NO. 988 2015-12-28

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Ready, Set, 66th TKU Anniversary!

【Tamkang TImes】In order to make the 66th anniversary of Tamkang University a special one, the Event Preparatory Committee held a conference in the Chueh-sheng International Conference Hall. Lanyang and Taipei Campus attended the meeting via video conference. The Event Preparatory Committee Director and President of the University, Flora Chia-I Chang was in attendance and invited Director of the Tamkang University Worldwide Federation, Dr. Loo Soon, Director of the TKU Alumni Association, Ding-chuan Chen and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the TKU Retiree Alumni Association, Yun-shan Lin.

TKU Departments Aim to Improve
The College of Engineering held the 2015 Annual First Semester President Discussion. President Flora Chia-I Chang and the university vice presidents met with heads of each department to discuss improving the university’s effectiveness. (Photographed by Pin-jie Chen)

【 Kai-jun Lin, Pin-jie Chen, Tamsui Campus Report】Recently assessors completed a full evaluation of educational resources and materials of every department of the university, giving Tamkang University a passing grade for each one. Afterwards President Flora Chia-I Chang and the three university vice presidents paid a visit to each department as part of the annual discussion for future development and methods of improvement, emphasising the importance of highlighting the uniqueness of each field. President Chang expressed that the departments and curriculums remain the heartbeat of the university.

International Students Stay Busy with Fun at TKU
On Dec. 23 the International and Mainland Guidance section held the 2015-16 Annual First Semester International Student Guidance Discussion, hosted by Vice President of International Affairs, Wan-chin Tai. (picture provided by Jia-wei Min)

【Hui-ping Liu, Shi-qing Huang, Wan-xuan Qin Tamsui Campus Report】On Dec. 22 the International and Mainland Guidance Section cooperated with the Chinese Student Association to hold the, “Winter Music Event- International Music and Culture Banquet.” In attendance was Vice President of International Affairs, Wan-chin Tai along with directors, teachers and students of various departments, totalling to 240 participants both watching and sharing their creative side.

Christmas Celebrations Warm up Campus

【Kai-jun Lin, Hui-ping Liu, Wan-xuan Qin, Shi-qing Huang, Jia-ling Liu, Tamsui Campus Report】Last week was Christmas and various Tamkang University departments came together in celebration. On Dec. 24 the College of Foreign Languages and Literature held a Christmas party on the first floor of the Foreign Language Building. In attendance was President Flora Chia-I Chang, Dean of the Office of Student Affairs, Huan-chao Keh, Dean of the College of Foreign Languages and Literature, Hsiao-chuan Chen and around 100 teachers and students. President Chang expressed, “Let us celebrate the spirit of Christmas with our warmest feelings.”

Chonnam University comes to TKU
On Dec. 22 representatives of Chonnam National University visited TKU with a group of 28 students and teachers. (Picture taken by Xin-yu Wang)

【Xin-yu Wang, Tamsui Campus Report】On Dec. 22 representatives of Chonnam National University brought model students to Tamkang University as part of their special program. The group included Department Head, Sang Joon Lee, Assistant Jae Hyung, Execut...

TKU Hosts Calligraphy Contests to Preserve Tradition and Culture

【Pin-jie Chen, Zhao-yu Chen, Tamsui Campus Report】The Carrie Chang Fine Arts Center and the Republic of China Calligraphy Society jointly held the 2015 Global Traditional Chinese Calligraphy Competition, attracting calligraphy lovers from all over. This contest categorized the competitors into two groups: calligraphy and writing characters, containing a total of 8000 pieces. On Dec. 19 the Vice President Den-yih Wu attended the award ceremony at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall and prizes were presented for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All of the winning art pieces are stored in Tamkang University’s Calligraphy Research Room.

Japanese Students Visit TKU for Exchange
Japanese Students Visit TKU for Exchange

【Yi-feng Lu, Tamsui Campus Report】From Dec. 22-24 the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies brought a group of 10 students for an exchange with TKU’s Department of Japanese. The cultural exchange activity attracted 23 students and emphasized the discus...

Language Skills and Christmas Sales

【Yi-mei Chen, Tamsui Campus Report】The Division of Continuing Education held the Chinese Language Center Christmas Garden Party and invited first-year students to set up vending stands. The event included 26 vendors consisting of products and treats ...

50 International Students go Sightseeing

【Hui-ping Liu, Tamsui Campus Report】On Dec. 12 and 13 the Reitaku International House took a trip with 50 international students around Taiwan, travelling on the first day from Shi Gang, Jiao Xi, Monster Village and Luo Dong Night Market. On the seco...

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