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TEACHING EVALUATIONS: TEACHERS WITH POOR EVALUATIONS ARE TO TAKE CONSULTING CLASSES

The teaching evaluation for this semester has started since May 5, by two stages. The evaluation of the graduating classes will last from May 5 to 18, while that of normal classes takes place between May 26 and June 8. The evaluation questionnaire is separated into four categories of teaching. The method, procedure, and the announcement and management of the evaluation results follow the “Rules for Teaching Evaluations in Tamkang University,” updated and announced in January 2008.

INSTITUTION OF FUTURES STUDIES PARTICIPATED IN THE CONFERENCE ON ENERGY IN BEIJING

Teachers of Graduate Institute of Futures Studies, including Dr. Chen Jui-guey, Dr. Chen Kuo-hua, Dr. Deng Jian-bang, Dr. Lai Chai-ling, and Teng Yu-ying, were led by Chair Dr. Chen Chien-fu to attend the conference on “Future Development of Energy,” at China University of Petroleum (Beijing). This conference aims at discussing on issues concerning problems of future development tendency of contemporary energy, including “If the petroleum crisis will happen again?” “Global Economy in the Age of High-Priced Oil,” “Modernization of Chinese Traditional Culture,” “China’s Future and the Regulation of China’s Economical and Industrial Infrastructure.” Chien-fu Chen

CROSS-STRAIT ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION ON THE SCIENCE OF MANAGEMENT

Dr. Chen Dun-ji, Dean of College of Management, and Dr. Chen Jui-Chih, Chair of Dept. of Accounting, led over 20 teachers and graduate students from different universities to Sian for a seven-days academic journey, including attending “The 12th Cross-strait Accounting and Management Academic Conference” co-hosted by Dept. of Accounting, TKU with Dept. of Accounting and Finance of Management, Xian Jiao Tong University, on Apr 22nd.

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE VISITED HONG KONG AND BEIJING FOR ACADEMIC COOPERATION

E-PEN GETS THE JAPANESE PRESS REPORT

Japanese press covers story on the “e-Pen” created by TKU. Asahi Shimbun (TV Vews) praises that “the e-Pen will be one of the significant tools to sustain the heritage of painting and calligraphy.” From March 15th to 20th, Mr. Chang Ben-hang, Associate Director of Carrie Chang Fine Arts Center of Tamkang University, was invited by Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative office in Japan, Japanese Art News, Japanese UCN Company, and OCAC to held a six-day painting exhibition in a museum at Tokyo Ginza.

TKU WON TWO CHAMPIONS IN UNIVERSITY TRANSPORTATION CUP:WOMEN BASKETBALL TEAM AND BADMINTON TEAM.

Transportation Management department participated in the 28th University Transportation Cup Competition, and won championships in the women basketball and badminton, and the third place in male basketball. This is the best result of Transportation Management department so far. The competition took place in the Feng Chia University on April 26th and 27th. Wang Shih-hsiao, leader of Student Association of Transportation Management Department, said that this is her first time and the only chance to conduct the team participating in this competition. Having such good result, she feels very happy: “Everyone is Number One!” Lin Chih-jo, the head of the physical section of the Association said that “we join the National Cup right after the mid-term exam. The condition is very disadvantageous to us, but we strives for the victory in the adverse circumstance. Then, we return in success.” Chen Pin-chieh, leader of badminton team, said, “We were beat by the strong enemy, National Ocean University, in the Eight-strong-match in the past two years. This year we were very lucky because of the adjustment of the competition rule, we didn’t encounter National Taiwan Ocean University until the championship. Besides, we use the strategy and observe enemies’ habits, and attack the opponents’ weaknesses, so we can win the victory slightly.” “When we defeated the strongest opponent, we thougt we were dreaming. It’s so unbelievable.”

FOREIGN STUDENT LITTLE FLOWER GOT THE “SING YOUR SONG” CHAMPION

Many TKU good singers who came from various countries played their forte in “Sing Your Song”, an international singing competition, hosted by Office of International Exchange and International Education and International Education, in Carrie Chang Musical Hall last Thursday (1st). Little Flower, a French student, junior of Chinese department, sang her favorite song, Joanna’s “The Best Mistake I’d Ever Made” with her high rhythm and beautiful voice. She won the champion and 6000 NT dollars.

FOOD AND GIFTS FOR FREE: WEEK OF FOERIGN LANGUAGES

The bustling Week of Foreign Languages visited the campus again! The opening ceremony took place at College of Foreign Languages and Literatures at 12 o’clock, on May 5. There were exhibitions of delicacies and souvenirs from different countries on the Poster Street, an activity “Jumper,” and a competition of “Gourmet King.” The executive Hao-yuan Deng (sophomore of Department of English) expresses that it is our hope that everyone can access to different cultures and be exposed to the exotic atmosphere.

HUANG YU-FEN AND OTHERS ARE GRANTED TO ATTEND CONVENTION OF FUTURE STUDIES IN AMERICA IN JULY

Graduate Institute of Future Studies has selected students to participate in the annual conference of World Future Studies of 2008. The list is announced after the competition. The students who won the grant include Huang Yu-fen (junior of the Department of Insurance), Jie-ting Shiu (sophomore of Department of French), Wen-ting Kuo, Ya-ling Chou, and Jun-yu Yang (graduate students of Graduate Institute of Future Studies). The five students will represent the school to attend the conference at Washington, D.C. from July 26 to July 29.

GLOBAL VILLAGE FAIR TAKES YOU TO GO AROUND THE WORLD THIS WEEK

Let’s teach you how to save money to study abroad! The annual “Exposition of Studying Abroad and Global Village Fair” will take place from this Tuesday (May 6) to Friday 10:00 to 17:00 at the Exhibition Hall of the Business and Management Building. The opening ceremony will start tomorrow at 12 o’clock. In the ceremony, teacher of Oriental Belly Dance, Jia-yu Lin is invited to perform the marvelous dancing, and Mirasol Flamenco Dance is to have a passionate dance to start the activities. Welcome everyone to see the performances.