by Marco Jeslie B. Tuazon
Publication Assistant
In her opening message, Dr. Mary Ann B. Martelino, Vice President for External Affairs and Linkages, highlighted the importance of forging stronger partnerships for the growth and development of the University.
“No single university, no matter how large can address future challenges by itself,” she said. “In this era of globalization, cooperative partnerships with other institutions of academic excellence around the world is not an option anymore but a necessity”, Dr. Martelino continued.
Meanwhile, Dr. Editha C. Alfon, SUC President III, emphasized the role of collaboration in pushing the University to greater heights.
“Collaboration among universities here and abroad has always been proven to be crucial in internationalization,” Dr. Alfon said, further emphasizing the purpose and importance of the CAPSU-KU MOU signing as it “features collaboration in the exchange of studies, research, and information in current and new emerging trends, and capacity building in education.”
After the MOU signing, Dr. Alfon of CAPSU and Dr. Srichayet of KU, delivered their message of commitment. The guests were entertained by the CAPSU Main Dance Troupe and CAPSU Main Choral headed by Prof. Pinky Polansky A. Barrientos, Cultural Director.
Also present at the CAPSU-KU MOU signing were Dr. Wennie F. Legario, Vice-President for Administration and Finance; Dr. Efren Linan, Vice-President for Research, Development, and Extension, campus administrators, satellite college directors, and other university officials.
Gracing this occasion, from Kasetsart University, were Dr. Phisamai Srichayet, KU Director; Dr. Pramuan Saithong, KU Deputy Director for Research; and Mrs. Wanida Tewaruth Chitisankul, KU Deputy Director for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Efren L. Linan, in his closing message, thanked the KU for trusting CAPSU as one of their international partners.
Established in 1943 to promote agricultural science, Kasetsart University has since expanded its subject areas to cover life sciences, science, engineering, social sciences, and humanities, to become the largest university in Thailand.
The sealing of partnership with KU is a big leap for CAPSU as it strengthens in position in the international academic community. This MOU signing was facilitated by the Office of the Vice-President for External Affairs and Linkages.
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