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You-Yi Hou Leads A Discussion on Creating the Future of Education

Illumination Meets Appreciation Event Brings Wishes of the New Year

600 Individuals Participate in the National Transportation Academy and the Academic Discussion Conference

【Reported by Hui-ru Li, Tamkang Times】On December 5th and 6th the Department of Transportation and Management held the annual “2013 National Transportation Academy and the Academic Discussion Conference”. In attendance was Director of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Chih-ku Fan, Mayor of Yilan County, Tsung-Hsien Lin, Chairperson of the Taiwan Transportation Association, Xinli Zhang, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Gwo-Hsing Yu, Director of the Department of Transportation and Management, Chi-chung Tao, and 600 transportation students and enthusiasts.

The Office of International Affairs Invite Youth to Share Their Experience Overseas

【Reported by Tian-ran Xia, Tamkang Times】On December 12th the International Mainland and Guidance Section held the “2013 Overseas Study and Share Discussion.” In this discussion the Firm and Honest Volunteer Group, Volunteers of International Services (VOIS), and the International Ambassadors Group shared their experiences of being overseas at Ritsumeikan University in Japan, as well as Kyung Hee University and Kyonggi University in Korea. The speakers attracted over 50 participants that were interested in learning about services overseas. Dean of the Office of International Affairs, Pei-wha Chilee, stated, “The Office of International Affairs provides many opportunities for services overseas. Please be sure to pay attention to our website and look for news updates.

The Female Faculty Alliance Holds Charity Ceremony

The University of Nizhni Novgorod Comes To TKU

【Reported by Xue-yi Wu, Tamkang Times】On December 12th, eight guests from the State University of Nizhni Novgorod (UNN) visited Tamkang University. They were greeted by Dean of the Foreign Language Department, Hsi-deh Wu, and had a briefing on future exchange programs. Recently the Russian government has made reforms in its educational policy, extending the requirement for a more globalized educational program. The faculty of the University of Nizhni Novgorod expressed that they would like to extend their foreign exchange program to Taiwan by sending students to Tamkang University.

The Night of Science Was A Night Of Magical Performances

The Black Swan Exhibition Hall Displays TKU’s Achievements in Applied Education

【Reported by Qian-wen Fan and Qiao-ting Zhao, Tamkang Times】Starting from December 10th, Education Week is taking place in the Black Swan Exhibition Hall. Education week is the combination of an enrollment promotion as well as a display of the universities achievements. President Chia-I Chang stated, “For this year’s Education Week we have promoted a concept that revolves around an international, informational and futuristic education system. I’m proud to see the College of Education promote applicable academic knowledge. If you want to study Future Studies, then come to Tamkang University. The wish of the founder of TKU was for us to continue to peer into the future and it has become the trademark and specialization of our institute.”

Strategic Military Games and Drills Take Place On Taipei Campus

【Reported by Jia-wen Lin, Tamkang Times】The Strategic and Research Center held the third annual “Business War Games” on December 8th on the Taipei Campus, attracting individuals from universities all over Taiwan. In the previous events the theme has been oriented around commercial development, this year the focus was on government politics and macro economics. The participants used computers to simulate their strategies from national defense, international diplomacy, economic trade and so forth. Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Technology, Tzu-Yuan Su, stated, “The first group used an ideal strategy and logic in accomplishing their task.” The winning group of the first heat of business wargames received 5000 NT dollars.

Exciting Race and Fair Take Place For Architecture Week

【Reported by Zhuang Jing, Tamkang Times】Over 200 individuals were attracted to the “2013 Hunger For Speed” event, put on by the Department of Architecture during Architecture Week. The event included a mini 4WD racing competition and a second-hand ma...

Comparative Literature Conference Examines the Future of International Language Development

【Reported by Xue-yi Wu, Tamkang Times】On December 13th and 14th the Department of English Language in cooperation with the Comparative Literature Association of the Republic of China (CLAROC) held the eleventh annual International Comparative Literature Conference. This year’s theme was titled, “After the World-New Comparative Literature Possibilities.” In attendance was President Chia-I Chang, Taiwan University’s Foreign Literature Specialist, Chao-yang Liao, National Taiwan Normal University’s Professor of in the Department of English Language, Sun-chieh Liang and many enthusiastic students and learners.