NO. 938 2014-09-22

News
Alumni Summit in Vancouver Raises 15,000,000 NT Dollars
On August 24th President Flora Chia-I Chang (second on the left) takes group photo while attending the World Alumni Vancouver Convention with Ching-nan Chen (first on the left), Dr. Loo Soon (third on the right), Ding-chuan Chen (second on the right) and Arnold Duan (first on the right).

【Reported by Xin-yu Wang, Tamkang Times】Last August 24th the World Alumni Vancouver Convention took place where 200 TKU alumni gathered together from all over the world. The event began with an opening speech made by President Flora Chia-I Chang, as she laid out the details of the university’s current situation, recent achievements and future plans. This summit is held every two years and is always productive and heartfelt.

TKU Makes Academic Industry Alliance Agreement with Foxlink
President Flora Chia-I Chang (left) with Chairman of Foxlink, Terry Gou (right) signing an academic industry agreement on August 11th. (Picture provided by Tamkang Times)

【Reported by Yi-ling Huang, Jin-yu Cai, Tamkang Times】The Academic Industry Alliance has once again raised the stakes! On July 21st, Tamkang University invited 200 enterprises to sign an agreement, symbolizing a new relationship of mutually beneficial networking opportunities in the near future. On August 11th TKU signed another academic industry agreement with Foxlink to expand the market of digital calligraphy from the coasts of Taiwan to the coasts of China. This agreement will create a structured platform, utilizing higher-learning resources to develop brilliant students that will preserve this traditional art form.

Traditional Ke Nan Hill Climb Takes Place
For the past two weeks freshmen students have been enrolling into academic institutions all over the nation, keeping university administration and staff extra busy. (Article written by Ying-tian Fan/ Picture taken by Zhong-yi Wu)

For the past two weeks freshmen students have been enrolling into academic institutions all over the nation, keeping university administration and staff extra busy. Along with the beginning of the first semester comes many ceremonies, assemblies and ...

Congratulations All Newcomers
Congratulations All Newcomers

【Reported by Ying-tian Fan, Yu-wen Lai, Lanyang Campus Times】The new school year’s welcoming ceremony was filled with exciting performances and songs made by the student clubs and associations. The performances were made by the cheerleaders, Beat Box club, Choir club, dance teams and many more. The air was electrified as President Flora emphasized the eight factors of development emphasized at TKU: global vision, future insight, applicable information, morale conduct, independent thinking, fitness, teamwork, and appreciation of aesthetics.

The Campus Receives a Makeover
The remodelling included professional outdoor courts, well-lit walkways, female dormitory, and brick passageway.

【Reported by Hui-ping Liu, Tamkang Times】For the summer break, Tamkang University has been putting its focus on the development of the College of Liberal Arts, the female dormitory and the areas around the Five Tiger Hills. The areas being constructed around the Five Tiger Hills include a new basketball court, tennis court and other student recreational facilities. It has also been estimated that this year they will be able to hold an official ceremony for the beginning construction of the Shou Chien International Conference Center.

The Large Bumble MIT Wins Robotic Smart Arm Competition
TKU’s Robotics Research Team won 800,000 NT at the 2014 Robotic Smart Arm Competition using the “Large Bumble Bee MIT.” After the competition Professor of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Ching-chang Wong (front row fourth on the right) and Chairman of Highwin Technologies Corp., (front row fifth on the right) take a photo together. (Picture provided by Jia-run Yu)

【Reported by Min-hua Wu, Tamkang Times】The final match of the 7th Annual Robotic Smart Arm Competition took place at the Nangang Exhibition Center. Professors of the Department of Electrical Engineering, Ching-chong Wong and Chi-yi Tsai lead the Robotics Research Team and once again performed with flying colors. The team received four different awards, adding to a sum total of 800,000 NT in prize money. This year’s competition has brought great honor and recognition to TKU’s department of Electrical Engineering.

Six TKU students Win Award for Robotics Innovation

【Tamkang Times】The Department of Mechanical and Electro-Mechanical Engineering participated in the “2014 Smart Robotics Innovation Competition” and received 5th place for an outstanding performance. Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Elect...

Afong Chen and Yi-ci Wu are Chosen for Young Ambassadors to the Middle East and South Africa

【Reported by Bo-xian Lu, Tamkang Times】Alumni of the Department of Japanese, Afong Chen, and second year student of the Department of French, Yi-ci Wu, were selected for the Youth Ambassadors to the Middle East and South Africa. They were selected among 128 individuals who attended a summer training camp for young ambassadors. In September they were sent to Africa for an exchange, introducing Taiwanese culture to the international world. Everyone is welcome to show their support or find more information at link:

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