In the afternoon of August 24, Wenzhou-Kean delegation led by Mr. James McGreveey, former Governor of New Jersey and Board Member of WKU, visited Zhejiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology. The delegation exchanged ideas on enhancing the province-state cooperation between Zhejiang and New Jersey and the progress of Wenzhou-Kean University serving as the platform for the province-state cooperation.

In September, the new students’ residents were putted into use. In accordance of the principle of “Chinese layout and Western Architect”, the buildings were named after “Plum Hall”, “Orchid Hall”, “Bamboo Hall” and “Chrysanthemum Hall”.

On August 21, Mr. Xu Liyi, Acting Mayor of the Wenzhou Municipal Government visited WKU. During his visit he emphasized that the Wenzhou Government was, is and will be responsible for WKU. The development of WKU is placed as a top priority. Investment in campus buildings and surrounding facilities construction will be increased. In a word, the municipal government will always support WKU in its construction and growth.

8月21日，市委副书记、代市长徐立毅一行莅临我校视察时表示，市委市政府将继续把温州肯恩大学发展摆在重要位置，进一步加大校园及周边配套设施建设力度，一如既往支持温州肯恩大学的建设与发展。

On August 13, Wenzhou-Kean University awarded Honorary Professorship to Dr. Lin Jianhai, Secretary of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

8月13日，国际货币基金组织秘书长林建海受聘为温州肯恩大学荣誉教授。