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2008.0110

Alumnus of Class '67 Donates NT$1 Million

By Angeline Sun Campus Reporter English major graduate William Lin (林文雄) of Class ’67 donated NT$1 million (US$31,250) to his alma mater while President Gou Yih-shun (郭義雄) decided to spend the money on language-related enhancing programs and those students in monetary problems. "I would donate the money as the token of appreciation for what I had been cultivated and educated here at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU),” Lin said. Lin made his remarks when he was received by Gou at Gou’s office this afternoon.  Gou, in return, gave Lin his words that the money will be used well. "Poor proficiency of language, especially English, is still a common problem and phenomenon in Taiwan nowadays,” Gou said.  “NTNU students do a relatively good job on this issue but there is still room for us to make progress.” Gou also promised that parts of the money will also be used to take care of the minority students who are suffering from monetary difficulties. "We shall help those poor students who study hard,” Gou said. The president appreciated and affirmed Lin’s donation.  In return, Gou also gave Lin a pin as a souvenir during their meeting. Lin had donated another NT$1 million back in 2005.  After he graduated from the English Department in 1967, Lin has taught English at junior high, senior high and cram schools, but eventually got himself engaged of business due to family reasons and is now a chairman for a private firm.