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TKU, SOLE REPRESENTATIVE OF HP'S "GLOBAL ACTION AGENDA

Mr. Gary Fazzino, Vice-President of the Global Office and Public Affairs of Hewlett-Packard Company, proved two projects proceeded by TKU, the "E-Guide Dog" and "Non-obstruction Mobile Digital Classroom" on August 12, 2004. Mr. Fazzino indicated that the two projects echoed HP’s ideal to help the visually impaired to “see and love the world through touch.”

TKU PROFESSORS SUCCEEDED IN DEVELOPING POWER RECHARGE CONTROL

Three TKU professors, Dr. Wen-chian Tu (Dept. of Mechanical Engineering), Dr. Kan-Nan Chen (Dept. of Chemistry) and Dr. Tuen-li Chen (Dept. of Chemistry), in cooperation with Hong Ching Environmental Engineering Co., successfully developed a “power recharge control system” which doubled the normal power durability of electric bike (from the normal 50-60 Km per charge to 100-110 Km per charge). Now, with four-hour charge, an electric bike can last from Taipei to Hsinchu.

42 NEW TEACHERS JOIN TEACHING TEAM

To enrich school’s faculty Tamkang hire several well-known professors from national universities and retired officials, including former Ministers of Education Yung Chaur-shin and Huang Jong-tsun, former Vice Minister of National Defense Lin Chong-pin, former Minister of Accounting Wei Po-tao, former Chair of Overseas Chinese Affairs Commission, Ministry of Education, Kao Chung-yun, Yen Kun-yang from Donghwa University, Chanyang Ying from Chinan University and Hou Yong-chang from Central University.

BEFORE SCHOOL OPENING STUDENTS' PARENTS AND EXECUTIVE HEADS

Freshman’s initiation and panel discussion for student’s parents were held last week. More than 8000 freshmen came to Tamkang, and over a hundred parents joined the discussion. More than 200 students’ clubs set up stalls to recruit newcomers. After months of summer vacation, the campus is filled with spirit again.

TEACHERS AND STUDENTS OF DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ACADEMIC EXCHANGE IN CHINA

Chair of Department of Business Administration Wang Chu-ching and Porfessor Huang Man-chin led 14 EMBA students to Conference of Finance and Business held at Shandong Financial Administration College from August 7 to 14. Three vice presidents, including Heh Pei-yao, Mu Hao-dong and Hu Wen-pao received Tamkang’s delegation, and arranged visits to Hai Er Group and Chingdao Beer. Tamkang’s teachers and students leant a lot from their administrative systems.

TAMKANG "HOME RUN" TRIUMPHED IN 2004 NATIONAL BEEP BASEBALL ASSOCIATION WORLD SERIES IN THE USA

151 STUDENTS START TO STUDY ABROAD

This academic year 151 Tamkang students would study at TKU’s sister universities for six or twelve months. Chaperoned by department chairs or teachers, these students have left for their destinations since the beginning of this month. On August 18 the College of Foreign Languages and Literatures invited the students, their parents, and the consuls of relevant countries to a well-wishing ceremony. TKU Founder, Dr. Clement C. P. Chang, presented the University flag to the departing students and wished them a fruitful year of independence and cultural immersion.

STUDENT ID REPLACED BY SECOND GENERATION CHIP CARD

Starting from this academic year the “second generation chip cards” will replace the “first generation IC cards” as TKU’s student ID cards. Freshmen are given chip cards at the time of registration. The other students need to apply to the Registration Section of the Office of Academic Affairs for replacement of their old cards with new ones. The replacement service is free of charge.

TWO CONSTRUCTIONS UNDER WORKING IN TAMSUI CAMPUS: REDUCING PARKING SPACES

Office of General Affairs stated a few days ago that, in order to go with the construction of gymnasium, the school authority has cancelled the motorbike parking lot at Dachung Street. Instead, there will be parking areas for 2255 bikes at Wu Hu Kang, 720 behind the College of Liberal Arts, and 400 along the Shuiyuan Street. In total, 3375 spaces for motorbikes are offered this semester, which are a little more than the spaces provided last semester.

EXCHANGE STUDENTS JOINED THE ORIENTATION CEREMONY LAST WEEK

This year is the 39th times that Reitaku University, one of our sister universities, sends exchange students to TKU for a period of six months. This time Reitaku University sends Kodama Ayako and other fourteen students to our university. Another sister university, Kyoto Tachibana Women’s University has also send 3 graduating students to TKU. They are Nakkjima Aya, Juman Azusa, and Yamamoto Maimi. These Japanese exchange students, along with another 29 exchange students from other countries, has joined the Orientation Ceremony last Friday, and enjoyed a cheerful and harmonious experience.