Department of Journalisms, NCCU

To foster academic exchange on gender and media culture between Taiwan and Japan, Professor Toko Tanaka of the Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies at the University of Tokyo was invited by the Department of Journalism, College of Communication at National Chengchi University (NCCU), for a faculty-student exchange seminar held on May 29. During the seminar, Professor Tanaka shared her observations on Japanese public discourse surrounding Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, and discussed how Taiwan’s feminist movement—through its long-standing collaboration with LGBTQ movements—offers a valuable reference point for Japan. The seminar was moderated by Professor Shu-mei Wang, Chair of the Department of Journalism. Professors Ting-yu Kang and Nien-hsuan Fang served as discussants. The discussion began with the political significance of Takaichi’s rise in Japanese politics and further expanded into the historical development of feminist movements, gender politics in digital media culture, and contemporary debates on transgender issues. Dean Hsiu-hui Sun of the College of Communication, along with Professors Yi-chieh Lin and Yu-fen Ko, attended and participated throughout the session. Regarding public perceptions of Sanae Takaichi, Professor Tanaka noted a marked divergence between Taiwanese and Japanese interpretations. In Taiwan, Takaichi is often viewed positively due to her strong stance toward China and her public support for Taiwan, and is sometimes framed as a defender of democratic values. In Japan, however, feminist scholars argue that her political advancement should be understood within the context of existing patriarchal structures, and that her ascent to the premiership does not necessarily indicate substantive progress in gender equality. Tanaka further noted that such critiques often remain confined within ideological echo chambers, highlighting how contemporary feminist movements must now confront not only political constraints but also the fragmentation of public discourse on social media platforms. Professor Ting-yu Kang provided an overview of the development of Taiwan’s feminist movement, emphasizing its close relationship with Taiwan’s democratization process and its long-standing alliance with sexual minority movements. Emerging in the 1970s alongside democratization, the movement became increasingly institutionalized in the 2000s, as feminist advocates entered government institutions and contributed to landmark legislation such as the Gender Equity Education Act and the Act of Gender Equality in Employment. Since the 2010s, feminist activism has further expanded to address issues such as migrant labor, care work, intersectionality, and the challenges posed by digital media environments, where gender discrimination is often repackaged through memes and humor. The growing polarization of gender-related political attitudes among younger generations has also become a transnational phenomenon. Professor Nien-hsuan Fang focused on the practical dimensions of feminist policymaking in Taiwan, emphasizing that numerical representation itself reflects underlying power structures. While Taiwan has elected a female president and appointed women to high-level governmental positions, increased visibility does not automatically translate into equal decision-making power. Following amendments to the Local Government Act, a minimum of one-third of seats in local representative elections must be allocated to each gender, demonstrating how institutional mechanisms continue to advance gender equality. In the concluding discussion, Professor Tanaka stated that Taiwan’s long-standing experience of cooperation between feminist and LGBTQ movements offers important insights for Japan. All three scholars agreed that in an era in which digital media and algorithmic systems increasingly shape public discourse, establishing effective mechanisms for cross-group dialogue remains essential to the continued progress of gender equality movements.

Professor Toko Tanaka from the Interfaculty Initiative in Information Studies at the University of Tokyo was invited by the Department of Journalism at National Chengchi University (NCCU) to deliver a lecture titled “Otaku Culture and Feminism” on May 29. Comparing Tokyo’s Akihabara and Ikebukuro districts, Tanaka explained that Akihabara developed organically through networks of specialty stores built around shared interests. Known for its moe culture, two-dimensional desires, and maid cafés, it can be understood as a district representing male otaku culture. In contrast, Ikebukuro’s “Otome Road” has, since the 2000s, attracted numerous female-oriented businesses. Famous for Boys’ Love (BL) merchandise, male voice actors, and 2.5-dimensional musicals, the area has become a space where female desires are visibly expressed, reflecting the dramatic expansion of women’s purchasing power in Japanese society. In 2024, Professor Tanaka published Otaku Culture and Feminism (Otaku Bunka to Feminizumu), which examines how “oshikatsu” (fan activities dedicated to supporting one’s favorite idols, characters, or creators) shapes gender relations, reconfigures urban space, and even influences political participation in contemporary Japan. The lecture was moderated by Professor Shu-mei Wang, Chair of NCCU’s Department of Journalism. Dean Hsiu-Hui Sun of the College of Communication, along with professors Nien-Hsuan Fang, Yu-fen Ko, Hui-wen Liu, and Ting-yu Kang, also attended and participated in the discussion. In addition to students enrolled in the Urban Media Studies course, more than twenty students from both NCCU and other institutions joined the event. During her lecture, Professor Tanaka noted that although Japanese otaku culture has gained global recognition through anime, manga, VTubers, and idol culture, it has long been perceived as a predominantly male domain. Previous scholarship has likewise focused primarily on male otaku, often overlooking women’s active involvement in subcultural communities. In reality, women are not peripheral participants but important cultural producers and practitioners within otaku culture. Through her analysis, Tanaka revisited gender issues in otaku culture and encouraged the audience to reflect on the increasingly complex relationships among fan culture, digital media, and social participation, highlighting the significance of combining popular culture studies with feminist perspectives. Addressing the relationship between otaku culture and urban space, Tanaka referenced Kaichiro Morikawa’s book The Birth of the “Fun City”: Akihabara as a Moe City. The book traces Akihabara’s transformation from an electronics district in the 1940s to an otaku mecca in the 1990s, and later into a business district through urban redevelopment projects. Numerous otaku-related works have also used Akihabara as their setting. However, beginning in the 2000s, Ikebukuro emerged as a center of female otaku culture. Events such as cosplay festivals attracted large numbers of female fans, while approximately 80 percent of customers at Animate Ikebukuro’s flagship store are women. At various themed collaboration cafés, the proportion of female customers reaches as high as 95 percent. The rise of women’s consumer power was so significant that commercial rents in Ikebukuro surpassed those of Shibuya in 2014. From a Marxist perspective, critics argue that discourse surrounding oshikatsu can become complicit with neoliberal ideology. Driven by consumerism and digital platforms, contemporary fans voluntarily promote their favorite idols or characters by boosting online engagement, sharing content, and creating fan works. While these activities appear to stem from personal passion, they may in fact constitute forms of immaterial and unpaid emotional labor that are appropriated and exploited by capitalist markets and commercial systems. More fundamentally, the substantial time and emotional energy devoted to oshikatsu may reduce individuals’ capacity to engage with politics, social issues, and community life, thereby weakening broader civic participation. Nevertheless, Professor Tanaka observed that contemporary oshikatsu has increasingly intersected with political mobilization. During recent large-scale anti-war demonstrations outside Japan’s National Diet, otaku communities demonstrated a remarkable capacity for organization and effective use of digital media to communicate and mobilize participants. Under certain social conditions, these mature fan networks can transcend entertainment and become platforms for public engagement. Tanaka also noted that women are often more actively involved in civic activities than men, suggesting that otaku culture should not necessarily be viewed as a form of social withdrawal. Instead, it can serve as a catalyst for greater public participation and collective action.

The Department of Journalism’s Alumni Homecoming event was held on May 23, welcoming alumni from the Class of 2015 (76th cohort) and the Class of 1995 (56th cohort) back to campus for a reunion at the Journalism Building. Returning to this familiar place after many years, alumni reminisced about their student days, shared experiences and stories from different stages of life, and reconnected through lively conversations and laughter throughout the event. The event opened with remarks by Department Chair Professor Wang Su-Mei. Several former faculty members who had guided and supported the alumni during their studies also attended, including Professors Tsang Kuo-Jen, Lin Yuan-Huei, Bonnie Peng, Hsu Mei-Ling, Chen Pai-Ling, Fang Nien-Hsuan, and Ko Yu-Fen. Together, they caught up on recent developments, exchanged memories, and reflected on the journey of the Department of Journalism over the years. For many returning alumni, revisiting the Journalism Building was more than a nostalgic trip down memory lane—it was an opportunity to reconnect with their younger selves. The classrooms, discussions, and deadline-driven routines that once defined their student life have since become valuable foundations for their personal and professional journeys. Gathering once again in the familiar space also renewed the bonds among classmates and teachers alike. Professor Hsu Mei-Ling shared that the returning alumni from the 56th cohort were the very first students she taught when she joined the Department of Journalism as a faculty member. Coincidentally, this year marks not only the 30th anniversary of their graduation, but also an important milestone as Professor Hsu prepares for her retirement. From her first year of teaching to the moment she bids farewell to academia, being reunited with her former students at this meaningful point in time gave this year’s homecoming event an added sense of intergenerational connection and mutual companionship.

Congratulations! Alumnus Lin Chi-yang (pen name Xiang Yang) and alumna Wang, Nien-Tzu have been honored as Distinguished Alumni of National Chengchi University for the 114th academic year. Mr. Lin Chi-yang graduated from the Ph.D. program of the Graduate Institute of Journalism in 2003 and currently serves as the 10th Chairperson of the National Culture and Arts Foundation. Writing under the pen name Xiang Yang, he is an interdisciplinary writer renowned for his poetry, as well as essays, children’s literature, cultural criticism, and political commentary. He has taken on multiple roles—as a poet, writer, lyricist, political commentator, editor-in-chief, chief editorial writer, and scholar. With his diverse identities and broad scope of work, he is considered one of the most representative figures in contemporary literature. Ms. Wang, Nien-Tzu is a graduate of the 34th class of the Department of Journalism. She founded DaHao Studio in 1990, dedicating herself to advocating for disadvantaged groups through creativity, with far-reaching impact. She is a senior advertising creative in Taiwan who has served as creative director at several international advertising agencies, producing many classic advertisements. She later shifted her focus to public service advertising and documentary filmmaking, earning numerous major awards, including one of the Ten Outstanding Young Women, the Golden Horse Award for Best Documentary, and the Golden Bell Award for Best Variety Program. Congratulations to both distinguished alumni! Faculty and students of the Department of Journalism extend their heartfelt congratulations.

Professor Elizabeth Shove, Fellow of the British Academy (FBA), was invited by the Department of Journalism at National Chengchi University (NCCU) to deliver a lecture on October 29. Renowned for uncovering profound social meanings in “ordinary things,” Professor Shove’s research often focuses on the technologies and routines that people take for granted. By tracing how innovations move from being “novel” to becoming “normal,” her talk illuminated how our lifestyles, energy consumption patterns, and even social structures are quietly shaped by everyday practices. Elected as a Fellow of the British Academy in 2019 for her outstanding contributions to theories of consumption and social practice, Professor Shove has spent decades studying the intersections of technology and society. She is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Sociology at Lancaster University and retired earlier this year. Around 50 participants from within and beyond NCCU attended the event and engaged in lively discussions with the speaker. In her lecture, Professor Shove took the “refrigerator” — a seemingly mundane household appliance — as a starting point to explore how modern consumption patterns, global food supply chains, household dynamics, and sustainability issues intertwine. Through this single object, she offered a lens into broader social structures and transformations. When refrigerators first entered the market, many households were unfamiliar with their functions and even relied on special recipe books to learn how to use them. In the UK, for example, refrigerators were initially used to store surplus agricultural products and were often placed in garages. As supermarkets emerged and frozen foods became commercialized, refrigerators shifted from being luxury goods to everyday necessities, helping urban households adapt to fast-paced lifestyles, bulk shopping, and shorter cooking times. This transformation, Shove noted, shows that the success of a technology depends not only on its technical functions but also on its integration with social infrastructures and cultural norms. Shove described the refrigerator as a key node in a complex network — a “chameleon” within the household. Though uniform in appearance, it performs multiple roles in different contexts: a tool for economic planning that enables bulk purchasing, a source of convenience and security through stored food, and a site of moral negotiation over food ethics, reflecting how modern families balance convenience with values like health and organic eating. The refrigerator has profoundly reshaped household routines, shopping behaviors, and dietary patterns. Expanding the view beyond the home reveals an even larger, often invisible system — the global cold chain that stretches unbroken from farm to table. Whether it is peas frozen within 150 minutes of harvest to preserve freshness or shrimp shipped year-round across continents, all depend on vast infrastructures of electricity, refrigerated transport, and storage. The domestic refrigerator is, in fact, the endpoint of this global network. As such, this quiet appliance at home is an essential link in global trade and the modern food industry, with major implications for global energy consumption. Professor Shove likened the refrigerator to a kaleidoscope, bringing together and refracting seemingly unrelated elements — traditional vegetables from rural parents, Western dairy products from supermarket shelves, and organic foods sourced through online communities — to form ever-changing, unique images of modern life. In this way, a single refrigerator becomes a cultural crossroads connecting the local and the global, the traditional and the modern.

Professor Elizabeth Shove, Fellow of the British Academy, will visit the Department of Journalism at National Chengchi University from October 22 to 31 at the invitation of Professor and Chair Shu-Mei Wang. During her stay, Professor Shove will engage in academic exchange with faculty and students from the College of Communication. Professor Shove has long been a leading scholar in the field of science, technology, and society (STS). She recently retired in August 2025 after 30 years as a Distinguished Professor at Lancaster University, UK. Her research centers on consumption, material culture, and everyday life, and she is recognized as a central figure in practice theory—emphasizing that everyday practices form the foundation of social life and are deeply intertwined with theoretical inquiry and key societal issues. In recognition of her outstanding scholarly contributions, Professor Shove was elected Fellow of the British Academy in 2019. Her work on energy, mobility, infrastructure, and sustainability has had far-reaching influence, earning her an Honorary Doctorate from Aalborg University in Denmark in 2022, where she was also ranked among the top ten most influential scholars worldwide in her field. Professor Shove will deliver a public lecture on October 29 (Tue), 12:00–14:00, at the B1 Auditorium, Computer Center. All are warmly invited to attend. Condensing practices: material culture, systems of provision and the freezer. The domestic freezer has become a normal part of domestic life, but this has not always been so. In this talk I describe the normalisation of the freezer and the varied systems of food provisioning associated with it. Analytically, I move between the traditions of material culture studies, the literature on systems of provision, and social theories of practice. As I explain, the freezer stands at the intersection of domestic arrangements (cooking, shopping, eating) and commercial networks of food supply, from supermarkets through to the manufacturing and distribution of frozen goods. What is known as the cold chain is, in turn, responsible for a significant increase in energy consumption, in the home and beyond. As I hope to show, bringing a ‘sociological imagination’ to bear on this domestic appliance raises a host of fundamental questions about everyday consumption, sustainability, and global trends in the production and consumption of food.   References: Shove, E., & Southerton, D. (2000). Defrosting the Freezer: From Novelty to Convenience: A Narrative of Normalization. Journal of Material Culture, 5(3), 301-319. https://doi.org/10.1177/135918350000500303 Hand, M., & Shove, E. (2007). Condensing Practices: Ways of living with a freezer. Journal of Consumer Culture, 7(1), 79-04. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469540507073509 (Original work published 2007) Rinkinen, J., Shove, E., & Smits, M. (2017). Cold chains in Hanoi and Bangkok: Changing systems of provision and practice. Journal of Consumer Culture, 19(3), 379-397. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469540517717783 (Original work published 2019) Registration: https://moltke.nccu.edu.tw/Registration/registration.do?action=conferenceInfo&conferenceID=X25405 Learn more about Professor Shove: https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/fellows/profiles/elizabeth-shove-FBA/

The first event in the College of Communication Academic Series—the NCCU–UTokyo Visual Culture Workshop—was held on September 12 at the Journalism Building.Associate Professor Ai Kuno from the University of Tokyo’s Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information Studies was invited to give a keynote lecture, exploring the sensory ontology and bodily perception differences between virtual reality (VR) and panoramic theater.NCCU Journalism Associate Professors Yi-Chieh Lin and Yu-Fen Ko also presented their latest research findings, creating new opportunities for future academic collaboration. As a subproject of NCCU’s Project of Academic Excellence 100, the College of Communication Academic Series aims to strengthen international academic partnerships and foster global scholarly exchange.The workshop began with opening remarks from Professor Hsiu-Hui Sun, Dean of the College of Communication and Distinguished Professor of the Department of Advertising, who warmly welcomed Professor Kuno and expressed hopes for sustained collaboration and innovative research outcomes.Professor Shu-Mei Wang, Chair of the Department of Journalism, served as the moderator. Faculty members including Ju-Hsiu Chen, Hui-Wen Liu, Tsui-Chuan Lin, and Ting-Yu Kang, along with several graduate students, participated in the workshop and joined in lively discussion. Professor Ai Kuno, whose research focuses on the history of technology, culture, and capitalism, is the author of Visualizing Taste (Harvard University Press, 2019), translated into Chinese as 《秀色可餐?》, which received the Hagley Prize in Business History from the Business History Conference.In her keynote, Kuno discussed the sensory dimensions of VR technology, comparing today’s immersive virtual experiences with the 19th-century panoramic theater. While VR emphasizes individual immersion and bodily realism, she noted that it often lacks the collective atmosphere and participatory sense that characterized historical panoramic spectacles. Professor Yi-Chieh Lin shared her research topics, including livestreaming and “big eater” influencers, Taiwanese consumers’ sustainability practices, the globalization of the Donggang Bluefin Tuna Festival, and journalism technology and governance. Her future studies will extend into issues of sensory capitalism, technology, and privacy.Professor Yu-Fen Ko analyzed how postwar Taiwanese television culture developed along the intertwined paths of technological nationalism and developmentalism. Under the Kuomintang government’s “de-Japanization” policy, Japanese companies such as Toshiba and Hitachi remained key TV suppliers, and Taiwan Television Enterprise (TTV) was established with guidance from Japan’s Fuji TV—revealing that “domestic” brands like Tatung were in fact largely Japan-made. Other participating faculty also offered diverse perspectives on technology and visuality.Professor Ju-Hsiu Chen argued that new VR technologies can engage not only visual senses but also bodily perceptions, and therefore may not necessarily lack a sense of participation. Professor Ting-Yu Kang cited interviews on transnational family relationships, observing that while technology enables easier contact across distances, the inability of distant fathers to physically embrace their children reveals the limits of virtual “presence.” The workshop concluded with enthusiastic exchanges between scholars from both universities. Participants from NCCU and UTokyo expressed their intention to stay connected and pursue continued collaboration.Organizer Professor Shu-Mei Wang noted that her prior experience as a visiting scholar at the University of Tokyo allowed her to recognize overlapping research interests with Professor Kuno, leading to the creation of this workshop. She hopes the partnership will further expand interdisciplinary research across Asia—linking technology, culture, society, and history.All students and faculty are warmly invited to join future CoE 100 Series events and participate in these inspiring academic exchanges.

NCCU Journalism, in collaboration with CommonWealth Magazine, is hosting SOPA Week, a series of talks featuring winners of the Excellent Journalism Awards. Founded in 1982, The Society of Publishers in Asia (SOPA) presents the SOPA Awards, often regarded as the “Pulitzer Prize of Asia.” The awards honor outstanding reporting on Asia-related issues in English, Chinese, and Bahasa Indonesia, with more than 800 entries competing across borders each year. Many Taiwanese journalists have been recognized among the winners. During SOPA Week, several award-winning journalists will share their stories behind the reports and their professional journeys in journalism. All students are warmly invited to attend. After the Hualien Earthquake: How to Rebuild Taroko? Speaker: Shu-Hua Shih (Winner of the Award for Excellence in Information Graphics, CommonWealth Magazine) Date & Time: October 31 (Thu), 12:30–14:00 Venue: Room 401, Dayong Building Top International Journalism Forum Organizer: Wei Ming-kuang Excellence Development Fund × SOPA Date: November 1 (Fri) Venue: NCCU Public Administration and Enterprise Center Registration: https://www.accupass.com/event/2510040304261386131036 China’s Tech Industry Fights Back Speaker: Ting-Fang Cheng (Winner of the Award for Excellence in Technology Reporting, Nikkei Asia) Red-Line Trade under Export Bans: Tracing MIT Machine Tools to Russia Speaker: Der-lin Fang (Winner of the Award for Excellence in Business Reporting, The Reporter) Date & Time: November 4 (Mon), 9:10–12:00 Venue: College of Communication Theater

In Memoriam Professor Lee Chin-chuan, Yushan Scholar of the College and an internationally renowned scholar in communication, has passed away. The field of communication studies has lost a towering figure. Professor Lee Chin-chuan was an outstanding alumnus of the 29th class of the Department of Journalism and a globally respected communication scholar. His academic career spanned several major institutions. He served as Associate Professor and later Professor at the University of Minnesota (1982–2004), and was a Visiting Professor at Academia Sinica (1986–87, 1992), Visiting Chair Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (1994–98), and Visiting Chair Professor at National Chengchi University (2008). He later joined City University of Hong Kong as Chair Professor (2002–present), where he was the founding Head of the Department of Media and Communication (2008–12) and founding Director of the Centre for Communication Research (2005–15). He also served as the founding President of the Chinese Communication Association (1990), exerting profound influence on the international communication community. In 2019, Professor Lee returned to his alma mater as a Yushan Scholar, continuing to contribute his deep academic expertise to both the scholarly community and the university. Professor Lee devoted decades to the fields of political communication and Chinese media studies. His scholarly achievements were outstanding and internationally acclaimed, leaving a lasting impact on the development of global communication research. Known for his rigorous scholarship, broad vision, and deep humanistic concern, he not only expanded the boundaries of academic inquiry but also inspired countless younger scholars. We extend our deepest condolences and highest respect, and offer our sincere sympathies to his family. His legacy and exemplary character will endure. Source: College of Communication, National Chengchi University (Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/p/%E5%9C%8B%E7%AB%8B%E6%94%BF%E6%B2%BB%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%B8%E5%82%B3%E6%92%AD%E5%AD%B8%E9%99%A2-College-of-Communication-National-Chengchi-University-100057530046669/?locale=zh_TW

Applications for the 114th Academic Year, Second Semester Outstanding Exchange Student Scholarship are now open. Students from this university who have completed exchange programs at partner institutions and returned, as well as current exchange students graduating this semester who have not yet applied for this scholarship, are eligible to apply in accordance with the regulations. Application Deadline: May 11, 2026 (Monday), 5:00 PM For required documents and detailed application procedures, please refer to the attached file.

Alumnus of the 22nd class of the Department of Journalism, Professor Eddie Kuo Chen-yu (Eddie C.Y. Kuo), Emeritus Professor of Nanyang Technological University, has passed away at the age of 85. Professor Kuo devoted his life to communication and social science research. After graduating from the Department of Journalism at National Chengchi University, he pursued further studies in the United States and dedicated himself to academia and education throughout his career. His influence extended across Asia, the United States, and Singapore, where he mentored countless students and left a lasting impact. He served as Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology at the National University of Singapore, and later founded the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information at Nanyang Technological University, laying an important foundation for the development of communication and social sciences in Singapore. Professor Kuo’s academic vision was broad. He focused long-term on multiculturalism, language policy, and ethnic identity—issues of critical importance. He offered deep insights into Singapore’s cultural and communication landscape. Not only was he recognized as a leading figure in communication education, but he also emphasized a humanistic perspective, reminding the world that multilingualism and multiculturalism are not sources of division, but rather the roots of social richness and inclusiveness. He founded the journal Asian Journal of Communication, promoting the internationalization of communication studies in Asia. He also served as President of the Asian Media Information and Communication Centre (AMIC), making outstanding contributions to both regional and global academic communities. His academic achievements and personal integrity have long been regarded as exemplary. In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Department of Journalism, the publication Lighting the Path: 75 Distinguished Alumni of NCCU Journalism included an interview with Professor Eddie Kuo Chen-yu. https://reurl.cc/ovK51v Professor Kuo’s life bore witness to and documented the significant transformations of communication and society in Asia. His ideas and spirit will endure in academic institutions and in the hearts of countless educators. https://reurl.cc/npEK6l With deepest respect, we mourn Professor Eddie Kuo Chen-yu. May he rest in peace.

For the 115th Academic Year, Second Semester, applications for the “Hope Takes Flight” Overseas Exchange & Study Scholarship are now open. For detailed application procedures and required submission documents, please refer to the attachment and the Office of International Cooperation website. Application Deadline: April 27, 2026 (Monday), before 12:00 PM (noon). Please submit the hard copy documents to the mailbox labeled “Hope Takes Flight” at the entrance of the Research Center, 1st Floor, College of Communication (Room No. 310101). https://comm.nccu.edu.tw/PageDoc/Detail?fid=11116&id=30253

Topic AIT x TCA International Forum - Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Values for ALL   Talent Circulation Alliance (TCA) and American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) co-organized the 【AIT x TCA International Forum - Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Values for ALL】inviting Quincy Davis III, the first American-born naturalized Taiwanese basketball star to be the keynote speaker, and successful leaders from international corporations and startups to share their insights into how to advance DEIA values for all..  Over the past decade, many governments and companies around the world have incorporated Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) into their visions and strategies. It’s been increasingly recognized that a diverse and inclusive workplace and society—with a range of approaches and perspectives—is an asset to position ourselves to prosper in the future. Students or anyone who are interested in this topic are welcome to join. ※This event will be held in English. ※In compliance with the Covid-19 regulations, masks are required during event proceeding.   Date 14:00-16:00 (Mon.), October 31st, 2022 (Registration open at 13:30)   Venue Function Rooms B&C, Taipei New Horizon (6F, No.88, Yanchang Road, Xinyi District, Taipei)   Agenda 13:30-14:00 Registration 14:00-14:05 Opening remarks 14:05-14:10 Group photo 14:10-14:30 Keynote speech 14:30-15:30 Panel discussion 15:30-16:00 Q&A   Registration Registration is now open until October 30th, 2022. Please enter https://ievents.iii.org.tw/EventS.aspx?t=0&id=1888   Contact: Mr. Lin Tel：02-6631-6666 #6727 Email：hungyilin@iii.org.tw。

Warmest greetings from Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp (AYLTLC) 2023.    It is our 10th Year! We sincerely appreciate the support from you and your esteemed institution to AYLTLC. We are hereby honored to invite students from your highly esteemed institution once again to participate in the AYLTLC 2023, which will be held in Singapore from 2nd to 6th February 2023.   AYLTLC is an annual gathering for youth leaders worldwide. The said camp provides our participants an exceptional opportunity: •    To Network with student leaders from Top Universities •    To Learn about the Key Success which shaped one of Asia’s most progressive nations, Singapore - a multiracial, multilingual & multicultural society from various perspectives •    To Develop themselves to be effective future leaders   We would greatly appreciate if you could help us to disseminate this invitation to your students, as well as encourage them to participate in this camp. Prospective applicants may access our website at www.ayltlc.com    Once again, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and we look forward to your support for this Camp. Should you need any further clarifications or assistance, please feel free to contact us.   Thank you and see you in Singapore!   Best Regards,                                                       Olivia Lee (Ms.) Director, Department of Participant Services Asian Youth Leaders Travel and Learning Camp 2023

I. The matters are conducted pursuant to the National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines and the Implementation Details.   II. Eligibility:   1. The applicant shall be a student officially enrolled in the National Chengchi University (hereafter referred to as the “NCCU”).   2. ROC nationals and applicants who have household registration in the ROC shall have priority in the application for the subsidy.   3. The applicant's foreign language proficiency shall meet the National Chengchi University Language Requirements for Applying for       Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy.   4. Students with outstanding academic performance (undergraduate students’average grade should rank within top 30% in class)       are eligible to apply.   5. Only students who have been nominated by the Office of International Cooperation (hereafter referred to as the “OIC”)       or their respective colleges or departments for the exchange program, or those who applied to overseas universities by themselves       and have been granted the admission for Spring Semester 2023 (February to July 2023) may apply for the subsidy.   III. Application Period: from October 12 to 5pm, November 9, 2022.   IV. Required Documents   1. The application form   2. Academic transcript(s)   3. Class Ranking Certificate (only applicable to undergraduate students)   4. Study plan   5. The original and a photocopy of the letter of acceptance from the host university       (The original copy will be returned to the student after review. Students who have not yet received the letter of acceptance       shall print the admission list with the seal of the issuing office on the list as proof)   6. A valid foreign language proficiency certificate.      Applicants who need to submit DELE or TORFL certificates please note that, due to the international situation,      certificates or transcripts of the courses for these two languages are also accepted.   7. Other documents beneficial for review   V. Application Procedure:   1. Complete the application form.   2. Sign the form and scan the application form along with the required documents and email them to ritalee@nccu.edu.tw,       by 5pm, November 9, 2022.   VI. Important reminders:   1. Students applying for exchange to universities in Mainland China are not eligible to apply for the subsidy.   2. Proof of language ability: please submit relevant proficiency certificate of the language that will be used as medium of instruction in the host university.       Additional proficiency certificate (s) for other languages can also be provided.   3. All applicants should submit the transcript up to the Spring Semester 2022 (inclusive);       Undergraduate applicants should also include the class ranking certificate up to the Spring Semester 2022.   4. Students receiving the subsidy shall take and pass a minimum of six (6) credits (or 12 ECTS, European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System)       each semester (or academic quarter) during the study abroad period.       They shall still be enrolled in NCCU during that time and pay tuition to NCCU.   5. Procedures and regulations for course selection abroad and credit transfer can be found on the Office of Academic Affairs’website.       Relevant processes shall be completed at the student's department or graduate school prior to the departure.   6. As Covid-19 pandemic has not been alleviated globally, the subsidy does not provide financial subsidies if the country where the student       intends to enroll does not open its borders and changes to remote online teaching.   7. Subsidy recipients who are concurrently awarded the financial aid for studying abroad from the Republic of China (“R.O.C.”) government       or the University shall receive reduced amount of the subsidy, or not be subsidized.       The reduction standards are as per“National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines Implementation Details”       article   VII. For further inquiries, please contact Ms. Rita Lee (ritalee@nccu.edu.tw)   VIII. Further Information & Downloads: ‧ Application Form ‧ National Chengchi University Language Requirements for Applying for Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy ‧ National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines ‧ National Chengchi University Short-Term Overseas Studies Subsidy Guidelines Implementation Details