NO. 980 2015-11-02

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TKU Connects Environmental Protection and Traditional Art
The TKU Lanyang Art Club held an art display concerning protection of the ecosystem on Oct. 27 in the student dorm, attracting around 50 students and teachers. (Picture provided by Lanyang Campus)

The TKU Lanyang Art Club held an event concerning protection of the ecosystem on Oct. 27 in the student dorm, attracting around 50 students and teachers. TKU artist, Shao-keng Lin, spoke on the relationship between ink and the environment. First, he ...

TKU Establishes Internship Program in Dubai
On Oct. 29 Dean of the College of Global Development, Ay-hwa Andy Liou, represented the Department of International Tourism Management and Emirates Academy of Hospitality (EAHM) to sign an agreement for third-year students to go overseas to Dubai. (Picture provided by the Department of International Tourism Management)

【Jia-ling Liao, Lanyang Campus Report】On Oct. 29 Dean of the College of Global Development, Ay-hwa Andy Liou, represented the Department of International Tourism Management and Emirates Academy of Hospitality (EAHM) to sign an agreement for third-year students to go overseas to Dubai while also holding an informative conference. During the conference, Director of the Department of International Tourism Management, Chien-mu Yeh, invited representative of the Dubai university, John Fong, who introduced the environment of the school, tuition, regulations and even described the first semester and curriculum for exchange students. He also explained that the second semester students will have an internship at an international hotel, emphasizing that the university is only a three-minute walk from the famous Dubai Ship Hotel.

German Culture Festival Attracts 500
On Oct. 29 the Department of German held the German Culture Festival with lots of music and food. (Photographed by Jian-min Li)

【Yu-xiang Sun, Tamsui Campus Report】On Oct. 29 the Department of German held the German Culture Festival and attracted nearly 500 people. The stage was decorated with a German flag with large heading that read, “Oktoberfest.” The show included perfor...

Engineering Building Remodel and Advanced Professor Social Group Tea Party Exchange

【Hong-wei Lu, Tamsui Campus Report】On Oct. 27 The College of Engineering and the Center for Learning and Teaching jointly held the Engineering Building Remodel and Advanced Professor Social Group Tea Party. The Engineering Building was built in 1993 and after an extensive makeover in the summer, students, teachers and guests could enjoy the brand new look. In attendance to cut the ribbon for the celebration was President Flora Chia-I Chang, Vice President of Student Affairs, Huan-chao Keh, Vice President of Administration, Yi-jen Hu, General Secretary, Ting-chi Hsu, Executive Director of the Office of Student Affairs, Hui-ling Pan and Dean of the College of Engineering, Chii-dong Ho.

TKU Short-term Internship Planning and Achievement Exhibition
On Oct. 27 the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs (OICSA) held the Overseas Short-term Internship Planning and Achievement Exhibition. (Picture provided by Guo-en Huang)

【Zhuo Qi, Tamsui Campus Report】On Oct. 27 the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs (OICSA) held the Overseas Short-term Internship Planning and Achievement Exhibition, attracting 60 people to attend. Director of the OICSA, Pei-wha Chilee explained that the overseas programs are very competitive, but students that are able to go overseas will have a once in a lifetime experience. She stated, “It’s my wish to give even more students this opportunity to help them broaden their horizons and also improve their resume. When we are able to put together overseas plans for student improvement it’s not only good for TKU, it benefits all of Taiwan.”

New Internships Proposed at University Affairs Meeting
Oct. 28th the Office of Academic Affairs held the 2015-16 first semester University Affairs meeting in Chueh-sheng International Conference Hall with an emphasis on raising student competitive ability. (Information provided by Office of Academic Affairs, Chart design by Tamkang Times)

【Yu-xiang Sun, Tamsui Campus Report】Last month on Oct. 28th the Office of Academic Affairs held the 2015-16 first semester University Affairs meeting in Chueh-sheng International Conference Hall. Director of the Office of Academic Affairs, Tung-wen Cheng, hosted the event and Lanyang Campus attended via video conference. For this year’s meeting, the objective was to focus on the need for more academic-industry projects and 9 new internship proposals were discussed.

Harvard Professor Jay Rubin Speaks on Murakamiharuki Literature
Harvard Professor, Jay Rubin (last row, second on the left), arrived to give a lecture for the first anniversary of Center for Murakamiharuki Studies in Tamkang University. (Photographed by Guo-zhen Wu)

【Shao-qi Zhang, Tamsui Campus Report 】The Center for Murakamiharuki Studies in Tamkang University (CMSTKU) held its first year anniversary on Oct. 30 and invited famous translator of Murakamiharuk and current Professor at Havard University, Jay Rubin, to give a lecture in Chueh-sheng International Conference Hall. In addition to special guests such as Director of Interchange Association Japan, Takesako Kazumi, and Chairman of the Association of Japanese Language Education in Taiwan HP, Jiin-Chiueh Lai, there was a total of nearly 200 participants.

TKU Omelette Festival and other Anniversary Celebratory Events

【Yi-mei Chen, Tamsui Campus Report】Along with Tamkang University’s 65th Anniversary, comes the Omelet Festival, which is set to take place on Nov. 7 on Haibao Street and the Bookstore. The annual event will be preceded by a Sports Meet on Nov. 5. This year’s Omelette Festival is themed, "Adventures in Wonderland” and will feature 4 different parts: Dream Searchers Melody, Kingdom of Happiness, Wondrous City of Love and Unusual Fate.

TKU Homecoming and 65th Anniversary Celebration
TKU Homecoming and 65th Anniversary. (Photographed by Jian-min Li)

November 7th marks Tamkang University’s Homecoming weekend and 65th anniversary celebration. It will be held in the Shao-mo Memorial Gymnasium and the Golden Eagle Award along with certificates recognizing generous contributions will be presented dur...

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