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Asian Institute of Technology
APRIL 2011
The AIT community paticipating in the “Donation for Japan” campaign.
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AIT reaches out to Japan
IT has reached out to Japan in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and the tsunami of 11 March 2011. AIT’s Dr. Masahiko Nagai was appointed project manager for the disaster under the International Charter on ‘Space and Major Disasters’, which was activated by the Cabinet Office of Japan immediately after the disaster. Dr. Nagai is Deputy Director of AIT’s Geoinformatics Center.
AIT’s Student Union President Mr. Lawal Umar Kankia as well as the AIT International School led a fund collection drive. AIT’s faculty, staff, alumni and the entire community are making major cash contributions. The institute has dedicated an account for “Donation for Japan.” The AIT Cultural Show being held on 1 April 2011, is dedicated to the “Donation for Japan” campaign.
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