The Department of Architecture Holds Discussion in Preparation of its 50th Birthday 淡江大小事

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The Department of Architecture Holds Discussion in Preparation of its 50th Birthday

Date 2014-10-22 3724 Clicks

Department of Architecture

Confucius stated that there are three different phases of learning: when we are 15 to 40 years, are gathering understanding about life, from 50-60 years old, we learn of our purpose through self reflection and from 70 and older we learn to follow our heart without transgression. Tamkang University’s Department of Architecture now enters a time of self reflection as they meet together in discussion of the upcoming 50th birthday celebration.

Director of the Department of Architecture, Jui-mao Huang, stated, “This discussion is the oldest tradition of the Department of Architecture, which allows students and teachers to sit down with exceptional alumni face to face. It lets members of the university peer into the fruits of their labor. It also provides an opportunity to see if there are areas that can be adjusted or improved upon.” The discussion contained 12 alumni from the Department of Architecture, hosted by legendary Taiwanese architect, Ying-chun Hsieh.

The content of the discussion entailed modern concepts of architecture and the great changes that have occurred in Taiwan since the Architecture Department was founded. They also shared their unique and vast personal experience, enlightening students and teachers alike with their many challenges and accomplishments. They mentioned that so much of their success was do to the strict teachings of their instructors at TKU. Second-year student of the Department of Architecture, Li-ting Huang, stated, “I’m so grateful for these amazing alumni that took the time to discuss with us today. It really opened my eyes to all of the possibilities of architecture and how it relates to the academic world, commercial business or government needs.”

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