31/10/2025
🌟Happy Birthday Tung-hai 🌟
從操場的微風,到教堂的鐘聲,時間靜靜流轉了七十年。
#東海大學第八屆英文系校友 #郭志超教授
獻給母校的溫柔回眸,感謝與祝福❤️回顧時光的溫度⏳
【Happy 70th Birthday, Tunghai, My Alma Mater】
From: Prof. Peter C. Kuo 郭志超, 8th English Graduate
As thousands of administrators, professors, and students prepare for the many events celebrating Tunghai University’s 70th Anniversary this weekend, alumni around the world share the same excitement and joy for this remarkable milestone.
Among the record number of alumni and friends returning to campus, several groups are especially meaningful to me. The Class of 1965 will gather at Tung-hai to celebrate their 60th graduation reunion, following a memorable reunion in Las Vegas two years ago that I was honored to attend. My beloved English Department—one of Tung-hai’s founding disciplines—will also celebrate its 70th anniversary. And my International Trade students, whom I taught in 1983 and 1984, will reunite to celebrate their 40th anniversary.
Seventy years may be short in the life of an educational institution, but it represents a long journey for individuals. Compared with the centuries-old universities of Oxford, Cambridge, Peking University, Harvard, or even Stanford, Tunghai is still young. Yet it took three generations of founders, trustees, administrators, professors, students, and alumni to grow Tunghai from a small liberal arts college into a respected and innovative private university. Thanks to the leadership of Chairman Wu Ching-Mai, President Chang Kuo-En, Vice President Zhan Jia-Chang, all college deans and department chairs, and the hard work of students, Tunghai today is recognized as one of the most creative and sustainable universities in Taiwan. We alumni could not be prouder.
There is a humorous saying about universities: “They are treasure vaults of knowledge—freshmen bring a little in, and seniors take none away, so knowledge accumulates.” A more serious saying goes: “A great university is known not just for its buildings, but for its masters.” To me, Tunghai has not only great buildings and masters but also great beauty—its vast, inspiring campus. I owe my academic foundation to my professors in English and Biology, my double majors. The courses I took—from English and Chinese literature to biology, calculus, physics, chemistry, logic, philosophy, and the arts—prepared me well for my later studies in the U.S., where I explored linguistics, radio and TV communications, computer-based education, and earned my MBA in international finance and marketing. These experiences paved the way for my teaching and consulting career.
Yet what I gained at Tunghai went far beyond textbooks and classrooms. I built character and integrity, learned leadership through the Sacred Music Choir and varsity basketball and soccer teams, and developed strong work ethics through Tunghai’s unique labor program and work camps. I discovered joy in helping the disadvantaged and found fulfillment in service. I was also fortunate to study voice under Madame Wu Xue-Ying, wife of President Wu Teh-Yao. Through singing and solo performances with the Tunghai Choir, I learned to appreciate the beauty of music—a passion that later led me to perform with choirs in both the U.S. and Taiwan. Today, I also cherish singing with the children’s choir of Yu-Tsai Bilingual School, which I chair, during concerts and international visits.
Another blessing Tunghai gave me was meeting my “underclass sister,” Elaine Xiao-Mei Xu of the 10th English Class, who became my wife. We have been married for 56 years, blessed with two daughters and five grandchildren.
Returning to Taiwan and being invited to teach at my alma mater was another unexpected joy. Despite a full schedule, traveling from Taipei each week to teach was always a pleasure. I taught Management and International Marketing, served as Department Chair and homeroom teacher for International Trade students, and later taught MBA and EMBA programs. I truly loved my students—some from overseas—and feel proud to have made a difference in their lives. Recently, one of my former students from the 1983–1984 class wrote to thank me for “being part of their youth, sharing joy and sweat, and creating precious memories.” But I am the one who should thank them—for making me a better teacher and preparing me for my later career as an international business consultant.
On the eve of Tunghai’s 70th Anniversary, I extend my heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to Chairman Wu, President Chang, Vice President Zhan, all board directors, deans, professors, students, alumni association leaders, and visiting alumni and friends. May all the celebrations be joyful and successful.
Happy 70th Birthday, Tunghai! 校運昌隆,百世成功!
👉第八屆外文系 郭志超 教授
這個週末,成千上萬的行政主管、教授與學生正積極籌備東海大學七十週年校慶的各項慶典。我們分布世界各地的校友,也共同分享這份激動和喜悅。在創紀錄的返校校友與貴賓之中,有幾個團體對我意義特別深遠。1965年畢業的校友將齊聚東海,慶祝他們的六十週年畢業同學會~兩年前在拉斯維加斯的聚會仍令人難忘,而我很
榮幸曾親自參加。我的母系「外文系」,作為創校以來的原始學系之一,也將迎來七十週年。而我在1983、1984年任教的國際貿易系學生,也將舉行四十週年同學會。
七十年對一所大學而言或許不算長,但對個人而言卻是人生的重要里程。與牛津、劍橋、北京大學、哈佛、史丹佛等百年名校相比,東海仍屬年輕。然而,正是三代創辦人、董事、行政人員、教授、學生與校友共同的努力,讓東海從一所小型文理學院成長為今日兼具品質與聲譽的私立名校。
感謝吳清邁董事長、張國恩校長、詹家昌副校長,以及各院系主管的領導與全體師生的努力,東海已被公認為台灣最具創新與永續精神的大學之一。我們校友為此深感驕傲。 有人幽默地說:「大學是知識的寶庫~新生帶一點知識進來,畢業生卻什麼也沒帶走,所以
知識才會不斷累積。」另一句更嚴肅的話則講:「一所好的大學,
不僅要有大樓,更要有大師。」在我心中,東海不僅有大樓與大師,還有偉大的「大地」~ 那廣闊而美麗的校園。我在東海雙主修外文與生物,奠定了堅實的知識基礎。從語言文學到自然科學,從邏輯、哲學到藝術,這些課程讓我日後在美國研究所學習語言學、廣播電視傳播、電腦教育,以及國際財務與行銷的MBA,都能得心應手,充滿樂趣,也開啟了我教學與顧問的職涯。
然而,東海給我的遠不止課堂知識。我在這裡塑造了人格與操守,在聖樂團、籃球校隊與足球隊中培養了領導能力,並透過東海獨特的勞作制度與工作營,學會了敬業與勤勉。我也在服務弱勢與幫助他人中體會了真正的快樂。我有幸師從吳德耀校長夫人吳薛英女士學習聲樂,並在東海聖樂團中擔任獨唱。音樂的薰陶讓我終身受益,也使我能在美國與台灣的優秀合唱團中繼續歌唱。如今,我更珍惜與我所主持的育才雙語學校合唱團孩子們,在音樂會與國際交流中共同歌唱的歡樂時光。
東海賜給我另一份珍貴的緣分!
在校期間結識第十屆外文系的徐小美學妹,後來成為我相伴一生的妻子。我們已攜手五十六年,育有兩女五孫。
回到台灣並受邀回母校任教,是我人生的另一段美好緣分。雖然行程緊湊,但每週從台北下來授課,對我而言都是一種享受。我教授管理學與國際行銷,擔任國際貿易系主任與導師,後來也教授MBA與EMBA學生。我熱愛我的學生,其中不乏海外學子。得知自己能在他們人生中留下印記,我深感欣慰。最近,一位1983與1984級的學生對我說:「謝謝老師,曾在我們的青春裡與我們一起流汗、歡笑,留下珍貴回憶。」其實,我才是那位應該道謝的人~~感謝你們讓我成為更好的老師,也讓我準備好成為一名專業的國際管理顧問。
值此母校七十週年華誕之際,我謹向吳董事長、張校長、詹副校長、各位董事、院長、系主任、教授、學生、校友會會長及所有返校校友與貴賓, #致上最誠摯的感謝與祝福。願各項活動圓滿成功,校運昌隆,永續百世!
#東海大學七十周年校慶
#東海大學國貿系四十周年慶
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