哈佛、MIT台灣同學會攜手辦春酒 PK熱舞、競猜名人合體照場面爆笑

MIT台灣同學會長張浩揚（右起）、哈佛共會長林語萱和沈子耕（左一）感謝
波士頓經文處長官出席。右三起，教育組長黃薳玉，處長廖朝宏、科技組長蔡孟勳。
（周菊子攝）

                   (Boston Orange周菊子麻州劍橋市報導)哈佛大學和麻省理工學院（MIT）的台灣同學會，2月22日在哈佛Lehman廳合辦馬年“春酒”，破冰交流，麻將賓果，競猜合體肖像本尊及歌名歌手，PK熱舞還抽獎，逾百人歡聚，爆笑不斷，讓人讚嘆台灣學生聰慧，活潑，人人愛。

哈佛、MIT馬年春酒逾140人報名。（周菊子攝）

                  麻州各校的台灣同學會，在新冠病毒疫情後，一度青黃不接，有些學校的學生會還就消失了，無以傳承。波士頓經文處教育組和新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會（FTSANE）努力奔走數年後，這才漸漸恢復熱絡，其中哈佛大學和麻省理工學院更因為前輩學長推動的體育比賽，有了更頻繁互動。

                  哈佛大學同學會會長林語萱、沈子耕和麻省理工學院同學會會長張浩揚、林宴平率兩校同學會幹部籌辦的這場“馬年春酒”，還破紀錄的有至少140人報名，不少動作慢的人還搶不到入場券，懊悔不已。

                  這場春酒由哈佛前共會長陳曦和MIT

MIT台灣同學會長張浩揚（右起）、哈佛共會長林語萱和沈子耕攜手舉辦馬年春酒。
MIT另一名會長林宴平人不在波士頓，未能出席。（周菊子攝）

幹部陳夢薇穿著紅白配，喜氣洋洋主持。波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏，科技組組長蔡孟勳，教育組組長黃薳玉，麻省理工學院建築系教授邵書珩，哈佛甘迺迪政府學院訪問學者謝英哲等嘉賓及社團首長出席。

                  廖朝宏處長在致詞時指出，要爭取未來有遠大發展，在優秀學歷外，人脈更是關鍵，希望學生們跨出各自的專業領域，多參加不同領域活動，和不同文化背景人士交流，把握住可能的未來貴人。他還感性叮嚀同學記住台灣是大家的根。

                  

波士頓經文處處長廖朝宏鼓勵同學多參加不同活動，建立更廣人脈。（周菊子攝）

教育組組長黃薳玉代表教育部向同學們送上「馬上安康」等祝福，並說明教育部30年來第一次的高教人才永續發展暨美國攬才計劃訪問團，將於3月2日晚上6點起，在波士頓市的希爾頓公園廣場（Hilton Boston Park Plaza）舉行，歡迎同學們踴躍參加。為助興，黃薳玉組長當晚還捐出3個紅包，供已報名參加攬才活動的同學們抽獎。

教育組組長黃薳玉（左一）請同學們先報名參加攬才會再抽獎。（周菊子攝）

                  蔡孟勳組長原本是台灣大學生物科技研究所所長，被國科會借調來波士頓當科技組組長。預定今年9月返台述職。他指出，台灣學術界急需人才，3月2日的教育部攬才團是同學們了解各校的好機會，他願意以他自己在台大當教授，在委員會負責審查的經驗，來協助同學修改求職文件。

科技組組長蔡孟勳願意幫同學修改履歷。（周菊子攝）

                  新英格蘭台灣同學會聯合會（FTSANE），波士頓台灣人生物科技協會（BTBA），波士頓台灣影展協會（TFFB），紐英崙中華專業人士協會（NEACP）的會長，一一分享了各組織近況。

                  BTBA共會長楊志祥介紹該會已有14年歷史，今年7月18、19兩日的年會，將以「言詞鏗鏘有力：超越語言的流利表達(Speaking with Impact: Fluency beyond Language)」為主題，講者包括BeOne醫藥的全球項目管理資深副總裁Stephen Cho和哈佛醫學院免疫系系主任Arlene Sharpe等人，希望關注生物科技的同學及業界人士關注。

全場最火爆節目是MIT和哈佛熱舞PK。（周菊子攝）

                  FTSANE會長李典璋說明該會25日晚在波士頓大學也將舉辦一場“春酒”，3月4日和波士頓經文處，以及哈佛大學費正清中心合作，放映「看不見的國家（Invisible Nation）」，並邀請導演Vanessa Hope出席座談。

蔡孟勳組長、廖朝宏處長嘉許年輕的中華專協會長靳嚴博出來服務。（周菊子攝）

                  TFFB共會長林致中和蔡景全預告該會將於4月份舉辦春季影展，訂4月4日（週六）和藝術愛默生（ArtsEmerson）合作，放映金馬獎得獎影片「我家的事」，4月7日（週五）在尚默維爾市（Somerville）放映「大濛」。他們還帶了2組電影票，作為抽獎品。

BTBA共會長楊志祥預告該會年會7月18、19兩日舉行。（周菊子攝）

                  NEACP新任會長靳嚴博表示他自己7年前來到美國，從哈佛畢業後，做過研究員，現在自己開公司，做諮詢及投資。在學長的鼓勵下，他也希望自己能為來自台灣的年輕人出力。他還藉由自己在麥肯錫顧問公司做事時看到的印度裔提攜同胞的一個小故事，提點來自台灣同學，人脈和經驗對事業發展同樣重要。他鼓勵同學們2月28日到波士頓華埠的華人經濟發展協會大樓，參加中華專協的元宵慶祝會。

新英格蘭大波士頓台灣商會（TCCNE）會長賴怡音，紐英崙玉山科技協會（MJNE）會長許益祥，以及麻省理工學院同學會顧問陳韋同，在抽獎環節，一一上台為他們帶去的獎品抽出中獎者。

                  哈佛、MIT這兩校同學會在策劃這場馬年春晚時，顯然十分用心，不僅珍珠奶茶，燕窩飲品和中式美食，點心準備得十分充足，還安排有劉昕

TFFB共會長蔡景全（右一）和林致中（左一）送出電影票。（周菊子攝）

甯、蔡煜陽、高名震的鋼琴與大小提琴三重奏，個人演唱，把蔡英文和賴清德，張忠謀和郭台銘，黃仁勳和Elon Musk等人的肖像照片合成一體，要現場觀眾猜是用哪兩個人的照片合成的，把台下眾人笑得東倒西歪。

                  當然最讓人驚艷的還是哈佛和MIT的PK熱舞。哈佛的徐璟承、鍾寧真、葉卉榛熱舞一段Golden，MIT的劉正心、宋致遠、蘇琮凱跳一曲Soda Pop後，兩隊在合舞Uptown Funk

FTSANE會長李典璋預告3月4日放映「看不見的國家」。

，跳得有板有眼，還把兩校同學會的橫幅拿出來打頭陣，全場頓時熱情洋溢，各自加油，搖曳手機的手電筒燈光助陣，煞是熱鬧。

                  節目有趣，交流熱絡的這場春酒，最後在主辦單位派發每人一份，內裝刮刮樂彩券一張的紅包中歡喜落幕。

玉山科協會長許益祥（又）送出抽獎品。

MIT的宋致遠（又）抽中TCCNE會長賴怡音送出的抽獎品。

劉煜陽（左起）、高名震、劉昕甯表演三重奏。

MIT同學會顧問陳韋同也送出抽獎品。（周菊子攝）

哈佛同學會前會長黃玉婷（左）也贊助抽獎品。

哈佛前會長姚俊辰（左起），還在念大學的蘇寯祐，MIT學生會顧問陳韋同（中）
等同學圍桌聚餐。（周菊子攝）

司儀陳曦、陳夢葳的一身紅白搭配，喜氣十足。（周菊子攝）

哈佛甘迺迪政府學院訪問學者謝英哲和廖朝宏處長來張自拍。

你猜得出來嗎？

沈子耕把他的Meta眼鏡借給蔡孟勳組長試試。

台下搶答踴躍。

State of the Union Speech: A 2-Hour Disgraceful and Dehumanizing Display of Hate

State of the Union Speech: A 2-Hour Disgraceful and Dehumanizing Display of Hate  

Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC Responds to President Trump’s 2026 State of the Union Address 

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night, President Trump delivered a State of the Union address to a nation deeply divided by his actions and relentless hate speech. His remarks leaned on the hateful, inflammatory rhetoric that has become a signature of the Trump administration.  

 

Asian Americans Advancing Justice – AAJC (Advancing Justice – AAJC) issues the following statement in response: 

 

“President Trump’s speech attempted to deceive the public and ask us to buy that our state of the union is strong when the reality is the past year of his regime has been marked with cruelty, violence and chaos. The Administration is trying to recast this country to align with their racist vision and normalize viewpoints that are unacceptable to the majority of Americans.  

 

“He trotted out victims of violence as political props but conspicuously absent were the families of Renée Good, Alex Pretti, and others murdered by ICE agents. We all want communities free from violence, including the violence deployed by our government, but it is unconscionable to vilify and attempt to dehumanize undocumented immigrants in this country.  

 

“This Administration has upended the livelihoods of millions of people through attacks on immigrant communities. Their intentions are rooted in baseless claims and attempt to redefine who gets to belong in this country through hateful policies and violence by erasing the contributions of communities of color nationwide. 

 

“The Trump administration is using fear and disinformation to interfere in the administration of free and fair elections. We believe voters elect their leaders. Leaders should not get to pick their voters. That is why we oppose the SAVE America Act and similar anti-voter bills that aim to take power from voters. We will continue to fight for a democracy that works for all. 

 

“President Trump has shown a blatant disregard for the Constitution, rule of law, and basic human rights. This version of America is far from united or ‘golden.’ We must hold this authoritarian regime accountable for the pain and suffering they have unnecessarily brought to our communities and for creating a system that goes against the America we deserve.  

 

“Congress has a responsibility to their constituents to stand firm in the face of injustice. Advancing Justice – AAJC is determined to continue the fight against any policy that seeks to disenfranchise and reverse the progress we have made over decades, and we will continue to advocate for equity. 

 

“Everyone, regardless of who they are or where they come from, deserves to live in safe communities where they can have the opportunity to thrive.” 

麻州政府撥款約200萬元資助市政及部落基礎設施計劃

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Nearly $2 Million for Municipal and Tribal Infrastructure Projects 

BOSTON –The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced $1,939,250 in grant awards to support infrastructure projects in communities across Massachusetts. The awards were announced the awards at the monthly Federal Funds Partnership meeting for municipalities and tribes hosted by the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office (FFIO). The grant awards were made through two programs: the Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance (MTTA) grant program and the Technical Assistance for Regional Planning Agencies (TARPA) programs, both administered by FFIO. Each program is designed to support communities with technical assistance needs for projects that have either received or are pursuing federal funding. 

"These awards will allow municipalities to build safer roadways, invest in clean energy projects, and build more housing across the state,” said Governor Maura Healey. “When we entered office, we committed to pulling out all the stops to bring in more federal funding to Massachusetts projects. These grants will allow us to do so and will give our communities the critical support they need.” 

"As a former Mayor, I understand the capacity constraints that municipal officials contend with every day,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “Every technical assistance dollar we deliver is crucial to moving forward important projects in our communities; I’m thrilled to see these resources being delivered and look forward to seeing their impact in our communities.” 

“Our team at the Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office created these programs to respond directly to the technical assistance needs we’ve heard from communities across the Commonwealth,” said Director of Federal Funds and Infrastructure Quentin Palfrey. “Today’s awards will help us unlock federal dollars and advance key infrastructure projects across our state. I want to thank our partners in the legislature for providing these new resources to help our communities thrive.” 

“Investing in local infrastructure projects is one of the most vital and direct ways that state government can deliver meaningful results for the people we serve,” said House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano (D-Quincy). “I want to thank Governor Healey for allocating these grants, and my colleagues in the Legislature for working to make the initial investments.” 

“The Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance Program ensures that cities, towns, and Tribal governments have the expertise and support needed to successfully pursue and manage federal infrastructure funding,” said Senate President Karen E. Spilka (D-Ashland). “By strengthening local capacity, these grants will help communities deliver critical projects that support housing, climate resilience, and economic development. I’m grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration for advancing this work and look forward to seeing these investments make a meaningful impact across the Commonwealth.”  

FFIO heard consistently from communities across the state that more technical assistance is needed to advance key infrastructure projects.   

The MTTA and TARPA programs were enabled by legislation filed by Governor Healey, Chapter 214 of the Acts of 2024 (“An Act to Provide for Competitiveness and Infrastructure Investment in Massachusetts”) to support infrastructure projects in cities and towns across the state. Governor Healey filed the legislation as part of a comprehensive strategy to increase Massachusetts’ competitiveness for federal funding and empower local governments with more resources to pursue federal opportunities.  

This round of Municipal and Tribal Technical Assistance Awards include: 

• Town of Agawam: $50,000 for activities related to clean energy investments at Agawam public schools 

• Town of Barnstable: $75,000 for activities related to the fish passage improvement project at the Upper Marston Mills Pond 

• City of Brockton: $125,000 for the city to cover costs associated with pursuing federal credit assistance to acquire the Aquaria Desalination Plant 

• City of Gardner: $150,000 to support planning and analysis related to a downtown economic impact study.  

• City of Lawrence: $70,000 for activities related to the city’s FY’23 USDOT Safe Streets for All grant.  

• City of Lynn: $200,000 for activities related to the South Harbor Implementation Plan project. 

• Town of Nantucket: $7,500 for activities related to investments in electric vehicles and charging stations made by the Town. 

• City of Newburyport: $4,000 for activities related to clean energy investments at the City’s new John F. Cutter Jr. Fire Station.  

• North Shore Community Development Corporation: $195,000 for activities related to the El Centro project in Salem, a mixed-use redevelopment project incorporating 48 age-restricted affordable housing units, commercial space, and a community health center. 

• Town of Stoneham: $47,250 for activities related to seeking federal clean energy tax credits for a geothermal project at Stoneham High School.  

• Town of Westhampton: $16,500 for activities related to seeking federal clean energy tax credits for solar projects at Westhampton’s Municipal Town Hall and the Westhampton Public Safety Complex. 

The Technical Assistance for Regional Planning Agencies (TARPA) grant awards will be made to each of the state’s 13 regional planning agencies (RPAs). TARPA funds will be used to support the regional planning agencies with technical assistance related to projects that have received or are in pursuit of federal funding.  

"The Technical Assistance for Regional Planning Agencies program will help advance key infrastructure projects for communities, while enhancing our competitiveness for federal dollars,” said Linda Dunleavy and Jeff Walker, Co-Presidents of the Massachusetts Association of Regional Planning Agencies. “We're grateful to the Healey-Driscoll Administration and the legislature for making these resources available."  

TARPA grants have been made to the following organizations: 

• Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) – $142,816.21 

• Cape Cod Commission (CCC) - $128,647.18 

• Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) - $177,056.93 

• Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) - $133,005.67 

• Martha’s Vineyard Commission (MVC) - $66,666.67 

• Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) - $136,697.18 

• Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) - $431,578.07 

• Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (MRPC) - $138,310.31 

• Nantucket Planning & Economic Development Commission (NP&EDC) - $33,333.33 

• Northern Middlesex Council of Governments (NMCOG) - $127,116.64 

• Old Colony Planning Council (OCPC) - $135,815.52 

• Pioneer Valley Planning Council (PVPC) - $183,284.70 

• Southeast Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) – $165,671.59 

麻州「朗誦詩歌」賽 晉級決賽12人名單揭曉

THE HUNTINGTON ANNOUNCES 12 STUDENT FINALISTS OF POETRY OUT LOUD MASSACHUSETTS CONTEST

 

The Huntington Education Department brings poetry and theatre – and the skills and inspiration those foster – into young lives once again this spring through Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts,

run in partnership with the Mass Cultural Council.

 

(BOSTON) – The Huntington Education Department announces twelve student finalists in the Massachusetts chapter of Poetry Out Loud, the national recitation contest run locally by The Huntington with the Mass Cultural Council and nationwide by the National Endowment for the Arts. The state finals will take place at the Old South Meeting House (310 Washington St, Boston, MA 02108) on Sunday, March 8 at 10am. The state champion will advance to Nationals in Washington, DC April 27 – 29, 2026.

 

Powered by The Huntington on both the community and state level, with state-wide efforts supported by the Mass Cultural Council, Massachusetts continues to shine in its commitment to beautiful language and powerful art. This commitment is further bolstered by Governor Maura Healey’s executive order last year, creating a poet laureate position in Massachusetts for the first time in the state’s history.

 

With over 15,000 students participating in Poetry Out Loud MA this year, The Huntington Education Department continues to bring theatre and poetry – and the skills and inspiration those arts foster – into young people’s lives. Theatre education and performance opportunities can build prosocial behavior in students, encourage empathy, improve public speaking skills, and develop both creative and critical thinking. By championing theatre and poetry education, The Huntington team is proud to ensure that the next generation not only amplifies its voice but also shapes the cultural and artistic legacy of our time. 

 

“The power and popularity of Poetry Out Loud in our schools speaks for itself,” says Huntington Director of Education Meg O’Brien. “Over the last 21 years, more than 332,000 students have participated in Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts. Now more than ever we are honored to work alongside the Mass Cultural Council as we support our schools, teachers, and students as they explore the power of poetry and performance. We have an incredible group of 12 finalists preparing for State Finals, we cannot wait to see them recite in such an historic venue.” 

 

One of the most extensive and admired programs in the country, The Huntington Education Department serves more than 30,000 students, teachers, and community organizations each year with student matinees, Huntington Academy, Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts, in-school residency programs, True Colors’ Next Narrative Monologue Competition, and more. Collaborators in this work include Boston Public Schools, Codman Academy Charter Public School, the National Endowment for the Arts, Mass Cultural Council, and many community organizations.  

 

“Poetry Out Loud continues to be a powerful and enduring tradition in Massachusetts, giving young people the opportunity to engage deeply with language, build confidence, and find their own voice through poetry," said Mass Cultural Council Acting Executive Director David T. Slatery. "Mass Cultural Council is grateful for the longstanding leadership and dedication of our partners at The Huntington's Education Department in bringing this program to life year after year. This annual event represents the culmination of months of preparation and commitment from students, educators, families, and mentors across the Commonwealth. It's an honor to celebrate these remarkable students as they prepare to represent Massachusetts on the national stage.”

  

Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts has been ranked in the top 5 states for participation statistics nationally for 15 of the 20 years POL has existed and is the largest program in New England. For last year’s 20th anniversary season, POL Massachusetts was top in the nation for both student and teacher participation.

 

 

ABOUT POETRY OUT LOUD

 

Poetry Out Loud is a national recitation contest that celebrates the power of the spoken word and a mastery of public speaking skills while cultivating self-confidence and an appreciation of students’ literary heritage as they take poetry from the page to the stage. Poetry Out Loud has inspired hundreds of thousands of high school students to discover and appreciate both classic and contemporary poetry. Several students who have come up through The Huntington’s education program have gone on to rank in the top nine students in the national competition. Poetry Out Loud is in all 50 states as well as America Samoa, Guam, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 

 

“Poetry Out Loud helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about their literary heritage,” says the National Endowment for the Arts. “By encouraging students to study, memorize, and perform some of the most influential and timeless poems of the English language, you immerse them in powerful expression and provocative ideas.”  

 

Regional semi-finals were held on February 7 – 14 in Boston, Cape Cod, Hopkinton, Newburyport, and Springfield. The state finals will determine who will go on to compete at the national level. Massachusetts State Champions have been top-9 National Finalists in 2008 2011, 2017, 2018, and 2019.

 

 

ABOUT THE POL MASSACHUSETTS FINALISTS (in alphabetical order by school)

 

Finalist:          Ashwika Dandu        Algonquin Regional High School 

Finalist:          Clara Nunes              Barnstable High School 

Finalist:          Soleil Desai               Boston Latin School 

Finalist:          Nia Cao                      Dana Hall School 

Finalist:          Marina Zaki               Franklin High School 

Finalist:          Jason Yang               Lexington High School 

Finalist:          Adeline Berke           Longmeadow High School 

Finalist:          Iris Zhao                    Mystic Valley Regional Charter School 

Finalist:          Danielle Lewis          Nantucket High School 

Finalist:          Maria Freuh              Newburyport High School

Finalist:          Mia Brillantes            The Newman School 

Finalist:          Stella Gizzi                Plymouth South High School

 

 

52 Schools and Organizations participated in Poetry Out Loud Massachusetts 2026, including: 

 

• Agawam High School 
• Algonquin Regional High School 
• Avon Middle High School 
• Barnstable High School 
• Boston Latin School 
• Bourne High School 
• Burlington High School 
• Codman Academy Charter Public School 
• Concord Carlisle Regional High School 
• Dana Hall School 
• Dartmouth High School 
• Dennis Yarmouth Regional High School 
• Dexter Southfield 
• Dracut High School 
• Falmouth High School 
• Foxborough Regional Charter School 
• Framingham High School 
• Franklin High School 
• Hampden Charter School of Science 
• Hanover High School 
• Haverhill High School 
• Hull High School 
• International School of Boston 
• John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics and Science 
• Lexington High School 
• Longmeadow High School 
• Malden High School 
• Martha's Vineyard Regional High School 
• Masconomet Regional High School 
• Melrose High School 
• Meridian Academy 
• Methuen High School 
• Minnechaug Regional High School 
• Mystic Valley Regional Charter School 
• Nantucket High School 
• New Heights Charter School of Brockton 
• Newburyport High School 
• Norwell High School 
• Plymouth North High School 
• Plymouth South High School 
• Rockland High School 
• Roxbury Prep High School 
• Sandwich Middle High School 
• South Hadley High School 
• South Shore Charter Public School 
• Springfield Central High School 
• St. Sebastian's School 
• Stoneham High School 
• The Newman School 
• Watertown High School 
• Whitman Hanson Regional High School 
• Wilbraham & Monson Academy