Facilities/Services
LIBRARIES
Occupying the second-eight floors of the Cathedral of Learning, the library has a seating capacity of 1,600 with study areas designated by a sign "Quiet study". Its resources consist of over 500,000 volumes; approx. 2,000 current periodical subscriptions, plus theses, dissertations, audio-visual materials, CD-ROM databases, etc. Most materials are arranged according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System. Its services include computerized literature search, microfiche and inter library loan services. Every floor has a great view and on the third floor is a hanging rock garden with Dan-kwian sculptures on the wall and plants along the walkway.
HEALTH SERVICES
HEALTH SERVICES Assumption University provides health services at both campuses. Students are responsible for making arrangements for their own health care, except in cases of emergency. Registered nurses are on duty Monday through Friday from 8.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and are available for emergencies, first aid, and medical counseling. Students, faculty and staff members with medical problems are encouraged to keep their files active at the Health Center regarding the nature of their problems so that appropriate action can be taken in the event of an emergency.
FOOD SERVICE AND CAFETERIAS
FOOD SERVICE AND CAFETERIAS Catering facilities are available to faculty, staff and students throughout both campuses. Contractor operated facilities are in operation daily from 7.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. (Hours may change during semester breaks).
THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY (RIAU)
THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE ASSUMPTION UNIVERSITY (RIAU) The Research Institute of Assumption University (RIAU), originally known as the Center for Research in Business or CRIB, has been serving the Thai business community and international corporations since it was established in 1982.
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES
OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES The Assumption University ITS Center strives to acquaint students with the use of computers as tools for working with large quantities of information in high technology environments. Its general activities are supervised by the Director of the ITS Center. In addition to supplying instruction in the use of computers to students and faculty, the Center also assists with classwork and research activities involving complex computations and intricate data processing.
PUBLICATIONS
PUBLICATION The AU Press prints all of the University publications such as the AU Journals, Newsletter, etc., and offers opportunities and facilities for publication of outstanding research papers as an incentive for both faculty and students to conduct research and to publish reports.
BOOKSTORES
BOOKSTORES at both campus provide a wide range of magazines, periodicals, educational equipment, textbooks, and professional books usually not available at regular commercial bookstores. In addition, they offer a wide range of Thai style gifts for friends and visitors.
CAMPUS MINISTRY, CHAPEL, AND RELIGIOUS CENTER
CAMPUS MINISTRY, CHAPEL, AND RELIGIOUS CENTER The Campus Ministry at each campus is designed for the Catholic community and uses the spacious and beautiful chapels. The Religious Center is a multi-religion house of prayer, meditation, congregation, preaching, and for soul-searching pursuit of the true source of all knowledge and life. Space is provided for communities wishing to establish a house of meditation and prayer.
SECURITY
SECURITY Assumption University takes its responsibility seriously when it comes to protecting its students, its instructors and its facilities. At both campuses, teams of security staff are at every gate and throughout the campus to provide aid, to monitor activities, and to provide for the well-being of everyone on campus.
THE AU SPORTS COMPLEX
The Au sports complex is well equipped with high quality resources. Excellent fitness equipment in beautiful facilities reflects the university’s commitment to a ‘sound mind in a sound body’. The Center for Sports and Physical Fitness located inside the Sports and Fitness complex of buildings is responsible for encouraging all members of the Au community to access these facilities and use the equipment for their physical development.