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Paraguayan Catholic University Visits Tamkang, Plans Underway to Sign Sister-School Agreement to Strengthen Exchange

Date 2025-09-19 106 Clicks

On September 18 at 3:00 p.m., Pbro. Dr. Cristino Bohnert Bauer, Rector of the Universidad Católica de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción (Catholic University of Asunción, UCA), and Pbro. Mg. Sergio Ayala Viveros, Chief Secretary, visited Tamkang University to discuss opportunities for academic exchange. During the meeting, both parties reached a preliminary consensus on establishing a sister-school agreement and expressed plans to launch a student exchange program in the future, marking the beginning of strengthened collaboration between the two universities.

The exchange forum was hosted by Prof. Hsiao-Chuan Chen, Vice President for International Affairs, and attended by Prof. Yi-Ti Lin, Dean of the College of Foreign Languages and Literatures; Prof. Ching-Gwo Chang, Chair of the Department of European Languages and Cultures; and Asst. Prof. Ya-Fang Lo, Assistant Professor of Spanish at the Department. VP Chen introduced Tamkang’s Triple Objectives of Education—Globalization, Information-oriented Education, and Future-oriented Education—along with its achievements in sister-school cooperation, dual-degree programs, and all-English curricula. She also highlighted the strength of Tamkang’s alumni network and its contributions, such as donations for the construction of the Hsu Shou-Chlien International Conference Center and the establishment of the Chang Yeo Lan Scholarship, underscoring the strong sense of unity among Tamkang alumni.

Rector Cristino Bohnert expressed his deep appreciation for Tamkang’s warm hospitality, which left him with a lasting impression. He was particularly impressed by the existence of a dedicated Office of International Affairs, which handles international exchanges and programs, and noted that UCA would consider establishing a similar office. He also expressed admiration for Tamkang’s extensive alumni network and fundraising achievements, and looked forward to further deepening bilateral cooperation to create a mutually beneficial partnership.

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Rector Cristino Bohnert Bauer (2nd from left) and his delegation visited the University History Gallery to learn about Tamkang University's historical development.
Rector Cristino Bohnert Bauer (2nd from left) and his delegation visited the University History Gallery to learn about Tamkang University's historical development.
Rector Pbro. Dr. Cristino Bohnert Bauer of the Catholic University of Asunción in Paraguay (4th from right) visited and posed for a commemorative photo with Tamkang’s Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Hsiao-Chuan Chen (5th from left), and others.
Rector Pbro. Dr. Cristino Bohnert Bauer of the Catholic University of Asunción in Paraguay (4th from right) visited and posed for a commemorative photo with Tamkang’s Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Hsiao-Chuan Chen (5th from left), and others.
The exchange meeting was chaired by Vice President for International Affairs Hsiao-Chuan Chen (4th from left).
The exchange meeting was chaired by Vice President for International Affairs Hsiao-Chuan Chen (4th from left).

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