(CSU News) The “Dream Fulfillment Social Service Project,” promoted by the Special Education Resource Center at Cheng Shiu University, held the “Wetland Revitalization Art Exhibition” this morning, June 3, at the outdoor platform area of the Hexi Corridor on campus. President Jui Chang Kung stated that through the project, students receiving special education services moved beyond the campus to participate in wetland conservation, transforming from recipients of assistance into individuals who serve and contribute to society. This experience not only helped them develop confidence and a sense of achievement, but also allowed them to demonstrate their own value, which is highly meaningful for their future career development and lifelong learning.

In his remarks, President Kung further noted that everyone possesses unique talents and strengths, and that this exhibition provided an important platform for students to fulfill their potential and showcase their unique abilities. Each work reflected the students’ concern for the environment, dedication to artistic creation, and profound insights into life.

Dean of Student Affairs Shu Yun Lin stated that a key feature of the exhibition was the students’ use of natural resources to contribute to Niaosong Wetland Park and the community through handmade creations, photography, and artistic expression. In addition to showcasing their learning outcomes, the exhibition conveyed the values of environmental conservation and life education, making the event especially meaningful.

Ping Wei Wu, Director of the Special Education Resource Center, stated that the exhibition was organized through collaboration between the “Dream Fulfillment Social Service Project” and the Kaohsiung Wild Bird Society. Under the guidance of Secretary General Kun Hai Lin, students visited Niaosong Wetland to conduct ecological observations and environmental maintenance. Their activities included removing invasive vines, clearing weeds from wooden boardwalks, and removing the invasive golden apple snail. These hands-on activities helped the students develop a stronger emotional connection with the land and its ecosystem.

The exhibition also featured the “Wetland Ecological Crayon Project,” jointly planned by Yi Chu Tsai, a student in the Department of Visual Communication Design, and team members Yu Chen Chien and Tsai Yu Lin. Chien stated that the team discovered that most of the sediment removed from the sedimentation pond at Niaosong Wetland was discarded as waste. The team therefore experimented with drying and grinding the sediment to create natural pigments, which were then developed into environmentally friendly crayons, repurposing a discarded resource.

Another highlight was a series of works by Yu An Tsai, a student in the Department of Visual Communication Design, inspired by fish found in the wetland. Through paintings and three-dimensional compositions, the works conveyed the vitality of nature while demonstrating the students’ keen observational skills and distinctive artistic perspectives. Through the works of these “Star Artists,” the exhibition aimed to help the public recognize diverse abilities and the value of life, while using art as an meaningful bridge between people and nature and among people themselves.

In addition, the event collaborated with the University’s Office of Technology and Arts Development to incorporate 360-degree photography in the creation of the “Niaosong Wetland Virtual Tour Exhibition.” Through an immersive online exhibition accompanied by guided explanations, members of the public can explore the wetland landscape and its ecological value through technology without visiting the site in person. By overcoming geographical limitations, the virtual exhibition broadens the reach and impact of environmental education.