Confucius Institute Journey to China Fall 2013, Issue 20 | Page 24

CI News, Fall 2013 CI News, Fall 2013 Special Initiative in 2013 CI took an initiative to thank local Chinese teachers for their hard work & support for CI’s programs! During October and November, CI teachers Yang Yang and Dr. Tang Xiaozhong visited North Carolina Heritage High School, Wake Forest University, Enloe High School, Chapel Hill High School, Carrboro High School, NCSSM and Raleigh Charter High School to recognize, in the presence of their principals, their Chinese teachers for their contributions and accomplishments to the 2013 NC Chinese Language Contests. During these visits we awarded them certificates of recognition and Hanban books worth a total of $8,000. Dr. Tang gave a workshop on the HSK test and CI scholarships and answered related questions from teachers and students. The Chinese Program Director of Wake Forest University, Professor Shi, wanted to cooperate with CI for future language and culture projects and Enloe High School plans to send over 20 students to take the HSK test in next March. These visits to local schools have helped our CI to integrate into the K-16 public education system, established relations with school officials, shared resources with Chinese teachers, and explored opportunites to extend students’ academic and career possibilities. This event was a success, winning support from school administrations and coverage from local press. top? CI’s professors congratulate Heritage High School’s Chinese instructor Ms. Liu Wenching (right). Also in photo: Principal Mark Savage. top? CI’s professors congratulate Ms. Li Hong (3rd from left) of North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM). Also in photo: Chinese Instructor Caryn Rossi (left), Chancellor J. Todd Roberts (2nd from left), and Dean of Humanities Elizabeth Moose (right). top? CI’s professors congratulate Ms. Chen Minmin (right) of Raleigh Charter High School, who poses with Principal Tom Humble (2nd from right). Recognition of Local Chinese Teachers & HSK Lectures right? CI’s professors traveled to Winston-Salem to visit Wake Forest University to thank Ms. Li Fangfang (2nd from right) for her support. Also in photo: Chair and Associate Professor Shi Yaohua (2nd from left), and Chinese Instructor Hu Fengyan (3rd from right). 2013?10??11? ???????????????????