Post-semester Seminar Held in Rayong

HUSOC Student Organization held a three-day post-semester seminar in Rayong during March 10-12, 2010.  A total of 45 HUSOC students, comprising members of the student organization and activity leaders, participated in the seminar, the main objectives of which were to evaluate activity projects carried out during the past academic year and to consider project plans for activities to take place in 2010.  Also joining the trip were HUSOC Dean, Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Photcharanon Sayankena, and four staff members.  One of the most exciting post-meeting activities was touring around Samet Island, where the participants had lots of fun roaming the beaches and swimming in the sea.  It was a memorable trip!

EG Seniors Perform English Drama
The fourth-year students majoring in English successfully organized a traditional English drama performance, entitled ‘The Promise’ on February 10, 2010, at MSU Amphitheatre on Khamriang Campus. An enthusiastic audience of over 800 attended the spectacular performance, which signified not only the students’ excellent English skills but also their remarkable abilities to cooperate among their group members. It was another great success worthy of admiration and pride. Congratulations on a job well done.

HUSOC Cheerleaders Win at Rajaphruek Games
HUSOC cheerleaders won the cheerleading competition at the annual Rajaphruek Games held on January 30, 2010. The grand final competition took place at MSU Main Stadium among an immense crowd of enthusiastic spectators gathering around the football field.  The event featured 18 cheering and cheerleading shows representing 18 faculties operated at Mahasarakham University.  The well-trained HUSOC team impressed the judges and the eagerly awaiting audience with its unique and graceful styles plus stunning acrobatic movements.  Underlying the victory was the stimulating and powerful chanting and singing from the HUSOC cheering team that comprised 100 members. Congratulations!

HUSOC Graduates Attend Graduation Ceremony
On Wednesday, December 23, 2009, a total of 621 graduates from Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences attended the annual graduation ceremony, held at MSU gymnasium. The ceremony was presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, whose arrival was awaited by an immense crowd of respectful people, students, and 7821 graduates, who had arrived earlier for a three-day pre-ceremonial rehearsal prior to the day-long ceremony.

DWLL Celebrates X’mas
A Christmas party was organized by students from the Department of Western Languages and Linguistics on December 24, 2009, at Rajanakharin Building lobby lounge. The hilarious celebration, joined by an enthusiastic group DWLL teachers and students, featured spectacular performances, X’mas carols, gift exchange, and exhibition. Not only did the audience find the activities entertaining, but the event also provided an opportunity for students to enhance their experience and gain an insight into Western culture.

HUSOC Students Lend Hand with Green Campus Project
On Sunday, November 30, 2009, a group of approximately 60 HUSOC students gathered to lend a hand with the University’s Green Campus development project.  Their participation involved growing grass in the area in front of Rajanakharin Building to further create green and pleasant atmosphere within Khamriang Campus.  Also joining the activity were Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, HUSOC Dean, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Photcharanon  Sayankena, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs.  All of the participants took pride in their praiseworthy participation.

HUSOC EG Students Win Speech Contest
Two English-major students, Ms. Sarika Harnprathum and Ms. Buranaporn Ponthiraksa, won the first and third places in the Northeastern regional championship of the 11th National English Language Speech Competition. The annual speech contest, organized by the Australian Studies Center in conjunction with IDP Education, took place at Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus, on September 4, 2009. It has been four consecutive years that MSU representatives have won top awards at national English speech contests. Congratulations!

HUSOC Holds Inthanin Games ‘09
A four-day intra-faculty sporting festival entitled “Inthanin Games 2009” took place at MSU stadium and gymnasium during September 2-5, 2009.  The event, organized by HUSOC Student Organization, was aimed at enhancing the relationship and unity of HUSOC students from all study fields and levels.  Over 700 students from the four departments participated in friendly sports competitions, which comprised football, volleyball, basketball, beach volleyball, sepak takraw, and cheering.  The evening session was highlighted by fun activities at the “Sports Night” party, where the participants enjoyed food, music, and performances.

EG Seniors Attend Workshop
A workshop on spontaneous translation was held on July 28, 2009, at MSU Museum, with the aim of enhancing 4th-year English-major students’ interpreting skills. A total of 78 participants were trained to translate simultaneously in real situations, closely supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. Photcharanon Sayankena of DWLL. Information on the historical background of the museum as well as on various on-going exhibitions and activities was presented by key museum curators to be translated by the inexperienced but remarkably skillful interpreters. It was undoubtedly a greatly beneficial experience for the enthusiastic participants.

Belated National Day Celebration Held at HUSOC
Students of DWLL, comprising English and French majors, held a belated celebration of the American Independence Day and the French National Day on Wednesday, July 22, 2009, at RN Building’s lobby.  The celebration featured exhibitions, performances, music, and quizzes, which greatly attracted a large audience gathering in the event.  Also offered were food and beverages, prepared by the organizing team under close supervision of DWLL faculty members.  The delay of the event was due to the unfavorable conditions caused by the H1N1 flu epidemic, which disallowed a number of major activities, including the annual Wai Khru ceremony, to be held on campus.

HUSOC Student Organization Holds Seminar
HUSOC Student Organization organized a two-day seminar during July 18-19, 2009, at Kaeng Lerng Jarn Conference Center, located approximately 5 kilometers to the west of Maha Sarakham.  Participants were 50 students, including HUSOC Student Organization committee members and representatives of 9 study fields. Guest speakers from MSU administrative offices were invited to give lectures on office and paper-work management, as well as on quality assurance procedures.  At the seminar, the participants also discussed and evaluated the activities held during the past academic year in addition to presenting the improvement plan for activities to take place in 2009.  The evening session featured performances and fun activities that enhanced their cooperative working atmosphere and good relationships among the group members.

HUSOC Welcomes New Students
An orientation of new students took place on June 2, 2009, at RN Building, where approximately 700 HUSOC freshmen were warmly welcomed by HUSOC Dean, administrators, faculty members, and representatives of HUSOC Student Council. The new students were informed of general information about the faculty, as well as study programs being offered and current policies. During their meeting with their advisors, advice was given on how to achieve one’s goal as a student in preparation for becoming an efficient graduate in the future.

HUSOC Arranges Songkran Merit-Making
HUSOC staff, faculty members and students gathered in RN Building’s ground lobby on April 9, 2009, to participate in a pre-Songkran merit-making activity on the auspicious occasion of Thai New Year celebration. Joining the religious assemble was HUSOC Dean, Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopawiboon, who was accompanied by his administrative team members including Asst. Prof. Dr. Photcharanon Sayankena, Asst. Prof. Dr. Chupak Suttisa, and Dr. Sopee Ountaya. After attending Dharma sermons performed by nine holy monks from Wat Kukaew, followed by a food and alms offering session, all participants were fulfilled with not only the post-sermon breakfast they shared but also the merit of hope for happiness and prosperity.

HUSOC Faculty Members attend ICER 2009
During March 25-27, 2009, a large team of faculty members representing the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences participated in the 2nd International Conference on Education Reform organized by MSU’s Faculty of Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Research Institute of Northeastern Arts and Culture, in conjunction with the National University of Laos and the Commission on Higher Education, Ministry of Education. At the conference, the theme of which was “Cultural Diversity and Sustainable Education in a Changing World,” a variety of papers were presented by scholars from universities nationwide and overseas. To name merely a few, active participants from HUSOC included our Dean, Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wajuppa Tossa, Asst. Prof. Dr. Chupak Suttisa, Asst. Prof. Dr. Surasak Khamkhong, Dr. Tuangtip Klinbuppa, Dr. Chalong Phanjan, Dr. Thananan Trongdee, Dr. Sopee Ountaya, Dr. Intisarn Chaiyasuk, Dr. Witchaya Yoshida, and Dr. Pimyupa Watkhaolarm. Approximately 300 participants attended the three-day conference, which took place at Charoensri Grand Hotel, Udon Thani, one of the most prosperous cities in the Northeast of Thailand.

English Drama Performed at MSU
On February 12, 2009, an English drama entitled Twelfth Night, by the great poet William Shakespeare, was performed by senior EG students, in the presence of a large audience assembling at MSU Amphitheatre to witness the spectacular event on the twelfth night of the month. Impressed by the superb performance, all spectators praised the EG students for their outstanding acting and organizing abilities, as well as their excellent English skills. Reflecting not only the students’ talents but also their group cooperation and coordination, the performance was undoubtedly another great achievement worthy of admiration and pride.

Gateway to Eastern World Opened at MSU
The 8th academic and cultural fair entitled “Opening the Gateway to the Eastern World” took place at MSU from January 26 to February 6, 2009, hosted by the Department of Thai and Oriental Languages, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. A large audience gathered at MSU Amphitheatre to enjoy spectacular cultural performances by HUSOC students majoring in Vietnamese, Lao, Khmer, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Thai. Also taking place at the annual festival were language skill competitions in which students from universities nationwide took part for rewards and certificates.

HUSOC Student Wins 4th Place at a National Speech Contest
Keeratapan Manokhan, fourth-year English major student, won 4th place at a national speech contest organized by National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) at its open house on December 15, 2008. The top eight finalists from all over the country spoke on the topic of “Maintaining a Thai Identity in a Globalized World.” The winner was awarded the H.R.H. Princess Mahachakri Sirindhorn’s trophy and Keeratapan took home cash prize, certificate and another memorable experience. Congratulations Kita on a job well-done!

HUSOC Dean Welcomes Assessment Team
Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, HUSOC Dean, along with his administrative members, welcomed a team of MSU assessment committee who paid a visit to the faculty on January 5, 2009, for the purpose of evaluating its operational efficiency for the fiscal year 2008. In the morning session, HUSOC’s duty performance on various operational categories was thoroughly assessed on the basis of official reports and evidence presented by the faculty’s QA staff. The results of the assessment were reported by the visiting team members in the afternoon session, with beneficial comments and suggestions for the faculty’s further improvement.

HUSOC Graduates Return Home
A total of 259 graduates, including 229 BA, 21 MA, and 9 Ph.D. degree holders, returned to their HUSOC home to attend the annual graduation ceremony held at MSU Central Gymnasium on December 23, 2008. At the auspicious commencement, graciously presided over by HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, undergraduate and post-graduate degree certificates were conferred upon 6763 graduates from MSU’s 17 faculties, including those from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. A three-day pre-ceremonial practice took place at Rajanakharin Building, where the graduates were warmly welcomed before their intensive rehearsal began.

DWLL Student Wins National Speech Competition 2008  
Keeratapan Manokhan, fourth-year English major student representing MSU, was announced the first runner-up in the Grand Final of the 10th National English Speech Competition held at Kasetsart University on November 7, 2008. Keeratapan had earlier won a regional competition prior to entering the Grand Final, in which approximately 20 representatives of universities nationwide competed for top spots. The yearly competition has been organized by the Australian Studies Center in conjunction with the Australian Embassy and Kasetsart University. With Keeratapan’s winning, it has been three consecutive years that MSU representatives have succeeded in this prestigious competition, including last year’s first place winning by Tawit Namkam. Download Keeratapan's speech here. (25.4 MB) -- Right click and choose Save Target As to download the file.

Loy Krathong Hilariously Celebrated at MSU
The annual Loy Krathong festival was hilariously celebrated at MSU on November 10, 2008. A great crowd of enthusiastic students, along with faculty and staff members, participated in the celebration that began with colorful processions and spectacular Krathong floats from 17 faculties, featuring folk dances, music, and amusing performances. Major events in the evening included the Noppamat Queen contest, the Krathong contest, and numerous performances by students of various clubs and faculties. Besides entertainment programs, over 100 booths of fun activities and shops were set up around the central pond next to the Faculty of Science, where thousands of participants floated their Krathongs, making wishes for blessings and everlasting happiness.

MSU Wins Regional English Speech Competition Third Year in a Row
Speaking on the theme of international sporting competition, and how sports such as the Olympics can bring advancement to the culture and life of a nation, Keeratapan Manokhan, 4th year English Major student at Mahasarakham University took the regional championship among other universities in Isan today. There were two other co-champions (from Ubonratchathani University and Rajabhat Udonthani University) who will also go to Bangkok for the National English Speech Competition in November of this year.
Please extend to "Kita" your heartfelt congratulations, and be ready to cheer him on to national victory in November! In the view of several of his instructors, he has all the talents it takes to carry MSU to national victory a second year in a row.

Former MSU President visits HUSOC
Professor Dr. Pavich Tongroach, former MSU President, paid an unofficial visit to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on April 11, 2008. Dr. Tongroach, who was also former Secretary-General of the Commission for Higher Education Office, was intimately welcomed by HUSOC administrative committee and faculty members, who highly appreciated his generous donation of a respectable Buddha image to the Faculty on the auspicious Songkran occasion.

Seminar on Thai-Lao Folk Tales
A seminar and workshop on Adaptation of Thai-Lao Folk Tales for Performance and Language Teaching was organized by the Department of Western Languages and Linguistics during March 29-30, 2008. The opening ceremony was presided over by HUSOC Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Pathom Hongsuwan, who was accompanied by Assoc Prof. Dr. Wajuppa Tossa, Director of MSU Story-telling Project, along with approximately 50 participants, including faculty members, students, and teachers from local schools and neighboring provinces.

HUSOC’s Merit Making
A merit-making session was held on February 22, 2008, at Rajanakharin Building ground-floor lobby, where a large group of staff and faculty members gathered early in the morning to offer alms to nine holy monks and attend Dharma sermons. Among the attendants were HUSOC Dean, Asst. Prof. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, all the administrative team and some staff members, all of whom were contented with the merit they gained in addition to the rare opportunity to assemble and share a post-sermon meal.

EG Drama Performance
The 4th-year English-major students presented a drama performance entitled ‘Crimson Goddesses’ on February 11, 2008. The performance was a great success, reflecting not only the EG senior’s superb linguistic and artistic talents but also their remarkable capabilities of coordination and cooperation with others. Their spectacular production stunned a large audience of nearly 700 spectators witnessing the show which took place at MSU Amphitheatre.

4^th HUSO-HUSOC Friendship Games
HUSOC students held the 4^th HUSO-HUSOC Friendship Games on Sunday February 10, 2008.  The sporting tradition has been set up as a special occasion on which students from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HUSO from Khon Kaen University and HUSOC from Mahasarakham University) to gather and participate in friendly sports, recreation, and cheer activities for the purpose of relationship enhancement.  The day-long event began after the opening remarks by HUSOC Dean, Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, who teamed up with HUSOC students and faculty members to intimately welcome HUSO students and a group of faculty and staff from KKU, led by Asst. Prof. Wirat  Wongpinanwattana, HUSO’s Deputy Dean for Student Affairs. The activities featured not only sports competitions but also fun games, spectacular performances, as well as music and dance, which altogether filled the day with happy, friendly, and warm atmosphere. 

Visitors from Korea
Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, HUSOC Dean, welcomed a group of students and teachers from South Korea who paid a visit to the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences on January 25, 2008. The main purpose of the tour program was to visit the Center for Korean Studies as well as to further promote Korean culture at MSU. Ms. Kim Yong Ae, the group’s representative, also donated a number of Korean textbooks to the Faculty for Korean-major students and interested people.

HUSOC’s New Dean
HUSOC’s administrative team, along with staff and faculty members, gathered in Inthanin Conference Room to witness the official appointment ceremony held in honor of Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, the faculty’s newly appointed Dean, on November 16, 2007. At the ceremony, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thaweesilp Subwattana, the faculty’s former Dean, welcomed and congratulated his successor, whose term was to commence as of November 18, 2007. Also witnessing the event were MSU Vice-President for Administration, Vice-President for Planning and Research, and Vice-President for Student Affairs.

Duty Performance Evaluation
Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, HUSOC Dean, warmly received MSU committee members appointed to evaluate the Faculty’s duty performance based on the 2007’s annual report. The evaluating team comprised Asst. Prof. Dr. Chaiyut Sirisut, Ms. Umaporn Mulasilp, Mr. Panomkorn Wejakama, and Ms. Wassana Papatang.

Pre-Festival Loy Krathong
HUSOC Students Organization held a pre-festival Loy Krathong party on November 17, 2007, with the aim of enhancing students’ appreciation of Thai culture as well as their involvement in cultural conservation activities. The highlights of the event included students’ brilliant performances, food booths offered by students from all study programs, and a Miss Noppamart contest to select HUSOC representatives to join MSU’s annual Loy Krathong celebration to be held on November 22, 2007.

National Speech Competition Winner
Tawit Namkam, a 4^th-year English-major student from MSU, won the first place in the Grand Final of the 9^th National English Language Speech Competition, held at Queen Sirikit Convention Center in Bangkok on November 10, 2007.  Representing MSU, Tawit had won the regional competition early in August prior to participating in the Grand Final.  His success in the national competition has greatly contributed to MSU’s reputation and added to the mutual pride among MSU students and faculty members.

Halloween night 2007
A Halloween party was held at Rajanakharin Building’s ground floor on the night of October 31, 2007. In their fanciful costumes, approximately 300 DWLL students and faculty members gathered at RN lobby, hilariously celebrating the ghost-haunting evening, which was highlighted by spectacular performances, music, and a costume contest. Not only did the students enjoy the celebration, but they also learned more about Western culture, especially Halloween, through their teachers’ small talks and sharing experiences with their friends.

QA Training in Lao PDR
Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, Deputy Dean for Administration, represented the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in a QA seminar entitled “Tranining of the Trainer,” held in Lao PDR during October 1-4, 2007. The seminar was aimed at training QA specialists as well as establishing a QA network among higher educational institutions in Thailand.

Special Lecture in Honor of HUSOC Retirees
A special lecture on “History, Feeling, Body, and Space” was given on September 27, 2007 by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atthachak Satayanurak, from Chiangmai University, on the occasion of the retirement of HUSOC faculty members: Asst. Prof. Thanom Tana, Asst. Prof. Kiattisal Wongmukda, Asst. Prof. Paiboon Boonchai, and Asst. Prof. Somchai Ninathi. After the academic session, a reception was held at the RN Building backyard in honor of the four retiring members, featuring splendid food and refreshments along with students’ fabulous performances.

Buddhist Lent Merit Making
On Thursday July 26, 2007, a number of staff and faculty members, along with a large group of students, visited Wat Thanyawat in downtown Maha Sarakham on the occasion of entering Buddhist Lent. In addition to offering Buddhist Lent candles as a customary form of making merit, the HUSOC representatives, including Dr. Thaweesilp Subwattana, Dr. Photcharanon Sayankena, and Asst. Prof. Thanom Tana, offered alms to the monks prior to their attendance at Dhama sermons, after which all were rewarded with merit and contentment.

Vermont Lecturers Visit MSU
During July 6-10, 2007, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thaweesilp Subwattana, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, together with several faculty members of the Department of Western Languages and Linguistics, cordially received a group of lecturers from the University of Vermont, USA. After his official welcoming speech taking place at MSU Museum on July 7, the dean gave an insightful lecture on Isan people, the lifestyles of whom have been particularly displayed at the museum. Other activities included visiting Nachuek Pittayasan School, Faculty of Humanity and Social Sciences, Faculty of Arts and so on. Not only were the visitors impressed with Isan culture and food, but they also participated in a basic Isan traditional folk dance prepared by the Faculty of Arts. On the last night, there had been a warm and cozy farewell party with an Isan soul soothing ceremony before both guests and hosts shared their teaching experiences. All visitors said that they had learned a great deal about Isan and Thailand and would share the experience with their students in the USA.

A Trip to Historical Parks
A study tour of the nation’s old capitals was held by the Department of History during July 12-15. Joining in the trip were Asst. Prof. Dr. Thaweesilp Subwattana and Asst. Prof. Somchart Maneechote, along with a number of faculty members and History-major students, all of whom were provided with an opportunity to visit many historical parks in Sukhothai and Ayudhaya. Despite exhaustion, the trip not only enhanced the students’ insights of Thai history but also enriched their experiences in working together and learning through activities.

QA Workshop
A workshop on QA policy and procedure was held on Friday, July 6, 2007, at Rajanakharin Building, for all HUSOC faculty members in preparation for the 2006’s assessment. A special lecture was given at the workshop by Asst. Prof. Dr. Chinda Ngarmsutthi, a nationally renowned QA specialist and former HUSOC staff, whose kind assistance was highly appreciated among the participants. Another QA training session on SAR preparation for each department is to be organized soon.

Sunthorn Phu in Concert
Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Pupatwiboon, HUSOC Deputy Dean, presided at the Opening Ceremony of ‘Sunthorn Phu’s Day’ held by the Department of Thai and Oriental Languages on June 29, 2007 in commemoration of the nation’s and the world’s great poet. In his opening remarks, Dr. Pupatwiboon welcomed a large number of MSU and high school students who gathered at Rajanakharin Building’s lobby to join the celebration and witness numerous academically-entertaining activities, highlighted by students’ performances and a literary singing contest.

HUSOC ORIENTATION ‘07
An orientation was held on June 3, 2007, for HUSOC freshmen, during which Asst. Prof. Dr. Thaweesilp Subwattana, Dean, along with HUSOC administrators and faculty members, warmly welcomed approximately 630 new students, giving them advice on how they could successfully study and gain beneficial experiences at the university to become efficient graduates in the future.

Meeting with Pre-program Students
HUSOC administrators and faculty members, led by Asst. Prof. Thanya Sangkhaphanthanont, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, Deputy Dean for Administration, and Asst. Prof. Somchart Maneechote, Deputy Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, warmly welcomed approximately 80 pre-program students at Inthanin Conference Room, Rajanakharin Building, on April 19, 2007. The students, admitted to MSU earlier in February via direct-quota admissions, were given advice on how to study effectively and happily at the university.

HUSOC Seminar and Field Trip
A field trip was organized during March 13-18, 2007, to Taru Tao National Park in Satun Province in the South. Joining the trip were HUSOC administrators, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Taweesilp Subwattana, along with faculty members and administrative staff, all of whom found the tour of the south most enjoyable and memorable. Not only were they given an opportunity to admire the beauty of the islands, but they also gained insight from their meeting and discussion with regard to how the faculty’s administrative and academic operation could be improved.

KMUTT’s Visit
On March 8, 2007, a team of administrators and staff members from Faculty of Liberal Arts, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, paid an official visit to Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at MSU. At the reception held in Intanin Room, Rajanakharin Building, HUSOC Dean, Asst. Prof. Dr. Taweesilp Subwattana, presented a welcome speech prior to a long meeting session, during which staff and faculty members of both parties exchanged ideas on administration, academic operation, and community service.

Grant Presentation
Asst. Prof. Dr. Taweesilp Subwattana, Dean, welcomed representatives of the Government Savings Bank who paid the Faculty an official visit to present study grants to HUSOC students on November 10, 2006. A total of 6 scholarships were granted to students majoring in Vietnamese and in Khmer, 3 each, to support their studies of the two languages. Attendants in the presentation included a number of students, parents, and HUSOC staff and faculty members.

Loy Krathong Festival at MSU
The annual Loy Krathong Festival was held at MSU on November 3, 2006. The hilarious event was highlighted by long and fanciful processions representing the 17 faculties. The evening activities featured students’ exhibitions, entertainment, and a Noppamart Queen contest. The celebration was witnessed by a large jubilant crowd of students and Sarakham townspeople.

A French Concert
The French major and minor students from the French Division, Department of Western Languages and Linguistics, recently organized the 2nd ‘Concert de Chansons Francaises’ at Mahasarakham University Museum. The purpose of the activity, attended by a large number of students and interested people, was to provide extensive opportunities for students to practice using French for communication as well as to further familiarize themselves with French culture.

HUSOC Staff Seminar
A seminar on “Strategic Planning for Work Efficiency” was held during September 29-30, 2006 at Ban Pha Ngarm Resort in Prajin Buri Province. The seminar was aimed at enhancing work efficiency and harmony among 28 HUSOC staff participants.

Vietnamese National Day
The Department of Thai and Oriental Languages organized a “Show and Exhibit” session to celebrate Vietnamese National Day on September 2, 2006, at the ground floor of Rajanakharin Building. The event featured exhibitions, joyful activities and performances by students majoring in Vietnamese Studies and approximately 60 Vietnamese students attending the Cultural Exchange program at MSU.

HUSOC Merit Making 
The faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences held a merit-making activity on Friday September 1, 2006 at Rajanakharin Building. Joining the gathering were a large number of students and faculty members, who attended the blessing sermon from nine revered monks prior to food and provisions offering sessions. The ceremony was organized with the purpose of enhancing moral support and inspiring hope for the happiness and prosperity among HUSOC students and faculty members.

RENCONTRES FRANCAISES 2006
On Saturday August 19, 2006, the French Language Division, Department of Western Languages and Linguistics, organized the annual French language competition and exhibition entitled “Rencontres Francaises 2006.”  Joining the great event were approximately 200 high school students from 10 major schools in the northeastern region.  According to the program coordinator, Mr. Amnuay Somtoa, the event was a great success.

ENGLISH TEACHING SEMINAR
June 28-30, 2006.  DWLL, in response to the Faculty’s policy on extending academic and community services, held another seminar and workshop on “English Teaching for Secondary School Teachers” at Takasila Hotel, Maha Sarakham Province.  A total of 52 secondary school English teachers from Kalasin, Roi-Et, and Maha Sarakham Provinces attended the three-day seminar, organized under the sponsorship of MSU’s Research and Planning Division.  Based on the assessment outcomes, the majority of participants expressed their appreciation of gaining opportunities to brush up their English teaching skills and to learn about new trends in language teaching from experienced guest speakers, all of whom are DWLL faculty members.

June 19-20, 2006. 
DWLL organized a two-day workshop on “Second Language Assessment: from Test Development to Interpretation” at Inthanin Conference Room, RN Building, on MSU’s Khamriang Campus. Approximately 50 English teachers from DWLL and other colleges and secondary schools in Maha Sarakham attended lectures on assessing writing, placement and proficiency test development, ESP testing, and alternative assessment by Dr. Vivien Berry of the University of Hong Kong.  The special lectures and workshop provided opportunities for the participants to sharpen their assessment methods and skills.

June 14, 2006. 
An orientation was held for approximately 550 HUSOC freshmen with the purpose of familiarizing the new students with the faculty’s academic system as well as lifestyle within the MSU community.  The Dean of the faculty, accompanied by HUSOC administration and faculty members, warmly welcomed the students, presenting information on the faculty and giving them advice on how to be an efficient and successful student.  Prior to the faculty’s session, an MSU-wide orientation had been organized by the university’s Academic Service Division in the morning session, during which all the new freshy students attended talks by MSU President and various administrators.

June 8, 2006.
 The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences held a two-day annual seminar, in which Asst. Prof. Dr. Taweesil Suebvatana Dean, presented opening remarks prior to lectures and presentations by guest speakers, including Asst. Prof. Dr. Suppachai Samappito, Vice-president for Research and Planning, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Chinda Ngamsutthi, former Vice-president for Quality Assurance. Approximately 90 staff and faculty members attended the seminar, participating in small-group discussion on topics pertaining to academic program development policies, students’ quality improvement strategies, research plans and QA assessment.  The seminar was suspended to allow the participants to join in the nationwide celebration of the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne during the weekend and resumed the following Monday, June 12, 2006.

May 26, 2006. Asst. Prof. Dr. Thaveesilp  Subwattana, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, presented a gift set of educational equipment, comprising 2 computers and 1 printer, to Ban Thabongmang School, represented by Mr. Tueng Ayuta, Director, and staff members.  After presenting words of thanks, the school’s representatives exchanged ideas on work and vision with the dean and HUSOC faculty members.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, led by Asst. Prof. Somchat  Thanachote and Asst. Prof. Thanom Tana, warmly welcomed committee members from MSU Quality Development and Assurance Center, who paid an official visit to the Faculty.  The meeting of the two teams was arranged for the purpose of exchanging ideas regarding preparation for the Faculty’s second QA evaluation to take place in August this year.

Congratulations to AR, Anattapon  Sirichumsaeng, an MSU student who recently won The Star contest, one of the nation’s most watched and recognized events this year.

March 27, 2006.
 HUSOC Academic Affairs officers welcomed a team of staff and faculty members from the Faculty of Education, Khon Kaen University, who took a study tour to gather information on undergraduate and graduate studies programs at MSU.

March 21, 2006.
 Asst. Prof. Dr. Thaveesilp Subwattana, accompanied by HUSOC administrators, intimately received a team of administrators from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Chiangrai Rajabhat University.  During the short meeting session, the two parties shared ideas concerning administrative and academic development policies and strategies.

March 9, 2006.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, Deputy Dean for Administration, was invited to present a special talk on ‘Student-centered Teaching and Learning,’ at Mekong River View Hotel, Nakhon Phanom.  A seminar on ‘Management of General Education Courses’ was held by MSU’s Academic Affairs Division for over 200 MSU staff and faculty members.

March 22, 2006. 
Asst. Prof. Dr. Thaveesilp  Subwattana, Dean, warmly welcomed Vietnamese Consul to Thailand, who visited the Faculty with 7 Vietnamese students to be enrolled for a preparatory Thai Language class at MSU this academic year.

Delegations from Guangxi University for Nationalities of People’s Republic of China paid a visit to MSU.  The meeting between representatives of the two institutions featured formal negotiation and exchanges of ideas with regard to further cooperation and collaboration between the two universities.    

DWLL Holds Pre-graduation Seminar
The Department of Western Languages and Linguistics held a pre-graduation seminar on February 24, 2010, in LDC Conference Room.  The seminar was aimed at providing essential information and beneficial thoughts to 4^th-year English-major and French-major students in preparation for their life and work after graduation.  Each DWLL faculty member presented a sincere mini-lecture to the group of 97 eager and attentive participants, who were later asked to complete a program evaluation form.  The evening session was held at MSU Museum, where all of the seniors and the lecturers gathered for dinner and fun activities.  The farewell gathering was filled with a jubilant, intimate, sincere, and tearful atmosphere. Yet, no one was ready to say goodbye. 

    
EG Seniors Organize Senior Project Exhibition
4^th-year English-major students put on an exhibition of their English Senior Projects on March 5, 2010, at Rajanakharin Building Lobby Lounge.  The presentation featured exhibition booths, posters, DVD presentations, and information on 21 English projects carried out by the seniors as a partial fulfillment of their degree requirements. The exhibition attracted a large number of students, staff members and passers-by, all of whom found the projects very impressive

    
HUSOC Organizes International Conference
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, MSU, in conjunction with School of Humanities, Hyderabad University, India, organized an international conference on Language, Society, and Culture in Asian Contexts (LSCAC 2010) during January 6-7, 2010.  The two-day event was held at Kantarawichai Conference Room, Faculty of Nursing, where approximately 250 participants from 21 countries took part, presenting academic papers in the areas of Asian Linguistics, Community Development, Cultural Diversity, Ethnic Diversity, Foreign Language Teaching, Folktale and Storytelling, History, Language and Translation, Literature, Philosophy, and Sustainable Development.  Also featured in the conference were two keynote lectures: one on Preservation of Linguistics and Cultural Diversity in Asian Contexts, by Prof. Dr. Suwilai Premsrirat and another entitled One and Two Points of Cultural Identity of Zhuang and Tai Groups, by Prof. Fan Hong Gui.  The final day of the event was highlighted by a panel discussion on The Role of Scholars in Preserving and Promoting Asian Languages and Cultures, by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wajuppa Tossa, Ms. Zhou Mengzhen, Asst. Prof. Dr. Bernard Glenn Neff, Dr. James R. Chamberlain, and Prof. Dr. J. Prabhakara Rao.

HUSOC Freshmen Initiated into University Lifestyle
An initiation program was organized by HUSOC Student Council, under the leadership of Thirayut Leekhot, during June 10 – 12, 2009, to introduce HUSOC freshmen to new lifestyles at the university. Emphasized in the program were entertaining activities such as students’ performances, cheerleading shows, and singing faculty songs. The program was held in continuation of the annual pan-MSU initiation program that took place earlier this month in preparation for new students’ adjustment to their new learning environment at MSU. HUSOC initiation was carried out under close supervision of HUSOC faculty and staff members.

   
DWLL Seminar Held in Rayong
A pre-semester seminar was held during May 25-27on Samed Island, Rayong, where DWLL and LDC staff and faculty members gathered to discuss a textbook compilation project and a collaborative plan for the two closely related units.  Also discussed at the meeting was preparation of syllabuses and textbooks for courses offered in Academic year 2009.  A circum-island tour was arranged after the final session was dismissed.

   
HUSOC Holds Monologue Contest
A monologue contest took place at RN Building’s lobby on February 18, 2009, organized by HUSOC Student Organization for the purpose of promoting and enhancing students’ public speaking talents.  The activity was held under the faculty’s annual project entitled “Students’ Stage,” in which students are encouraged to take part for the sake of their experience enrichment as well as their personality improvement.  The contest featured 9 finalists representing different majors, all of whom stunned the audience with their great rhetorical speeches and acting styles.  The winner was Pailin Chaiburi, 1^st-year student majoring in Korean, with 1^st and 2^nd runners-up being Chainaichon  Plangcharoensri, 4^th-year EG, and Chitipa  Rotchanakiattipong, 1^st-year LP, respectively.  Congratulations on a job well done.

   
5th HUSO-HUSOC Games Held at KKU
The 5th HUSO-HUSOC Games was held on February 8, 2009, at KKU Sport Complex, where a large crowd of HUSO students from KKU assembled to welcome over 250 HUSOC students and staff members from MSU. The day-long event began after the opening speech presentation by Asst. Prof. Dr. Yaowalak Apichatwanlop, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The relationship-enhancement activities included friendly sports competitions, fun games, and cheerleading shows. The evening program was highlighted by spectacular performances and music by representatives of both institutions. It was another successful and memorable day for both the hosts, HUSO students, and the visitors, HUSOC students.

    
HUSOC Students Participate in Rajaphruek Games
HUSOC students participated in the 14th Rajaphruek Games, MSU’s annual intramural sports competition held during January 25 – 31, 2009. Athletes representing the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences were among those most outstanding and enthusiastic sports teams from 17 faculties in the games. The sporting festival, aiming at enhancing unity and sportsmanship among MSU students, was greatly successful, as not only athletes but also a huge crowd of enthusiastic spectators participated in all the events, particularly on the closing day when the final round of cheerleading competition took place. HUSOC cheerleaders repeated their victory as they were announced 1st runner-up for the third consecutive year. Congratulations!

Chinese New Year Celebrated at MSU
The Confucius Institute at MSU in conjunction with the Department of Thai and Oriental Languages, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, held a hilarious celebration on the occasion of Chinese New Year 2009. MSU President, Asst. Prof. Dr. Suppachai Samappito, presided over the opening ceremony of the colorful event, witnessed by a large jubilant audience assembling at MSU Central Amphitheatre. Also joining the jubilee were Prof. Huang Bingsheng, Director of the institute, Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, HUSOC Dean, and VIP members representing governmental and private units in Maha Sarakham Province, who enjoyed numerous spectacular performances by Chinese students at MSU and Chinese-major students from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.

    
DWLL Holds X’mas Party
DWLL students held a Christmas Party on December 25, 2008, at Rajanakharin Building’s backyard, where over 200 English-major students and faculty members gathered to joyfully celebrate one of the world’s most joyous occasions. The party, run in English, was filled with a hilarious and entertaining atmosphere, featuring students’ performances, gift exchange, X’mas carols, as well as food and refreshment. The celebration provided an opportunity for students not only to get together before their New Year celebration, but also to experience and learn about Western culture.

      
Halloween 2008
Held at RN Building’s lobby on the night of October 31, 2008, our Halloween Party 2008 was as usual a successful one. More than half of DWLL faculty members and approximately 300 English and French major students dressing in their fanciful costumes hilariously celebrated the event. The party's highlights included a few short ghost-haunting films amazingly produced by DWLL students, ghost-dressing competition, and ghost storytelling by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wajuppa Tossa, a DWLL professor and world's famous storyteller. Furthermore, some students volunteered to share their exciting ghost experiences with their friends. PHOTOS.

   
HUSOC interviews new students
Approximately 320 students nationwide, having recently been selected through the general admissions system, were interviewed by HUSOC academic committee on May 21, 2008, at RN Building. The interview session was held prior to making final decisions on admitting new students to various B.A. programs offered by the faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, including those in the major fields of English, Thai, French, Vietnamese, Lao, Khmer, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Community Development, History,

   
HUSOC Dean Welcomes New Students
On April 3, 2008, Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon and Asst. Prof. Dr. Pathom Hongmala, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, welcomed 121 HUSOC students attending pre-program courses during the summer in preparation for their selected degree programs which will commence in June. Prior to their meeting with the new students, an orientation was held by MSU’s Academic Service Division for all pre-program students who have been admitted to the various faculties at MSU through the direct quota admission.

   
A New Linkage Established
Asst. Prof. Somchart Maneechote welcomed Mr. Pinyochai Wongareenamsuk, Manager of All C. P. Corporation, Ltd., who visited the Faculty on April 10, 2008. A linkage between the corporation and MSU has been established with the aim of providing opportunities for Chinese students attending classes at MSU to conduct their apprenticeship at various units under the company’s supervision.

   
NRU QA Workshop
Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University held a workshop on Quality Assurance Assessment during February 18-20, 2008, at Inthanin Conference Room, Rajanakharin Building. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at MSU was chosen as the site for the training, where a total of 33 NRU key administrators were intimately received by HUSOC administrators and staff members.

   
Website Design Training
A workshop on Website Design was organized on February 16-17, 2008, by the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Participants were HUSOC students who needed to improve additional skills in designing a webpage before graduating.

   
HUSOC Students’ Performance at Red Cross Fair
On February 4, 2008, a team of students representing the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences presented a spectacular performance at the annual Red Cross Fair, or Bun Berk Fa Festival, in Maha Sarakham. In addition to the performance, study programs offered the Faculty were also promoted at the University’s exhibition booth opened at the fair site.

   
Graduation Ceremony 2007
Asst. Prof. Dr. Photcharanon Sayankena, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs, along with HUSOC faculty and staff members, warmly received 223 HUSOC graduates who returned to the Faculty to attend MSU’s annual Graduation Ceremony. Intensive practice sessions took place during December 15-16, 2007, prior to the final rehearsal on December 17. The prestigious ceremony, graciously presided over by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, was held on Wednesday, December 19, 2007. It was undoubtedly a great occasion that filled all graduates’ hearts with utmost happiness and pride.

   
Study Tour in China
A study tour was organized during September 17-24, 2007, for a team of HUSOC staff and faculty members to visit Quangxi University and Yunnan University in People’s Republic of China. The aim of the trip was to negotiate and establish academic collaboration with the two host institutions, with focus on developing graduate study programs in Thai-Chinese Cultural Studies and in Thai and Chinese Languages.

    
HUSOC Donation
A group of HUSOC staff members presented a sum of money to Wat Ku Kaew on September 11, 2007. The money was donated by HUSOC students and staff members as part of a fund-raising project for the purchase of electric poles and for the promotion of Buddhism.

     
DWLL Seminar
The Department of Western Languages and Linguistics held a seminar on the management and instruction of general English courses. In the three-day seminar, taking place during May 29-31, 2007, at Rayong Beach Hotel, 35 DWLL faculty members discussed and suggested effective solutions to problems regarding teaching general English courses at MSU. A post-meeting fun session was arranged for the participants to spend some time at the beach. That not only helped relieve their tension but also fulfilled their desire to be temporarily free from hard work.

     
QA STAFF’S VISIT
On June 4, 2007, Asst. Prof. Thanom Tana and Asst. Prof. Somchart Maneechote, along with a team of staff representing Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, welcomed MSU Vice-President for Quality Assurance, Dr. Wantana Sinsiri, who led a team of QA staff in a visit to the faculty. QA policy and preparatory guidelines for 2006’s evaluation were presented and discussed, followed by a short question-answer session.

     
DWLL Faculty Invited as Guest Lecturers
During the months of March and April, four DWLL faculty members were invited as guest lecturers at three Eric centers in Kalasin and Roi-Et provinces, where seminars on TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) were held. A team of three members, comprising Asst. Prof. Dr. Lertdow Sayankena, Asst. Prof. Dr. Udorn Wan-arom, and Dr. Pilanut Phusawisot, gave their lectures at Eric Center 1 (Kalasin Pittayasan School) during March 17-21, 2007, and at Center 2 (Nong Kungsri School) during April 6-10, 2007. Another DWLL lecturer, Ajarn Montree Polyium, was invited to a TKT seminar taking place at Roi-Et Eric Center 3 (Phonthongpattanawittaya School) during March 19-23, 2007. All the seminars were greatly successful, as evidenced by the participants’ very high level of satisfaction.

     
HUSOC New Year Party
HUSOC faculty and staff members gathered for their New Year celebration on the night of December 27, 2006. The highlights of the gathering included blessing remarks by the dean and senior staff, gift exchange, food and beverages, and singing. All hearts were filled with hopes and best wishes for happiness and prosperity in the coming year 2007.

     
Graduation Ceremony
The Graduation Ceremony 2006 took place at MSU on December 19, 2006. A total of 5095 graduates attended the ceremony, graciously presided over by HRH Princess Sirindhorn. Attendants from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences included 10 with a doctoral degree, 12 with master’s degree, and 186 with a bachelor’s degree. The greatest and most prestigious event of the year was observed by a large crowd of people from all over Isan provinces and other regions, most of whom were the graduates’ parents and relatives.

     
A Road Show in Lao PDR
A team of HUSOC faculty members and students, led by Asst. Prof. Somchart Maneechote and Ajarn Lawan Sangkhaphanthanon, held an exhibition at the National University of Lao People’s Democratic Republic during November 7-8, 2006. The exhibition was aimed at promoting the Lao language programs offered at MSU as well as providing information on the University.

     
Quality Assessment
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences was officially visited by a committee from the Office of Education Standards and Quality Assessment on September 27, 2006. The Dean welcomed the visitors and presented reports on the faculty’s operation during the past academic years. Also joining the reception were Deputy Dean of the College of Politics and Governance, Director of the Research Institute of Northeastern Art and Culture, and a team of HUSOC administrators and faculty members.

    
Bowling Competition
HUSOC representatives took part in a charity bowling competition organized by the Faculty of Engineering on September 2, 2006. Numerous participants representing all MSU’s faculties and supporting units participated in the activity, which was aimed at raising funds to be offered to Nong Son Temple in Maha Sarakham. All participants found the gathering a great fun.

    
HUSO-HUSOC FRIENDSHIP GAMES 2006
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Khon Kaen University, or HUSO, held the 3rd HUSO-HUSOC Friendship Games on Saturday, August 19, 2006, at KKU’s Sports Complex.  A group of approximately 400 students from Mahasarakham University’s Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, or HUSOC, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Thaweesilp Subwattana, Dean, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Lertdow  Sayankena, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs, were warmly welcomed by hundreds of KKU’s HUSO students and staff members, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Pinpinat  Phueakphan, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs. The gathering of the students from the two neighboring universities was highlighted by day-long friendship-enhancement activities and friendly sporting events, including basketball, and football matches, as well as cheerleading shows and hilarious farewell dinner. The closing ceremony featured a spectacular performance by the host, which greatly impressed the visiting MSU team. The traditional sports competition will be hosted by MSU next academic year.

   
BIG CLEANING DAY
On the auspicious occasions of the 60^th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession to the throne and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s birthday anniversary, students and faculty members from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences participated in the tree-planting and cleaning activities taking place around Rajanakharin Building on Saturday, August 10, 2006.  The opening ceremony of the Big Cleaning Day, an MSU-wide event, was presided over by MSU President, Professor Doctor Adul Viriyavejakul. 

    
Confucius Institute Conference in Beijing, China July 6, 2006.  Asst. Prof. Dr. Pissamai Sri-ampai, MSU vice-president for Academic and Foreign Affairs and Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet Poopatwiboon, deputy dean for Administration of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences represented Mahasarakham University to participate in the first Confucius Institute Conference in Beijing, China. This international conference hosted hundreds of participants from all over the world who in some way play important roles in the development of Chinese language teaching and learning in foreign settings. The Confucius Institute is a non-profit public institute set up by China’s National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language to promote friendly relationship with other countries; enhance the understanding of the Chinese language and culture among world Chinese learners as well as providing good learning conditions for them. One of the major universities in Northeast Thailand that offer Chinese Language programs, Mahasarakham University is in the process of constructing a local office of the Confucius Institute, which will enhance the teaching and learning of Chinese in this region of the country.

A VISIT BY THE STAR
June 25, 2006.  DWLL staff members and students were paid a surprise visit by R The Star, or Anattapon Sirichumsaeing, accompanied by his parents and a few escorts.  After a short photo-taking session and conversation, the Star, an HOS student, presented a bouquet of white roses to DWLL representatives, Asst. Prof. Dr. Lertdow  Sayankena and Asst. Prof. Dr. Somkiet  Poopatwiboon, as a token of his appreciation and gratitude for constant support and encouragement.  He also gave words of pledge for his best performance on next language courses he plans to take.

    
May 29, 2006. 
 The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences arranged interviews with students newly admitted to the Faculty via the central admissions system.  The atmosphere of the interviews was filled with warmth amidst interviewees’ excitement.

    
April 17, 2006.
Asst. Prof. Thanya  Sangkhaphathanont, Deputy Dean for Academic Affairs, welcomed a group of pre-program HUSOC students enrolled for general education courses during the summer.  The students, admitted to MSU through the direct quota admissions early in March, attended the orientation prior to a meeting with their advisors in the afternoon session.

     
April 12, 2006.
 A Songkran celebration was organized at the ground floor of Borommarajkumari Building, where hundreds of MSU staff and faculty members gathered to witness the blessing ceremony, presided over by MSU President, Prof. Adulya Viriyavejakul, after which they enjoyed watching performances from various faculties and offices. A Songkran Queen contest also took place as other activities and water splash went on. The hilarious celebration of the Thai New Year takes place annually, signifying MSU’s policy on conservation of art and culture.   

    
March 10, 2006. 
HUSOC Student Council held an official annual seminar to wrap up and evaluate year-round projects under its responsibility.  Prior to the main sessions, Asst. Prof. Dr. Lertdow  Sayankena, Deputy Dean for Student Affairs, presented opening remarks, commenting on the overall performance of the council.

     
The Department of Thai and Oriental Languages Department held an annual international event entitled 'Opening the Gateway to the East’ in which hundreds of attendants enjoyed exhibitions on foods and cultures of Asian countries.  Visitors were also entertained by brilliant cultural performances representing various nations, including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Korea, China, Japan, and Thailand.

    
February 12, 2006.
The senior class of English-major students performed a traditional drama entitled Once in a Midsummer Night’s Dream at MSU Amphitheatre. The performance was attended by approximately 700 spectators who not only enjoyed the spectacular event but also admired the students’ superb acting talents as well as their outstanding English skills.

     
February 5, 2006. 
The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Mahasarakham University hosted the 2nd HUSO (KKU)-HUSOC (MSU) Traditional Sports Competitions. The friendly sports activities were organized to tighten the ties among humanities and social sciences students of the two institutions.