CLSU President Dr. Edgar A. Orden, together with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerapon Thongma, President of Maejo University (MJU) signed the implementation agreement for student and staff exchange program under its bilateral Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and discussed further collaboration between the institutions last October 20, 2023.
Present as witnesses during the meeting are Prof. Dr. Maria Excelsis M. Orden, Professor Emeritus, and Assoc. Prof. Emil F. Ubaldo, Chief, International Mobility Unit, International Affairs Office while MJU is represented by officials from the International College headed by Assoc. Professor Dr. Rapeephun Dangtungee, Dean, Associate Professor Dr. Apinun Suvarnaraksa, Director of Office of Agricultural Research and Extension, Professors from the Faculty of Liberal Arts led by Dr. Saran Chantalay, Associate Dean and Ms. Apalai Sukaumran, Associate Dean for Administration.
The CLSU delegation were given a tour in several R&D centers of MJU including the new Agriculture Theory Experimental Field which highlights their collaborative efforts with local farmers and establishments in the Chiang Mai area concerning agricultural resource management and enterprise development as well as the Natural Agriculture Research and Development Center which houses the medical cannabis products produced by MJU which are renowned for their organic quality and are guaranteed free from toxic substances and heavy metals.
Meanwhile, President Orden graced the Gala Night of the CLSU International Alumni Association (CLSU-IAA) held at Furama Hotel, Chiang Mai as guest of honor and keynote speaker where he addressed alumni and guests who came all the way from the US, Thailand, South Korea, and the Philippines. Dr. Orden also administered the oath of office to the five newly elected board of directors of the CLSU-IAA.
The group also experienced a guided tour at the Chiang Mai Zoo and Aquarium, one of Thailand biggest and most popular zoos managed by CLSU alumnus Mr. Wuthichai Muangman who completed his MS Aquaculture degree from the College of Fisheries.
