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Civil Engineering Professor from the University of Arizona visits AUPP
Date: 2017-08-15T16:30:00

The American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) is proud to announce the commencement of its newly established Civil Engineering program in collaboration with the University of Arizona (UA) from the United States. Students undertaking this program will have opportunity to learn from the expertise of the University of Arizona faculty, and gain skills through a U.S. program that mirrors the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET) accredited Civil Engineering program at the main UA campus.

Consolidating this partnership between the two prestigious universities, Mrs. Jennifer G. Duan, who is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering in the University of Arizona visited AUPP on the 8th of August, 2017 and held a Civil Engineering speaker session at the AUPP campus. Her field is hydraulic and sediment transport and she has experience teaching civil engineering and water resource for eleven years.

In this event she shared her background and experiences with prospective students and stated that she was really excited to bring her expertise to Cambodia, and looked forward to sharing her knowledge and skills with AUPP students in the collaboration program. She eagerly stated that the civil engineering classes will include a lot of interesting research projects where she wants students to be fully engaged and free to raise their questions. She also pointed out the three most significant skills that the program requires; math, physics, and computer skills.

Professor Jennifer G. Duan highly encourages prospective students to apply for the Civil Engineering program. She sees a developing country like Cambodia as a huge advantage for Cambodian students who major in Civil engineering due to the market employment where infrastructure is in such high demand. Prof. Jennifer Duan goes on and said that she strongly believes the students will be able to find high paying jobs in Cambodia as well as in the United States.

The Bachelor of Civil Engineering is a dual degree program offered by AUPP in collaboration with the University of Arizona. By studying the Civil Engineering program at AUPP students will gain access to well-equipped physical and computer laboratories, learn from the expertise of UA faculty and local and regional engineering firms and take courses in graphics, statics, mechanics of solids and fluids, surveying, design, transportation, water systems, and earth structures

Students also have access to the UA’s extensive library system, its student success and career services resources, and are given opportunities to learn collaboratively with other UA students in the US and abroad. All graduates of the AUPP/UA dual degree programs will be able to work locally, regionally, or internationally as well as pursue further education opportunities in the United States, Australia, Europe, and other parts of Asia.
An AUPP Student, the First Cambodian Student at the United Nations’ Headquarters
Date: 2017-08-03T16:20:00

As the most prestigious university in the nation, AUPP offers its students a variety of internship opportunities worldwide. These internships allow students to obtain practical experience and to apply knowledge acquired in field of studies at AUPP to the real world working environment. In addition to gaining knowledge and skills through the internship experience, students also develop professionalism that will be invaluable in their careers.

For the past several months, Sunner Kea, one of AUPP’s senior law students, has had an internship with the Permanent Mission of Cambodia to the United Nations. Sunner is the first Cambodian student to work as an intern at the UN headquarters in New York and to obtain and develop ability, skills, experience and knowledge in this worldwide organization. Sunner is proud to represent AUPP and to help promote the quality of education and reputation of AUPP to the UN and international community.

As an AUPP law senior, it has been his greatest pleasure to experience such a glorious opportunity and undergo first-hand in the United Nations distinctively as a representative of the government of Cambodia. The internship has been a journey based on professionalism – learning how to communicate effectively with bureaucrats including foreign diplomats as well as top Cambodian government officials, and especially to represent the Cambodian government on the international stage as a diplomat.

Sunner has high praise for his internship experience, stating that, “Despite all of the work, I have also experienced many other aspects of life when it comes to problem solving, time keeping, networking, synergy, communication, policy development, event planning, data analysis, and so on. Although my internship is coming to an end, my only hope is that more AUPP students could travel here and do this internship because from my experience, I know that my AUPP fellow classmates will have the capabilities to delightfully endure such a professional work experience under the government of Cambodia.”

He ended with his final remarks that, “I would like to express my deepest appreciation to the American University of Phnom Penh and the Permanent Mission of Cambodia to the United Nations for making this experience possible.”

AUPP offers numerous internship opportunities to students, both in Cambodia and in other nations which allow students to gain domestic and international work experience that helps them develop skills and professionalism that will benefit them throughout their academic life as well as their professional careers.

Be sure that you don’t miss these exciting opportunities by becoming an AUPP student today. For more information, contact us at +85523 990 023/ +85512 266 631/ +85512 898 124.
AUPP Student Volunteers Provide Medical Aid in Takéo Province
Date: 2017-06-09T14:52:00

AUPP Student Volunteers Provide Medical Aid in Takéo Province

On May 27th and 28th 2017, students from the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) headed down to Bati District in Takéo province, located in southern Cambodia, and volunteered in assisting and facilitating medical services to the locals there. The main purpose of this AUPP organized trip was to provide free medical services and medicinal assistance to the locals in Takéo, and also to encourage the students to participate in community services.

The students and support staff accompanied 7 doctors and 4 nurses from Singapore, where they assisted the foreign doctors in language translation, documentation and registration of patients, blood pressure measurements, and dispensing medicines. In total, the team was able to provide medical service to around 600 people on the first day and around 400 people on the second day.

On being asked on what they learned from the trip, the students mentioned that they were glad to be giving back to the society and to be given the chance to be aware of their social responsibilities. Apart from this, they also learned about team work, especially when they had to organize and manage crowds efficiently, so that everybody was attended to. They were also happy to assist the Singaporean doctors in language translation and help the locals with their medical needs.

The American University of Phnom Penh has a rich and vibrant student life, and community service as such is just one of the many facets where students are encouraged to engage, contribute and participate in community events, and made aware of social responsibility and civic engagement. We would like to send our deepest gratitude to the founder of the university, Dr. Chea Vandeth, and the doctors from Singapore, Dr Guo Wei Wen, Dr Christopher Seow, Dr Joel Yee, Dr Joel Foo, Dr Sharon Claire Goh, Dr Ten Ai Jing and Dr Ong Ruiheng from Hope Church Singapore/ Singapore General Hospital, KK Women’s & Children’s hospital and National Neuroscience Institute for making this trip a possibility and giving the students the opportunity to build compassion and moral mettle, and be socially responsible citizens.
AUPP’s Professor at the Prestigious World Intellectual Property Day Forum 2017
Date: 2017-05-10T14:50:00

On April 25, 2017, the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh and Westec Media Ltd. had organized a forum to celebrate the World Intellectual Property Day in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The forum’s theme was “Innovation- Improving Lives.” The panel was about Intellectual Property’s economic impact – how intellectual property can help support the arts, culture and businesses. The panelists for this forum were selected to represent Cambodia’s entertainment and technology industries, government officials, and other key IPR stakeholders. Dr.David Moser, J.D., anAssociate Professor at theAmerican University of Phnom Penh was invited to be on a panel of the forum.The topics of the panel discussions were “Intellectual Property’s Impact across Sectors” and “IPR Enforcement, Resources, and Best Practices.”

Dr. Moser’s comments were based on his previous experience as an entertainment attorney in Nashville, Tennessee and about how intellectual property can be crucial in developing the infrastructure necessary for entertainment and technology industries. He also highlighted on Cambodia’s potential to develop such industries which similarly depended on its willingness to encourage creators and businesses that rely on intellectual property.

At the American University of Phnom Penh, we aim to contribute to the human resource development of Cambodia. The university was grounded on principles of having a highly qualified faculty with terminal degrees from U.S. and other international educational institutions. Our faculties have been trained in interactive and collaborative pedagogy that engage students in their own learning, thus making learning more useful and meaningful to them. Ninety percent of our faculty holds Ph.D.’s from American and other international schools with university-level teaching experiences.

With highly qualified and passionate professors like Dr. Moser, the faculties at AUPP aspire to contribute to the academic development of the students and society, and are committed to help student discover their talents, strengthen their abilities, and become confident leaders. Indubitable in their commitment, the AUPP faculties serve as academic advisers who help students grow, learn, and inspire them to be the future innovators and leaders of tomorrow.
The University of Arizona Delegation Visit to AUPP
Date: 2017-03-20T14:42:00

On the second week of March 2017, a delegation of the University of Arizona (UA) from the US visited the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP). This visit was a step towards a stronger strategic partnership between the two universities and saw a further deepening of ties between the two institutions. The visit could not have been more perfectly timed as both the institutions were excited about the opening of AUPP’s new campus later this year.

Established in 1885, the prestigious University of Arizona is one of the oldest and most reputable universities in the US. It produces graduates who are real-world ready through its 100% engagement initiative. Recognized as a global leader, UA is also a leader in research and ranks 21st among all public universities in the US. The university is especially well known for its Law, Business and Medical programs. During the visit to AUPP, the delegation of UA held detailed discussions with the management of AUPP, conducted a welcome orientation for the AUPP students, attended scheduled lectures of some of AUPP professors and explored the new campus facilities.

The visit explored practical avenues of cooperation, highlighting in particular the ongoing dual degree programs and the potential for the upcoming degrees in the pipeline as well. Currently, the dual degree programs offered at AUPP in partnership with UA are the Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; and the Bachelor of Arts, Law. AUPP is the only university in Cambodia which offers higher education degree programs that meets America educational standards and offers U.S. accredited dual degree programs with our U.S. partner university. In a dual degree, you can earn two bachelor’s degrees at the same time upon graduation; one bachelor’s degree from AUPP and the other from our US partner university in the US.

We here are AUPP are extremely proud to be in this partnership with the University of Arizona and look forward to strengthening collaboration with them by working together to deliver the best education in Cambodia. We also anticipate that the partnership will offer our students excellent opportunities for exchange, learning, and career development and will offer them the right tools and character to be the future leaders of Cambodia and the world.
The Third Student Government Nomination Inauguration
Date: 2017-03-01T14:40:00

Phnom Penh – On the 27th day of February 2017, the Student Government (SG) of the American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) celebrated the inauguration of the Third Mandate of the Student Government held at the Center for Student Involvement (CSI) in AUPP. The attendees of this auspicious event were the university president, the faculty members, the administration staffs, and the students. This event saw the transition of power from the previous SG officers to the new ones and the appointment of the new SG president.

Having been established since 2015 by the constitution of the students of AUPP, the SG has played an important role in developing the extra-curricular activities in the university through student involvement and improving the overall student engagement. Since its creation, the SG was led by the first group of dynamic, creative and talented members, a.k.a. ‘SG officers’. The SG body consists of the President, the Vice President, the Treasurer, the Secretary, the Academic Officer, the Student Affairs Officer and Classes Representatives. The SG officers’ main role is to represent their fellow peers and making sure their voices are heard and attended to.

This inaugural event saw the smooth transfer of power between the past and the present SG officers where the previous officers wished the best to the new officers, and likewise saw the new officers thanking their predecessors for being ideal role models. The main purpose of this change of leadership in the SG is to provide equal and fair opportunities to every student to lead and manage the SG. The university fraternity was sad to see the previous officers leave, but at the same time happy and excited for the current team of brilliant, smart and creative group of young people taking up their new roles.Having been elected as the students’ representatives, the new SG body is committed to the developing the SG and bringing about multiple involvement activities and opportunities to all students.

The AUPP student government has been said to be a well-established representation of student body that has a proper method and structure of how a government organization is led. Working in parallel with the American matrix of student government bodies, the American University of Phnom Penh student government provides countless opportunities to all students to sharpen their leadership, communication, team working, and professional skills.
AUPP Produces Young Talented Entrepreneurs
Date: 2017-02-27T14:39:00

Entrepreneurship, start-ups and innovation, these are some terminologies that the youth today aspires to achieve. Synonymous they maybe with success, but the actual conception and execution of a start-up isn’t an easy feat to conquer, nor a soothing fairy tale to tell. But when such a phenomenon does comes about, one should celebrate and praise. Likewise, American University of Phnom Penh’s very own Mr. Chren Panha Oudoum, a fourth year student majoring in Business Administration, would be one such phenomenon.

Mr. Chren Panha Oudoum is the founder of a fast-food restaurant like none other. If you have ever wondered on the possibility of eating your fries and at the same time drinking your soda from the same cup, but without the hassle of having to hold too many items in your hands, or wishing that you had a third arm, well look no further. This teen entrepreneur has the answers to your struggles. With an innovative tweak to the way fast-food can be served and eaten, this young man has brought about a revolution to the fast-food industry. Today, King Kup has been recognized as a favorite destination for children, teenagers, and adults alike. The food combo of French fries, hotdogs and chicken fries with a ‘tweak’ is what you should expect, and what you will be served.

After founding his restaurant, young Oudoum was motivated to join a Startup Fair, a competition among sustainable businesses in the nation. With a well-organized business plan, effective strategy and operational plan resulting from his smart leaderships and the way he differentiated his business, King Kup was awarded as one of the leading business model in terms of creativity and innovations from among 400 hundred business plans. This title was only fitting to this deserving recipient.

AUPP is extremely proud of Mr. Chren Panha Oudoum, who has epitomized what the university looks to nurture in all our students. Creativity, the drive, the hunger, we here at AUPP are committed to cultivating entrepreneurial drive in all our students by providing world-class education and mentor-ship to our students.

AUPP has been working enthusiastically with the Royal Government of Cambodia on Human Resources Development by offering quality higher education in the country. The quality of education we provide are at par with our counter-parts in the USA, Australia, UK, Canada and other developed nations. It has been our privilege to educate and groom such fine students and we are extremely proud of their achievements, and are always here to encourage and support them.
A Vibrant Forum of Student Clubs at AUPP
Date: 2017-02-22T14:38:00

Along with its fantastic education programs, AUPP also offers a forum for extracurricular activities to its students in the form of student clubs. These clubs are mainly established to bring together students who have congenial interests and it gives students the opportunity to share, learn and develop comradely with peers.

With the advisory mentorship of a faculty member overseeing and guiding club operations, AUPP students have the opportunity to be involved with a variety of clubs which focuses on teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills. Some of our main clubs are the soccer club, the music club, the yoga club, the cooking club, and the newspaper club amongst a few, and the students have been given the autonomy to run the club themselves. These clubs accept interested new members with arms wide open.

In addition to this, students can also propose new clubs so as to provide other students the opportunity to join and explore a new set of skills. The students proposing to create new clubs choose a faculty member whose role is to mentor and guide the club members on the most effective and productive methods to lead the club. The final approval of the club mentor is decided by the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and hereafter, the club is then officially approved by the President of the University.

As the saying goes, “All work and no play make Jack a dull boy”, only focusing on rigorous academic work without rest or relaxation is harmful to one’s personal life and well-being. AUPP constantly encourages its students to not only excel in their academic ventures, but also in their all-round development. Hence the student clubs is a forum for the students to escape the mundane.

With a great opportunity to receive a top quality of education similar to that of the USA, Europe, Australia and other developed nations, we believe that a balance and integration between class activities and co-curricular activities can enable the students to succeed in their academic life, as well as help them develop an international mindset to prepare and face global challenges that lie ahead in life.

Our clubs here in AUPP offers various opportunities to the students to get involved in community projects, internships, career planning and development, leadership in student governance, service learning and many more. With a balance and combination of an excellent education intertwined with co-curricular activities, we here at AUPP vigorously work at developing and nurturing the perfect specimen of global citizens that can lead the next generation of Cambodian youth to unprecedented achievements and economic marvels.

To learn more about clubs to be offered at AUPP, you are advised to contact the Office of Student Affairs through info@aupp.edu.kh or call us at 023-990-023.
Microsoft Recognizes AUPP Students’ Contribution
Date: 2017-01-17T14:37:00

This week, Microsoft presented an award of appreciation to American University of Phnom Penh students for their continued service and help in the Microsoft Translator Hub project. Since August 2016, students at AUPP have been steadily involved in a Microsoft project which is developing a new type of translation software. Microsoft, a world leader in computer technologies for decades, contacted AUPP to request participation from its students in the translation phase of the development of this new technology. There are certainly several translation technologies that exist on the market today that can translate quickly and easily from English to Khmer and vice versa. However, there are still many problems with inaccuracy when it comes to translating whole sentences and phrases while still maintaining the correct meaning. For example, when using existing translation software, such as Google Translate, to translate a sentence that contains an idiom such as, “it was back-breaking work,” you will get a literal word-for-word translation such as, “it had to come back to break the work”.

It is easy to see why there is still a very relevant need for continued improvement of translation technologies that exist today. As Cambodia continues to expand its international commerce as well as increase in foreign investment in the country, the need for quick and accurate translation software is incredibly vital. AUPP students involved in the Microsoft translation project named “Translator Hub” are providing 100,000 different sentences and phrases of translated text in both English and Khmer which will then be entered into a database to be used in the development of new Microsoft translation software. Microsoft and AUPP have formed a memorandum of understanding with oversight of the Ministry of Commerce of Cambodia in regards to the project. The Ministry of Commerce is especially excited to see that continued progress in translation technology is being developed which will in turn help businesses and commerce in the kingdom.
AUPP Seniors Share Internship Tips For Juniors
Date: 2017-01-13T14:36:00

Internships are a proven way to gain relevant knowledge, skills, and experience while establishing important connections in the field of study. At AUPP students are required to complete their internships during the third year laying down a sound foundation which will benefit them in their chosen careers after graduation.

On January 10th, the Office of Student Affairs at AUPP organized a meeting between 4th year and 3rd year students to discuss a subject of internship programs. It provided the opportunity for some of our senior students to share their valuable experiences with junior students who are preparing for their internships. Our 3rd year students learned how to apply their knowledge, skills and abilities to a working environment enabling them the opportunity to develop the necessary job related practices to employers’ expectations.

The university believes that placing students in internships will also provide the students with added confidence as most internships train college students on-the-job and offer a fantastic learning experience for them to build on for their future. Additionally, internships enhance student development and professional growth while widening students’ understanding regarding the world of work and career options. Some internships are very competitive and students need to be well prepared for challenging interview as part of the selection process or internship positions. The students at AUPP are well prepared for their perspective internships and are looking forward to their future careers.

For the details about our Internship Program, please contact our Dr. Billie Slott, Director of Business Development, Office of Student Affairs via b.slott@aupp.edu.kh.
The Importance of Student Involvement at University
Date: 2016-12-29T14:33:00

In today’s world and in Cambodia, a university degree means more than it ever has before. One way in which American University of Phnom Penh (AUPP) differs from other universities in Cambodia is its stress on co-curricular activities. The core aim of AUPP is to focus on educating, training, and shaping a well-rounded individual. While classroom study is very important, going beyond this idea of academic only study, and creating co-curricular activities is equally important for building a student’s development and success.

There are many reasons as to why students should become involved in their university community. The National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE Studies) in the US shows student success is directly linked to student involvement. As a student becomes more involved in their university, the more invested they become in their future and success of both themselves and their institution. AUPP offers a wide range of activities for students to become involved in, including clubs, community service projects, internships, events, and more that will meet a variety of different student interests and their personality types. The clubs that are available at AUPP change according to what the students create and desire. Some of the clubs that are currently active include sports clubs, such as basketball and soccer, chess club, cooking club, book club, investment club, speech and debate club, and more. AUPP creates a unique space for each individual so that each student can feel a sense of community and support within their university community.

Providing different opportunities for discovering their interests, students will learn life skills that will help them not only in the classroom, but also in the real world. Co-curricular activities, paired with academic work, enhance a person’s intellectual, physical, moral, sensible, and social development – the primary features of a well-rounded individual. The benefits of co-curricular activities for students have been researched thoroughly and evidence has shown those who participate in these activities perform better in the classroom, build stronger relationships, and are more likely to be successful after graduation. AUPP aims to be the best institution in Cambodia and produce the best graduates. This can only be achieved with a continued push for student involvement and co-curricular activity development.
A Group of AUPP Students Journey to Kampong Chheu Teal High School for a Sharing Session
Date: 2016-12-28T14:30:00

On the December 26, 2016, a group of AUPP students travelled to Kampong Chheu Teal High School, in Kampong Thom Province. Welcomed by the Principal and hundreds of senior students, the AUPP volunteers were really excited to interact with the high school students and to talk about AUPP’s great reputation and the quality education at the university. As they provided details of AUPP’s academic programs, student life, and quality standards, the high schools students, teachers and the Principal developed their understanding that our American university in Cambodia offers an outstanding higher education to Cambodians and thereby enhances the human resources development of the country.

The students of Kampong Chheu Teal High School were motivated and encouraged by the AUPP students to aim high in their education and for their future. Tips for earning better grades in the National High School examination were shared so the high schoolers might enhance their performance. The AUPP students also provided recommendations for choosing a quality university and what high school students should do before deciding on their major in college.

The visit was a success, and with a strong bond being built between the school and AUPP, we hope the sharing of knowledge among the students of the University and KCT High School will continue.
New AUPP Campus Scheduled for Completion in Mid 2017
Date: 2016-12-27T14:27:00

The construction of the new AUPP campus, Cambodia’s largest university, is nearing completion and will be ready in mid-2017. As part of AUPP’s continuing commitment to serving higher education, all the facilities have been carefully selected to support student learning and the delivery of top quality instruction.

Using stunning architecture and the most up to date designs, our new facility will not only be recognized as the biggest university campus in the country, but also as the best state-of-the-art campus equipped with the most advanced technological amenities in Cambodia.

Students will experience spacious interactive classrooms, a library full of resources including a learning center, research center and conceptualized classrooms. Add to that modern computer and science laboratories, sport fields and student and faculty dormitories and you have a real American style learning environment without leaving Cambodia giving students the opportunity to earn their American degree and an AUPP degree through dual degree programs.

For further details about our new campus, contact our office at 023-990-023/012-266-631.
AUPP at CIA FIRST’s Family 2016
Date: 2016-12-21T14:26:00

To bring CIA FIRST’s students and parents the most prestigious American education model, AUPP as an academic partner, took the opportunity to attend the Family Day which was held on Saturday December 17th, 2016. A number of AUPP’s students, staff and faculty were able to see firsthand the enthusiastic students and parents of CIA FIRST. On show were great presentations, parents and students’ remarks and other exciting projects which underlined the school’s academic excellence and quality standards.

AUPP took part in this important event by volunteering students, staff and faculty to build a closer relationship with the CIA FIRST community. AUPP supports all kinds of community involvement and partnerships as it aims to be the leading academic center in the country and the region. AUPP is regarded by many as the academic solution for higher education by both students and parents in Cambodia. With dual degree programs from the University of Arizona and Fort Hays State University, AUPP has the reputation of being the leader in quality higher education in Cambodia. Dual degree programs allow graduates to obtain two degrees at the same time, one degree issued by AUPP and the other from either the University of Arizona or Fort Hays State University.

AUPP offers an interactively dynamic and friendly learning environment where students can successfully meet their academic goals. Our new campus, the biggest in Cambodia, provides comprehensive facilities designed by U.S. architects that will soon be completed in 2017.

If any CIA FIRST students want to experience the very best American higher education in Cambodia, and the chance to hold American degrees in addition to their Cambodian qualifications, then AUPP is the right choice for you. There are scholarship opportunities available and upon graduation, the possibility of worldwide employment for those who have the spirit of adventure.

We are now open for Spring 2017 enrollments. Contact our office on 023-990-023/012-266-631.
AUPP Students In BMC Accelerator Entrepreneurship Competition
Date: 2016-11-25T14:23:00

The annual BMC Startup Accelerator is underway which is an entrepreneurship competition where students from different universities submit their unique business proposals in order to win funds for their businesses. The BMC Startup Accelerator Cambodia is affiliated with both the Mekong Business Challenge and the International Business Model Competition in the U.S.   AUPP is proud to have three teams involved called WeFarm, Wema Market and Soben that have created business proposals as well as videos to explain their ideas and have submitted these. With such intriguing and socially aware proposals, all three of AUPP’s teams are currently shortlisted in the competition and will go through interviews on Saturday the 26th of November at NUM Innovation lab. If successful, they will be able to move on to the next round.

This year the organization is giving preference to teams that are committed to launching a business or social venture. The BMC Accelerator program is designed to help launch new businesses and social ventures via a 3 month training program, mentoring process and access to finance. Students are expected to design business models and then “get out of the building” to test their business model assumptions with customers and key partners and then make the necessary pivots and iterations.

The Final Competition will be held at CJCC on Saturday, February 11, 2017 where all teams will have 10 minutes to deliver their business model presentation along with a short Q & A with the Judging Panel which also will include some of their potential investors.

Once the teams advance past this final competition, they will be able to compete in the finals of the Mekong Challenge which will be held in Yangon, Myanmar on March 18th, 2017. The team that wins the Mekong challenge will then be able to move on the International Business Model Competition which will be held in the United States at the end of April 2017. It is great to see three AUPP teams come up with such unique ideas that give back to their community. It is even more of a joy to have AUPP’s teams competing for the first time and be able to be shortlisted already. We wish you the best of luck in your business and social pursuits and we support you all the way.
AUPP Students Win 1st as National Champions for CIMB Stock Challenge
Date: 2016-11-22T14:22:00

Congratulations to Huy Rathpisal, Chin Chanda Luch and Leak Sophavatey of AUPP for becoming 1st as National Champions in the CIMB Stock Challenge Competition. The group better known by their team name “The Visionary” were awarded as National Champions in the competition at the Cambodian Stock Exchange on November 22nd, 2016. They will now be able to move on to the 3rd round which will take place in Singapore against other regional teams. This is AUPP’s first time joining the competition and coming in as underdogs to more experienced universities, however AUPP’s students proved to be savvy and skilled beyond expectation as they took the National Championship. The ceremony was attended by H.E. Hong Sokhour, Managing Director of the CSX, Mr. Bun Yin, CEO of CIMB Bank, Ms. Oum Chenda Pheakdey, Head of Corporate Resources as well as students and administrators from several Cambodian universities.

The 1st round of the competition lasted from October 10th until the 28th with 116 teams across Cambodia competing to make it to the second round. This round involved trading and picking a variety of Asian Stocks from Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. In the 2nd round of the competition, each team had to submit their written strategy about their trading techniques. With only a few teams in the 2nd round, AUPP’s students were able to submit a winning strategy that has now given them a National Championship Title as well as some decent cash prizes.

For the 3rd round, the National Champs will be flown out to Singapore to compete against other ASEAN teams that succeeded in their own country. The final round competition will happen on January 9th, 2017 where each team will present their strategy and be judged on their presentation, post game portfolio performance, on spot stock picking skills and their ROI at the end of the game. Although a huge challenge lies ahead of them, this team has proven to be incredibly talented and capable. Good luck to “The Visionary” team in their 3rd round competition, we all support you in your dreams and pursuits.
AUPP Students Preview Khmer Rouge Documentary with UK Ambassador
Date: 2016-11-16T14:18:00

A group of AUPP students were able to attend a preview screening of a new Khmer Rouge Documentary at the residence of UK Ambassador Bill Longhurst. The new six part mini series documentary focuses on forced marriage under the Khmer Rouge and its proceedings at the Khmer Rouge court tribunal. The new film series is titled “Time to Speak Out” and is produced by Olivier Van Bockstael who also attended the preview screening along with AUPP’s Professor and senior expert on women’s human rights in conflict and post-conflict settings, Dr. Theresa de Langis. The televised series was produced for the Khmer audience primarily in hopes to bring more awareness and a clearer understanding of the issues, the history and what is at stake in the court trials.

After watching the first part of the documentary a brief QA discussion session followed where attendees were able to ask the experts and the film’s producer additional questions. Phnom Penh Post quoted that another of Van Bockstael’s main objectives is to “explore links between sexual violence during the Khmer Rouge and the situation in Cambodia today”. Dr. de Langis observed that “one of the most unique things about this crime here in Cambodia, as opposed to other countries, is that it involved both men and women…having the court and this outreach allows [victims] to understand why [forced marriage] was a crime and how it was different from traditional Khmer arranged marriages,”

During an interview with Khmer Times, Len Sievlan, a student of Theresa de Langis said “It was hard to hear sometimes…but I feel very different after hearing them say those words themselves. Life must have been very difficult trying to cope with these [crimes]…and I really admire [these women]. It made me question if my relatives or my parents had ever experienced that,”

The televised series will be airing on MyTV and CTN after Case 002/02 which is continuing at the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia.
AUPP Meets Students at US Education Fair Hosted by IDP
Date: 2016-11-08T14:16:00

AUPP was invited to participate in the US Education Fair that was organized by IDP and held at the ACE Toul Tamping Campus. As a university partner, AUPP was able to participate in this event that was mainly reserved for Universities in the United States. The US Education Fair was organized in order for Cambodian students to find study abroad opportunities through US universities that had their representatives at the fair. Some of the most prominent ones were University of Colorado, Adelphi University, South Seattle College, SCAD, Southern New Hampshire University, University of Alabama, Kaplan International Colleges and many more.

AUPP was the only local university that participated due to its Dual Degree programs that allow Cambodian students to receive American dual bachelor degrees without having to leave Cambodia. For some this is an excellent option that allows them access to American degrees without the hassle of living in a foreign country and paying expensive tuition fees. But AUPP does not limit their students to only that option. Through various university partnerships that AUPP has established over the year, students from AUPP are able to transfer and continue their education at a variety of partner universities which also include our Dual Degree partner universities. Some students who have studied at AUPP for over two years have been able to transfer to universities in Massachusetts, Indiana, Ohio, California, New York as well as Australia, Japan and New Zealand to continue their education abroad. Transfer opportunities with AUPP are available for semester basis as well as for continuing higher education to achieve a Master’s degree. Being able to participate in IDP’s US Education Expo allowed AUPP to meet a variety of Cambodian students and help them with understanding their higher education options both in Cambodia and abroad.

Whether students are looking to study abroad or receive American quality education in Cambodia, AUPP is able to offer both options to the Cambodian youth. Visit the AUPP campus and talk to one of our representatives for more info.
AUPP Students Push On With CIMB Stock Challenge Competition
Date: 2016-11-02T14:14:00

Whether it’s in the cafeteria or student lounge, three AUPP students are constantly prepping for the CIMB Stock Challenge. This will be the first time American University of Phnom Penh joins the CIMB ASEAN Stock Challenge and these three Business Major students couldn’t be more excited. It all began last March when the two previous regional challenge champions from Singapore’s Nanyang Technology University came to visit AUPP and meet with students in the investment club. From that first meeting, a big portion of AUPP students were inspired to work towards winning the challenge.

The 1st round of the competition lasted from October 10th until the 28th with 100 teams across Cambodia competing to make it to the second round. This round involved trading and picking a variety of Asian Stocks from Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Even though AUPP’s team had no prior trading experience in the real market, Huy Rathpisal, Chin Chanda Luch and Leak Sophavatey of AUPP or “The Visionary” team as they like to be called were able to proceed to the next round. Their desire to exercise their investment skills and leap further into the world of stocks has brought them recent success as one of three teams from Cambodia who will proceed onwards to compete in the 2nd round of the challenge.

The 2nd round of the competition will run until 11th of November by which date, each team has to submit their written strategy about how their trading techniques. By the 22nd of November the National Champions for Cambodia will be announced and will be able to proceed further on to the 3rd round. The National Champs will then be flown out to Singapore to compete with other ASEAN teams. The final round competition will happen on January 9th, 2016 where each team will present their strategy and be judged on their presentation, post game portfolio performance, on spot stock picking skills and their ROI at the end of the game. We would like to wish the best of luck to “The Visionary” team in their efforts with the CIMB Stock Challenge. We here at AUPP are delighted to see students constantly pushing themselves into more challenging environments that would help them excel in their skills as well as bring prestige to AUPP.
AUPP Students Put In Hours for Microsoft’s Translator Hub Khmer
Date: 2016-10-24T14:12:00

AUPP students worked through the weekend for Microsoft’s Translator Hub Khmer in agreement with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce. Students arrived on campus early in the morning and spent the entire day until the evening working on this project. Sitting in the computer lab and gazing at the screens, all the students seemed fully engaged in translating complicated English and Khmer business terms. Their goal is to go through and translate over 100,000 sentences and phrases in both languages as well as verify them for their accuracy. It was in August that the Ministry of Commerce and Microsoft South East Asia signed a memorandum of understanding to finalize this joint project. Since then, AUPP students have been actively involved with learning the Microsoft interface in addition to working with AUPP faculty and the Ministry of Commerce. In an interview with the Phnom Penh Post.

Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak said Translator-Hub Khmer, which will translate English to Khmer and vice-versa, would help overcome language barriers. “We give priority on translating terminology that is used in business activities”. This project alone is expected to take a year or more in order to develop a well refined database. While currently the Translator Hub is only focused on business terminology, other terminology specific sectors such as law, science and health would follow later.

“Our mission is to empower every person and organization to achieve more, and we believe that our collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce will strengthen ICT as pillar of Cambodia development and competitiveness” as was previously stated by Michelle Simmons, general manager of Southeast Asia New Markets at Microsoft Asia Pacific.

Empowering AUPP students is exactly what has been achieved. Our students have been given a great experience to work for a multi national company while at the same time working towards breaking down language barriers between Khmer and English.
AUPP Student Selected for Student Ambassador Program with ACCA
Date: 2016-10-21T14:10:00

AUPP’s student Sothearea Pov has been selected for a Student Ambassador Program with ACCA. Sothearea Pov will be a Student Ambassador with ACCA from 2016 until 2018.

ACCA Ambassador is a two-year program organized by the Associate of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) to equip young people with the necessary skills to use in their future workplace and provide them the opportunities to network with other potential candidates. ACCA Ambassador selected its applicants through two main processes: application and interview. The application was closed on August 15, 2016 and upon interview, 20 university students were selected, and AUPP’s Sothearea Pov happened to be one of them.

Miss Pov, a junior at AUPP, is majoring in business. When asked why she applied for the ACCA Ambassasor program, Miss Pov said “I have many reasons for this. One, I want to challenge myself and develop my leadership skills. It will be useful for my future career because being an ACCA ambassador is a great opportunity to be involved in a variety of ACCA’s business events and conferences. Simultaneously, I will be able to build my network with successful business people in advance.”

“I am so thankful for Dr. Donald Rallis who always provides me good advice and encourages me to pursue my dream as my priority. Moreover, I would like to thank to Dr. Nial Farrell, the Vice President of Academic Affairs for AUPP who supported me to become successful in becoming an ACCA ambassador,” she continued.

After becoming an ACCA Ambassador, candidates are provided with the opportunities to work closely with the Engagement Executive to brainstorm initiatives, involve in event planning and organization, and master their logistic arrangement skills.

ACCA is a global body of professional accountants, aiming at equipping committed and ambitious people around the globe who seek to pursue their career in accountancy, finance and management with the skills necessary for a work place. ACCA’s global network is currently supporting 162,000 members and 428, 000 students in reaching their potential through ACCA’s 89 offices across the globe.