NO. 795 2010-09-20

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GLOBAL VIEWS MONTHLY: IN THE SURVEY OF “2011 ENTERPRISES’ FAVORITE MASTER GRADUATES” TKU WAS RANKED NO. 1 AMONG PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES

According to the survey “2011 Enterprises’ Favorite Master Graduates” made by Global Views Monthly and 104 Job Bank, TKU was listed among the winners of “The Best Graduate Institute for its Total Performances.” TKU is the only private university on the top 10 list, and TKU has won such an honor for consecutively three years. Mr. Fan Kuang-wei, Manager of 104 Job Bank, remarks in Global Views Monthly that “The reputation of Cheng Kung University, Taiwan University, and Tamkang University has been firmly established.” In addition, TKU was ranked as No. 1 private university in five surveyed items about graduates’ vocational performances.

QUESTIONNAIRE FOR FRESHMEN ENROLLMENT: FUTURE CAREER IS THE MAJOR CONSIDERATION

To understand why our freshmen choose to enroll this university, Educational Evaluation Section, Center for Learning and Teaching, had designed questionnaire for the freshmen of the 2009 academic year. The result finds that the major consideration is “chance for future career,” which follows by “total reputation of the school” and “curriculum, faculty, and facilities.”

INSTITUTE OF THE AMERICAS WENT TO MEXICO FOR INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

Chairperson of Institute of the Americas, Dr. Chen Hsiao-chuan led a team of professors and graduate students, including Dr. Francisco Luis Perez of Dept. of Spanish, Dr. Wang Hsiu-chi of the Institute, Ph.D. graduate Liang Chi-chao (third year), master graduate Chen Yi-fan (fourth year) and Ju Chung-hsien (second year) to join “The 12th R. O. C International Conference on Latin America Studies” in Mexico. The conference theme is “Asia-Americas Cultural Communication: Reflection on the 200th Anniversary of Independence of Mexico,” and there are 31 papers presented in the event, including those by Tamkang participants.

TKU GRADUATES’ FILM, BREAKFAST OF TWO GENERATIONS WON BEST DRAMA AWARD IN “NAMELESS GOODIES” WEB FILM COMPETITION

The result of the 3rd “Nameless Goodies” Web Film and Graphic Competition, sponsored by Yahoo, Nameless Web (http://bill.wretch.cc), was announced. The 24th graduates of Dept. of Mass Communication, including Hsu Pi-yu, Wang Liang-chun, Yuan Wei-ling, Huang Tian-chun, Fu Yi-shan, Chen Shih-kai, and Chuen Pi-chueh, won the Best Drama Award and 30,000 NT prize money for their graduation production, Breakfast of Two Generations. This film humorously deals with the generation gaps in a family with a political penchant. The story develops on a character’s line “I am still going to sell breakfast no matter who win the election.” The film stands out among 1,000 participants.

NOBEL PRIZE LAUREATE, PROFESSOR EDWARD C. PRESCOTT GAVE LECTURE IN TKU

To celebrate TKU’s 60th Anniversary, Dept. of Economics has invited 2004 Nobel Prize laureate in Economics, Professor Edward C. Prescott to deliver a speech, “Asia Booming, U.S. Depressed, and Europe Stagnation” on September 20.

RESULT OF CREATIVE DESIGN PROJECT OF RECRUITMENT COMPETITION WAS ANNOUNCED

To publicize TKU’s reputation and promote the competiveness of student recruitment. Recruitment Section, Office of Academic Affairs has hosted a “Creative Design Project of Recruitment” competition.

EXHIBITION OF ARTS COLLECTION IN CARRIE CHANG FINE ARTS CENTER

To celebrate TKU’s 60th Anniversary, Carrie Chang Fine Arts Center has organized an exhibition of collective works by consultants of the center, from September 15 to October 31. The opening ceremony took place at 10:30 A.M., on September 30.

TAMSUI MAYOR TASI YEH-WEI ACKNOWLEDGES TKU’S SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM

TKU had signed a contract on “Park Green Land Preservation Project” with Tamsui township at the town hall, at 10:15 A.M, on September 16. Dean of Office of Student Affairs, Dr. Ko Chih-en represented the school to sign the “Agreement of Tamsui Township/Tamkang University Cooperation in Service Learning” with Tamsui Mayor Tasi Yeh-wei. In the ceremony, TKU representatives received the certificate and landed the post of adaptation, and brought back the tools for the service--bamboo brooms. Mayor Tasi Yeh-wei expressed that he and the town people appreciated the freshmen of TKU going into the community to do services. He expected the students to learn more about Tamsui after four years of living and studying with the community. Dean Ko indicates that this cooperation offers the chance for students to emerge in Tamsui through practical experience.

AN INVIGORATING NIGHT OF STUDENT CLUBS IN STUDENT CENTER

The “Night of Student Clubs,” the culminating event of “TKU Clubs fly with TKU’s 60th Anniversary,” which was hosted by Extracurricular Activity Guidance Section, Office of Student Affairs and organized the Student Assembly, took place on the night of September 15 at Student Activity Center. More than 2,000 students were crowding in the center. The performances provided by 21 students clubs, reveal the students’ energy and talent, which won endless applauds and cheers.

CHEN CHING-NAN, A NEW MEMBER OF BOARD OF TRUSTEE, DONATED 2,000,000 NT TO RENEW PALACE CLASSROOMS

To celebrate TKU’s 60th Anniversary, Chen Ching-nan, a new member of the 11st Board of Trustee, donated 2,000,000 NT to his alma mater TKU to install air conditioning in palace classrooms. Mr. Chen expects the students may study in a better environment. Dr. Peng Chun-yang, Director of Office of Alumni Service and Resources Development, indicates that Mr. Chen has devoted to many activities for gathering alumni recognition and identity, and cares about the administrative affairs, and this time he donated money to better his alma mater’s learning environment.

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