NO. 923 2014-03-10

News
The 2014 Alumni Spring Banquet Takes Place
Tamkang University 2014 Alumni Homecoming Spring Banquet

【Reported by Jia-wen Lin, Bo-xian Lu and Yan-ling Cheng, Tamkang Times】This year the Spring Banquet will take place on March 15 in two separate locations: the Shao-mo Memorial Gymnasium at 9:00AM and the Lanyang Campus Strong Academics Building at 10:30AM. President Flora Chia-I Chang will attend the banquet held in Shao-mo Memorial Gymnasium with President of the Worldwide Federation of Alumni Association, Mr. Loo Soon to introduce “Carnival Games” which will be followed by the presenting of the “Certificate of Appreciation for Donations from 30-50 Thousand”, “Tamkang University Alumni Association Award of Excellence”, “The Worldwide Federation Alumni Association Outstanding Alumni Award”.

The Office Of Research and Development Shares Latest Innovations

【Tamkang Times】General Supervisor of Research and Development, Chien-yu Wang, stated, “In the last five years of research for Tamkang University, there have been 8 valuable development related to business skills and products. These new business innov...

TKU is Listed Among the Top 200 Universities in the World

【Reported by Yi-feng Lu, Tamkang Times】England’s higher learning survey organization known as Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), announced the results that listed the 200 leading university courses in the world, placing Tamkang University between 151-200. This is the first time TKU has been listed in QS, which reviewed 30 subjects from over 3,000 universities. The subjects that were evaluated include Arts and Humanities, Engineering and Technology, Life Science and Medicine, Natural Science, and Social Science. Among the 200 leading university courses, 16 Taiwanese universities were selected. There were three areas of criteria that needed to be met before consideration in this global university index: academic reputation, outstanding review scores and thesis or dissertations.

TKU Gathers for International Women’s Day
The 2014 International Women’s Day Took place on March 4th. President Flora Chia-I Chang (third on the right) hosted and invited Dean of Academic Affairs, Chih-en Ko (second on the right), Office of the Dean, Sheue-fang Song (Second on the left) Dean of the Office of Physical Education, Shu-feng Hsiao (fourth on the right), Executive Director of EMBA, Chiang-feng Lin (first on the left), Director of the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering,Hui-Huang Hsu (first on the right) for a discussion. (Picture taken by Guo Zhen Wu)

【Reported by Yan-ling Chen, Tamkang Times】Tamkang University’s Gender Equality Education Committee, Female Faculty Alliance, Employee Welfare Committee held the 2014 “International Women’s Day” in the Chung-Ling Memorial Hall on March 4th. This year’s discussion was lead by President Flora Chia-I Chang and revolved around the book, “Lean In” written by Sheryl Sandberg. This book focuses on women in the work field and how to overcome challenges they may encounter on the way. In attendance was Chairperson of the Female Faculty Alliance and Dean of the Office of Physical Education, Shu-feng Hsiao, Dean of Academic Affairs, Chih-en Ko, Office of the Dean, Sheue-fang Song, Executive Director of EMBA, Chiang-feng Lin, Director of the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Hui-Huang Hsu, Executive Secretary of the Gender Equality Committee, Wen-Chih Huang, and 160 members of the university faculty.

TKU Alumni Li-chiou Li is Honored as One of the Most Prestigious Women In Asia

【Reported by Bo-xian Lu, Tamkang Times】The American Magazine known as “Forbes” is doing an Asian edition and selected 50 of the most prominent and prestigious women in the business world. They have chosen three women from Taiwan and among them is Tam...

E-learning Executive Masters Program Enrolls New Students

【Reported by Jia-yun Cai, Tamkang Times】Tamkang University’s recently designed “E-learning Executive Masters Program in Asian Studies” has begun its third year, accepting 20 new students and 7 returning students. From March 9th until the 15th they will be receiving their courses while experiencing the culture of Taiwan. This year the program has attracted many important figures including Minister of Foreign Affairs from Guatemala, Mayor from Tela City in Honduras and professor from sister school Universidad de Panama. The program is continually receiving calls from many different applicants in various areas.

Exchange Takes Place Between Yamaguchi University and the College of Liberal Arts
Yamaguchi University’s professors visit the library and learn how to use the search system. (Picture provided by Yi-jie Lai)

【Reported by An-jia Chen, Tamkang Times】Yamaguchi University’s College of Education came to Tamkang University on March 7th for a visit. Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Sinn-cheng Lin and 5 directors of different departments met the honored gues...

The First Annual United Nations Simulation Discusses Syria
All of the students represented their own country as they voted to handle the global issue. (Picture provided by Xiang Deng)

【Reported by Jia-wen Lin, Tamkang Times】The College of International Studies hosted “The First Annual TKU United Nations Simulation” on March 6th in the Chueh-sheng International Conference Hall. This year’s theme revolved around the crisis in Syria and 40 graduate students represented various countries in an exercise on diplomatic procedures. At 9:30 Professor of Sun-yet Sun University, Wen-cheng Lin, officially began the discussion. Everyone was welcome to participate and observe the United Nations Simulation.

A Forum is Opened to Discuss the Intense Situation in Ukraine

【Reported by Ya-xuan Ji, Tamkang Times】The College of International Studies held a forum titled, “A Look Into the Tense Situation Between Ukraine and Russia.” There were 30 members in attendance including Vice President of International Affairs, Wan-chin Tai, Dean of the Graduate Institute of European Studies, Chiu-ching Kuo, Former Taiwanese and Russian Ambassador, Su-yih Chiang, Professor from the Graduate Department of European Studies, Alexander Pisarev, Assistant Professor of the Graduate Department of European Studies, Tsui Lin and Assistant Professor from the Department of Global Politics and Economics, Chin-mo Cheng.

Student Study and Service Groups Take Action For Cherry Blossom Season
International students blend into the social service groups and work together to give services. (Picture provided by Guang-qun Luo)

【Tamkang Times】In the month of March Tamkang University’s Study and Service group will be taking trips to Tian-yuan Temple to give tours and pick up trash during the Cherry Blossom season. On the 15th, 16th, 22nd and 23rd students will be able to par...

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