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Tamkang’s 113th Partner University: Fukuoka Women’s University

Tamkang University recently added one more university to its extensive list of partner institutions. On Nov. 21, 2011, Fukuoka Women’s University (FWU) – a tertiary institute steeped in over eight decades of history – became Tamkang’s 113th sister school. The Dean of International Affairs, Dr. Pei Wha Chi Lee, explained that the recently appointed Board Chairman and President of FWU, Prof. Tisato Kajiyama, previously served as the President of Kyushu University; and that Kyushu University is also one of TKU’s partner institutions. After becoming the President of FWU, Prof. Kajiyama hoped to retain ties with TKU. Therefore, FWU and TKU signed a sister university agreement ensuring ongoing cooperation well into the future.

Retired Tamkang Employees Return to Lanyang

“Long time no see!” exclaimed former Tamkang employees as they gathered at the Lanyang Campus for the ‘TKU Retiree Luncheon’. As part of the luncheon, a total of over 40 former TKU employees, including former TKU President, Dr. Yun-shan Lin, reunited over lunch and took a tour of the Lanyang Campus. They were received by the Dean of the College of Global Entrepreneurial Development, Dr. Andy Ay-Hwa Liou, as well as numerous Lanyang teachers and students.

An Opening Ceremony for the Foreign Language Building Art Exhibition

Completed six years ago, the Foreign Languages Building is one of the more modern blocks on the Tamsui Campus, with a unique glass wall structure and front lawn home to ancient, sprawling trees. Visitors often say that the building and its surrounds give the feeling of being in an overseas university.

Vastly Increased Research Rewards for TKU Teachers

The list of teachers to receive research rewards for 2011 was recently released by the TKU Office of Human Resources. Each year, faculty members whose articles have been published in well-known journals receive ‘research rewards’ – cash stipends that are distributed monthly throughout the year. This year, a total of 220 teachers received rewards for 427 theses. The total cash sum to be distributed exceeds NT $26 million – an increase of approximately NT $3.23 million from last year.

The Mobile Chemistry Lab Finishes its Journey

After making its way through 16 cities and towns around Taiwan and visiting 37 elementary, junior, and senior high schools, the TKU Mobile Chemistry Lab recently made its final stop. The Mobile Chemistry Lab is a 3.5 ton wagon with a gull-wing door that opens on to a small-scale, fully-equipped chemistry lab. The lab was designed to bring the thrill of science to children in rural and remote areas around Taiwan. During its nine months in operation (March – December, 2011), the mobile lab made two laps around Taiwan and travelled a total distance of around 7,000 km, even venturing to offshore islands such as Penghu, Kinmen, Orchid Island, and Golden Lion Island.

The Second Mainland Students’ Forum

On Dec. 29, the Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs held the Second Mainland Students’ Forum. The forum gives exchange and degree-pursuing students from Mainland China a chance to express their thoughts regarding study at Tamkang and provide feedback on possible ways to improve their study experience. It was attended by the Vice President for International Affairs, Dr. Wan-Chin Tai, the Dean of International Affairs, Dr. Pei Wha Chi Lee, the Section Chief of the International and Mainland Student Guidance Section, Chen Pei-fen, and the Section Chief of the International and Cross-strait Exchange Section, Martha Kuo, as well as senior faculty and staff from each TKU department.

Tamkang Takes Triple Honors at Media Contests

Three TKU students recently received awards for their entries in separate media competitions. Zheng Nai-chi, a fourth year student from the Department of Mass Communication, won a prize in the 2011 PeoPo Citizen Journalism Awards for her news report “the Disappearing Danshui Riverside”. Her classmate, Hung Chi-fu, and fourth year Department of Information and Communication student, Wen Hao-kai, gained recognition in the 7th Campus Interview Contest for their piece “The Grass Artisan”. At the same time, the Public Television Service Foundation (PTSF) acknowledged Tamkang TV for being one of the PTSF’s most frequently referred to campus TV stations.

Tamkang Radio Rewarded

Two programs on the Voice of Tamkang – the official TKU radio station – recently won “red ribbon” prizes in an intercollegiate radio contest. The winning programs include “Rainbow Channel” and “Sweet Your Heart”, which squeezed in among four finalists out of 66 teams from five universities. The Voice of Tamkang supervising teacher, Assistant Professor Hsu Wen-yi, commented: “It’s very gratifying seeing our students gain such success in external competitions. Participating in such contests not only gives Tamkang more exposure and allows us to form links with industry, but also enables students to apply their creativity to media-related projects.