Tunghai University-News--Building Self-Confidence: Sonoma State University President Ming-Tung Lee Returns to Tunghai University to Inspire Students

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Building Self-Confidence: Sonoma State University President Ming-Tung Lee Returns to Tunghai University to Inspire Students

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Date : 2023-12-11

Dr. Ming-Tung Lee, the president of Sonoma State University in California, USA, and the first Taiwanese-American university president returned to his alma mater, Tunghai University, for a speech on October 16th. He encouraged university students to build confidence in themselves and emphasized self-confidence as the key to a successful life. He stressed that life requires bravery in facing difficulties and solving problems with innovative approaches.

President Ming-Tung Lee of Sonoma State University in California (2nd from right) returns to Tunghai University for a speech with Tunghai University President Kuo-En Chang (2nd from left).

After more than forty years since graduating, Dr. Ming-Tung Lee returned to Tunghai University to share his learning experiences and success principles with a speech titled "My Growth and Leadership Philosophy: Taitung Boy, Tunghai Alumnus, American University President." Lee, a book lover, expressed his nostalgia for the rich scent of books at Tunghai University, as he did not have access to such a large library at his hometown Taitung. To him, the strong humanity atmosphere crucially nurtures students' soft strength. Dr. Lee credited the education in Tunghai's Foreign Languages and Literature Department (FLLD) for instilling confidence in him, empowering him to overcome the consecutive challenges he faced in the United States.

President Ming-Tung Lee shares his experience with a speech title "My Growth and Leadership Philosophy: Taitung Boy, Tunghai Alumnus, American University President."

Dr. Ming-Tung Lee emphasized the importance of having no desire and embracing diversity, stating that experiencing the diverse culture in the United States taught him to understand cultural differences. He encouraged students to interact with people with tolerance and confidence. He stated that only through continuous trial and error can one achieve excellence. Regarding the challenges in Taiwanese universities, Lee acknowledged the challenge of declining birth rates but expressed confidence in Tunghai University's future development direction. He also hoped for increased cooperation and exchange between Sonoma State University and Tunghai University in the future.

President Ming-Tung Lee emphasizes self-confidence as the key to success and the importance of solving problems with innovative methods.

Tunghai University President Kuo-En Chang noted that both he and president Lee share a common educational philosophy. When discussing current educational issues, they both believe that the purpose of university education is to nurture students' diverse development, and to establish professional competence and confidence. All reforms in the university should benefit the students and ensure sustainability. David Cheng, Chair of the FLLD Alumni Association, introduced Lee and praised his contributions to education. Cheng said that Lee's achievements demonstrate that Tunghai graduates not only possess solid professional skills but also have a global view. Lee's journey from Taiwan to the United States, overcoming difficulties and becoming the president of Sonoma State University, is worth learning from, especially his emphasis on building confidence and problem-solving skills.

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