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RUN A UNIVERSITY LIKE AN ENTERPRISE?

Why not? This is a new vision from Dr. Clement Chang, the Founder of TKU, who instructed all the senior directors of the university last week that apart from its existing managerial models, there will be a new aspect, namely, an Entrepreneurial Model, added to them. Currently, TKU’s management style and philosophy impinge on three models which are the Political Model, the Collegial Model, and the Bureaucratic Model. With the new addition, the university is expected to be equipped with a dynamism that will propel it to a new height in its Fourth Wave of development.

FEMALE STAFF AND FACULTY ASSOCIATION INVITE FIVE TKU PRESIDENTS FOR SPECIAL CELEBRATION

56TH TKU FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY TO BE MARKED BY SPORTING EVENTS IN TAMSUI AND ART EXHIBITIONS IN LANYANG

The preparation for the 56th founding anniversary of TKU is already underway. It was formally launched by the Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Dr. Kao Po-yuan, who gathered all the relevant committees and organizations last week (Sept. 29) to discuss celebrations relating to the anniversary. At the meeting, it was agreed that “Sports in Tamsui” and “Art at Lanyang” would be the two major axes around which all the events would be evolved and organized accordingly. It was also decided that key celebrations would be held on November 4, four days earlier than the anniversary day, coinciding with the Alumni Day, when former TKU students visit their alma mater.

ARITISTS ARE IN AWE OF LANYANG SPIRIT

COLLEGES OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT UNITED IN WELCOMING NEW STUDENTS

The university is at its busiest in the first few weeks of a new academic year. As we know, this is the time many fresh, but rather lost-looking faces appear on campus. In order to make them feel at home and adjust to university life relatively painless, senior students, as a tradition, organize events and parties for the newcomers.

WHEN FOREIGN STUDENTS MEET THE INDIGENOUS

Imagine the shock when the indigenous people of Taiwan first encountered foreigners on their soil some hundred years ago. Well, many things have changed ever since not only for the social status of the indigenous in Taiwan, but also the purposes of those foreigners visiting Taiwan. Today, for sure, when these two groups of people meet, there is only pleasure to speak about.

FALL SEES AN ART FESTIVAL UNVEILED IN TAMSUI

When fall comes, the air turns cooler, the light turns softer—a perfect season for an art festival in Tamsui. This year the festival entitled “Music, Art, and Sea Breeze” will have some of its events and activities jointly organized by the Carrie Chang Fine Arts Center of TKU. Therefore, throughout October and November, a series of concerts, art exhibitions and exhibitions at the Maritime Museum will take place.

EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL SPACE FOR EXCHANGE OF VIEWS ON THE STUDENTS ASSOCIATION WEBSITE

TKU Student Association (SA) has got its own website. It provides ample space for students to set up their blogs, and for free. Check it out at http://www.tku.sa.com

OMET CAUTIONS STUDENTS OF TRAFFIC SAFETY

Chang Chung-i, the military instructor of the Office of Military Education and Training (OMET) cautioned TKU students the other day that anonymous complaints were received by the university stating that TKU students often rode motorcycles or scooters dangerously around the campus area. Their actions have caused annoyance to the local residents. These complaints are nothing new as statistics for 2005 legal consultancy compiled by the Guidance Section indicate that traffic-related cases were the highest among all cases that involved students’ interests and misconducts. Hence, Officer Chang urges TKU students to follow traffic rules vigilantly, and respect one’s safety as well as that of others.

PROGRAM FOR EXCHANGE STUDENTS 2007 ACCEPT APPLICATIONS

The 2007 Exchange Students Program with TKU sister universities is open now for applications. On October 2nd, a presentation regarding details of the process will be held at noon at the Ching-sheng International Conference Hall. Those who are seriously considering a year overseas should not miss it.