The History and Future of Money: Gold, Dollars, and the Cambodian Riel
2026-02-12 13:30 - 16:00 (Asia/Phnom_Penh) | Paragon International University, No. 8, St. 315, Boeng Kak 1, Tuol Kork, Phnom Penh, 12151, Cambodia
Guest Lecture Announcement
Join us for an insightful guest lecture hosted by the Department of International Relations and the Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) at Paragon International University.
📘 Topic: The History and Future of Money: Gold, Dollars, and the Cambodian Riel
🎙 Speaker: Dr. Kirby R. Cundiff
🗓 Date and Time: Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 1:30 PM
📍 Venue: Conference Hall, Main Campus Lobby
About the speaker:
Dr. Kirby R. Cundiff is Chief Economist at FEFA Financial, as well as a Retirement Strategist and Portfolio Analyst. He holds a B.S. from Truman State University and an M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Cundiff has held senior academic leadership roles in the United States and abroad and has conducted research at Los Alamos National Laboratory and the University of Missouri Research Reactor. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP®).
💡 This session will examine the evolution of global monetary systems and provide valuable insights into the US Dollar and Cambodia’s current dual currency system.
🌟 All members of the Paragon community and the public are warmly invited to attend.

Rapid Chess Team
2026-03-28 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00
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Paragon International University is honored to announce the upcoming 𝐑𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢p—a premier event designed to foster intellectual growth and competitive spirit. We invite teams from high schools and universities to participate in two days of strategic battles and sportsmanship.⁣
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Tournament Overview:⁣
Date: 28–29 March 2026⁣
Venue: Paragon International University, Main Campus⁣
Format: Team Tournament (4 players per team)⁣
Time Control: Rapid⁣
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Registration Details:⁣
Fee: $30 per team (via ABA Transfer)⁣
Deadline: 15 March 2026⁣
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Register here: https://forms.gle/c295YxBSaNUG9RGm8
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Awards & Recognition: Top-performing teams and individuals will be honored with trophies, medals, and official certificates of excellence.⁣
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For comprehensive tournament regulations and the full schedule, please visit our official site: https://sites.google.com/para…/rapidchesschampionship/home

In collaboration with Phnom Penh Checkmate, supported by Cambodia Chess Federation.
