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Tamkang University Partners with 9 Companies to Establish INTENSE Program for Cultivating International Talent to Stay in Taiwan
Tamkang University Partners with 9 Companies to Establish INTENSE Program
Tamkang University collaborates with 9 companies to launch the INTENSE program, with President Huan-Chao Keh (5th from left) signing the agreement alongside company representatives.

With the rise of quantum research and AI, Tamkang University has partnered with 9 major companies to launch an INTENSE program to cultivate talent to meet industry needs. The Tamkang University INTENSE Program Industry-Academia Cooperation Agreement Signing Ceremony was held on May 21 in the Chueh Sheng International Conference Hall on the Tamsui campus. President Huan-Chao Keh represented Tamkang University in signing the industry-academia cooperation agreements with company representatives, marking the beginning of this new collaboration.

Sister School Temple University Visits, Aiming to Deepen Exchanges
Sister School Temple University Visits
Dr. Richard M. Englert (4th from right), President of Temple University in the United States, and his delegation visited Tamkang University and met with President Huan-Chao Keh (3rd from left).

On May 20, a delegation from Tamkang University’s sister school, Temple University, visited our campus. The delegation included Dr. Richard M. Englert, President; Dr. Gregory N. Mandel, Senior Vice President; Dr. Emilla Zankina, Dean of Temple University Rome; Erika Clemons, Assistant Vice President for International Programs and Admissions; and Irene Tsai, Managing Director of Temple University Taiwan Office. They were received by the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs, which arranged for them to tour the campus and the Gallery of Tamkang History & The Founder Dr. Clement C.P. Chang’s Memorial Hall. The delegation also met with President Huan-Chao Keh to discuss the current status of exchanges between the two schools and plans.

International Conference on Chinese Teaching and Material Development in the Digital Age: Inviting Scholars from the US, UK, and South Korea for Exchange
International Conference on Chinese Teaching and Material Development in the Digital Age
2024 International Conference on Chinese Teaching and Material Development in the Digital Age

The Department of Chinese and the Chinese Language Center of the Office of Continuing Education at Tamkang University co-hosted the “2024 International Conference on Chinese Teaching and Material Development in the Digital Age.” The event was held on May 23, starting at 9 a.m. in room HC306 of the Hsu Shou-Chlien International Conference Center. Scholars and experts from the United States, the United Kingdom, South Korea, and Taiwan are invited to participate. The conference includes 2 keynote speeches and 11 paper presentations, with an afternoon forum on “The Current Status and Prospects of Chinese Teaching in Taiwan.”

Mutual Communication Between Teachers and Students: Club Leaders Share Insights
Club Leaders Share Insights
President Keh (4th from left) presented the “Outstanding College Youth” certificates to the award-winning students.

On May 17, the Extracurricular Activities Guidance Section held the “2023 Academic Year Club Leaders Forum” at the Chueh Sheng International Conference Hall, hosted by President Huan-Chao Keh. More than 100 attendees participated in the event, including Vice President for Administrative Affairs Chun-Hung Lin, first- and second-level supervisors from relevant units, and club leaders.

Goodwill Ambassadors Serve as Presidential Inauguration Reception Hosts for the First Time
Goodwill Ambassadors Serve as Presidential Inauguration Reception Hosts
TKU Goodwill Ambassadors served as reception personnel for the President's inauguration ceremony on May 20, assisting with reception duties at the event site.

On May 20, 12 members of the Goodwill Ambassador Team went to the Presidential Office to serve as reception personnel for the inauguration ceremony of the 16th President and Vice President. Dressed in refreshing and sleek pantsuits that broke from traditions, they provided professional and friendly service to assist with the reception in the North 2nd District. This participation showcased the results of their regular training at Tamkang University. It was the team's first participation in the reception for an inauguration ceremony.

Management Sciences Department Hosts Nation's First Zero-Carbon International Conference
Management Sciences Department Hosts Nation's First Zero-Carbon International Conference
The Department of Management Sciences hosts the "2024 International Conference in Management Sciences and Decision-Making" with the theme "Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development in a Polycrisis." This conference is the first in Taiwan to undergo Carbon Footprint Verification, meeting the net-zero carbon emissions target.

On May 25, the Department of Management Sciences held "The 2024 International Conference in Management Sciences and Decision Making " at the Fullon Hotel in Tamsui Fisherman's Wharf. The conference's theme was "Artificial Intelligence and Sustainable Development in a Polycrisis." To align with the 2050 net-zero carbon emission goal, the conference's and its participants' carbon footprint was assessed, and carbon credits were purchased. This initiative marks a pioneering achievement in international academic conferences in Taiwan, carrying significant innovative value.

Kasetsart University Delegation Visits Tamkang University
Kasetsart University Delegation Visits Tamkang University
The administrative staff visited campus facilities and wrote down their wishes for blessings on ema in front of the Main Engineering Building.

A delegation of 75 members from sister school Kasetsart University (KU), Thailand, led by Vice President Dr. Tanin Kongsila, visited Tamkang University for educational administrative observation on the morning of May 30. Aside from touring the campus and relevant facilities, discussions were held on various academic and administrative matters. The International and Cross-Strait Affairs Office of Tamkang University hosted the delegation, arranging for relevant department heads to introduce their operations and exchange opinions on the designated themes to enhance mutual understanding and expand the scope of cooperation and exchange.

11 EMI-Trained Teachers Certified, Share Teaching Experiences
11 EMI-Trained Teachers Certified
EMI Teacher Training Certification Ceremony

On the morning of May 28 at 10:00 AM, the Center for English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) at Tamkang University held an EMI Training Teacher Sharing Seminar and Certification Ceremony on the 2nd floor of the library. Vice President for International Affairs and Director of the EMI Center, Dr. Hsiao-Chuan Chen, awarded the joint certificates from AIT and Tamkang University to the 11 teachers who completed the two-phase training program. Jenning King, the English Education Coordinator from the Cultural and Information Section of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), attended the event. Dean of the College of International Affairs and Executive Secretary of the EMI Center, Dr. Cheng-Hao Pao, and Dean of the College of Business and Management, Dr. Li-Ren Yang, were also present at the ceremony.

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