Chung Yuan Christian University offers dedicated outreach and educational activities for the wider community, including:
Green Chemistry Multidimensional Education Promotion Program
Led by a professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering at Chung Yuan Christian University, this research project is a comprehensive, multi-level initiative to promote and embed green chemistry education. It aims to raise awareness of sustainable chemistry and strengthen management at the source across all levels, from universities and elementary schools to industry and the general public.
It rests on four core pillars: Higher Education, which involves revising 24 teaching modules and offering university courses; K-6 Education, which includes developing and revising 13 sets of elementary teaching materials along with popular science books; Industry and Social Outreach, which includes 8 revised industry modules and policy recommendations; and Digital Infrastructure, which focuses on creating online educational videos and integrating structured datasets. The ultimate goal is to establish a complete green chemistry education ecosystem that raises scientific literacy and drives green industrial transformation.
CYCU Co-hosts Zhongbei Road Christmas Walk Festival: Advancing Pedestrian-Centric Traffic and Extending Educational Outreach to the Community
Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) co-hosted the “Zhongbei Road Christmas Walk Festival” with civic groups and local government agencies, temporarily turning a congested street into a pedestrian-friendly space. The event engaged local residents, alumni, students, and children through real-world simulations and interactive displays led by CYCU’s “Human-Centric Cities” class. CYCU actively provides specialized educational outreach activities to the wider community, including alumni, local residents, and unemployed individuals, by promoting pedestrian safety and sustainable urban design. By combining university resources with public advocacy, CYCU raises community awareness and helps create safer, more inclusive public spaces for everyone.
CYCU Hosts Indigenous Cultural Workshops and Attire Exhibition: Promoting Ethnic Harmony and Community Educational Outreach
Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) organized the “Communal Kitchen” culinary event and the “kita We” Indigenous Youth Attire Exhibition. CYCU worked with Luofu Senior High School to prepare traditional “Cinavu” and displayed indigenous garments to pass tribal heritage on to the next generation. CYCU actively provides specialized educational outreach activities to the wider community, including alumni, local residents, and unemployed individuals, through open campus exhibitions and cross-school cultural programs. In close cooperation with the Taoyuan Indigenous Peoples Affairs Bureau, CYCU promotes understanding among ethnic groups, empowers indigenous youth, and advances cultural education across the broader community.
CYCU Hosts Special Needs Family Picnic: Advancing Family Support and Community Educational Outreach
The Research Center for Special Needs Family Support at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) hosted the “Love Accompanies, Families Move Together” picnic, which has secured three years of funding from the Grace Charity Foundation. The event offered 22 families interactive sports, parent support groups, and early intervention resources. CYCU actively provides specialized educational outreach activities to the wider community, including alumni, local residents, and unemployed individuals, by bringing special education and psychology students together with local volunteers. Through early screenings, parent-child workshops, and community-based support programs, CYCU shares the University’s expertise to support families from diverse backgrounds and build an inclusive support network.
CYCU Indigenous Special Class Partners with Luofu High School: Promoting Cultural Heritage and Community Educational Outreach
The Indigenous Special Class at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) hosted an inter-school exchange event called “From Classroom to Tribal Community” for 50 teachers and students from Luofu Senior High School. The program included hands-on “Cinavu” cooking, beadwork workshops, ecological conservation lessons, and tours of the Faith & Truth Base. CYCU actively provides specialized educational outreach activities to the wider community, including alumni, local residents, and unemployed individuals, by sharing sustainable design spaces and indigenous knowledge. Through exchange between schools, CYCU promotes environmental stewardship, preserves cultural heritage, and supports the next generation of indigenous talent.
CYCU Indigenous Special Class Hosts Cultural and Career Salon Lectures: Promoting Tribal Innovation and Community Educational Outreach The Indigenous Special Class at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) organized a series of 21 “Indigenous Cultural Industry and Design Career Salon Lectures,” which drew more than 600 attendees. With support from the Ministry of Education and the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP), the lectures covered traditional housing, eco-crafts, entrepreneurship, and sustainable agriculture in line with the SDGs. CYCU actively provides specialized educational outreach activities to the wider community, including alumni, local residents, and unemployed individuals, by welcoming tribal youth and local citizens. Through this public platform for sharing knowledge, CYCU combines design education with indigenous wisdom, empowering local communities and fostering sustainable cultural innovation.
CYCU Hosts Disability Empathy and Inclusive Education Event: Promoting Social Inclusion and Community Educational Outreach
The Resource Center for Special Education Students at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU) hosted “When We Merge Together,” with hands-on workshops that simulated visual and physical impairments to build empathy for people with disabilities. Grounded in inclusive education, CYCU actively provides specialized educational outreach activities to the wider community, including alumni, local residents, and unemployed individuals. By opening the event to community members of all ages, CYCU extends awareness of campus accessibility to the broader public. Through immersive, experiential learning, the University promotes social inclusion, reduces stereotypes, and fosters a compassionate, supportive environment for everyone.
CYCU Hosts Special Needs Family Couples Camp: Enhancing Marriage Support and Community Educational Outreach
The Research Center for Special Needs Family Support at Chung Yuan Christian University (CYCU), together with Pingzhen Baptist Church and the Grace Charity Foundation, hosted a camp for parents of children with special needs. The camp addressed caregiving stress and marital challenges through courses on communication, emotional healing, and spiritual care designed for these families. CYCU actively provides specialized educational outreach activities to the wider community, including alumni, local residents, and unemployed individuals, with the help of special education and psychology student volunteers. By extending the University’s support to the wider community, CYCU empowers families from diverse backgrounds, helps repair relationships, and builds a resilient, caring support network.
