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FORMER PRESIDENT LEE TENG HUI TALKS ABOUT GLOBALIZATION

A conference held by the Graduate Institute of Japanese Studies on November 3 has invited the former president of Taiwan, Mr. Lee Teng-hui, to address the issue of globalization and its influence on Japan as well as East Asia. The conference of the same theme will also discuss topics regarding the relations between World Trade Organization (WTO) and Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. According to Dr. Jen Eau-tin, the Chair of Japanese Studies, inviting Mr. Lee was a brilliant choice as Mr. Lee studied and lived in Japan for many years and is a renowned expert in Japanese affairs.

ALUMNAE OF CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT SETS UP SCHOLARSHIP

Mr. Chung Hsin Yung, a 1971 graduate of the Department of Chemistry, donated NT$ 2,600,000 earlier this year and plans to repeat such a donation every year for students of distinguished academic performances. He wishes to help future scientists in the fields of organic, molecular, and applied chemistry. Mr. Chung, who is a successful entrepreneur, owning a company that is known as AGI Corporation, is one of the honorees of this year’s Golden Elite Awards.

HALLOWEEN NIGHT, SCARY NIGHT

Halloween, October 31, is a well-celebrated festival in many parts of the world, and in recent years, on Tamsui campus. This is the night many otherworldly spirits usually come out to roam. There was no exception on Tamsui campus this year—at least three groups of students held a costume party dressing up as ghosts, witches, ghouls, and zombies parading up and down the campus, terrifying whoever unlucky enough to see them.

DIGITAL USABILITY TESTING LAB UNVEILS

An information lab that tests the usability of web applications, computer software and hardware for learning has been set up by the Department of Educational Technology. It is a joint project with the IE (Information Experience) Lab of University of Missouri (MU). And similar to this lab, the lab of TKU will evaluate the learning interactions occurring between humans and machines. One of the evaluations can be achieved, for example, by measuring the number of times and paths the users hit certain web sites.

UJ PRINCIPAL OF SOUTH AFRICA ARRIVES FOR A FRIENDLY VISIT

Dr. Ihron Rensburg, the vice chancellor and principal of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) of South Africa, accompanied by Dr. James Henry Peter Ellis, the director of the university’s International Affairs Office, arrived TKU for a friendly visit ...

TEAM BEHIND ROBOWORLD CUP SUCCESS IS AWARDED

As a gesture of encouragement, every individual or team that has won any international competition usually receives positive recognition from the university by means of monetary reward. Dr. Flora Chang, the president of TKU, gave out such reward to three individuals and teams at the 58th university general affairs annual meeting on November 2.

DR. FLORA CHANG WELCOMES HOMECOMING ALUMNI

Every year at the anniversary of the university, it is the homecoming time for TKU alumni from all over the world to visit their alma mater once again. This year’s homecoming reception party is held on November 3 at the Student Activity Center, hosted personally by Dr. Flora Chang, the president of TKU. She will be receiving representatives from various alumni associations such as Mr. Duan Hsiang Shu, the representative of the World Alumni Association, Mr. Tsao Ching-yun, from the Southern California Branch, and Mr. Tu Hsu from Canada Alumni Association.

RESULTS OF E-PEN CONTEST REVEAL

EXQUISITE CHINESE WASH PAINTINGS ON DISPLAY

BUNGEE JUMPING KICKS OFF ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

A series of events have been organized by the Extracurricular Activities Guidance Section to celebrate the 57th anniversary of Tamkang on November 3. The first event that opens the day as early as 8:30 am is the favorite bungee jumping that will be held at the skating rink, followed by a fun fair, parade, magic show, and concert by pop singer Bobby Chen.

VICE PRESIDENT LU IS TO SPEAK AT THE ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Events celebrating the 57th anniversary of TKU will unfold one by one on November 3. At 9 am, the opening ceremony will be held in the Shao-mo Memorial Gymnasium, presided over by Dr. Clement Chang, the Founder, and Dr. Flora Chang, the President of TKU. The Vice President of Taiwan, Ms. Lu Hsiu-lien, is expected to give a speech for this special occasion.