為營造友善而多元共融的校園環境，本校於2026年4月初正式啟用校內第二處穆斯林祈禱室，提供日益增加的穆斯林學生及來訪外賓更完善的宗教與生活支持，展現學校推動國際化與尊重多元文化的具體成果。參與啟用儀式的穆斯林境外生期盼，祈禱室不只是禮拜的地方，更是一個認識穆斯林文化的窗口，讓不同背景的朋友都能在這裡感受到自在，並學會相互理解與尊重。

新設的祈禱室位於進德校區圖書館內。陳明飛校長於啟用儀式中指出，配合政府推動境外學生留臺就業政策，本校積極拓展境外招生，使校內穆斯林學生人數逐年增加，多數來自印尼。為回應學生需求，校方繼2023年10月於進德校區I-House （International House；國際窩）設置首個祈禱室後，再增設第二處，為學生提供多元文化的學習環境，體現本國與外籍學生在不同文化間的相互理解與共融。

李漢文國際長感謝陳校長支持國際招生及祈禱室的建置，同時向提供圖書館空間的伍朝欽圖資長致意。他表示，目前本校藉由推動國際學位學程及國際專修部，有效拓展境外生來臺就學管道；隨著學生人數成長，既有祈禱空間使用頻繁，此次新增場地不僅可供學生使用，亦可服務來訪的國際貴賓，近期來自印尼的大學訪問團即可望成為第一批使用本設施的外賓。

與會的印尼學生代表馬立坤 （Maulana Malik Wicaksono）表示，新祈禱室的設立是彰化師大穆斯林夥伴間團結、成長與歸屬感的啟始，並提醒我們，無論身在何處，祈禱室是重新連結信仰、彼此與初衷之所，並期待它成為建立友誼與信任、讓知識與文化被正確理解，以及讓慈愛精神生根發芽的地方。

另一名印尼學生西瓦 （Shiva Alami Nuraini）分享、當人們聚在這裡平靜地禱告、追求智慧，並在彼此之間、以及與校園師生之間建立和諧關係時，祈禱室才擁有真正的意義。她期待這裡不只是禮拜的地方，更是一個認識穆斯林文化的窗口，透過溫和地交流、文化分享以及互動，讓不同背景的朋友感受到自在，並學會彼此理解與尊重。

新設祈禱室位於地下一樓，圖書館入口與地下樓層轉角均設有清楚的中英文指標；空間規劃完善，包括鞋櫃、男女禱告區、閱讀區、麥加方向標示及使用狀態提示板等，以提升使用便利性與隱私性。

當日由陳校長、伍圖資長、李國際長、理學院黃啟炎院長及工學院賴永齡院長共同揭牌，與會師長尚包括圖資處讀者服務組陳婉佳組長，以及國際處語文中心楊曉菁主任、國際專修部柯宗憲主任與國際合作組張琇惠組長等。（國際暨兩岸事務處）

National Changhua University of Education (NCUE) officially opened its second Muslim prayer room in early April 2026, marking another step in its ongoing efforts to build a welcoming and inclusive campus. The facility is designed to support the growing number of Muslim students as well as visiting international guests, reflecting the University’s commitment to internationalization and cultural respect.

Students attending the opening ceremony, particularly those from Indonesia, shared that the prayer room represents more than just a place for worship. They see it as a space where people from diverse backgrounds can learn about Muslim culture, feel at ease, and develop mutual understanding and respect.

Located in the Main Library on the Jinde Campus, the new prayer room complements the first facility established in October 2023 at I-House (International House). President Ming-Fei Chen noted that, in response to national policies encouraging international students to study and work in Taiwan, NCUE has actively expanded its global recruitment efforts. As a result, the number of Muslim students—many from Indonesia—has steadily increased, creating a growing need for dedicated prayer spaces. It is expected that this second facility further enhances the University’s multicultural learning environment and promotes mutual understanding between domestic and international students.

Dean of the International Office Hon-Wan Lee expressed appreciation to President Chen for his strong support, as well as to Dean of the Office of Library and Information Services Chao-Chin Wu for providing space within the library. He added that NCUE continues to expand opportunities for international students to study at the University through initiatives such as English-taught degree programs and the International Foundation Program. With increasing enrollment, existing prayer facilities have seen frequent use, and the new space will serve both students and visiting delegations, including an upcoming group from Indonesia.

Maulana Malik Wicaksono, a Muslim student representative, described the opening of the new prayer room as a meaningful milestone, marking the beginning of a spirit of unity and belonging among Muslim students at NCUE. He noted that the space allows students to reconnect with their faith and with one another, and emphasized that its true value lies in fostering friendship, shared understanding, and compassion.

Another student representative, Shiva Alami Nuraini, noted that the prayer room’s true spirit is reflected in how people come together to pray, learn, and build harmony with one another. She expressed hope that the space will serve not only as a place of worship, but also as a window into Muslim culture. She added that the prayer room is intended as an inclusive environment open to all, where people from diverse backgrounds can feel welcome to learn and connect, and that its values of unity, respect, and harmony will extend beyond the space into daily life.

The prayer room is located on the basement level of the library and features clear bilingual signage throughout. Thoughtfully designed, the space includes shoe cabinet with seat, separate prayer areas for men and women, a reading area, a Qibla (direction of Mecca) indicator, and a usage display panel, ensuring both convenience and privacy.

The opening ceremony was officiated by President Chen, Dean Wu, and Dean Lee, along with Dean of the Science College Chi-Yen Huang and Dean of the Engineering College Yung-Ling Lai. Director of the Language Center Hsiao-Ching Yang, Director of the International Foundation Program Tsung-Hsien Ko, and Division Chiefs of the Library and Information Services Office Wan-Chia Chen and the International Office Sally Chang were also in attendance. (Office of International and Cross-Strait Affairs)

▲本校於進德校區圖書館設置第二處穆斯林祈禱室，陳明飛校長、伍朝欽圖資長、李漢文國際長、理學院黃啟炎院長、工學院賴永齡院長、圖資處讀者服務組陳婉佳組長、國際處語文中心楊曉菁主任、國際專修部柯宗憲主任與國際合作組張琇惠組長，以及多名穆斯林境外生出席啟用儀式並於祈禱室前合影。NCUE opens its second Muslim prayer room at the Jinde Campus Library, with university officials and Muslim international students attending the ceremony.

▲陳校長、伍圖資長、李國際長、理學院黃院長及工學院賴院長為祈禱室共同揭牌。The plaque unveiling ceremony was officiated by President Chen, Director Wu, Vice President Lee, Dean Huang, and Dean Lai.

▲陳校長於儀式中致詞。President Chen delivers remarks during the ceremony.

▲啟用儀式一景。A scene from the opening ceremony.

▲穆斯林學生代表馬立坤 與西瓦於會中致詞。Muslim student representatives Maulana Malik Wicaksono and Shiva Alami Nuraini deliver remarks at the ceremony.

▲數名與會的穆斯林學生於祈禱室前合影。Some Muslim students pose for a group photo in front of the prayer room.

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