Saturday, January 23, 2010

Flying back to Bangkok and then the US

Several of the CSUSB Design students and me flying back to Bangkok

Goodbye to Surin, the Surin International Folk Festival, and all the wonderful people!

Friday, January 22, 2010

The final night dinner (and karaoke)

Our final night in Surin complete with excellent food, great company, and karaoke!

Opening Ceremonies at the National Athletic Competition

We had the honor of attending the opening ceremonies of Thailand National Athletic Competition for high school students (sort of a mini-olympics).

Elephant Village

Silk Village

Silk is one of the main industries of Surin. This particular village produces some of the silks for the queen of Thailand.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Thai Silk Fashion Show Part 5

Our CSUSB students in the Thai silk fashion show

Thai Silk Fashion Show Part 4

Dr. Achara Phanurat, president of Surindra Rajabhat University, also braving the rain during the fashion show.

Thai Silk Fashion Show Part 3

The dancing dragon made creatively out of re-purposed water bottles.

Thai Silk Fashion Show Part 2

Surviving the rain...

Thai Silk Fashion Show Part 1

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Teaching Jazz at Surindra Rajaphat University

CSUSB students and faculty teach jazz to some of the music students at Surindra Rajaphat University in Surin















People from Surin 2

Local shopowners we met in Surin

More CSUSB dancers

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Keynote Speech at Sustainable Development Conference

Professor Steffel giving her keynote speech on wearable technology and smart textiles at the International Science and Technology Conference for Sustainable Development at Surindra Rajaphat University, January 19, 2010.