On June 18, Tamkang University held an honorary farewell luncheon for long-serving faculty and staff who retired in the second semester of the 2011-2012 academic year. In total, there were 22 retiring members who each received a certificate for long-term service from the TKU president, Dr. Flora Chia-I Chang. Of note was a special service award presented to long-term faculty member and the president’s personal secretary, Dr. Ni Tai-Ying.

Retiring faculty and staff members who were honored during the luncheon for over 40 years of service include: Dr. Ku Tai-Kuang (Department of Chinese Literature), Lin Shu-Yuan (Office of General Affairs), and Dr. Lin Chun-yih (Department of Chemistry).