Event of April, 2008

Guest: Sister Miriam Jasen, Director of International Programs
School: College of Notre Dame of Maryland
Time: March 27-28/2008

Sister Miriam Jasen had a pleasant gathering dinner with students who studied at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland last summer. The next day she had meetings with students, Dr. Baker, and staff of the Office of International Affairs for summer program at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland. She had campus tour of Providence University and took some photos for incoming students.

Events of March, 2008

On March 6, 2008, Providence University hosted a reception dinner for representatives from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Indiana, U.S.A.
　

Front row: Pictured from left to right: Dr. David Behrs, President of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Most Rev. Bishop Yu-Jung (Joseph) Wang, President Matthew Min Teh Yu.Back row: Pictured from left to right: Dr. Lucia Hwei Lin Chuang, Dr. John Kwok Ping Tse, Sr. Editha Ben, Sr. Regina Wallace, Sr. Celeste Tsai, Dr. Christine Bahr, VP for Academic Affairs of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Dr. /Sr. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Fr. Ramon F. Santacana, Ms. Lynn Hughes, Executive Director of College Relations of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.　

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On March 7, 2008, Providence University received Dr. David Behrs, President of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Dr. Christine Bahr, VP for Academic Affairs, and Ms. Lynn Hughes, Executive Director of College Relations to discuss the initiation of a dual degree program.　


Pictured from left to right: Dr. Roger Chiun C. Wang, Dr. /Sr. Anne Therese Falkenstein, President Matthew Min Teh Yu, Dr. David Behrs, Dr. Christine Bahr, Ms. Lynn Hughes.

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On March 7, the Office of International Affairs hosted a reception for students from Providence University to meet with representatives from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.



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On March 12, 2008, the Office of International Affairs received Mr. John Hartwright, NBS Head of Recruitment and Admissions, and Mr. David Caine, Head of International Developments South East Asia, from Northumbria University, UK to discuss exchange programs.


Pictured from left to right: Mr. John Hartwright, Dr. /Sr. Anne Therese Falkenstein, and Mr. David Caine.


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On March 13, 2008, the Office of International Affairs received Ms. Liz Roberson from Westminster University, U.K. to discuss possible cooperation between Providence University and Westminster University. Ms. Liz Roberson gave a presentation to students who were interested in studying in the U.K.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. /Sr. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Ms. Liz Roberson, and Ms. Stella Tsai.

Events of February, 2008

On Feb. 26, 2008, the Office of International Affairs hosted a reception dinner for Dr. Vincent Didiek Wiet Aryanto, Vice Rector for External Cooperation and Development, and exchange students from Soegijapranata Catholic University, Indonesia.

Pictured from right to left: Dr. Aryanto, Willy Ariyanto, Andhini Simeon, Tri Mey Diandono, Metta Kusumaningsih, Lianawati Pujo Subroto, Carrie Yang.

On Feb. 27, 2008, the Office of International Affairs received Dr. Vincent Didiek Wiet Aryanto, Vice Rector for External Cooperation and Development from Soegijapranata Catholic University, to discuss details of exchange programs.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Dr. Vincent Didiek Wiet Aryanto, Dr. / Sr. Anne Therese Falkenstein

Events of January, 2008

On Jan. 10, 2008, Providence University received eight guests who were invited by Department of Ecology. Department of Ecology held an international forum titled “The influence of culture and place on indigenous children’s learning” on Jan 6-7, 2008.

Pictured from left to right: Dr. Chiung-Fen Yen, Dr. Kuo-Chen Yang, Vice president Shann-Tzong Jiang, Dr. Joanna Kidman from University of Waikato in New Zealand, Dr. Kauaanuhea Lenchanko and Dr. Margaret Maaka from University of Hawaii at Manoa, Dr. Juliann Benson from University of New Hampshire in USA, Dr. David Zandvliet from Simon Farser University in Canada, Dr. Eleanor Abrams from University of New Hampshire in USA, Dr. Celia A. Evans from Paul Smiths College, Dr. Michael Middleton from University of New Hampshire in USA, and Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein.

Events of December, 2007

The Office of International Affairs collaborated with the Chinese Language Education Center (CLEC) holding a Christmas dinner for all students from the CLEC, international degree-seeking, overseas Chinese, and exchange students on December 21, 2007.


Overseas Chinese students participated in the dinner.Front row pictured from left to right: Chung Ka I and Loh Kah Yee.Back row pictured from left to right:Leong Ka Lai, Theresa Mau Wei Hsia, and Lai Ka Pou.


International degree-seeking students from Paraguay performed a Latin dance at the dinner. Pictured from left to right: Alexander Osmar Ramirez Bazan, Norma Isabel Acuna Martinez, Linda Lee, Maria Vicenta Ortigoza Ramirez, and Veronica Taboada Benitez.



One of the international degree-seeking students, Michal Shanabel from Israel, performed an Israeli folk song.



An exchange student, Xavier Ara Mancebo from Spain, and one of the CLEC students, Gunawan from Indonesia, performed a Chinese song at the dinner.

The Office of International Affairs held one day cultural trip to Miaoli for international degree-seeking, overseas Chinese, and exchange students on Dec. 22, 2007.

group picture

Events of November, 2007

Providence University hosted the Asian University Presidents' Forum 2007 from November 14-16. The Office of International Affairs collaborated with other offices to make this event a success.

The reception dinner at Windsor Hotel on November 13.

More than 180 participants from Asian countries attended this Forum.

President Matthew Min Teh Yu was the host of the Forum and welcomed all the distinguished guests.

Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Director of the Office of International Affairs at Providence University, was the M.C.

Guest of Honor: Dr. Mu Lin Lu, Political Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Education.

Dr. Jin Wu delivered the keynote address.

Group picture.

An excellent Taiwanese cultural performance took place during the dinner on November 14.

The Office of International Affairs team in charge of the Forum is pictured above.
From left to right: Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Ms. Carrie Yang, Ms. Cathy Pan, and Ms. Linda Lee.

Events of October, 2007

The Office of International Affairs held a meeting on Oct. 4, 2007 to introduce academic exchange and study abroad programs . Students who came back from partner universities were invited to share their experiences with the participants during the meeting.




Pictured from left to right: Ryan Chuang, studied at The University of Montana, USA in 2006-2007, Yu Zeng Dai, studied at Victoria University of Technology, Australia in spring 2007, and Hong Bin Lin, studied at The University of Utah, USA in 2006-2007.









More than one hundred students participated in this meeting.

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On Oct. 15, 2007, the Office of International Affairs received Mr. Alain Young, Head of International Partnerships from University of Cumbria, to discuss details of a 3+1 degree program .





Pictured from left to right: Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, and Mr. Alain Young





Pictured from left to right: Dr. Jia-Sheng Lee, Chairperson of the Department of Business Administration, Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Mr. Alain Young, and Dr. Chiun C. Roger Wang.




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On Oct. 25, 2007, the Office of International Affairs held a second meeting to promote academic exchange and other study abroad programs. Students who came back from exchange partners were invited to share their experience with the participants during the meeting.







Pictured from left to right: Ms. Kelly Chiu, Elena Tsai, studied at Universidad Santo Tomas, Chile in 2006-2007, Amber Kuo, Cecelia Chen and Jing Chang Yu, studied at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in spring 2007

Events of August, 2007

The Office of International Affairs hosted a Preparatory Meeting for students who are going abroad in summer on August 6, 2007.



Ms. Kelly Chiu gave an introduction to the situation students might encounter upon arrival regarding housing and course selection, and then together with Ms. Gina Chen, a travel agent, explained the flight information for the students.

Dr. Anne Therese Falkenstein encouraged students to enjoy studying abroad by presenting her own experiences.

Ms. Carrie Yang explained how to be well-prepared before going abroad.

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On July 18, 2007, the Office of International Affairs held a preparatory meeting for the “Anhui Culture Summer Camp” which is hosted by HeFei University of Technology, China on August 10-17.









Pictured from left to right: Po Chien Chen, Lan, Jia Mei, Hui Lan Li, Pao Pin Wu, Yen Hsien Chen, and Jian Siou chun
Back row: Tian Rong Huang, Yu Chia Chang, and Hsin Yun Wang
　

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The Office of International Affairs recommended two students Li Hao Chen and Cecilia Chen to participate in the ASEACCU Student Camp on August 23-26, 2007.

Pictured from left to right: Dr./S. Anne Therese Falkenstein, Li Hao Chen, President Matthew Min Teh Yu, and Cecilia Chen.

　

Students made friends and exchange their culture experiences with others.

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The Office of International Affairs held “A Month of Learning English and Fun in Philippines” at Ateneo De Manila University in August, 2007. There were 7 students participated in the program.

Photo taken in front of the Gym. Pictured from left to right: Miranda, Jean, Ms. Linda Lee (staff of OIA), Sandy, Rachel, Paul, Rita, and Amy.
　

Photo taken at Ateneo De Manila University with two local students (Glory and Ivy) who were exchange students during first semester of 95 academic year at Providence University.

Pictured from right to left: Rachel, Sandy, Glory, Amy, Miranda, Ivy, Rita, Jean, and Paul.
Photo taken in the classroom with Assistant to the Academic Vice President for International Programs Mr. Glenn F. De Leon at Ateneo De Manila University. Pictured from left to right: Mr. De Leon, Linda, Rachel, Sandy, Amy, Miranda, Rita, Jean, and Paul.

Events of July, 2007

Providence University and College of Notre Dame of Maryland, U.S.A. held a "P.U.N.D for Cultural Understanding and Peace" program from July 9-23, 2007.
Fifteen students participated in the program.

Campus of College of Notre Dame

A trip to Washington, D.C.

Tubing on the Gunpowder River.

A baseball game at Camden Yards to see the Baltimore Orioles played the Chicago White Sox.

Students fell very sad at the farewell dinner party since they had a wonderful time for this summer program and didn't want to say good-bye.


It was the best time of my life ever during my two weeks' stay in College of Notre Dame. I have learned English for a long time and this experience ensured my passion to English. America is a country with excellent living environment and full of surprise. I will definitely visit it again in the future. (Sarah Jiang, Department of English Language, Literature and Linguistics)

What I have experienced in the States was people are very polite, kind and always trying to help me. I have learnt some conversation and idioms in English. However, it would be much better if I have known some basic conversation before I went so that I knew how to reply when people said "Excuse me" ! This is a great program but was too short. I wish I could go back again. (Vicky Chang, Department of Youth and Child Welfare)

It was always my dream to participate a short term program abroad and my dream finally came true especially it happened in the States where I wouldn't even dare to dream of. This trip was short yet I have learned a lot. Moreover, I made lots of friends. It was just like yesterday whenever I recall this exciting memory. (Katie Chen, Department of International Business)