.: 2006-10

Congratulations to the Sisters of Providence from St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, USA on the occassion of the Canonization of their foundress,
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.

His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI presided at the Canonization liturgy.

Thousands of people from around the world gathered at St. Peter's Square to take part in the Canonization on October 15, 2006.

The Taiwan delegation were treated to lunch at the Embassy of the Republic of China to the Vatican, Holy See.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Chou Seng Tou, ambassador of the Republic of China to the Vatican, Holy See, Mrs. Tou, Dr. Hui-Ling Zhuang and President Mathew Min Teh Yu

Sisters of Providence and Missionary Sisters of Providence are seen here with Dr. Chou Seng Tou.

S. Paula Damiano,S.P.,Ms. Li-Ping Chang, Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein,S.P., Fr. Martin Su, Mr. Wei-Yue Chang.

The pilgrims from Taiwan paused for a moment of prayer before being treated to authentic Italian pizza.

Two days after the Canonization a special audience with Pope Benedict XVI was held at Vatican City, Rome.
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Providence University coordinated with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the reception of Julio Garrett Aillon, President of Andina Simon Bolivar University, and Jorge Julio Garret Kent from Oct.23-31. Dr. Aillon and President Yu signed an exchange agreement on Oct.25, 2006.

Pictured from left to right: Mr. Jorge Julio Garret Kent, Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, President Mathew Min Teh Yu, President Julio Garrett Aillon, and Dr. Luisa Suh-Ching Li, chairperson of Department Spanish Language and Literature

Pictured from left to right: President Mathew Min Teh Yu, and President Julio Garrett Aillon

Pictured from left to right: José Ramos, María Sánchez, Dr. John Kwock-Ping Tse, Dr. Luisa Suh-Ching Li, President Mathew Min Teh Yu, President Julio Garrett Aillon, Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Mr. Jorge Julio Garret Kent.
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The Office of International Affairs held an exciting exchange partner fair on Oct.30-31, 2006. Schools from Japan, Philippines, Spanish and the United States promoted their programs and encouraged students to study abroad.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Noriko Saneyoshi, Ms. Carrie Yang, S. Editha Ben, Dr. Virgina C. Reyes-Sapin, S.Miriam Jansen, President Mathew Min Teh Yu, Mr. Yuji Murata, Mr. Ichikawa Akira, Dr. Mikiko Aikyo and Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein.

Pictured from left to right:
Mr. Ichikawa Akira, and President Mathew Min Teh Yu

Pictured from left to right:
Mr. Yuji Murata, and President Mathew Min Teh Yu

Pictured from left to right:
Dr. Noriko Saneyoshi, and President Mathew Min Teh Yu

Pictured from left to right:
Dr. Mikiko Aikyo, and
President Mathew Min Teh Yu

Pictured from left to right: S.Editha Ben, and President Mathew Min Teh Yu

Pictured from left to right: S.Miriam Jansen, and President Mathew Min Teh Yu

Pictured from left to right:
Dr. Virgina C. Reyes-Sapin, and President Mathew Min Teh Yu

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Kansai University, Japan

Students inquired about studying at Kansai University.

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Kanda University, Japan

Mr. Yuji Murata at Kanda University of International Studies from Japan gave a speech.

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Seisen University, Japan

Professor Noriko Saneyoshi and Professor Mikiko Aikyo talked to students at booth and gave a power point presentation introducing Seisen University in Japan.

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College of Norte Dame of Maryland, USA

S.Miriam Jansen from the College of Norte Dame of Maryland also gave power point presentations to introduce students to the College of Notre Dame.

Rita Chen was very happy to win a Notre Dame College bear from S.Miriam Jansen during the fair.

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Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods College, USA

Students who returned from Saint-Mary-of-Woods College for a summer program shared their experiences with others.

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University de Sta. Isabel, Philippines

Students inquired information about University de Sta. Isabel in the Philippines with Dr. Virgina C. Reyes-Sapin.
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Universidad de Valladolid, Spain

Exchange students who returned from Universidad de Valladolid shared their experiences with others.

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Culture Exchanges

Exchange students from Japan demonstrated how to make delicious Japanese rice balls.

International students from Korea introduced their culture and dressed in traditional Korean clothes.

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Providence University invited Dr. Thomas C. Schelling, 2005 Nobel Laureate in Economics to give a talk entitled: An Astonishing Sixty Years on Oct.31, 2006