On January 18, Taiwan Tech held the 13th Alumni Association General Meeting. In the presence of President Jia-Yush Yen and over 100 alumni, Honorary Chairman Jian-Wei Chen officially handed over the seal to the new Chairman, Yu-Wen Wu, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the Alumni Association. During the meeting, the establishment of the Indigenous Alumni Association was also announced, which is aimed at promoting Indigenous culture and supporting the academic and career development of Indigenous students, highlighting the university’s commitment to diversity and ethnic integration.

Group photo of the 13th Alumni Association General Meeting.

In the presence of President Jia-Yush Yen (center) and over 100 alumni, Honorary Chairman Jian-Wei Chen (left) officially handed over the seal to the new Chairman Yu-Wen Wu (right), marking the beginning of a new chapter in the development of the Alumni Association.

Chairman Yu-Wen Wu, an alumnus of the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, is currently the Chairman of Quanta Technology. He has received the prestigious Distinguished Alumni Award from Taiwan Tech and has held several key positions related to alumni affairs, including President of the Department of Electronics Alumni Association and Vice Chairman of the Alumni Association. His deep understanding and contributions to fostering alumni connections are well recognized. As a way to give back to his alma mater, Chairman Wu announced a donation of 100 shares of Quanta Technology stock to support the university’s development.

Moving forward, Yu-Wen Wu will work alongside 35 board members and 11 supervisors from diverse backgrounds and industries to build a stronger alumni network, becoming a solid pillar of support for alumni. He expressed his commitment to enhancing the overall operations of the Alumni Association, uniting alumni efforts, and achieving mutual success with the university. By integrating resources, he aims to further promote communication and collaboration among alumni, strengthen ties with the university, and contribute to Taiwan Tech’s continued growth and development.

The new Chairman, Yu-Wen Wu, an alumnus of the Department of Electronics Electronic and Computer Engineering and current Chairman of Quanta Technology, has a deep understanding of and significant contributions to fostering alumni connections.

Since its founding, Taiwan Tech has been dedicated to promoting cultural integration and ethnic equality. The university has now accumulated over 600 Indigenous alumni. Driven by a collective initiative from several Indigenous alumni, there was a strong desire to enhance connections among them. The establishment of the Indigenous Alumni Association has received full support from the Alumni Association. Honorary Chairman Jian-Wei Chen remarked that the formation of the Indigenous Alumni Association symbolizes Taiwan Tech's commitment to cultural diversity and ethnic integration. He also expressed hope that this platform will connect more Indigenous alumni, foster communication and collaboration, and contribute to both the university and society.

A flag presentation ceremony was specially arranged during the meeting, with the hope that the Indigenous Alumni Association platform will connect more Indigenous alumni and foster communication and collaboration among them.

The founding president of the Indigenous Alumni Association is Yi-Ting Hong, a graduate of the College of Management and an indigenous Tayal. Hong emphasized, “This is a significant milestone. We hope to unite more Indigenous alumni through the association, not only to pass on our culture but also to raise awareness of the efforts and achievements of Indigenous peoples across various fields.”

Ming-Feng Lai, a Tayal alumnus and current faculty member at National Pingtung University’s Department of Business Big Data, shared that as an educator, he understands the importance of education for Indigenous students. He believes the establishment of the alumni association will provide more opportunities to encourage current students to pursue their dreams. By offering scholarships and sharing academic and career experiences, they aim to help students overcome challenges and realize their aspirations.

Amis alumnus Wen-Jun Gu joyfully stated, “The establishment of the alumni association gives us the opportunity to engage more in solving and promoting Taiwan’s Indigenous issues, enhancing societal understanding and support. It also allows us to give back to society and our indigenous communities through concrete actions, contributing to Taiwan’s diverse development.” He looks forward to creating more opportunities in the future, hoping to integrate Indigenous culture into Taiwan Tech’s spirit and bring about positive societal change.

Alumni engaged in lively conversations at the event, sharing updates and experiences, strengthening their bonds and deepening their connections.