2009.0331
Neurologist Hong Lan Lectured on Brain Functions and Learning Strategies
On March 31st, the first session of the Learn to Grow series, the Center of Teaching and Learning Development invited Hong Lan, Director of the Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, National Central University to talk about brain functions and learning strategies for college students. She reminded NTNU students that morning is the prime time for mind activities while the evening low, and that students who were used to stay up should value sleep more. Another key point to the brain was to “use it, or lose it”. Extensive reading of all kinds of knowledge would benefit students greatly.
2009.0330
Alumni Gave Tips to Ride Out Economic Crisis
How should graduates cope with the aftershock of the economic crisis? Xu Sheng-Xong, alumni of the Department of Chinese also the president of Kinpo Group, returned to his alma mater and explained to current students the concept of “squatting before jumping”, i.e. to actively go for internship and part-time jobs while waiting for opportunities. Personality building was vital besides developing professional skills, he stressed. He also pointed out fundamental issues in the economy for the government to reflect and improve on, one of which was to establish a foundation to support students in receiving school education.
2009.0330
Aboriginal Language Certification Exams Results Published
2nd aboriginal language certification exams results published!
2009.0330
International Youth Volunteer lecture
Chang Wei-ren, the vice-president of World Vision, was invited to share his volunteer experience.
2009.0327