Columbia Alumni Taiwan 台北市哥倫比亞大學同學會

26/07/2026

You're Invited — Lions Unplugged: A Taitung Weekend at Taitung Expo 2026 (Aug 14–16)

Dear Columbia Alumni and Family,

We're excited to invite you to Lions Unplugged — a family-friendly weekend in Taitung built around the 2026 Taitung Expo, "Slow for Life." Think sunrise balloon flights, a private architecture walking tour, and two of the city's best tables, all in one relaxed, unplugged weekend.

Reserved first for Columbia alumni and their families.

RSVP by August 12: https://forms.gle/gaxMTnab5YhxoPZW9
After you RSVP, you'll receive a LINE group link for the event — please remember to join for more immediate communication.

Travel and accommodation are self-arranged and self-paid. Suggested hotels: Sheraton Taitung (beautiful property with a great sauna) or 路得行旅台東2館 Norden Ruder 2 (affordable, great design). All food costs to be shared depending on the final number of participants.

Questions: [email protected]

FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 — Arrival

Getting There — book on your own.
Travel by train or flight, whichever suits.
If by train: suggested Taiwan Railway EMU3000 trains from Taipei.
Flight: Taipei Songshan → Taitung Airport (TTT), about 50 minutes, via UNI Air or Mandarin Airlines.

7:30PM Dinner — 拼經濟海鮮店
No. 200, Section 3, Siwei Rd, Xinsheng Village, Taitung City, Taitung County, 950
A Taitung institution for big, bold, fresh seafood — sashimi, salt-and-pepper squid, whatever's just come in. Loud, generous, and exactly where locals actually eat.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 — Expo Day

5:00AM — Hot Air Balloon Flight
Launch site: Luye Highland 鹿野高台. Organized with the help of ChingYu Yao (Sipa). Limited to 2–4 people — first come, first served, so RSVP quickly to reserve your place. About an hour from the main city area; transportation and cost are self-arranged.

10:30AM — Personal Walking Tour
A guided walk through two of JC. Architecture & Design's builds for this year's Expo:
Taitung Tree House — built over 300 days, framed in glue-laminated timber (GLT) engineered in Austria — a fully eco-sustainable construction, and now the largest timber structure in Taiwan.
這超台東：未來超市 — presented inside Taitung Tree House pavilion, curated in partnership with the team behind Slow Food Taitung and 左腦創意 (Left Brain Creative), with JC contributing to the design.

Afternoon — Taitung Expo 2026, "Slow for Life" (台東博覽會)
Official site: taitungexpo2026.com.tw
We'll arrange guided visits to a few more standout exhibitions — more details to come — including:
夢想東升 WALK IN 熱氣球 — an immersive installation recreating the sensation of a hot air balloon inflating and lifting into the sky, through light, sound, and space.
未來人孵化器 — an interactive playground where you become a "future traveler," collecting stats through phone challenges, puzzles, and balance games.
台東舊站 >> 台東線 — the old station's hundred-year love story with the railway and the city built around it.
凹！你是有的原住民文化展 — Indigenous soundscapes, traditional songs, and contemporary music woven together.

7:00PM Dinner — 深黑義法餐酒館
950, Taitung County, Taitung City, Guangming Village, 中興路二段191號
Inside the Taitung Sugar Factory Creative Park. Chef Chien-Hsun Chien brings French and Italian technique with an East Coast Taiwan twist: pickled-pepper cream pasta, crisp Taitung snails standing in for escargot. A relaxed evening of good food, wine, and conversation in one of Taitung's most atmospheric spaces.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 — More Expo + Side Trip

5:00AM — Hot Air Balloon Flight
Same as Saturday — launch site Luye Highland 鹿野高台, organized with ChingYu Yao (Sipa). Limited to 2–4 people, first come, first served, so RSVP quickly.

Morning
Continue through the Expo — the old station district rewards a slower second look.

Optional Personal Half-Day, Beyond the Expo
Inland: 池上伯朗大道 Brown Boulevard (bike the open rice-paddy road) — easy reach via train.
Coastal: 多良車站 Duoliang Railway Station ("the most beautiful station in Taiwan") — easy reach via train.

Departure
We suggest taking the last flight from Taitung Airport back to Taipei.

We hope you'll join us for this one — it's shaping up to be a memorable weekend.

Warmly,
Columbia Alumni Taiwan

06/07/2026

今年夏天，歡迎來參加一場 Columbia Alumni 社群主辦的音樂、美食與健康沙龍🌿 (50 個席次)

潘神的仲夏之夢互動性音樂會與康健之聲
Pan's Midsummer Dream
A Concert • Well-being Salon • Alumni Gathering
(hosted by Columbia Alumni Taiwan)

這個夏天，讓我們暫時離開忙碌的工作， 回到當年校園的精神世界。
一場融合 音樂、文學、美食、健康與校友情誼 的午後， 邀請每位朋友們一起相聚。

🎼 Interactive Concert 由 Jeffrey Chiou 邱敬夫 (Columbia MBA及 Ed.M in Music)、 國立臺灣藝術大學音樂系長笛教授， 帶領大家走進《Pan's Midsummer Dream》的音樂旅程， 透過長笛與法國號、詩歌與互動唱誦， 共同完成一場專屬校友們的沉浸式藝術體驗。

🥂 Reconnect with Friends from Columbia and Beyond
許久未見的老朋友， 也許就在這個午後再次相遇。
認識不同學院的新校友， 分享近況、交流人生， 重新找回屬於當年的感動。

🍽 Well-being Salon & Gourmet Experience
活動後， 由 Milas Supermarket 特別安排健康飲食與品味沙龍， 一起探索現代健康生活、 飲食品質與身心平衡的新觀點。

📅 Date
Saturday, July 18, 2026
​⏰ Event Details
​Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
​Timeline:
​14:30 - 15:20 | Reception & Alumni Reconnect
​15:30 - 16:30 | Interactive Concert & Salon
​16:40 - 17:30 | Well-Being Forum
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📍 Venue
Milas Supermarket
台北市信義區忠孝東路四段563號1樓之1 (捷運市府轉運站斜對面)

Participation Fee
(Fee includes 1 set meal)

NTD 500 - Early Registration (before July 13)
NTD 700 - Walk-in (subject to availability)

請匯款至下方銀行資訊：
銀行帳戶: 台北市哥倫比亞學同學會
銀行: 遠東銀行_營業部
銀行帳號: 00100100036558

⚠️ Seats are limited.
為了提供最佳的互動與體驗品質， 本活動採 限額 50 位。
完成線上報名並完成繳費者，才算正式保留席位。
額滿即提前截止。

👉 立即填寫報名表並完成繳費 （請點擊下方報名連結）
https://forms.gle/rvstytNKP5qj4Q9d6

一個下午，聽見音樂， 遇見老朋友， 認識新朋友， 也重新遇見那個曾經在校園裡， 充滿夢想的自己。

We look forward to welcoming you back to the campus.

For inquiries, please contact PM Charlotte Yu
聯絡信箱：[email protected]

Warm regards,
Columbia Alumni Taiwan

16/06/2026

Invitation to Columbia Alumni Taiwan 2026 New Student Send-Off Reception

各位校友們大家好：

同學會為歡迎新生加入哥倫比亞大學的大家庭，將於 2025年6月27日（六）下午，於國立台北科技大學集思北科大會議中心，，歡迎共襄盛舉！請於6/20 前填寫以下報名表單並完成報名:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehIvZZoCBLrNl03yDV7scX1kVZJ9b9ugcM0VTb5Z8nsluRjA/viewform?pli=1
※活動資訊：
1. 活動地點：國立台北科技大學集思北科大會議中心 Room 201 (106臺北市大安區昌隆里忠孝東路三段1號)
2. 活動時間：2026/06/27 下午 2:00-5:00 （下午1:30起開放入場）
3. 費用：現場報名者每人NTD200 （僅收現金）。活動費用含場地及輕食、飲料費用。活動費用收取後，除主辦單位取消活動外，費用恕不退還。
4. 報名聯絡人： Bear (Statistics 2010) [email protected] / +886-987-365-775
5. 喝酒請勿開車。

✈️ 2026 Columbia Alumni Taiwan New Student Send-Off Reception

Dear Columbians,

Please join us in the evening of Saturday, June 27th for this year's New Student Send-Off Reception. It is a unique opportunity to welcome new students to our Columbia family, to mingle with each other, to share NY and campus experiences, and to connect with fellow Columbians.

Come and meet the new Lions who will be heading to campus this fall. Share some of your memories of Columbia with them!

※Event Information:
1. Location: GIS Taipei Tech Convention Center, Room 201 ( 106, Taipei City, Da’an District, Changlong Village, Section 3, Zhongxiao E Rd)
2. Event time: June 27th, 2026 at 2:00pm-5:00pm (entry sign-in starting from 1:30pm)
3. Price: NTD200 per person for walk-ins (cash only). The event charge includes the venue fee, light food and drinks. No refund would be made unless the event is canceled by Columbia Alumni Taiwan.
4. Contact: Bear (Statistics 2010) [email protected] / +886-987-365-775
5. Please do not drink and drive.

Cheers,
Columbia Alumni Taiwan

Columbia Alumni Association of Taiwan
page: https://www.facebook.com/caatw/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caataiwan/
Website: http://taiwan.alumni.columbia.edu/

- Do you have a space that can host events? Do you have an event idea? Welcome to let us know.

恭喜各位新生加入哥倫比亞大家庭！ 在正式啟程前往紐約之前，歡迎來參加 CUTSA 新生說明會。無論你想了解選課、住宿、紐約生活，還是單純想提前認識未來的同學與學長姐，我們都希望能透過這場活動幫助你更順利地展開哥....

16/06/2026

Dear Columbia Alumni and Friends,

Columbia Alumni Taiwan is pleased to host an event with Teach for Taiwan (TFT) on June 25th, 2026. The event will feature a keynote speech by Paula Lin (SIPA ’19), co-founder of TFT, as well as a fireside chat on the future of education. We cordially invite you to join us together for an unforgettable rendezvous with education. We earnestly hope this event would make more Columbians part of the concerted efforts to make change through education.

RSVP by Jun 22 (Mon): https://reurl.cc/eprKL7

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Event Details
*Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026
*Time: 3:00 PM-5:00 PM
*Location: GTB City Hall Center (大瀚市府會議中心)
*Address: 8F, No. 560, Sec. 4, Zhongxiao E. Rd., Xinyi Dist., Taipei City

Event Schedule
2:30 PM-3:00 PM Sign in
3:00 PM-3:10 PM Welcome Remarks, Johnny Chiu (President, CATW)
3:10 PM-3:40 PM Keynote Speech, Paula Lin (Co-founder, TFT)
TFT’s Mission, Vision and Actions
3:40 PM-4:10 PM Fireside Chat: Designing Education for the Future
4:10 PM-4:30 PM Q&A
4:30 PM-5:00 PM Networking

16/04/2026

Dear Columbia Alumni,

Columbia Alumni Taiwan and The Berkeley Club of Taiwan are pleased to join the Intercollegiate Beach Cleanup淨灘活動 hosted by the Stanford Club of Taiwan on Sunday, May 3, 2026 at Green Bay Beach 新北市萬里翡翠灣.

We invite alumni, families, and friends to come together for a meaningful day of service at Green Bay Beach in New Taipei City. By taking part in this cleanup, we can help protect Taiwan’s coastline, preserve its natural beauty, reduce ocean waste, and create a safer environment for marine life.

We hope you will join us for this meaningful intercollegiate service event by the sea! *Register by 4/28(Tues): https://forms.gle/NkPsfQSEpZaWZv2J6

Best wishes,
Columbia Alumni Taiwan
[email protected]

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Event Details
*Date: Sunday, May 3, 2026
*Time: 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
*Location: Green Bay Beach, New Taipei City, Taiwan 新北市萬里翡翠灣
Meeting Point: 新北市萬里翡翠灣聽濤路與日光路交叉路口
Please look for the Beyond The Farm sign near the meeting location.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wuEcFXgAbWDUHfxR7
*Schedule
10:30 AM – Greeting and registration
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Beach cleanup
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Trash weighing and group photo
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – Lunch (pay your own meal, estimate NT$600 per person) 萬里魚多多海鮮料理 https://maps.app.goo.gl/FUfTLWwDHirrjrpSA
Optional: 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Beach time at Green Bay

*What to Bring:
Please bring your own drinking water, preferably in a reusable bottle. Cleanup supplies will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own work gloves.

*What to Wear:
Please wear comfortable clothing, closed-toe shoes, and sunscreen.

*Who Can Join:
Everyone is welcome. All volunteers must sign a liability waiver. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who must sign the waiver on their behalf before participation.

*Drivers Needed:
If you can drive and are willing to give rides to fellow volunteers, please let us know.

09/04/2026

7/29~8/2 “柏克萊哥大南加大三校 - 旭川夏日祭典“ 開始報名囉!!

邀請您一起參與道北盛夏最熱鬧的慶典， 本團為封閉式報名,請使用此連結報名 :

06/03/2026

Dear GSAPP alumni / recently admitted & prospective students / practitioners in the fields,

Please join us for a special program in celebration of our alumni and recently admitted students on 3/12/26 (Thur) in Taiwan.

Event Info:
Date & Time: Thursday, March 12 2026, 5:30-9:00PM
Venue: Not Just Library 不只是圖書館（位於松山文創園區） Google Maps: https://forms.gle/Gb5aTPuMwcnjDxEU7
Registration: Please kindly register via the following link:
https://www.arch.columbia.edu/events/4118-alumni-connections-in-taipei

Program:
5:30-6:00PM Check-in
6:00-7:00PM Dean Jaque's Opening Remarks
7:00-7:45PM Fireside Chat
Dean Jaque x GSAPP Alumni in Taiwan including:
Joy Min Lin, Founder, JM Lin Architects
Chiaju Lin, Director OMA Taipei
Cheng-Luen Hsueh, Chairperson National Cheng-Kung University Department of Architecture
Liren Hsiao, AIA Taipei President
Judy Lo, Director, E Cube Design
7:45-9:00PM Welcome Reception x Networking

*This event will not be possible with the support of:
Tzen-Ying Jenny Ling ‘88 MSAAD, President of GSAPP Alumni Board & Supervisor of CA Taiwan Board
Johnny Chiu '06 MSAAD, CAA Board Member (2025-26) & President of the CA Taiwan

06/03/2026

Please join us for this month's CVC event which is jointly organized by the Columbia Women's Club (based in Taiwan). Our March event will be focusing on women founders / entrepreneurs. If you are a woman founder or know any other woman founders, please join us and help us to share the following link: https://www.accupass.com/event/2603020833231615333327?utm_source=ios_accupass&utm_medium=share_1609200735141559693803&utm_campaign=accu_e

Event Info:
Date & Time:Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 6:00-9:00PM
Cost:
NT$500 Pre-registration required by noontime Wednesday, March 25, 2026
NT$700 walk-ins (3/25/26 noontime onwards)
Food and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

Please note that starting this month we will have a new permanent location. It is the new staff cafeteria designed by GSAPP alum / current Columbia Alumni Taiwan President Johnny Chiu. Thanks Johnny for graciously sponsoring this venue for our monthly event.

Send a message to learn more