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To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence, the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), American Spaces, and Feng Chia University jointly presented the traveling exhibition, “From 1776 to the Future: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Present!”
A grand opening ceremony was held on March 25 at the Library of Feng Chia University. Distinguished guests included AIT Director Raymond Greene and Dong-Hui Lu, Chairman of Micron Taiwan. They were joined by university representatives, including Vice President Shu-Ting Li, Library Director Wen-Hsiang Lai, and Ti-Fong Chueh, Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature, to officially inaugurate the exhibition.
The traveling exhibition “From 1776 to the Future: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Present!” was showcased at the Feng Chia University Library, with AIT Director Raymond Greene and Micron Taiwan Chairman Dong-Hui Lu attending the opening ceremony.
In her opening remarks, Vice President Shu-Ting Li emphasized that Feng Chia University has long been committed to safeguarding students’ freedom to learn and supporting individualized development. She noted that the university’s recently implemented “One Student, One Curriculum” initiative aims to break traditional boundaries and empower students to chart their own educational pathways, much like pioneers pursuing freedom and self-determination.
In a keynote address titled “Freedom: A Shared Language Between Taiwan and the United States,” Director Raymond Greene encouraged Feng Chia students to embrace curiosity and openness as future leaders. Meanwhile, Chairman Dong-Hui Lu discussed how artificial intelligence continues to embody the spirit of American innovation. He introduced the concept of pragmatic optimism, emphasizing that knowledge has a limited shelf life and that innovation depends on continuously improving one’s learning speed while maintaining intellectual curiosity. He also encouraged students to tackle future challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Following the opening ceremony, the university arranged a cultural experience rich in traditional Eastern aesthetics. Accompanied by Vice President Shu-Ting Li, guests visited Youhan Hall to enjoy a refined tea ceremony, fostering deeper connections between Taiwan and the United States through cultural exchange.
The event concluded with a special calligraphy presentation by renowned calligrapher Shih-Chiung Hsiao, Director of the Center for Chinese Character Studies. Hsiao gifted Director Greene the phrase “立言不朽” (Enduring Through One’s Words), a meaningful work of calligraphy that not only echoed Greene’s Chinese name but also symbolized the lasting friendship and shared values between Feng Chia University and AIT.
Shih-Chiung Hsiao (center), Director of Youhan Hall and the Center for Chinese Character Studies, presented the calligraphy work “立言不朽” (Enduring Through One’s Words) to AIT Director Raymond Greene on behalf of Feng Chia University. From left to right: Library Director Wen-Hsiang Lai, Legislator Wei-Hsiang Liao, Shih-Chiung Hsiao, Raymond Greene, and Vice President Shu-Ting Li.
The Freedom 250 traveling exhibition was displayed in the multifunctional learning space on the first floor of the Feng Chia University Library through March 30. The exhibition subsequently continued at the National Library of Public Information in April.
The public was warmly invited to visit and explore the exhibition’s reflections on American history, democratic ideals, and contemporary innovation.
The Freedom 250 traveling exhibition was displayed in the multifunctional learning space on the first floor of the Feng Chia University Library through March 30.
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