Chulalongkorn University Welcomes CU 109 Freshmen with Warmth and Great Pride
Chulalongkorn University, through the Office of Student Affairs, hosted its 2025 Freshmen Welcome Ceremony for CU 109 students on July 31, 2025, at the Chulalongkorn University Auditorium. The event was a gesture to warmly welcome new students into the Chula community while fostering a sense of love, belonging, and pride in their respective faculties. University executives and senior students joined in creating an atmosphere that was both heartfelt and memorable.
The Freshmen Welcome Ceremony for the 2025 academic year was organized in three sessions:
- Session 1: Faculties of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science, Medicine, Veterinary Science, Arts, Allied Health Sciences, and the School of Integrated Innovation
- Session 2: Faculties of Psychology, Dentistry, Engineering, Fine and Applied Arts, Political Science, Architecture, and the School of Agricultural Resources
- Session 3: Faculties of Education, Commerce and Accountancy, Sports Science, Law, Communication Arts, and Economics
The event commenced with a safety video presentation by the Office of Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment, followed by a drum performance by students from the Faculty of Architecture.
An array of activities was organized throughout the program. The first segment, “Once Upon a Talk,” shared Chula’s unique identity, including the Phra Kiao emblem, the rain tree (Chamchuri), the color pink, and the “Maha Chulalongkorn” anthem. This was followed by a live performance of Chula’s theme songs by the CU Symphony Orchestra.
The second segment, “Relax and Enjoy the Flight,” featured a lighthearted sitcom performance integrating life lessons for new students at Chulalongkorn. During this segment, the freshmen also viewed a video message from Professor Dr. Wilert Puriwat, President of Chulalongkorn University, who outlined the university’s strategic vision: “Chula’s Holistic Growth with Students at the Center.” He also offered reflections and advice on university life.
The final segment, “CU Flight Vow,” featured a performance by the CU Chorus with their rendition of “Chamchuri Sri Chula” and “Chamchuri Pradap Jai.” Ms. Kewalee Eakyokaya, President of the Chulalongkorn Student Government Organization, and Mr. Chawanwit Kanchanautai, President of the Chulalongkorn Student Council, led the ceremonial procession of the Phra Kiao and faculty flags into the auditorium.
The ceremony concluded with all new students reciting their pledge as Chulalongkorn students and singing the university’s anthem, “Maha Chulalongkorn,” in unison.
