Chimpalee Fac. Of Physical Therapy
5. Mr.Tanut Sangwanpetch College of Religious Study
6. Mr.Wasan Sriwanna Fac. Of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
7. Miss Pornvipa Siripitchtrakul Fac. Of Public Health
8. Miss Jitsuda Booncherd Fac. Of Dentistry
9. Miss Chonlada Palaraj Fac. Of Science
10. Mr.Teerapol Puang-ampan Fac. Of Engineer
11. Miss Kanjana Ruengsawat Fac. Of Medical Technology
12. Mr.Sirichai Sai-Chompoo College of Sports Science and Technology
13. Miss Sirinya Punyachon Fac. Of Nursing
14. Miss Amorn-wannaraat Kesi Fac. Of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital
15. Miss Niramon Kuamsup Fac. Of Environment and Resource Studies

Post Date : August 28, 2009