CNU-CSA changed to CSA-Gwangju

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2011 GIST Culture Night

A GIST culture night is celebrated every year. This year event was celebrated on the 11th of November 2011, in which thirteen countries had participated. Those are Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippine, Mongolia, Tanzania, Egypt, Iran, Pakistan and India. We three Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar had shared one country booth together. Thailand had prepared a lot of foods whereas Cambodia and Myanmar showed a lot of costumes and souvenirs. This year Culture Night was celebrated with a lot pleasure and fun. We also enjoyed a post-culture night party (2nd Phase)in Cheomdan area. We thank Mr. Veasna and Mss. Laingshun, who dedicated to decorating our country booth.

A summary of the monthly meeting [Nov 06, 2011]

The fifth committee of CNU-CSA organized a monthly meeting on the 6th of November, 2011. The meeting was started after a great dinner (Cambodian Curry) at Mr. Sereyvath’s apartment, in which it was discussed on two issues (1) Preparation of Culture Night at GIST campus on the 11th of November, 2011. (2) Request of reforming CNU-CSA to CSA-GWANGJU. The meeting was conducted with participation from all acting members of CNU-CSA. After an hour discussion, we have approached to a couple of plans as follows:

1) CAMBODIA will prepare only country booth on Culture Night. This is due to the schedule is on Friday, thus our members will not have enough time to prepare for any performance. The Culture Night programme will start from 4:00 P.M. However, the booth decoration will need to be ready for evaluating by 2:00 P.M. We then came up with a preparation of country booth only.

2) All acting members of CNU-CSA have approved on reforming CNU-CSA to CSA-GWANGJU in order to (1) extend and localize an existing CSA in Gwangju city for a better communication among CSA-Korea in the near future. (2) CSA-GWANGJU will be belonged to all Cambodian students in Gwangju city and those in the nearby regions. (3) CSA-GWANGJU will definitely continue supporting all existing projects and will incorporate a new Cambodian Project for our children in the rural community.

In this occasion, Mr. President personally donated 100,000 KRW (100 USD) to the association to launch a new Cambodia Project. Finally, the meeting was closed with a remark from Mr. President. He would like to say thank you to all members for their efforts for the smooth progresses of CSA. Moreover, he would like to express a special thank to Mr. Sereyvath and Mr. Veasna, who dedicated to cooking Khmer food for all members of CSA-GWANGJU.

Cambodian Participants in the 9th UNU&GIST symposium

The 9th UNU&GIST symposium was held on Oct 11-13, 2011 at GIST campus, Gwangju, South Korea. The purpose of this symposium was to bring the experts and researchers in the field of water research to debate on “Urban Water Quality-Challenges and Emerging Issues for sustainable cities”. It was a great honor that five Cambodian Lecturers and researchers were invited to present in this symposium. Those participants are as follows:

1. Dr. Uy Davin (ITC) presented a poster entitled “Development of arsenic absorbent using porous ceramic as support”

2. Mr. Heng Savoeun (RUPP) presented a poster entitled “Arsenic contamination in foodstuffs in the Mekong River basin of Cambodia”

3. Mr. Kok Sothea (RUPP) presented a poster entitled “Groundwater quality verification for construction of the arsenic treatment technology in Cambodia”

4. Mr. Sovann Chansopheaktra (RUPP) presented a poster entitled “Efficiency of Boeung Chueng Ek Wetland for Natural Treatment of Wastewater in Phnom Phenh, Cambodia”

5. Mr. Andrew Shantz (RDI) presented a poster entitled “Drinking water access and groundwater quality in Svay Rieng Province, Cambodia”

In addition, it was a great opportunity for the former staffs and bridge students of RDI, who are now studying in Gwangju, could meet up and had dinner with Andrew Shantz, RDI Lab Director and other lecturers.

The fifth committee members of CNU-CSA

The selection of the fifth committee members of CNU-CSA was held on the 24th of September, 2011 in a BBQ restaurant near the campus of Chonnam National University. As a result, Mr. Phan Kongkea and Mr. Nguon Sovannarith were elected as President and Vice President, respectively. Concurrently, Mr. Yen Sophearith was selected by Mr. President as a General Secretary of CNU-CSA.

Bravo! Dr. Huon Thavrak

All member of CNU-CSA would like to say congratulation to Dr. Huon Thavrak, who did his best for finishing his PhD in Science, Biotechnology, Chonnam National University.

Hey! Don’t wait anymore and let’s say congratulation again to him.

We are confident that his education will be an important source for developing our country in term of scientist researcher.

Happy graduation! Well done! And keep it up!

Time to be graduate

(First snow in Gwangju, 2008)

In South Korea, this day is the period of thesis defense for most of graduate students who have studied and are going to graduate in February 2011. For Chonnam National University (CNU), the thesis defense period has been started from Nov to Dec 2010, depending on individual department.
The Department of Biotechnology, occasionally, the thesis defense will be carried out on 3rd Dec 2010. There are two Master and three PhD course candidates will defend their thesis. Mr. Thavrak Huon, one of Cambodian student in CNU and former president of CNU-CSA, will defend his thesis in the title of "Oxylipin formation by fusion proteins of allene oxide synthase with lipoxygenase or allene oxide cyclase" at 4:50 to 5:30 pm, room 419, building 4, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Chonnam National University. CNU-CSA wishes him success in his hard time and final one to be graduated.

Visitors from Mean Chey University

In these couple weeks, there are two Cambodian visitors in Chonnam National University (CNU). Mr. KONG Vannak and Mr. NGY socheat, vice dean of Faculty of agriculture and food processing, Mean Chey University (MCU), Cambodia; will continue their trip until the middle of December 2010.

The main purposes of the trip are to do some kinds of experiments on food microbiology and food safety at laboratories of food processing and preservation and food microbiology; and and to discuss with dean and professors of College of Agriculture and Life Science, CNU for our joint research project, future collaborations, and student exchange programs between our schools, Vannak said.

The College of Agriculture and Life Science, CNU and MCU were conducted their MOU on 28th March 2010. CNU-CSA fully hope that the MOU and this kind of trip will be able promote the relationship between two universities, especially, we wish to see more Cambodian students come to continue their study in CNU.

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Korean Government Scholarship Program

2011 Korean Government Scholarship Program for International Students for an Undergraduate Course

1. Program Objective

The objective of the Korean Government Scholarship Program for an Undergraduate Course is to provide international students with the opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between the countries.

2. Total Candidates for Selection: 100 people from 59countries

※ Only those who hold a citizenship of the countries in the attachment are eligible for the program.

3. Academic Programs

Undergraduate degree courses for four years after successfully completing a one-year Korean Language Training. ※ University transferring is not allowed (e.g. Beginning from the 3rd year is not allowed.)

4. Fields of Study

4-year undergraduate courses provided by the universities designated by NIIED

※ Not applicable: fields the study period of which exceeds 4 years (e.g. medicine, dentistry, architecture)

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Kimchi Festival

Korean Study

Recently, Korean Language Study Club has been built by CNU-CSA. It strongly focuses on promoting the relationship between members and improving Korean speaking ability. This group is directed by Mr. Chum, Puthy Roath and assisted by Mr. Nop, Sophea Donang.

This group was already held the meeting two times, on September 25th and October 11th, 2010. The meetings were discussed about making Korean self-study books which explained in Khmer. Even though all members are very busy with their own classes, homework, and so on, there were a lot of members, who could share their time joining this group discussion. These indicated that we are now on the right way improving our Association Activities.

Wonders of Jeju named ‘geoparks’ by Unesco

World culture body Unesco on Sunday named nine unique geological attractions on Jeju Island world “geoparks,” making them the first sites in Korea to earn such recognition, the local government in Jeju said... (read more)

Russia and Poland look to Cambodia for rice

Cambodian trade delegation to Russia and Poland has attracted buyers to discuss deals that could see 40,000 tonnes of rice exported to the two countries in 2011. (read more)

Korean language rises in Southeast Asia

In Phnom Penh, Cambodia, about 30,000 people participated in an orientation session for the TOPIK (Test for Proficiency in Korean) in March of this year. (read more)

The top 10 CNN Heroes of 2010

(CNN) -- A Scotsman providing free daily meals to 400,000 children, a former child soldier clearing land mines in Cambodia and a Texas builder giving injured vets mortgage-free homes are among the top 10 CNN Heroes of 2010.

The top 10 -- remarkable individuals nominated by viewers for their sacrifices and accomplishments -- were revealed by CNN's Anderson Cooper at 1 p.m. Thursday on CNN.com.

This year marks CNN's fourth annual global search for everyday individuals changing the world. Since January, the network has aired weekly profiles of CNN Heroes, chosen from more than 10,000 nominations submitted by viewers in 100 countries.

Aki Ra is helping to make Cambodia safer by clearing land mines, many of which he planted years ago as a child soldier.

Jet Li, Angelina Jolie targeted for new movie in Cambodia

PHNOM PENH, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) -- A famous Chinese action movie star Jet Li (Chinese name: Li Lianjie), and American movie actress Angelina Jolie are expected to be included in a new movie to be produced in Cambodia.

In a press conference held on Wednesday in Phnom Penh, Thomas Magyar, a project manager for the planned movie, and Tony Schiena, a project coordinator and a Hollywood star said the film they had planned to produce will be named as "Great Khmer Empire."

They said the film might cost approximately 70 million U.S. dollars and it will need about three years to make it, saying the large time span will be caused by the consultations with Cambodian government and historians on accuracy of the history as well as the script writing.

Both Tony Schiena and Thomas Magyar said, to date, they are looking at several famous movies stars such as Jet Li, Chinese action star, Angelina Jolie, an American movie actress, John Cena, world's famous wrester and South Korean movie actress Song Hye Kyo among others.

The movie will focus on history of Cambodia, especially, during the glorious period in 11th and 12th century under the King Jayavarman the VII, who until today, considered as the great King of Cambodia and who finished up the building of Angkor Wat Temple in Cambodia.

Angelina Jolie adopted a Cambodian son and was granted a Cambodian citizenship.

She was also a star in the famous movie titled "Tomb Raider" which some parts of the episodes were also shot in Siem Reap province where many temples including Angkor Wat Temple are located in.

Meeting on 11th Sep 2010

On September 11th, 2010, Cambodian Student Association at Chonnam National University held first meeting after the 4th election. The meeting was attended by president, Mr. Sereyvath Yoeun, vice-president, Mr. Kongkea Phan, and other ten members.

Two main topics were put into meeting agenda including preparation of Korean book, which explain in Khmer; and financial contribution of member for supporting association activities.

After two hours (8:00 pm to 10:00 pm) discussion, the meeting was found their appreciate results by building up a Korean Education Center of Cambodian Student Association at Chonnam National University. Mr. Puthy Roath Chum and Mr. Sophea Donang Nop were recruited as head and secretary, respectively; and Mr. Sansouci Ty, Sereyvath Yoeun, Veasna Phan, Sovannarith Ngoun as the member.

In the shortly future, we do expect that CNU-CSA will be able public Korean language book which describe in Khmer.

Updated information on new members

There are four new Khmer students, has arrived Chonnam National University (CNU) for their master course. They have been in CNU campus since the end of August. Mr. Chankrasna Im comes for his master degree of General Management at College of Business Administration, Mr. Sophearith Yen and Mr. Saophuong Neung come for their master degree of Geology, whereas Mr. Sovannarith Ngoun comes for master degree of Educational Administration. We appreciate and welcome to all of four new members to join our Association (CNU-CSA).

The 4th election for the president and vice president of CNU-CSA

The 4th election for the president and vice-president of CNU-CSA hold on August 29, 2010 at Chonnam National University campus. Mr. Sereyvath Yoeun has been elected as the president of CNU-CSA and Mr. Kongkea Phan has been elected as the vice president of CNU-CSA by Cambodian students at Chonnam National University.

On the other hand, Mr. Sophea Donang Nop has also been selected as the general secretary of CNU-CSA by Mr. President at that day too.