CQU Chinese Student and Scholar Association president Tao (Tony) Pang has been announced as an Ambassador of the Fair for this year’s CQ Multicultural Fair and University Open Day.

The Centre for Railway Engineering (CRE) scholarship holder and masters student is excited about embracing this important role and being involved in Central Queensland’s biggest multicultural event.

“I think this event is very interesting and important for all people here as it provides a platform for people from different countries to know each other better,” Mr Pang said.

“Especially these years, so may conflicts happen among different countries and communities and I consider them as a result of a lack of understanding between each other”.

However, since arriving at CQU about a year ago, Mr Pang has been impressed by how Australia embraces multiculturalism.

“Australia’s efforts to improve its multiculturalism have been significant and Australians’ respect and tolerance to different cultures makes me feel so appreciative”.

As president of the Chinese Student and Scholar Association, Mr Pang tries to help Australians and students from other origins gain a comprehensive understanding about China and Chinese people.

When not enhancing the cultural diversity of campus life, Mr Pang is researching wheel/rail contact/impact analysis in railway engineering.

Before arriving at CQU, Mr Pang completed his bachelor degree in his home country and worked for an automotive design company.

The CQ Multicultural Fair and University Open Day will be held on the Rockhampton campus on Sunday August 13, 2006.