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Apr 1, 2007

Events of April, 2007

The Office of International Affairs held a cultural trip for overseas Chinese, international degree-seeking and international exchange students on March 31-April 1, 2007.

Lion Head Mountain, a mountain in MiaoLi with a lot of temples.

Mochi, a rice snack which is a Hakka delicacy.

One of the tea house at Bei-Pu Hakka Village

Students learned how to make Hakka tea in the tea house.

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On April 2, 2007, the Office of International Affairs received Dr. Helena Dodziuk from Poland who was invited by Dr. Xiao-Dao Lin of the Applied Chemistry Department. She will teach in the department as a visiting professor.

Pictured from left to right: Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein,
Dr. Helena Dodziuk, and Dr. Xiao-Dao Lin.

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Providence University received Dr. Ed Weymes, Associate Dean of Waikato Management School at the University of Waikato, New Zealand on April 23, 2007.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Yu Sheng Hong, Dr. Jyh-Jeng Wu, Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, President Mathew Min Teh Yu, Dr. Ed Weymes, Dr. Chen-Fong Wu, Dr. Lin Sun, and Dr. Phoency Lai.

Pictured from left to right: President Mathew Min Teh Yu, and Dr. Ed Weymes,

Dr. Ed Weymes gave a power point presentation about the University of Waikato.

Mar 1, 2007

Events of March, 2007

On March 9,2007, President Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J. and Academic Vice President , Dr. Antonette Palma-Angeles from Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines visited Providence University and discussed the importance of international service learning programs.

Pictured from left to right: Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, President Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J., President Matthew Min Teh Yu, Dr. Antonette Palma-Angeles, and Fr.Yao Wen (Martin) Su.

President Bienvenido F. Nebres, S.J. received a Providence University and Ateneo de Manila University T-shirt from President Matthew Min Teh Yu

Luking Library

Art Center

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The Office of International Affairs hosted a welcome party for international exchange students on March 30, 2007.

Front row pictured from left to right: Rei Tanaka, Haruka Yashiro, Haruka Azuma, Azumi Tanaka, Yukiko Saito, Ran Shinuchi, Emi Onaga, and Kanako Yoshidome
Second row pictured from left to right: Yi Zu Huang, Yi Ting Liu, Providence University students, Shiho Iwatsu, Miyuki Matsushi, Ayaka Miyazawa, Kaori Uda, Yoshiko Kuriyama, Fumi Oikawa, Yuka Masuda and Ms. Kelly Chiu
Back row pictured from left to right: Chris Huang, work student of the Office of International Affairs, Dr. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Director of the Office of International Affairs, Yousuke Ushio, Kaori Orita, Tomoko Noguchi, Midori Enokizono, and Yuko Masaki.

Feb 1, 2007

Events of February, 2007

The Office of International Affairs hosted a luncheon for Overseas Chinese students on February 7, 2007 to pre-celebrate Lunar Chinese New Year.

Pictured from left to right: Jose Xie, Andrew Ku, Jana Wu, Cai-Ling Chiu, Ms. Linda Lee, Ms. Carrie Yang, and Wen-Zheng Lee.

Jan 1, 2007

Events of January, 2007

The Office of International Affairs hosted a farewell party for international exchange students on January 9, 2007.

Back row from left: Yuki Tamaki, Glory de Leon, Rie Shinkoda, Desiree Clarrisse Aranzaso, Ivy Joy Guntan, Eri Fukai and Michiko Yukimatsu
Front row from left: Yayoi Oyama, Nozomi Yamamoto and Haruka Ushirogata

Exchange students, except Eri, are going back home after the semester is over. They waved goodbye to the Shalu Town.

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Rev. Fr. Gianfranco Ghirlanda and Fr. Mario Farrugia were invited by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to visit Taiwan and delivere a speech at Providence University. The Office of International Affairs was pleased to host the two distinguished guests on January 12, 2007.

Pictured from left to right: Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Fr. Mario Farrugia, Rev. Fr. Gianfranco Ghirlanda, and Mr.Hong-Chi Zheng

Rev. Fr. Gianfranco Ghirlanda delivered a speech entitled: The Human Being as Basis of the Legal System

Members of Providence University, other universities and parishes attended the speech.

Rev. Fr. Gianfranco Ghirlanda received a gift from President Matthew Min Teh Yu

Rev. Fr. Gianfranco Ghirlanda was delighted to receive an Asian statue of Mary.

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Twelve Providence University students participated in The ProvSei Japanese Language and Culture Program at Seisen University, Japan from January 21 – February 3, 2007.

Campus Tour

Seisen University invited two artists to present the art of Ka Dou to students

Seisen University invited two artists to present the art of Ka Dou to students

Below are some of the exciting places students visited while in Japan.

Asa Kusa

Meiji Jingu

To Cho, City Government Building in Tokyo

Tokyo National Musem

Front row pictured from left to right: Ms. Chihiro Sueki, assistant of International Center, Seisen University, Hsin-Tien Chang, Hui-Hua Chan, Li Rei-Yun, Chiau-Ting Jian, Cong-Ling Fang, Ying-Ying Lee, Misa Kamezaki, work student of International Center, and Dr. Mikiko Aikyo, Associate Professor of Dept. of Studies on Global Citizenship
Second row pictured from left to right: Ms. Ja Fan Jiang, Providence exchange student studying at Seisen during 2006-2007, Ms. Yumei Higato, teaching assistant of the program, Ms. Akiko Endo, Director of International Center, Dr. Haruko Okano, President of Seisen University, Ms. Kelly Chiu, Hui-Min Tsai, and Li-Yin Yeh.
Back row picture from left to right: Chia-Chih Tsai, Shu-Fan Lin, Tai-Ning Liao and Hsin-Heng Chen

A view of Fuji Mountain taken from the plane back to Taiwan.

Dec 1, 2006

Events of December, 2006

On Dec.4,2006, Dr. Roland Verhe from the Organic Chemistry Department of Universiteit Gent, Belgium was invited by College of Science to give a talk to graduate students on Dec.4, 2006.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Roland Verhe, Mrs. Verhe, Ms. Kelly Chiu, Dr. Yung-Ho Chang, Dr. Su-Zhen Tsai.

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Vicky Lo and Peggy Hsu shared their experiences on December 5, 2006 of studying abroad at SMWC and gave advice to the group of 8 students who are going to study at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College on the second semester.

Front row pictured from left to right: Peggy Hsu, Amber Kuo, Bami Wang and Ms. Kelly Chiu
Second row pictured from left to right:: Rania Yang, Joyce Chang, Jing Chang, Iris Chen, Amy Lu, Cecilia Chen, Vicky Lo

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Providence University received Dr. Jun Xing, Vice President for Programs of the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia on Dec.15, 2006. Among items discussed at the meeting was the importance of service learning programs.

Pictured from left to right: Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, President Mathew Min Teh Yu, Dr. Jun Xing, , and Chaplain Jack Lee.

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Mr. Thein Aung, Country Representative of Global Family for Love and Peace and part time consultant of Development and Non-formal Education for UNICEF, and writer Mr. Shi-Ying Zhe were invited by the Service Learning Center to speak to students about youth ambassadorships on Dec.19,2006.

Front row pictured from left to right: Ms. Shing-Yi Lin, Mr. Shi-Ying Zhe, and Mr. Thein Aung.
Back row pictured from left to right: Ms.Qi-Hua Yang, Mr. Kai-Zhan Wang, Ms. Cui-Han Lai, and Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein,

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The Office of International Affairs assisted the Department of Ecology with the welcoming of Dr. Joel J. Mintzes from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington who gave a talk on Dec.29,2006 and was a visiting professor of Providence University in 2004. Mrs. Mintzes taught in the Department of English Language, Literature and Linguistics at Providence in 2004.v

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Kuoh-Cheng Yang, Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Dr. Joel J. Mintzes, Dr. Susan Mintzes, , and Dr. Chiung-Fen Yen.

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The Office of International Affairs held a luncheon for Taiwan Scholarship recipients at Providence University which was funded by Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Dec.29, 2006.

Front row pictured from left to right: Ms. Norma Isabel Acuña Martinez,
Back row pictured from left to right: Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Ms. Carrie Yang, Alexander Osmar Ramirez Bazán, Ms. Linda Lee.n

Nov 1, 2006

Events of November, 2006

The Office of International Affairs was pleased to receive an award on Nov.2, 2006 from the Mainland Affairs Council for outstanding performance in hosting cross-straits activities.

Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Director of the Office of International Affairs received the award from Mr. Jaushieh Joseph Wu, Chairperson of Mainland Affairs Council.

The medal

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Congratulations to the Spanish Language and Literature Department for inviting
Rector Olman Segura from Universidad Nacional, Costa Rica for a conference. Rector Segura and President Yu signed an exchange agreement on Nov.22, 2006.

Rector Olman Segura and President Mathew Min Teh Yu signed an exchange agreement.

Pictured from left to right: Rector Olman Segura, and President Mathew Min Teh Yu

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Albino Chacón Gutiérrez, Rector Olman Segura, President Mathew Min Teh Yu, Dr. Luisa Suh-Ching Li, chairperson of Department of Spanish Language and Literature, and Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Director of the Office of International Affairs

Oct 7, 2006

Events of October, 2006

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