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Grand Opening of Confucius Institute at Cleveland State University
Dr. James A. McLoughlin (詹姆士.密可臘克林) and Dr. Lih-Ching Chen Wang
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April 9, 2008 saw the historic opening of the Confucius Institute at
Cleveland State University (CSU). A delegation led by Dr. Liwei Dong,
Dean of the College of International Culture Exchange, Capital
University of Economics and Business in Beijing, traveled to Cleveland
to join in the festivities. Capital University is the partner of CSU
in promoting the use of the Chinese language and appreciation of
Chinese culture as well as economic development in Ohio. Thanks to the
support of Mr. Anthony Yen, Chairman of TENAX Corporation, and the
Office of Chinese Language Council International (Hanban), the Chinese
Ambassador announced the award of the Confucius Institute to CSU on
the occasion of his recent visit to Cleveland.
In welcoming the visiting dignitaries to Cleveland, Dr. Lih-Ching Chen
Wang, Director of the Confucius Institute, quoted Confucius:
有朋自远方来, 不亦乐乎?
Which means in English, "Is it not wonderful to have
friends coming from far away?" She indicated: "Dr. James McLoughlin,
Dean of the College of Education and Human Services, has been
absolutely essential to the successful establishment of the Confucius
Institute. Without his hard work and consistent support, our Confucius
Institute at CSU would not have been possible."
Dean James McLoughlin briefly explained the purpose of
the Institute. He noted that "This Confucius Institute would not exist
today without the leadership of Dr. Lih-Ching Chen Wang. For the last
number of years she has tirelessly laid the groundwork by teaching
courses in China, organizing international conferences and being our
liaison in negotiating our agreements with school systems and
universities. Most important, she has been a consistent, reliable and
exemplary ambassador for the university." Then, he invited dignitaries
including Dr. Michael Schwartz (President of CSU), Dr. Mary Jane
Saunders (Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs of
CSU), Dr. Liwei Dong, Mr. Anthony Yen , and Dr. Lih-Ching Chen Wang to
join him in cutting the ceremonial ribbon and unveiling the plaque to
symbolize the formal opening.
Central to the work of the Institute is to
continue to prepare up to 60 teachers of Chinese for public and
private schools, colleges and other organizations as well as assist
them to be successful on the job. CSU is planning an International
Academy of Cleveland with three local school systems and other
organizations to attract foreign personnel to the region. The
Institute coordinates short and extended exchanges of faculty,
teachers, and students from both China and Ohio to pursue degrees and
have enriching experiences through a network of Chinese universities
and school systems.
In cooperation with the School of Business Administration at
CSU, the Institute will offer professional development and technical
assistance to Ohio companies doing business in China and assist
Chinese businesses interested in relocating to Ohio. The Capital
University in Beijing will collaborate with the Institute in offering
short workshops to prepare Ohioans in Chinese language, culture,
business practices, and other topics and longer programs to assist a
family relocating to China for business. Anthony and David Yen are
guiding these activities, including a possible Ohio trade mission to
Beijing after the Olympics to create awareness of Ohio business
opportunities.
Forty guests from the university, foundation, school system,
business and civic communities enjoyed authentic Chinese food at Li
Wah restaurant. Ms. Rosa Lee played the Guzheng and 8th grade Anthony
Hsieh from Harmon Middle School in Aurora entertained the audience on
the Erhu. Chinese teachers from area school systems sang traditional
Chinese songs.
President Michael Schwartz indicated to the dinner guests that CSU
would work diligently to make the Institute a success. Mr. Anthony Yen
used the occasion of announcing his intent to involve the Institute in
his special Teacher Day program when he plants trees in the Confucius
Garden of University Circle each year to honor teachers. Mr. Robert
Eckardt of the Cleveland Foundation delivered letters of
congratulations from the foundation’s President and CEO, Mr. Ronald B.
Richard. If you have questions about the Confucius Institute, please
contact Dr. Lih-Ching Chen Wang via email: ci@csuohio.edu.
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