Did You Know? The total number of SVSU alumni is 26,098—and 51 percent live and work in the nine-county service region surrounding the University. The greatest number of SVSU alumni are graduates of the College of Education (8,732). Annually, an estimated 300,000 visitors are on campus for cultural, recreational and continuing education programs. The number of countries represented in the student population is 50.
Name: Ying-Chung (Jimmy) Yang Age: 50 Degree: M.B.A., 1994 Honored: Recipient of SVSU Distinguished Alumni Award (2005)
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Occupation: Owner, Mantraco Ocean Ltd., Taiwan Business Philosophy: “If you can’t get new know-how, you’ll be out of the market right away. People today need to be lifelong learners.” Alumni Connections: Yang has played a leading role in forming and sustaining the SVSU Taiwan Alumni Association, which currently has around 300 active members. The group gathers regularly to network with one another and to discuss successful strategies, because as Yang puts it, “a team beats an individual” every time. Giving Back: In 2000, Yang represented the Association during an on-campus visit to donate a sculpture to the University. Visitors can view the sculpture near the Julia Stacey Edwards Bell Tower in the campus courtyard.
n A sculpture, titled Taichi by artist Ju Ming, was donated by the Taiwan SVSU Alumni Association and is located in the campus courtyard near the Julia Stacey Edwards Bell Tower.
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