On 1 February 2022, Mae Fah Luang University led by the Global Relations Division organised “M4U Opening Day”, the opening ceremony of M for U, both onsite and online via live streaming.
The opening ceremony were presided over by the President of Mae Fah Luang University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Chayaporn Wattanasiri; the Vice President of Mae Fah Luang University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Nantana Gajaseni; the Vice President for Alumni Relations of MFU Alumni Association, Mr. Manoo Simaprom.
In the report, Vice President of Mae Fah Luang University, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Nantana Gajaseni stated that M for U (M4U) stands for Mae Fah Luang University for all of you. It was established to be a one-stop service place for all students and lecturers. MFU aims to utilize human resources, data management and information technology to constantly and effectively improve the continuous processes of student services and to make the operation more efficient. Therefore, M for U has brought together staff members from several related divisions including the Registrar Division, Global Relations Division, Student Development Affairs Division, Placement and Co-operative Education Division and Finance and Accounting Division to provide services in one place.
Moreover, M for U offers a space called “Networking space” for students and lecturers to engage in self-study, meaningful conversations, the exchange of ideas, workshop sessions and internationalisation at home activities for encouraging international and Thai students to mingle with each other as well as develop cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.
Furthermore, the President, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Chayaporn Wattanasiri expressed in the Now and Next talk that MFU has goals with strong commitment and responsibility for educating the students to be equipped with the up-to-date knowledge, future-ready skills, and positive attitudes. Only in-class teaching and learning may not fully achieve goals, so it is important for the university to support extra-curriculum and non-academic activities. The President added that the University will put all available resources for keeping the excellent quality of modern teaching and learning, strengthening international recognition and improving campus life and services to meet the high standard that University has always endeavour to maintain.
In addition, the event featured quiz and prize session, M4U tour, live music by MFU Band and special performances from MFU Dance and Acting Club, Bhutan Student Club and Myanmar Student Club.
Altogether, the opening event attracted a mass of people including students, lecturers, executives and staff members. This M for U was definitely one of the best facilities for MFU students to share ideas, perform, work with others and open up opportunities for collaboration.
