The Graduate Institute of the Americas Holds Anniversary Celebration 淡江大小事

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The Graduate Institute of the Americas Holds Anniversary Celebration

Date 2014-10-28 4032 Clicks

FENG, WEN-HSING

In 1969 the Graduate Institute of America was founded and in 1989 the Graduate Institute of Latin America was founded. Both became known for being amongst the most important research centers in the nation. In 2009, the institutes became one: the Graduate Institute of the Americas, allowing for a smoother collaboration of ideas and concepts for future academic programs. This year marks the 45th year for the Graduate Institute of America and the 25th year for the Graduate Institute of Latin America, making it a time for celebration and good cheer.

On October 28th at 10 o’clock in the morning, the Black Swan Exhibition center held the exciting anniversary promotion that included, Wine and coffee from Northern and Latin America, a book fair, innovate films, historical documentaries, and delicious cultural treats. The event was hosted by the Director of the Graduate Institute of the Americas, Hsiao-chuan Chen, who invited Ambassador Marcial Bobadilla Guillén from the Embassy of the Republic of Paraguay, Ambassador of the Dominican Embassy in Taiwan, Samuel Castro, Ambassador of the Embassy of Honduras in Taiwan, Misael Vallecillo, Vice President of International Affairs, Wan-chin Tai, and Dean of the College of International Studies, Kao-cheng Wang.

From October 28th to the 31st, everyone is welcome to enjoy the multi-cultural exhibit. Products include fine Latin American alcoholic drinks: Tequila, Bacardi, Pisco, Margaritas, Mojitos, Pisco Sour and more. There is also a decent selection of choice coffee to sample and enjoy. The event organizer and second-year student of the Graduate Institute of the Americas, Bo-shan Wu, stated, “It took a full month to prepare this event and we all spent a lot of blood, sweat and tears to make it come into fruition. But having a chance to let people explore some of the true treats of Latin America is well worth it.”

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