The China Institute Volume 1, Issue 1 March 1, 2010

NEWSLETTER THE CHINA INSTITUTE VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010

ministration, and plan to de- Director’s Message: velop new joint degree programs in math, education, and Dear Members and Friends of tourism management in the the China Institute, new year. More than 300 Chi- nese students and scholars are Welcome to the Chinese now studying in various de- New Year of the Tiger and partments and colleges across another edition of our newslet- CSUN, as well as in the Inten- ter. First of all, on behalf of sive English Program. The the China Institute Executive Chinese Student Association Committee, I wish to express has organized numerous cul- our compassion, share our tural gatherings and activities, solidarity and show our sup- most notably the “Chinese port for all those who have Cultural Night – Dreaming been suffering beyond words back to Tang Dynasty”, with and imagination during the beautiful costumes and fash- devastating earthquakes that ion shows created by Chinese Dr. Justine Su (left front) with Chinese Education Consuls and Visiting Scholars at CSUN rocked Haiti and Chile this students themselves. Mean- year, as we remember the while, two groups of young jing and enjoyed the tremen- CSUN Faculty has been similar earthquake in Sichuan, leaders from Shanghai gov- dous 6oth Anniversary Nation- very active in promoting ex- China that destroyed hun- ernment came to CSUN for al Day celebration activities. change and collaboration with dreds of schools and killed leadership training last year, Danielle Cabello, a graduate Chinese scholars last year. thousands of people in the and they were mentored by of CSUN’s English program, is Dr. Dmitry Rachmanov from spring of 2008. We encour- our faculty in public admin- learning Chinese at Northeast the Dept. of Music, a recipient age all of you to support inter- istration, business administra- Normal University, participat- of China Institute Faculty De- national and national efforts tion, education administration, ed in the famous Ice Festival in velopment Grant, visited six aimed at helping Haiti and health administration, political Harbin, and has just been in- cities including Taiwan, Chile to recover and rebuild, science, urban planning, fi- vited to teach English at the Shanghai, Nanjing and Beijing as you did for the Chinese nance, law, sociology, cinema university! Susan Tang, a last summer, as a cultural am- earthquake survivors. and TV arts. In addition to graduate student in Health bassador for CSUN. He pre- Last year, we continued studies on campus, they visit- Administration, is busy with sented lectures and master to advance the mission of the ed many of our local social, study and research at the Cen- classes to Chinese faculty and China Institute and renewed cultural, political and educa- tral China University of Sci- students and staged piano our MOUs with the China Edu- tional institutions, in order to ence and Technology and Don recitals at several major cation Association for Interna- broaden their perspectives Duprez, a graduate student in universities in China. tional Exchange, Shanghai and to gain insight into the anthropology, is learning Chi- Normal University, and Nan- American society. All of the nese and exploring research HIGHLIGHTS jing University of Science and young leaders have returned at Wuhan University of Sci- Technology, when the leaders to Shanghai to assume im- ence and Technology. Some of these Chinese institutions portant leadership positions, of them are already making CSUN—CHINA FACULTY & 2-22 visited CSUN and met with our just in time for the start of a plans to stay in China for an- STUDENT EXPERIENCES most exciting year in Shanghai other year for further studies, administrators and faculty. 22-24 We have expanded our 2+2 as the World Expo will open research, and work. Our stu- AWARD PROGRAMS programs with Chinese uni- there in May. dents have also visited China versities from finance to art, on short-term study tours. CHINESE DELEGATIONS TO 25 Thanks to the strong engineering, and health ad- During spring break last year, CSUN support from the Chinese Dr. Zhong-Guo Zhou again led Consulate General in L.A. and 26 a group of business students CSUN SCHOLARS IN CHINA China Scholarship Council, to China on an 11-day study four more CSUN students have tour that took them to Shang- CHINESE SCHOLARS AT 27-28 received the prestigious full hai, Beijing, and a cruise down CSUN Chinese government scholar- the Yangtze River to see the ships to study in China during 29 beautiful Three Gorges. All CSUN MENTORS FOR the current academic year. students expressed strong CHINESE SCHOLARS & Lisa Farber from the Dept. of STUDENTS interests in visiting China Theatre is studying at the Cen- again and one is already in 30 tral Theatre Academy in Bei- ART, MUSIC AND LECTURES China on scholarship study. PAGE 2 THE CHINA INSTITUTE

(Continued from page 1) Consumer Science. Moreo- in interactive discussions with ceived the largest student ver, Dr. Peter Edmunds of universities students at a performing group – 230 He also gave a lecture on biology received National Town Hall meeting in Shang- young students from Shen- Beethoven music at the fa- Science Foundation funds to hai. President Obama recog- zhen, China, who presented a mous National Center for the continue the joint research nized the importance of edu- most beautiful Chinese New Performing Arts in Beijing. projects with scholars in Tai- cational and cultural ex- Year Concert with ballet, Another China Institute Facul- wan, and Profs. Annie and change between the U.S. and kungfu, singing and dancing ty Development Grant recipi- Barry Cleveland of theatre China, and promised to send to a fully packed and appre- ent, Dr. Robert Gustafson, were awarded grants from 10,000 American students to ciative audience of CSUN fac- went to Shanghai in Novem- the Fulbright Commission study in China in the next few ulty, students and friends from ber to plan the cooperative and the China Institute Facul- years. CSUN is already lead- the local community. The efforts of the Xie Jin Film and ty Development Program to ing the nation in this direc- Chinese students also advo- TV Arts College and the Mike teach and work on collaboration. cated the World University Curb College of Arts, Media, tive projects in Taiwan and Student Sports Games to be We have continued our and Communication for the Shanghai. held in Shenzhen in the Year efforts in bringing colorful Shanghai 2010 World Expo. 2011 and welcomed Ameri- From the College of Chinese cultures to CSUN and More than 20 faculty and stu- can university students to visit Education, Dr. Bronte Reyn- our local community. In Octo- dents from CSUN’s Depts. of Shenzhen at that time. We olds of Educational Leader- ber last year, Ms. Peipei Jiang, Theatre and Cinema & TV firmly believe that the more ship and Policy Studies was faculty of Shanghai Opera Arts will participate with their the young peoples in the U.S. invited to make a keynote Academy, presented a special Shanghai counterparts in vid- and China communicate and speech at the international workshop on Beijing Opera at eo presentations and live interact with each other, the education conference in Han- CSUN. In addition to lectures performances of a joint- better the U.S.-China relation- dan, China in April last year. on the history, characteriza- written/produced play at the ships will be and the better In November, Dr. Beverly tion, performance styles and American Pavilion. Other the world will become. We Cabello, Associate Dean of stage settings, Ms. Jiang invit- CSUN faculty who visited Chi- will work towards this goal in the College of Education and ed students to participate in na to attend international con- the New Year with the “Tiger” Dr. Justine Su of Educational special exercises and learn to ferences and to develop col- spirit and courage, and we Leadership were invited to perform an episode that they laborative projects last year sincerely welcome you to join give presentations at two im- had just learned from the include Dr. Louis Rubino of us in our efforts! portant international forums presentation. Her workshop Health Sciences, Dr. Yifei Sun in Beijing and Shanghai, at was enthusiastically received of Geography, Dr. Victor Justine Su, Ph.D. the same time when President by CSUN faculty and students. Shaw of Sociology, Dr. Ming- Professor & Director of Obama climbed up the Great Just before the Chinese New fang Li of Management, and China Institute Wall in Beijing and engaged Year’s Day this year, we re- Dr. Wei Cao of Family and

COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS FOR WORLD EXPO (BY ROBERT GUSTAFSON, CINEMA & TV ARTS)

Shanghai Normal University and the Shanghai Media Group; James Li, Pro- Mike Curb College of Arts, Media, and ducer, ICS; and Steven Weathers, host, Communication at California State Uni- “Expo Connection.” Gustafson also versity, Northridge for the Shanghai gave guest lectures at SHNU and cele- 2010 World Expo. Seventeen students brated the 5th anniversary of friendship from the departments of Theatre and and cooperation between the two col- Cinema & Television Arts will partici- leges. pate with their Shanghai counterparts in video presentations and live performances of a joint-written/ produced play at SHNU and the American Pavilion. The students will also be featured in the television program Dr. Gustafson at SNU “Expo Connection” to be produced at the Expo by Chinese television chan- Through the generous Faculty nel ICS (International Channel Shang- Development Grant from the China In- hai.) Dr. Gustafson solidified joint stitute, Dr. Robert Gustafson went to plans for the Expo with Dean Zhao, Shanghai from Nov. 25-Dec. 7, 2009 to Executive Dean, Xie Jin Film and TV plan the cooperative efforts of the Xie Art College; Yong “Leon” Li, Vice Jin Film and Television Arts College of President, Research & Development, Dean Zhao and Dean Li welcome Dr. Gustafson at SNU VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 3

Developing Collaboration with Chinese Artists (by Dmitry Rachmanov, Music)

and journalists. I I then flew over to gave master classes, Shanghai. I was greeted by recitals, lectures and the scholars at the Shanghai interviews. It was my Normal University, a sister mission to be an am- institution of CSUN, where I bassador of my stayed for one week, June 1 school and the music through June 8. I gave mas- department and to ter classes at Shanghai Nor- promulgate coopera- mal and at the famed Shang- tion between CSUN hai Conservatory, one of Dr. Rachmanov performs at Beijing Concert Hall and the schools I vis- the top music schools in ited in China. I com- the world, and I found the Nanjing University of Sci- Joint concert at SNU menced my trip with a level of musicianship and ence & Technology and Nan- week-long visit to Taiwan, playing very high. I then jing Arts Institute, where I I have been prepar- where I gave presentations gave performances and a ing for my visit to China for the National Taiwan Normal master class. I was fortu- some time, given my strong University in Taipei and the nate to have Dr. Su, who personal and professional Tainan University of Tech- had arranged the Nanjing relations with my colleagues nology. I gave a master tour, accompanying me working in various institu- class, a recital and a lecture there. I had a chance to tions there, which devel- on the piano music by Pro- meet some administra- oped over many years. What kofiev. The attendance was tion, faculty and students sparked the final decision to very high and the feedback I in both institutions, and make the trip happen for me received from the audience, was my meeting with the there was a mutual inter- director of the CSUN China est to continue exchanges Institute, Dr. Justine Su, Concert at Nanjing Institute of Arts and develop future artis- since my appointment at tic cooperation. gave a lecture on the Bee- CSUN in 2007. We had thoven’s piano-four hand After my short so- numerous meetings and piano music and participat- journ in Nanjing, I went to discussions, and my apply- ed in a joint recital of facul- Beijing, my tour’s final desti- ing for The China Institute ties and students of Shanghai nation, where I had an op- Faculty Development Normal University and portunity to engage in vari- grant, encouraged and CSUN, representing our ous activities: I taught for supported by Dr. Su, di- school in that event. All in four days at the Central Mu- rectly stemmed from those all, I had a very positive sic School, the high school meetings. Dr. Rachmonov's master class at SNU sense of dialogue and inter- affiliated with the Central In May 2009 I final- est in future cooperation Conservatory, and I found ly embarked on my trip. including faculty and stu- between our schools and its the level of talent and prepa- During this tour I visited six dents, was warm and enthu- music departments. A num- ration of students, the seri- cities, seven schools as well siastic. Their level of prepa- ber of students there ex- ousness and professionalism as concert venues and a ra- ration and concentration was pressed their interest in of their attitude, extremely dio station, where I met with very impressive particularly coming to study at CSUN in impressive. I also gave a musicians, schools’ faculty in Taipei, where at a gradu- the near future. I also had lecture on the Beethoven and administrators and stu- ate seminar a translation of wonderful tour guides who (Continued on page 4) dents, concert presenters my lecture was not even showed me around required and where students Shanghai and its took extensive notes and surroundings. I left asked relevant questions. I full of impressions of was also happy to make this fast developing some friends among the mu- city with lots of his- sic faculty in both schools. I tory but also with then had a few days for a striking examples of sightseeing trip to Taitung bold modern archi- on the east host, thanks to tecture. I then paid my CSUN student Dora Lin a two-day visit the and her lovely parents who city of Nanjing, giv- showed me around their ing presentations in Dr. Rachmanov with mother in Nanjing province. two institutions: Joint concert at NUST PAGE 4 THE CHINA INSTITUTE

(Continued from page 3) June 20 at the Beijing Univer- during which I was asked sity. The university recital many questions regarding music for piano four-hands at was sold out and the enthusi- CSUN and the music educa- the Beijing National Center asm and the intellectual level tion here. Needless to say, I for the Performing Arts, one of the university folk, many of do owe a great deal to Dr. of the newest and most strik- whom came up to me after Su, without whose support ing performing arts centers the concert, expressing their and contacts my tour would in the world! The lecture was impressions in a very good not have been the same! I part of their season’s series English, and asking to sign owe her a lot for organizing and was well attended by the programs and my CDs a good part of my tour. All in some three hundred people for them, was very impres- all I had a very fruitful, di- who listened attentively and sive! On my last day in China verse and successful visit asked numerous questions. I was invited to and managed and I was able to lay the My final two events in Beijing to pay a quick visit to the city foundation for future cooper- consisted of two recital pro- of Tianjin where I gave an ation between the CSUN grams given on two consecu- hour-long interview for the Music Department and vari- tive days: on June 19 at the Dr. Rachmanov with Prof. Yuan Sheng TPBS (Tianjin People’s Broad- ous art schools in China. Beijing Concert Hall, and on in Beijing casting Station Binhai Radio),

A Fulbright Scholar in Taiwan (by Annie Cleveland, Theatre)

Annie Cleveland received a and exciting city to explore. The trans- Fulbright grant to teach Computer Aid- portation system is easy to navigate, ed Costume Design at National Taiwan there are a number of museums and University. This semester she taught galleries, and the food is truly interna- two classes, Beginning Costume Design tional in scope. They have seen a varie- and Theatrical Makeup Design. In the ty of performances, including Cloud costume design classes the students Gate Dance, a Chinese Opera interpre- learned two new software programs, tation of The Merchant of Venice, and Painter XI, a digital rendering program, the Mandarin production of 39 Steps. and Poser, a three dimensional human The U.S. Fulbright grantees have been figure program. By the end of the se- on several outings, including a river mester the students had complied ex- rafting excursion to Yilan county. Over tensive digital portfolios of their work. Annie Cleveland - Fulbright orientation the Lunar New Year break, they will Annie was an advisor for the student designed production of “Six Degrees of Barry Cleveland has joined Annie in Separation” and in the spring semester Taipei for his sabbatical year writing she has been asked to design the cos- The Designs of Carrie Robbins to be tumes for the season’s main stage pro- published by The United States Institute duction. Annie also mentored two NTU for Theatre Technology in March, 2011. drama students preparing their materi- In addition to working on the book with als for application to graduate schools in Annie, he conducted two workshops on the US. As part of the U.S. Department Theatre Sound for The Department of of Education designated International Drama and Theatre at National Taiwan Education Week, Annie presented a University in October. During the fall he guest lecture entitled, “Seeing America was a weekly volunteer with The U.S. Through the Way We Dress” at National Information Center advising Taiwanese Annie Cleveland presentation Chengchi University. students seeking educational opportuni- attend the Fulbright Mid-year Confer- ties in the United States. Both he and ence at Kenting on the southern tip of Annie served on selection committee for the Island. To welcome in the Year of The Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, the Tiger, their birth sign, the two will Taiwan’s agency for administering the spend a week in Boracay, Philippines, Fulbright program, selecting Taiwanese enjoying some sun and sand before the students and researchers for the 2010- beginning of the spring term. Before 2011 Fulbright grants. returning to Northridge at the end of July, Barry and Annie plan to join CSUN Although both are busy with theatre faculty and students for a joint their respective projects, it has not been project with Shanghai Normal University all work. Although they lived in to be presented at the U.S. Pavilion at Kaohsiung in 1997-98 while Barry was the 2010 World Expo. on a Fulbright, Taipei has been a new Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 5

Study Tour to China during Spring Break (by Zhong-Guo Zhou, Finance)

Sponsored by a two-year grant ing global logistics, exchanging culture Scholarship and another one is applying from the U.S. Department of Education, I and language, and doing business in for the same scholarship to study in Chi- China. During the 11-day trip, we visit- na in the next academic year. ed Beijing and Shanghai. We also took a cruise down the Yangzi River to see the beautiful Three Gorge’s Dam. In Shanghai, I organized two field trips. We visited the GM manufacto- ry and discussed how the manufac- turer used the supply chain management successfully in its production. To gain more experience, we went to see an assembly line. We also visited the headquarters of the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai and had a bird’s eye view of the con- nts in China struction site. The trip was very and CSUN stude Dr. Zhou successful. Almost all the students had a expressed their desire to visit China chance to lead another student group to D again. One of them is currently study- r. Zhou lead study tour visit China during the spring break of to China ing in China with the China Council 2009. The trip was focused on experienc-

From Shanghai to Tibet (by Dara Digerolamo, China Council Scholarship Recipient)

During my last year as a student at CSUN, all I could think about was finishing my B.A. in journalism and landing a job with a news organization. I met Dr. Justine Su when I was given a class assignment to profile a person working at the university. After a few hours of interviewing and shooting foot- age of Dr. Su and members of the CSUN China Institute, I be- came compelled to learn more about China. I decided to alter my initial post-undergraduate education plan by applying for one of two Chinese government scholarship offered to CSUN students. As a 2008-2009 Chinese government scholarship recipient, I can’t believe how quickly a year spent living in Shanghai, China flew by. When people ask me about my experience living in Asia, I tell them that for every amazing and DARA WITH RED PANDA exciting day, I had two equally as frustrating, which put my patience to the ultimate test. Combine both of types of days and the result equates to 24/7 stimulation and adventure. Words may attempt, but struggle to do the experience justice. As my stay in China came to an end, I planned a three -week solo trip around the country. Some highlights of my adventure included being the only foreigner on a boat that drifted down the Yangtze River for four days and three nights, eating hot pot in Chongqing with friends from Sichuan province and Inner Mongolia, holding a red panda at the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base in Chengdu, living with a Tibetan family in Jiuzhaigou, watching a Zhang Yimou evening performance at Huaqing Hot Spring near Xi’an and meeting up with friends in Beijing for a final farewell to the Middle Kingdom.

DARA WITH NEW FRIENDS IN CHINA PAGE 6 THE CHINA INSTITUTE

My First Visit to China (by Beverly Cabello, Education)

I was very honored to accom- in Shanghai which focused on edu- pany my colleague, Dr. Justine Su to cational innovation and assessing present papers at two conferences in the quality of learning. China in 2009, one was the Second Fo- At the International Edu- rum for International Education Leaders cation Forum in Shanghai we had at the University of International Busi- the opportunity to visit K-12 Chi- ness and Economics (UIBE) in Beijing, nese schools. I visited the Luwan the other was the International Forum Middle School and Luwan High on Teacher Education in Shanghai. This School. There we observed cours- was my first trip to China and it was es in a variety of subjects including very special because of what I saw in algebra, science, computer pro- China, what I learned from my Chinese gramming, robotics, aeronautics, and other international colleagues, and Chinese Classical music and West- most importantly the kindness and gra- ern classical music. Both the high ciousness of our hosts and friends in school and middle school were at Dr. Su and Dr. Cabello With Chinese National Ministry of Beijing and Shanghai. the same location, one building for each. The programming, robotics, and aeronautics courses seemed to be the equivalent of our honors courses where students are selected to attend based on academic merit. These were small classes, consisting of about ten students. The courses were highly interactive, students designed and developed their own robot or airplane, explained the scientific principles underlying the design and function, and conducted experiments. Ob- Dr. Cabello and Dr. Su at international forum in Beijing Dr. Cabello and Dr. Su at Birdnest in Beijing serving the Chinese Classical music course was like attending a concert! Although there was no time to Both conferences included The general courses (such as algebra visit the traditional tourist sights in Bei- leaders from the Chinese Ministry of and general science) consisted of about jing or Shanghai, I was very impressed Education, presidents and deans of Chi- 25 students and varied in regard to how with the enormity and modernity of nese universities as well as education much interaction was occurring. In all both cities. In Beijing, our hotel was leaders from Australia and a variety of cases students were very well behaved within walking distance of the Olympic countries in Africa and Europe. The and attentive and, as in the U.S., ram- Village. There Dr. Su and I visited the UIBE conference in Beijing focused on bunctious and fun loving at break- stadium known as the “Bird-Nest”, a the relationship between education and times! beautiful modern structure surrounded economic progress. Predominant by a lagoon. Across from the nest is the themes included the need to provide “Water Cube” where the aquatic events education in innovative ways using took place. The deep blue exterior technology, to promote creative think- walls seemed to sway as if they were ing and problem solving, and to de- water. We also had much fun looking at velop viable ways of measuring the and talking about the “Seven Star” ho- effectiveness of instruction and pro- tel, not far from the Nest. The top sto- grams at all levels of education. The ries of this skyscraper are much wider Chinese scholars spoke very passion- than the rest of the building and seem ately about the need to provide in- to defy gravity! Beijing seemed even struction that promotes innovative more beautiful because of the fresh thinking around real-world problems snowfall. In Shanghai one of our former at all levels of education, K through China Institute Scholars took me to visit college. The word “individualism” the Yu Gardens, a beautiful 500 year- surfaced in a variety of presentations. old palace comprised of several con- The enthusiasm was infectious. These nected buildings set upon a small lake. themes were echoed at the conference Dr. Su and Dr. Cabello with SNU faculty (Continued on page 7) VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 7

A Dozen Trips to China (by Louis Rubino, Ph.D., FACHE, Health Sciences)

I was able to take my twelfth zhou in their undergraduate program. Here there are ten brand new schools trip to China in October 2009. I am for- They are now at CSUN completing their which are within a short distance from tunate that I have been able to go almost last two years of study to get their every year since I began my career at Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences CSUN. I teach health administration and with an option in Health Administra- have coordinated our medical manage- tion. ment exchange program with hospitals The two students are Li Wang and medical schools all throughout Chi- and Shanshan Qu and both have ad- na. This last trip I went first to Guang- justed quite well to life and study in zhou to meet up with my former stu- Southern California. They are very dent/scholar and now Vice President of outgoing people, making many new Guangzhou Medical University, Dr. friends as they work hard in our pro- Donghai Wei. Dr. Wei is not only my gram. Li and Shanshan are serving as main contact in China who helps coordi- our test cases to pave the way for nate all my trips, he is also an adjunct many other Chinese students interest- faculty member in our Health Sciences ed in entering our 2+2 program. If all Department and is one of my best friends. Dr. Wei arranged for Dr. Rubino is honored by Dr. Wei in Guangzhou me to lecture to the faculty of each other. Chinese would like to see his medical school. My topic this area develop into an area similar to was “Introduction to Califor- Boston, Massachusetts, where many nia’s Higher Education Sys- great universities are located. Ms. tem”. After the presentation, I Yang gave me a tour of her beautiful was given an Honorary Profes- school. It just opened one month ago sorship from the University. and is bright and picturesque. Discus- sion also took place to begin a 2+2 pro- While at Guangzhou gram at her university similar to the Medical University, I was in- one already in place in Guangzhou. volved in discussions with their academic administration about Finally, I was treated to a very the newly initiated 2+2 agree- special end to my journey. For all the ment between our colleges. productive relationships and programs We have two of their outstand- that have come my way through my ing students who completed contacts in China, I feel very blessed. their first two years at Guang- Dr. Rubino donates to rural library in Yunnan In order to give back a little to this wonderful country, I helped open a li- goes according to plan, these two brary in Ban Qiao, a poor farming com- pioneers will be graduating with a munity near the Stone Forest National degree from CSUN as well as for Park. My wife, Judy and I, were able to Guangzhou Medical University. honor my mother who passed away recently by naming the library in her From Guangzhou, I traveled memory. A plaque naming the Ban Qiao across China to go to Kunming in the Shen Marianne Rubino Juanhua Library province of Yunnan. Here I met up was placed above the doorway which with my former student/scholar said, “The library is a permanent learn- Qionqying Yang. Ms. Yang is the Vice ing place to all people. Everyone is Chairwoman of Kunming Medical welcome to come to read, to search for University. She has been working for references, and to discover the latest the last few years on opening a brand knowledge.” new satellite branch of her college in Dr. Rubino with former scholar Susan Yang in Yunnan the new zone called Universities City.

Cabello (Continued from page 6) degrees before! I visited her universi- world leader and economic power. In ty, Northeast Normal, and met some of their words “It’s where it’s at”. Several In the final leg of my Chinese her professors and friends. There are of these students have extended their adventure, I went to visit my daughter, college students there from every con- stay in China because they have fallen Danielle, in Changchun which is in the tinent. I chatted with some of these stu- in love with the country and its people. northeast corner of China, just below dents and learned that they came to After my brief stay in China, I can cer- Siberia. I had never experienced –10 China because they view it as a major tainly understand that! PAGE 8 THE CHINA INSTITUTE

BRIDGING CULTURES (by Bronte Reynolds, ELPS)

Critical to the welfare of glob- professional expertise on educational slight bow, handed my wife a large al health in these times of international leadership from a western perspective. box. Merry explained that Mr. Lee had acrimony and conflict is the pursuit of left to look for a kite while we were In my presentation, I shared mutual understanding between nations touring the summer palace grounds what I believe to be five key principles and cultures. This applies to business, and, having found none that was suita- that must be followed by leaders in economics, environmental issues, poli- ble, mentioned to Mr. Liu my wife’s order for any organization to be suc- tics, national defense, ethics, tradi- interest in getting a kite. Mr. Liu, who cessful, be it a business, a civic organi- tions, values, and morays. Clearly the himself is a kite collector, had returned zation, politics, a governmental entity, path leading to such multi-dimensional to his home and picked up one of his or a school; creating a vision, collabo- understanding is education, and I’m favorite kites from his collection and rating with others, engaging in trans- not referring to a virtual tour on the brought it to give to my wife. This is but formational leadership, being proac- computer, reading the travel section in one of several incredible gestures of tive, and being principle-centered. I the Sunday paper, or checking out a kindness and friendship we experi- posited that these principles are uni- history book from the local library. I enced throughout our brief journey. versal, cutting across cultures and po- refer to the true learning that occurs litical boundaries. Consistently prac- At dinner that evening, Mr. through direct experience with the ticed and applied, they can yield the Liu, Ms. Bao, Mr. Yen, and I discussed land and its people. same positive outcomes in Bangla- plans for future cultural exchanges in desh as they would in the United educational leadership between Bei- States. jing and California State University, Northridge, including opportunities for My audience consisted of sev- teachers in the Los Angeles area to eral hundred principals from ele- teach English in Beijing during the mentary and middle schools summer and for Chinese principals to throughout China. My presenta- visit selected Los Angeles schools, in- tion was to last for an hour and a teract with the principals of these half, which included translation by schools, and attend seminars on our the interpreter, Ms. Bao. Though it campus. As a result of this discussion, was difficult to gauge the recep- the Great Cross of Saints Foundation tiveness of the presentation by the and CSUN will collaborate to host fif- audience due to its size and the Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan teen Chinese school administrators for nature of the presentation with the two weeks in November, thereby giv- alternating between me and the ing these Chinese educators first-hand Dr. and Mrs. Reynolds at Birdnest in Beijing interpreter, I received favorable experience with the American per- feedback from individual mem- This fundamental certainty spective of the five principles of effec- bers of the audience and organizers of was never more evident to me in April tive leadership I presented in my the event following the presentation. during my participation in an annual speech a few days earlier. Unforgetta- international education conference Our hosts had provided my ble memories, new friendships, and a conducted by the China Education As- wife and me with a car and driver, and, glimpse of Chinese culture, history, sociation for International Exchange in following my speaking engagement in and its people will be with us always, Handan. I was approached by my col- Handan, my wife and I returned to Bei- and I look forward to further opportuni- leagueDeveloping Justine Su, a member Projects of the jing at to findCSUN Mr. Lee, and our driver, in Chinawaiting ties (by to buildYifei avenues Sun, Geography) joining our re- Faculty in the Department of Educa- for us at the train station. Mr. Liu spective cultures. tional Leadership and Policy Studies at had planned a tour for us to the Cal State, Northridge and Director of Great Wall and the Summer the China Institute here on campus, to Palace, and he sent his secre- consider being the keynote speaker at tary, Merry, along with Mr Lee this conference addressing school to serve as our tour guide and principals from regions throughout interpreter. Merry and Mr. Lee China on the subject of effective school teamed up to make our tours an leadership. She introduced me to Ms. unforgettable experience. Yee-Yin Bao, Chairperson on the Board Along the way, my wife hap- of the Great Cross of Saints Foundation, pened to mention that she want- with offices in Los Angeles and Beijing, ed to bring back a kite for our the mission of which is to build bridges young grandson. When we re- across eastern and western cultures. turned to the car following our Ms. Bao and Foundation director, John walk around the summer pal- Yen, worked closely with Mr. Liu, coor- ace, we were greeted by Mr. dinator for the conference, to provide Liu, who, with a smile and a Dr. and Mrs. Reynolds with host on the Great Wall VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 9

CSUN Marine Biology in Taiwan (by Peter Edmunds, Biology)

2009 was a big year for CSUN ed in the submission to NSF of another pear to enhance reef resilience. If sup- marine biological research in Taiwan, proposal through the Program on Inter- ported, work on this project would although the impact was more a product national Research and Education (PIRE). begin in late 2010, and include a full of exciting things to come, than of actual This new proposal has been submitted program of exchanges, collaborations, travel and work in Taiwan (although by Dr. Virginia Weis (Oregon State Uni- Chinese language skills, and Taiwanese some of this did occur). The biggest versity), and our long-term collabora- culture. news was that we heard from the US tor, Dr. Ruth Gates (University of Ha- Planning for projects in Taiwan National Science Foundation that was not the only thing that occurred in we had been funded for three 2009, and in addition, we were able to years to complete a project in send two graduate students to work at Taiwan that addresses the effects NMMBA for most of the summer. Nick of global climate change on the Colvard was awarded support biology of tropical reef corals, through the NSF East Asia Pacific Sum- specifically, their larvae. This mer Institute program to spend July project will support the travel of and August in Taiwan pursuing his teams from CSUN to work at the research on the underwater light re- National Museum of Marine Biolo- gime and its effects on tropical reef gy and Aquarium (http:// corals. Maggie Johnson joined Nick www.nmmba.gov.tw) for periods in late July, and she continued with of 2 weeks to 4 months. These her research investigating the effects teams will be led by a postdoctor- of ocean acidification on tropical al- al scholar – Dr. Vivian Cumbo, gae. The summer was very successful from James Cook University in for both Nick and Maggie, although Australia -- who will be joining the visit ended on a difficult note with our research lab in February, and the impact of a devastating storm. include CSUN graduate students, Typhoon Morakot hit Taiwan on Au- undergraduates, and a K-12 edu- gust 7th with wind speeds as high as cator. In Taiwan, the team will 100 mph and drenching rains that work at NMMBA to explore how brought 109 inches of water; combined, coral larvae are affected by rising CSUN Biology Students in Taiwan these devastating forces caused a tragic seawater temperature and increas- loss of life, much of it the mountains of ingly acidic oceans, and measure the waii), and includes CSUN as a partner southern Taiwan, close to NMMBA. For- response through a wide diversity of institute with significant opportunities tunately, all of our friends and col- techniques ranging from larval behav- for research in Taiwan for our students. leagues at NMMBA were safe, but the ior to gene expression. The theme of this $5 million proposal is terrible conditions made it difficult for the investigation of the endocrinology In addition to our good fortune Nick and Maggie to conclude their work and reproduction of reef corals in envi- at securing funding for a substantial in the way they had hoped. Perhaps ronments characterized by variable effort linking CSUN with our counter- next year, we will try to avoid working temperatures and nutrients, which ap- parts in Taiwan, we have also participat- in Taiwan this late in the summer.

Continuing Collaboration in China (by Mingfang Li, Management)

During the year 2009, hua University to deliver an academic Professor Mingfang Li of the Department seminar; Zhejiang University to attend of Management traveled to China twice the International Symposium on Man- to attend academic conferences and agement of Technology, where he deliv- engage in scholarly exchanges. During ered a talk entitled Culture and Innova- the Summer, Li visited Zhejiang Univer- tion, and chaired a committee evaluat- sity to deliver an academic seminar, ing the research program on Innovation Hohai University to co-teach a course in in Small and Medium Enterprises, at the the Executive MBA program, and then to Research Center on Innovation and De- Jilin University to deliver a keynote velopment (RCID), Zhejiang University; speech, entitled Economic Crisis, Crea- and then to Hohai University to attend tive Destruction, Strategic Management the Oriental Management Forum, where Research and Future Challenges, at the he delivered a keynote speech entitled Jilin University Forum on Economic Cri- Oriental Management Evolving: Oppor- sis and Management Innovation (see the tunities and Tasks, and chaired a sym- photo). During the Fall, Li visited Tsing- posium on management innovation. Dr. Mingfang Li at JLU PAGE 10 THE CHINA INSTITUTE

Study Health Administration in China (by Susan Tang, China Council Scholarship Recipient)

Time sure flies. It has been 4 es, most of the remaining time we are dently, Mr. Tao has the same hospital months since I came to China. When I working on our research in the gradu- administration book that I used in one first arrived at Tongji Medical College, ate student’s office. The schedule here of my classes at CSUN; therefore Mr. I thought to myself, there is still a long was a bit hard to adapt to at the begin- Tao had me prepare a few presenta- way to go. At the beginning, things ning as we are to be in school 7 days a tions about the chapters in the book to were a little bit out of place, as things week as opposed to 5 days a week in give my classmates a different view of weren’t all organized. However, I was America, and we’re in the office for hospital administration. We also had very fortunate to have met really nice long hours each day doing research, rotations, where he would have his classmates and professors who would but it is all worth it after seeing what students give presentation as well. I assist me. One of the teachers who we have accomplished. Due to the fact felt there was an easier connection to work in the International Students De- that I cannot read or write Chinese communicate with them through these partment had helped me switch into characters, it makes it harder for me to short presentations and discussion, the right college and major. From then work on the research. Instead I would because as I am here to learn more on, I was assigned to a graduate advi- be looking up articles and related in- about the hospital management system sor, Mr. Hongbing Tao. Mr. Tao is also formation in English, and try to trans- in China, I can also share with them the deputy director of Hospital Man- late it or explain it to my classmates what I learned in America. My previ- agement and Development Center, and have them type it out in Chinese. ous experiences at Guangzhou and and associate professor in Health Ad- One of the recent projects we worked Kunming with Dr. Rubino’s Internation- ministration. Since September, I have on was a proposal regarding Clinical al Health class and my internship at been working along with Mr. Tao and Pathway that was assigned to us from Guangzhou have helped me greatly, his graduate students on research re- the Ministry of Health from Beijing. In but this also adds on to the experienc- garding Clinical Pathway. Besides the process of our research, Mr. Tao es I have. attending Health Administration cours- had expressed his hopes in cooperat- During these past few months ing with CSUN’s Health Sciences De- at Wuhan, China, I experienced two partment in research. Classes will be Chinese holidays. The two holidays ending in one month, and there will were very close in dates; one of them be no more classes next semester was a national holiday. October 1, except working on research, so I 2009, marked the 60th Anniversary of wonder and anticipate what addition- National Day of People’s Republic of al experience next semester will China. Then on October 3, it was Au- bring. gust 15th in the lunar calendar. Due to Other than doing research the two holidays very close by, we and attending classes, I was given the were given a four-day break from opportunity to give a couple of school. For the holiday celebration, presentations to my classmates and my classmates and I went to dinner and Mr. Tao in regards to the Hospital a short ride on a ship to look at the Administration in America. Coinci- night light and scenery of Wuhan. Susan Tang at her college in China

Developing Projects at CSUN and in China (by Yifei Sun, Geography)

Dr. Yifei Sun from the Geography Department was awarded the CSUN Research Fellowship. He went to China in the summer and conducted field work for his project on industry clustering in Jiangsu. During the trip, he also attended a few conferences in Shanghai, Beijing, and Changchun. Dr. Sun has coordinated the China program with the local Porter Ranch library on behalf of the China Institute. Professor Meiqin Wang from our Art department was invited to give a presentation on China's Art in March, 2009. Mr. Lu Hengjiong, a visiting scholar from Shanghai, has been invited to give the second presentation on Shanghai's World Expo on Jan. 30, 2010.

Dr. Sun (r) with visiting scholar Zhou Bin VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 11

My Adventures in China (by Lisa Farber, China Council Scholarship Recipient)

When I arrived in Beijing this Now, halfway past September, knowing close to noth- through my studies, I ing about the Mandarin or the Chinese find it interesting to see culture, I obviously felt many different the extreme differences emotions. Nervous to be moving to a after such a short time. new place so very different, and far, Naturally, I am growing from my home, anxious to experience more comfortable in the new challenges and adventures I my new environment would be faced with, and incredibly everyday, and feeling excited to be studying a foreign lan- more anxious than ever guage in such a multicultural program. to be able to hold a conversation in Man- darin. The classes are very different to the college courses I attend at CSUN. Having only two other classmates, it is more personal, like daily group Lisa at forbidden city tutoring sessions. The fact that it was more one on one really learn Mandarin together, or even our helped the initial understanding and own languages as well as teach each development of my Mandarin skills. other our respective country’s traditions Although I think living in the city and holidays. It is fascinating and differ- would help the progression of my lan- ent everyday, and I could not be happi- guage develop, I feel very lucky to er to be where I am. live in the dorms. It is one of my favor- I am thoroughly looking for- ite aspects of this experience. There ward to next semester’s adventures in are nearly forty of us, all from different the classroom, with friends, and around places around the world. There are Beijing. I am excited to continue study- not many chances in life when you’re ing Mandarin so that I can have the op- presented with opportunities like this. portunity to use it to study Theatre, since Not only am I learning so much about I am so fortunate to be at such a great the Chinese culture, I am learning school! I hope this next semester is eve- from every single student that is a part rything the first term was, and more! Lisa Jumping with Joy at the Great Wall of this program. We help each other

From L.A. to Inner Mongolia (by Victor Shaw, Sociology)

Victor Shaw, Professor of Sociology, offered lectures on informatics, organizational behavior, social problems, and MPA education to faculty and students at Inner Mongolia Finance and Economics College, Inner Mongo- lia Agricultural University, Nankai University, and Guang- xi University for Nationalities. Upon his visit to Inner Mon- golia, Dr. Shaw brought Professor Yanni Qu as a visiting scholar to CSUN. In Guangxi, Dr. Shaw met his former student, Professor Hua Zhang, a graduate from the CSUN MPA program.

Dr. Victor Shaw at Nankai University PAGE 12 THE CHINA INSTITUTE

Above The Clouds (by Matthew Myers, China Council Scholarship Recipient)

Most expatriates return to balloon filled with Chinese medicine. we finally reached the summit. Though their native countries for the Christ- Though I didn’t catch the medicine’s our admiration was short-lived due to mas/New Years holiday. However, I name, it emanated a distinct smell and the stinging winds, we reveled in our chose to stay in China this time around acts to help your skin. Speaking of accomplishment nonetheless. due to a lack of vacation time. Instead I skin, we then shifted to a cooler pool We trudged down to our hotel took a three day weekend over Christ- where my friends told me to keep still. and rested for an hour before sunset. mas to travel to Huangshan (Yellow After a few moments, I felt slight pinch- As the sun descended below an eye- Mountain) with one of my colleagues es all around my body, which turned level horizon, the snow-filled winds and a few of her friends from the col- out to be a school of fish nibbling away picked up and everybody else decid- lege. at my dead skin. After our apparent ed to head back to our hotel besides skin cleansing, we decided to call it a myself and one of my friends. We en- night since we needed to dured the numbing-cold and ascended wake up at dawn to head to the highest position possible. Kneel- out for the mountain. ing and peeking over the ledge so as Upon our arrival to one of not to be blown over by whipsawing Huangshan’s base lifts, we winds, I took in a once in a lifetime sun- were met by a flurry of set fighting its way through mist and snow and large winds snow. In the morning I awoke before which would last into the dawn and ascended a viewpoint by night. Unfazed by the myself to experience a Huangshan sun- adverse weather, we rise. The snowstorm had moved on threw on plastic yellow and the winds died down; I found my- rain coats and headed for self viewing the most spectacular sun- the lift. Being afraid of rise I have ever seen as the sun filled heights, I opted not to the skyline with a brilliant orange look down as our small glow. Taking a deep breath, I realize cable car blew about my experience at Huangshan repre- while we dangled a thou- sents the past year and a half of living The Yellow Mountain by Matthew sand meters above jagged in China. Despite the obstacles I en- cliffs in near-zero visibility. counter, at the end of the day there’s Huangshan is located in Anhui My fellow travelers reassured me that nowhere I’d rather be than standing province, adjacent to Jiangsu and Zhei- the lift was constructed by an Austrian above the clouds and taking in the jiang provinces. Huangshan is a well company and I was comforted by a world for all its glory. known historical site famous for its Buddhist ringtone which bodes for steep cliffs, abundant mist, and dra- safe travels. Nonetheless, I was re- matic sunsets. Upon arrival, we lieved once we reached the end of dropped off our backpacks in a hotel at the line, about halfway up Yellow the base of the mountain and immedi- Mountain. ately piled into a van to head to Nine We proceeded to march up Dragon Falls, a series of waterfalls run- steep stairs in finger-numbing weath- ning into pools of crystal blue water. er, but the snow covered sights we After exploring the falls, we put a encountered along the way to the hearty meal in our bellies and sped summit more than compensated for over to a set of hot springs to grab the bitter cold temperature. Trek- some rest and relaxation before our king through snow and ice from sce- ascent the next morning. nic view to scenic view, my mind was The hot springs consisted of blown away by the abundance of 28 pools housed outdoors underneath breath-taking sites. Snow covered a variety of Chinese structures and pines dotted a winter wonderland of foliage. Traditional Chinese music epic cliffs giving way to vast gorges drifted from speakers placed through- filled with billowing mist. Half of our out venue. Jumping from pool to pool crew decided to head to our hotel, in -5 degrees Celcius provided a great situated approximately 500 meters sensation, particularly when someone below Huangshan’s Bright Summit, nabbed your flip-flops. In one of the while the rest of us winded our way pools we joined a group of women vis- through a rough, snow-filled terrain Matthew with friends at Yellow Mountain iting from Beijing who floated a large towards the peak. A few hours later VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 13

Harbin Ice Festival (by Danielle Cabello, China Council Scholarship Recipient) This winter I took part in the and light displays. Every street was Some of the displays, such as the giant

Harbin Ice Festival in northern China. I lined in streaming, flashing lights glow- Egyptian sphinx, had ice slides jutting was a child when I first read about the ing every color imaginable. Trees dan- from both sides. Almost every adult in Harbin Ice Festival in a National Geo- gled innumerable colorful, luminescent the park succumbed to their inner-child graphic magazine. I pulled the maga- bulbs instead of leaves. All major in- and dashed down the slides, tumbling zine off of the classroom shelf one rainy tersections harbored a massive and gleefully into the snow below. The ex- day. I remember sitting in the raucous elaborate sculpture. Even some of the hibitions that could not be climbed classroom at recess completely drawn car headlights were changed to match were appreciated by everyone for the into the magazine by the magical ap- the fluorescent pageantry. It was a feast obvious skill involved in composing pearance of the ice castles and sculp- for the eyes. Everyone in our group such intricate works of art. Artisans tures. My imagination threw me into pulled out their cameras and began carved statues that were placed be- the pictures, running the ice corridors snapping pictures from every window tween the buildings to compliment the and climbing the ice blocks throughout in the cab. massive structures. The ice sculptures the entire recess. The pictures were depicted everything from the Terracot- We arrived at the festival with magnificent. Recently, while sitting in ta statues to giant chess pieces. The our mouths agape in awe and wonder. my Kou Yu (spoken language) class at surrounding neon lights of the park It was beyond anything any of us could Northeast Normal University, my teach- shone through the chiseled forms of imagine. The scale of the exhibition er began telling us about the annual ice lions and dragons, highlighting all the was, to put it mildly, immense. It was festival and brought in pictures to share fine lines and definition skillfully etched an entire small city constructed com- with the class. Until then, I didn’t real- by the artists. All minute details were pletely from ice, the boundaries of ize I was so close to the city that once accounted for. which went on for about a mile. Build- captured my imagination. Soon after, a ings with silhouettes of people running The entire experience was few classmates and I bought our tickets through the translucent walls towered truly breathtaking. I felt touched to to Harbin. over the perimeter fences of the have taken part in such a uniquely Chi- park. The light display was so nese experience. For the most part, my brilliant that it bleached the time in China thus far has been con- night sky into a soft shade of sumed with my academic responsibili- purple. All six people in our ties. Though my daily life in Chang- group rushed through the gates, chun offers something new to me every eager to climb the frozen stair- day, it is rare that I get to experience ways to take pictures atop the something of this magnitude. Now that frozen walls and between the the semester has ended I have resolved crenellations of the ice castles. to spend the rest of my vacation seek- A few people could not believe ing out adventures beyond my city that everything was made of ice walls. Beijing is next on my list. and so removed their gloves,

ran their hands along the walls, and turned with amazement nodding their approval to their Beverly and Danielle Cabello with friends in China friends. Everything inside the park, Harbin is a city that embraces right down to a giant thermometer, was its identity as a one of the coldest cities built from ice. This year’s theme in China. Every January the city is seemed to be “famous buildings of the adorned in frozen artistic displays and world”. There were ice representations spectacles of light so vibrant and dy- of the Taj Mahal, the Empire State Build- namic that any gloom of what can be a ing, and Tiananmen Square, to name a very long winter is spirited away. The few. Each of the ice buildings was com- city utilizes the frigid temperature to posed of stacked ice blocks, even the keep the cheerful displays standing all stairways. Some of the buildings were throughout the winter season. Our jour- lit with long fluorescent bulbs placed ney began as soon as we stepped out of inside the ice, while others were left the railway station. We hailed a taxi without lights. Those without lights took and asked our driver to take us to the on a rainbow speckled appearance as festival. The cab ride served as an in- the glistening surface bounced flashes troductory taste of the experience to of color from the other displays. Peo- come. The twenty minute trip took us ple everywhere climbed stairs, darted through the heart of Harbin. The entire in and out of the tunnels and hallways, Ice Festival in Harbin city was decorated with ice sculptures and posed for pictures in the archways. PAGE 14 THE CHINA INSTITUTE Witnessing the Changing Face of China (by Don Duprez, China Council Scholarship Recipient)

What we, as Westerners, ous nights along the river in the social science in China, and have read about China predominantly Hankou district watching people sing helped me understand how we can stems from Western interpretations of songs, eat traditional foods, and light begin to better understand one anoth- an old world culture. As a city, Wuhan red, hot air lanterns that would then er through our different approaches. I stands as a cross roads of modern and sail across the river. The Yellow am very thankful for the kindness and past ways of Chinese life. Current Crane Tower was entirely covered in understanding that everyone has architecture stands in contrast to older red lanterns in preparation for the shown me here. buildings from the era of the Cultural anniversary. The anniversary Revolution, and large modern barges and the people’s excitement steam along side traditional fishing revealed how far China has boats. Wuhan is a city of change, em- come in combining their grand bodying Western and Eastern con- history and vision for the fu- cepts of style, ways of life, and identi- ture. ty. Wuhan University of Since I have been here, I Technology has provided an have been able to witness this chang- excellent language program. ing face of China and have begun to Since my arrival four months see the limitations of Western aca- ago, I am able to speak enough demic interpretation of this beautiful to navigate the city. At the and complex country. During the 60th university I have met many anniversary commemorating the scholars who have given me a founding of New China, I spent numer- lot insight into the workings of Crane-Tower-Lanterns (by Don Duprez)

VISIT to SOCES, A CALIFORNIA DISTINGUISHED SCHOOL (by Robert Kladifko, ELPS)

It was with great pleasure that magazine as one of the best high Upon arrival at the school, the on November 3, 2009, Justine Su, Ph.D. schools in Los Angeles County. Stu- scholars were greeted by the princi- and Robert Kladifko. Ph.D. from the dent success is remarkable consider- pal, Robert Weinberg, who presented CSUN, Department of Educational ing that 45% of the students come from the group with many gifts from the Leadership and Policy Studies, hosted families with an income below the pov- school. As principal of SOCES for 10 a distinguished group of Chinese edu- erty level. years, Mr. Weinberg is distinguished cational leaders and scholars for a tour in his own right as the chairman of the and luncheon held, at the highly statewide Association of Cali- regarded Los Angeles Unified fornia School Administrators’ School Districts’ (LAUSD), Sher- Secondary Education Council man Oaks Center for Enriched and a past president of the Studies (SOCES). LAUSD High School and Mid- dle School Principals’ Organi- Recently honored as a zations. California Distinguished School, SOCES is the largest magnet In addition to observing school in the district with 1900 many of the classrooms, the students within grades 4 through scholars were honored at a 12. Students and their parents luncheon in the school’s facul- must apply for admission. The ty dining room. Many of the demand for enrollment in this school’s teachers, administra- school is so high, that there were tors and staff were invited to 2800 students that were not able dialogue and answer any to enroll. With a student Aca- questions from the Chinese demic Performance Index of Dr. Kladifko helps host Chinese scholars With SOCES Principal Bob Delegation regarding educa- 865, the second highest in LAUSD, tional issues and programs at the school was recently featured in LA Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan SOCES. VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 15

We Were Deeply Touched (by Xuecheng Lu, Shanghai Government Scholar)

We decided to watch the Rose night outside for a better viewpoint. veered into viewpoint. The float went Parade in Pasadena City in the New They were eating breakfast and looked by slowly, waving to the watching Year during our stay in LA, not only so tired, but they were all excited about crowd along the street. We were very because the parade is one of the most the coming event. The parade began proud to say to the people around us traditional New Year celebrations in the on time at nine o’clock. One by one, that we came from Shanghai… United States, but also because we had the beautiful floats passed by us, and The Parade finished but we were a very special reason: Shanghai EXPO the audiences waved their hands and still very excited for the success of the Theme Float sponsored by the Ameri- said “Happy New Year” to the perform- EXPO-Theme Float. We were deeply can-Chinese would debut at the 121- ers among the colorful roses and other impressed by the Rose Parade. In fact, year-old Pasadena Rose Parade. As a kinds of flowers. since we arrived in LA, the second larg- Chinese and especially as a young ca- As time flew, we kept saying to est city in the United States, we have dre from Shanghai, I greatly appreciate each other, “When will the EXPO float been impressed often by the Chinese the opportunity to watch the float here. come?” About 10:30 a.m., we heard Americans who have succeeded in dif- much more cheerful sound ferent fields of work. They have made and everyone shouted, great contributions both to their moth- “EXPO, EXPO…” We saw erland and to the U.S. This time, for a team of little roller-skaters example, they managed to raise dressed as "Haibao" sud- $350,000 for the Expo Theme Float to denly appearing. Consist- join the Rose Parade with 40 other ing of nearly 100 Shanghai floats. It’s a wonderful experience that pupils, the roller-skaters I will remember forever. dressed in the blue Shang-

hai Expo mascot "Haibao" costumes with colorful gauzy wings tax- ied in front of the big float which is nearly 20 meters long, dancing and per- Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan forming, like a group of butterflies. An air-inflated Shanghai World Expo Float at Rose Parade "haibao" with a real Early on the first morning of person acting inside also joined 2010, we arrived at Colorado Boulevard the parade, marching and amus- along Allen Avenue in Pasadena, which ing the audience around the is in the central part of the parade Shanghai float. Excited audienc- route. The street sidewalks along the es shouted "Jackie, Jackie" when parade route in Pasadena were staked the Expo float with the action by thousands of people who arrived film star and Shanghai Expo im- Shanghai scholars at 2010 Rose Parade there the day before and stayed over- age ambassador, Jackie Chan,

Learning Opportunities in the U.S. (by Zhu Yue, Shanghai Government Scholar)

I think it is very lucky for me successful in Special Education, and to study at CSUN with all experts who even a community college, Pierce Col- have great achievements in the fields lege. Through classroom observations of education, especially my mentor, and talking with the school principals, I Dr. Reynolds, Chair of the Dept. of came to understand the system of com- Educational Leadership and Policy pulsory education in America, the ad- Studies, and Professor Justine Su, the ministration in schools, the develop- Director of China Institute. With their ment in teacher’s career and the value help, I have a chance to visit some of each school. I was surprised to see schools, such as Sherman Oaks Cen- that there were four teachers in charge ter for Enriched Studies, one of the of different parts of teaching in the class quality magnet schools, the Chime in Chime Elementary School, and I was Elementary School which has been (Continued on page 16) Yue Zhu with Dr. Bronte Reynolds PAGE 16 THE CHINA INSTITUTE

(Continued from page 15) working on the machines told me that he had operated his own company for more than ten years, and he came here to learn just because he enjoyed learning. In America, whoever you are, you can learn in education institutions if you want to, you need to, or you wish to. As President Barack Obama said, “Yes, you can!”, the opportunities for learning are always there for the eager people thirst for new knowledge and skills.

Ms. Zhu and other scholars celebrate Xmas at Dr. Su's house deeply moved by what the principal said after we entered the classroom. She said I could not tell you who were special because in my mind they are equal, pretty and lovely. How great the principal is! On a sunny day, we visited the Pierce College which is large, beautiful and offers more than 300 courses in the se- CSUN scholars visit Pierce College mester. In the Auto Machine Workshop, a middle-age man

Music Voyage (by Hengjiong Lu, Shanghai Government Scholar)

I like music very much. In my I have never listened to it at a concert sound reverberated in the ears, a won- spare time, I would like to listen to clas- hall. When I sat on a simple wooden derful feeling rose in my heart—what a sical music, light music, and almost all bench at the Hollywood bowl, under the fantastic musical magic. Walt Disney kinds of music. However, when I was quiet stars, only music and insects Concert Hall has a very strange exteri- working in Shanghai, I was very busy or, but it is one of the most acoustically and had no time to go to the concert sophisticated concert halls in the world. halls. Fortunately, during the six months Seated at the orchestra view area, I training period at CSUN, I attended over could see the whole Los Angeles Phil- 10 concerts, thanks to Dr. Su and Dr. harmonic clearly. After the world- Baker’s arrangement. It was a memora- known conductor Zubin Mehta complet- ble musical journey. ed the Beethoven Symphony No. 3, "Erotica", the audience responded with The first concert I attended was warm applause. conducted at the Valley Cultural Cen- ter. Founded in 1975, the Valley Cultur- There are music performances al- al Center serves the greater San Fer- most every day on CSUN campus. Fol- nando Valley as a prominent resource lowing the recommendation of Dr. in promoting the performing and visual Baker, I attended Jazz Band A, Jazz Band arts. At that day, the valley cultural cen- B, Women's Chorus, and Wind Sympho- ter awarded the 2009 music competition ny’s performance. CSUN students per- winners. Dr Su’s daughter Jeannie Chen formed all these concerts. I was im- won the first category scholarship, and mersed in a wonderful music atmos- her performance really impressed me. phere. Furthermore, different concert styles are helpful in understanding the Rachmaninov’s piano concertos American campus’s culture en- NO.2 is one of my favorite piano works. virnoment. At the end of September, I have heard some famous pianists’ per- famous Chinese conductor Cao Peng formances such as Vladimir Ashkenazy Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan Mr. Lu receives welcome from Councilman Smith and Martha Argerich on Cds. However, (Continued on page 17) VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 17

American Ways of Transportation

(by Jing Wang, Shanghai Government Scholar)

While traveling in America, I Metro - we know that the Unit- the back seat there is a swipe-card have developed a deep feeling for its ed States began to develop rail trans- reader, and we could use a variety of convenient traffic system, since we have portation in the process of sub- cards or cash for easy payments. tried all the traffic tools in America. I urbanization. It is a very convenient find the American traffic system to be mechanism for travel very mature, convenient, and humane. and transfer in the central area. If you buy a Planes are undoubtedly the day pass, you can reach most convenient transportation. We any point of the city by admire the U.S. airport management subway. There are some and its supporting traffic network. What old MTR stations in the we envy the most is the convenience U.S., but if you consider that all the airports in America have that they were built in provided to the travelers. Flyway shut- the early 1970s, you tles, hotel shuttle buses, and a variety of must admire their wis- airport shuttles as well as the conspicu- dom. Buses - If you buy ous bus stops at the airports make it a subway ticket, you can easy for travelers to get to and from the also use it to take buses airports. It takes only a short time for a in New York. There are Dr. Kladifko help host Chinese scholars With SOCES Principal Bob large number of people to exit from Scholars enjoy riding on trains a lot of bus-lines in New planes and airports. This type of man- York. You will find two lines on the agement standards and efficiency are Greyhound roadside no matter where you are. We took the on a worthy of learning by the Chinese. trip from Washington D.C to Pittsburgh, Ships - In the U.S, the most beautiful Train which was a memorable experience. s in the U.S. left me with a very buildings are along the coast, especial- good impression. The first impression Every hour, it would stop for 15 minutes ly on the east coast. Therefore, it is of a city is often that of its railway sta- so the passengers can rest and use the good to get on a ship for sightseeing. tion. New York, Washington, D.C. and very clean greyhound station. The Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan In particular, to see the Statue of Liber- Los Angeles all have railway stations greyhound is very safe and always ar- ty, you can get on a free ferry to another with historical buildings decorated by rives on time. Finally, we were very island, and from the boat you can see beautiful halls and classic clock towers. PRT( the Statue of Liberty very clearly. It is impressed by the Personal Rapid They are all feasts for the eyes. When Transit). This is a very interesting and an amazing journey. Taxis -- In New the train moves along the east coast, small vehicle. The PRT has no driver York, as we needed to rush to the Met- travelers are both relaxed and happy and depends on the control center to ropolitan Museum, we rode on a yellow when watching sceneries of unparal- move around. The PRT operates in the cab with an Indian driver. We were leled beauty, especially the endless mountainous area in West Virginia, surprised by the payment method. In wetlands. which has a very beautiful scenery line.

(Continued from page 16) our stay. Before Christmas Eve, we went to a local Chris- visited UCLA and led the tian Church to attend a Christ- Shanghai JiaoTong University mas Concert with our friend symphony orchestra. They Ms. Shari and Dr. Su. It was played many familiar pro- the first time I heard Christ- grams, such as Butterfly Lov- mas music at a live concert. I ers, Festival in Baghdad and have never been able to en- Hungarian Rhapsody No.2. It joy so many fabulous music was so exciting to see the works out of my country; it artists from the motherland. was such an unbelievable experience, and I will keep it We celebrated some in my mind forever. American traditional festivals such as Halloween, Thanks- Mr. Lu with Mentor Dr. Campbell giving and Christmas during PAGE 18 THE CHINA INSTITUTE

热热热ঘঘঘ,,,ݟ෨ݟ෨ݟ෨,,,公公公开开开,开,,,ಓŒ -- 访问访问访问洛Ε矶矶矶ԕচԕচԕচ厅厅厅ߞ感

(ࣶ康೐ Kangping Zhang, Shanghai Government Scholar)

इCSUN学校੦国ѓѓ长苏અເ教Ҟिփ,ھ4ް17࢔Ο Ȳന，թ们੦国Ο൸ि访问学ࢿ来到޳ݚ洛Ε矶ԕ੦Ֆि大都

ԕচ厅学习访问，ґ到参议员Greig SmithϺχ等ि热ঘউ 待，还Ț៟议员ࢯ询会议，参观ԕচ大厅。

թ们Ϻԙ来到参议员Greig SmithϺχि办公Ց，इ双ș෤ 赠礼എຍ，Greig SmithϺχ简ܶ介绍议会िߞ关ঘ况，并๥ 答թ们ѓ关Ֆिߞ关问题。随ຍ，इవिࢁ导ന，թ们Ț៟ 议员会议，వಛթ们࢐ඇिঘ况ඉ各޳议员ࣇ介绍，还इউ待大厅为թ们Įࡸ颁发荣誉证书。

इթ们简ܶ੽ඉ各޳议员介绍੦国Ο൸िঘ况ຍ，ቘ޳议员说ੱ去过Ο൸，对Ο൸这̈́年ि经济ఴѹ发ग़，؀争Ϻ恐ຍि发 ࡋ及бԕŋŶिʻ断变ยഉԟ赞叹ʻࡒ。թ们࢐șŋඉవ们ഉԟ Mr. Zhang speaks at L.A. City Council Meeting 感谢，Ꭴșŋֺ໖ğ共同为੯进੦ǃࡸǐ੺间िݟ谊、ப进双ș इߞ关șŋिൗࣇ与交¦अਫ贡献；同时ܺ请వ们Œ年能到Ο൸ 参加2010年੦国Ο൸уǚ会。 इȚ៟议员会议ि过র੦，թ们 ࡋ及Ҥ费ԙˁܶ调价ि问ޤਹ࠻到，这૦会议Ю及关ݚʈ护Ҥ资题，թ们看到ԕǐ都可ࡋ参加Ț៟并௫˧发ഉࣀ己ि࠻见供议员们决ଷ参考。

Greig SmithϺχԙNorthridge௄选௨来ि议员，೐时工ࣇֺ ǐ声，这૦ઌ道թڂΩɎĞ，经Ω到ͧ区ǐ众੦ൻǐঘ，Ǯ̭

们来访，专门腾௨时间来উ待թ们，还认真ৃওউ待计划，H թ们感动。短短近两个ѐ时ि参观访问，议员Ϻχഉ现௨对੦国 ࡸǐि热ঘݟ෨ࡋ及इЮ及ǐ众Èࡳ问题șŋচˉ决ଷि公开ಓ Mayor Zhang with City Manager Mike Sedell Œ给թ«ന较为ՙ刻िࡻλ。

参观参观参观ǃǃǃ国国国ɟޭߞ感 (܌১晖 Joy Zhaohui Wang, Shanghai Government Scholar)

对ǃ国与，单޳ʻ能为૧克ሥ工资。ȿ审团࢐Ȁهࣇ为࢐Ő੦国ɟ官，ࣀ ि͌ɟৃ度及ɟޭ设చ̔较感兴௿，इ苏 14ࡸ，其੦2ࡸ为ຍ备ࡸ员，ᬒʈ12ࡸঢԫ 教ҞिփȲന，թߞ඄参观Van Nuys ɟ 参与。ങ௃੦ᬒওև件ຍ，ɟޭ会ߞ专ࡸ ޭ、Chatsworthɟޭร联ȩɟޭʈ释局。 ᣬʩࡸ谈话，੻ߞइᬒ认该ࡸ与将审Óि և件ߞÈ൵关系时，उ可ł৕该义务。 ǃ ǃ国ɟޭߞ联ȩɟޭรਲ਼ɟޭ两ಐ 国选择ȿ审团ৃ度，将对̓实ि审Ó交给系统，˧别߯Γ级ɟޭ组ж，Į࢐级别ि ʌಈ公ǐ，ࡋᔎ现群众对̓实ि评价，减 ɟޭ都ߞ̔较ߞ຀ि运ࣇরώ。թ们参观轻ɟ官审Ó认ওև件̓实ि压)ֺᔎ现 िVan Nuys ɟޭ、Chatsworthɟޭ属ݚਲ਼ 当̓ࡸ对诉讼审Óिࣀఐд。Ꭴܑ，ȿ审 ǃڙɟޭ系统ि੽区ɟޭ。߯ݚǃ国属ݚ 团ৃ度对¹师৊௨更高िܶ求，߯ݚȿ ɟ系，ѓࡋ与属ݚ大陆ɟ系ि੦国͌ɟᔎ 审团ԙ̭ɟ¹ࡸ͐，¹师ܶࡋȿ审团能够系ߞᯠ大िʻ同。其੦िȿ审团ৃ度给թ ៟懂िșԫඉవ们灌输ևঘ，ࡋೄȿ审团 «നՙ刻ࡻλ。ǃ国公ǐ都ߞɟও义务， ්ж对其当̓ࡸߞÈि̓实认ও，¹师՛ ÝɞMs. Joy围内 Wangങ௃௵ࣇ with Judge为 Sandvigև件审 ನڙMs. Joy Wang with Judge Sandvig इᐅ家25 Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan (Continued on page 19) िȿ 审团Annieж and员 Barry。࢐ Cleveland旦௃੦௹ܶƖ rafting in 条Taiwan件参 Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 19

Dr. Phil 魅力何来魅力何来魅力何来 (by Yong Li 李勇, Shanghai Media Group)

接到导师通知，本周继续安排参观见这些事情，如何面对，如何解决一些习一个电视栏目的制作。看到通知上写的矛盾。节目中，还出现了几段在另外栏目名字叫做《Dr.Phil》，就想这貌似一的地方采访的视频。一个丈夫在离婚个医生啊，难不成是个医疗节目？类似前，要求做亲子鉴定，结果，有一个《名医大会诊》？那天到了现场，好远就孩子不是他亲生的. 一位律师发言，看到连排的CBS摄影棚，门口已经有排队的讲述一个事情。如果一个男人捐赠镜人群了，我赶忙凑过去，找到导师和同学子给另一个女人，是否会被迫支付子们，他们正人手一份在看当天节目介绍。女抚养费，一个演员，和他的女朋友我拿过一张，只见上面一位秃头大叔，其一起收养了一个孩子，18年后，他突貌不扬，穿着普通，深色西服领带，基本然接到一个电话，说是他的亲生儿子. 属于扔在人群中，绝不会引起任何关注的整个节目录制，中间没有停下来，商那类，我心说，这副模样，干潜伏，当间量讨论，而是一气呵成，就像一个直谍合适的，绝对不引人注意。播节目一样，这点也令我很钦佩。 Dr. 进得棚里，自然是开场的主持人活跃看完节目录制，回到宿舍，再上 Phil 气氛，观众天南海北，被主持人逗得非常网查找相关信息，上课再听老师开心，气氛也渐渐hot起来，现场主持人趁的讲解，基本总结这么几点：势一声喊：please, Dr.Phil! 两扇门一 • 专业节目，以主持人个人素开，这位照片中的大叔就走到台前，现场养与学识为第一重点，外形观众立即high了起来，全数站立，热情鼓不重要掌，还有高声喊他名字的，让我还以为到了超女现场。大叔摆摆手，待大家坐下， • 节目中，各种观点和评论要就沉稳地开始今天节目的第一段导语。尽可能多元，

今天节目内容主要是讨论非婚生子女. • 节目录制的流程管理与控当一个婴儿出生，亲生父亲在法律上有义制，是确保节目质量的重要务提供财务支持，但是，如果一个人发现因素他抚养的孩子，不是他的亲生孩子，怎么 • 主持人背后的庞大团队，是办？如果他还将被支付孩子的抚养费，？支撑主持人的决定性力量 Li Yong Receives Welcome at L.A. City Hall 博士与客人进行了激烈的辩论，如何看待

Continued from page 18) ઓܶ对ʌಈ群众ि感ঘ、ՖÓ等șŋֺ能) ̔较෨੽ಛջ，ࡋೄ৊高与ȿ审团沟ಈ िߞ຀д。尽管ȿ审ৃ度इǃ国ᛋɛ适 ݑ，但其带来ि高昂审ನжʩ、ǐ众ऑ 。决ि随࠻дֺՙґ质ࡀ

Ꭴܑ，ǃ国ɟ官个дยि办公Ցֺ给թ «നՙ刻िࡻλ。ɟ官办公Ց৕ɟ 个ࡸ，ڀ¹书ूܑ更多िԙɟ官家ࡸൗ Ҡࣿ，参加马拉҃̔赛ѓ获िቘ՟Ĭ奖 ಺，՛ઓ还将ඉ଺ࢲ求ฏि৭ೇ陈=与 వࡸ˧ඈ，让թ们看到ɟ官脱നɟ೴ ຍᓭˈ多ଭि个ࡸχ็，૰实Hࡸ羡 Judge Kirschner Hosts Chinese scholars at Ť！ Van Nuys Superior Court scholars visit Chatsworth Court PAGE 20 THE CHINA INSTITUTE

ɟఐिǃɟఐिǃɟఐिǃ国国国ͧͧͧ会会会 (by 吕ܲ东Yaodong Lu, Shanghai Government Scholar)

来ǃ国͏个多ް，边ੈ边看੽去ൻ这个既ӔՓݞķχि国家，渐渐੽，它从࢐ಉ௃λि概念੦ੈ௨来。ࣇ为࢐个೐Ωܑ 来ࢿ、࢐个警ଅ，թுՙ刻ि感ґԙǃ国ͧ会ि高度ɟఐรжӔ ि国ǐՖ态。ǃ国ɟ¹多ؒݧū，ቘ෣൑盖ͧ会运ඇि各个ș ŋ。ߞ̈́ɟ¹，͇෣࢐ֈ௹能看௨ūʂ来，但ǃ国ࡸʻ会去钻这 Ѣि。ǃ国ࡸ਍੩ɟۻ个空ࢲ，వ们ԙʻ敢拿ࣀ己ि“Ժݑ”开

Mr. Lu a nd scholars visits Devons hire Police D Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwane pt. Annie and Mr. Lu and other scholars with LAPD pilots Mr. Lu and other scholars with LAPD pilots इǃ国，警ଅ执Barryɟ时 Cleveland，᤼ೄԙ rafting处 Óin Taiwan交ಈ违 ɟ，当̓ࡸԙ绝对 ʻ能、ֺʻ敢与警ଅ发χ࢙ഩ࢐঄争执ि。ࡾ为ɟ¹规ও，੻ܶ 警ଅ觉得你ि举动ߞȓ֫执ඇ公务ร袭警िඹࡀ，௹可ࡋଳ௵Ƙ 这ֺ导ఛ经Ω发χ警ଅ滥ݑ೻)、误杀Ɩ，ه՛ઓ开枪。当，( ԙߞÈݚ警ଅ܈܈辜ࢿिև件。但ԙ，ɟޭ对૧类և件िನ决 Mr. Lu and other scholars with LAPD pilots ि，᤼ೄߞ时警ଅᬒߞኡ视ร过˧੺ඹ，但੻ܶ当̓ࡸ୫൤

警、袭警ि边，多ǭ੻能ࣀ认倒ᐼ。ʻ过，թֺ看到，ǃ国警ଅ ¹ि态度，从వ们ि开车习惯௹可ࡋ看得௨来，इ没ߞ红绿ᣈि 同样讲究执ɟଷ ，尽ʻ੯加当̓ࡸिʻఴ，开罚单੺ຍ， ຍ࠷૦交错ಈه，՟ࢳk口，ࡸ们ࣀ觉इ红υstop标੿॔এന 会客气੽道声谢，ญࢿ说句“௛你ߛఴ”，这既ԙ礼Ŷ，ֺ܈܈ ඇ，k口从来ʻ会ࡾ争抢ࡢ堵ξ。ǃ国警ଅि执ɟ环境，更让թ 国内警ଅि执ɟ环境̔ǃ，؀ߞ感谢你Ⱦൗ工ࣇि࠻͙。δ̔ࡢ 惊羡ʻࡒ。թइkΟ经Ω看到，当警车闪警ᣈ、拉响警报时，国复杂多，执ɟ时Ωŋ对严੗ि考验，ӈܶ更多िઅෝร݅ ਯ围ѓߞ车辆都ࣀ觉੽ð᤼ᆙ边ญࢿএന让k。ǃ国ࡸ告诉թ，气，更大ि耐Ֆร宽݈。这ʻ仅ࡾ为ԙɟ¹规ও，ࡢ૟వ们真Ֆ໖ğ警ଅ尽ఴჵ到现场。

Visiting MEND in Pacoima (by Zhu Yi, Shanghai Government Scholar)

2009年5ް8࢔，इDr.Su, Dr.Warren Campbellร ि，同时，ඉNGOػ赠ि机构ร个ࡸֺ可ࡋඈґ税Ҡ优ො。该组 Dr.leuि带领ന，加ਲ਼ਲ਼ð大学˦Ꭷ˧校੦国ѓि访问学ࢿ参观织Į年会开ग़给种类෉ि筹款็动，ؒ，2008年উґ企业，个 ޳ݚPacoimaि̭营Èͧ会组织MEND(MEET EACH NEED ࡸ，基金会，各种专业组织，各种ࡆƵ，各种ԶƵ，医疗器械，»WITH DIGNITY). 它ԙ具ߞǃ国NGO॓෉ಖ঄िѐ෉组织。该组 7,980,055ǃ金。从ส费ঘ况看，5%ݑݚ运ࣇ，1%ࣇ为਌ ࢿ团队รޟ织жðݚ1971年，ԙ߯两个家ক发起ि，ԙ专门从̓为 94%ݑݚ开ग़给类ʞ务็动。Ꭴܑ，该组织ਹ੩与੿ Pacoima,Lake View Terrance,San Fernando,North Hill等ͧ区专业ͧ会工ࣇࢿिൗࣇ，其ஔš、筛选รȯ训੿ޟࢿिᔎ系δ对

。िƖ家可归รछҠࢤ家ক৊供ԶƵ，ࡆʞ，ëܾ，健康ఐ疗。૧ ۶ϻ 语学习课রร劳动ڙ还৊供设ߞ࢐个教ࠉร训练੦Ֆ，৊供，ܑ È组织ि感έ: ࢐ԙ，ǃ国िNGO，数宠ڔ参观̭ 技能学习课র。该组织ि资金来ޤ，与ǃ国那̈́উґচˉ拨款ญ 响ᛋɛ，૟大多能࠷ڀຌ，从业ࡸ员众多，ͧ会ޔ(大，经济实 ࢿচˉ购买NGOʞ务ि̭চˉ组织ʻ同，它۶॒来ࣀ个ࡸ、公͌ ɟ设ð机构ź标ร机构管Ó标੔，ǐ众对NGOि认可度รԺ࢙感、ร基金会िػঢ়，ʻউґচˉि财চ拨款。ػঢ়්ԫ೟括ػ款响NGO组ڀยร激励ʻਊޕMs. Joy Wang较 with强。 Judgeࡢइ੦ Sandvig国，官ș监督ਨᔎि多 ࢿʞ务等。इǃ国，NGO组织获得िػ Annie款 ԙłand Barry税 Cleveland rafting in Taiwanޟ实Ƶػ赠ร੿ Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan (Continued on page 21) VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 21

Chinese Student Association Thrives at CSUN (by Qian Li and Liu Chao, CSA) Chinese Student Association sang Chinese folk song and the 2008 welcome members back to the new se- (CSA) is a social club that was formed Beijing Olympic Song for us, we felt tru- mester. We also used the occasion to by a group of ambitious and patriotic ly amazing! For the Tang Dynasty fash- introduce our club to ALL CSUN stu- Chinese students. Our mission is to en- ion show, all costumes were handmade dents and attract new members. We are hance friendship and comradeship and shipped from China. When the nine now planning a series of festivities for amongst Chinese students; to carry for- girls showed up on stage, the flash lights the Chinese New Year, including intro- ward Chinese cultures and traditions; to never stopped. After the show, some of ducing Chinese zodiac, staging Chinese promote greater awareness and appre- our audiences were wondering if the traditional costume show, giving out ciation for the latest developments in girls were professional actresses from hong bao(a small red gift-bag for good China; and to help new incoming Chi- China. Actually those girls are all CSUN luck), and hanging out Chinese lanterns. nese students and scholars settle down students and they used their spare time We will also have some gatherings for comfortably in the American envi- the Mid-Autumn Festival, which is the ronment. second most important Chinese holiday, similar to Thanksgiving in the The biggest event orga- American tradition with large family nized by the CSA in 2009 was the gatherings. At this event, there will “Chinese Culture Night -Dream be traditional games, moon cakes Back to Tang dynasty” on April 17th. (which symbolize togetherness in The purpose of this event was to Chinese culture), and performances. promote Chinese culture and to Some performers are invited from off give CSUN students and local com- -campus such as the Chinese tradi- munity members a great opportuni- tional instrument band. This event ty to experience the color and vari- will help CSUN student learn more ety of Chinese culture. The event about Chinese Culture. was sold out and very successful with enthusiastic audience in the In addition, we will organize a Northridge Center. Our CSA mem- field trip to the famous HsiLai Tem- bers performed Chinese music ple. This will be a good chance for instruments -- Guzheng and Erhu, Chinese Student Association at CSUN our members to learn more about recited Chinese Poems, staged tradi- Chinese culture and traditional religion to rehearse for the show for at least tional dances and a dramatic play in Buddhism. The Buddha theories are three months. Our audience also loved (Yingying story), and finally showcased increasingly considered as a relevant the fantastic Kong Fu class show with its beautiful ancient Chinese fashions from part in the progress of humanity in mod- outstanding master. the Tang Dynasty. We also invited Chi- ern times. We welcome everyone to nese Shaolin Kong Fu class and CSUN The CSA has planned a variety join our club and to participate in our woman’s chorale to perform at the of events for the current academic year. events. Come and learn more about event. When the American students We held a “Welcome Back” Night to Chinese culture with us!

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Bringing Chinese Opera to of the history, character group, CSUN campus has been a regular annu- performance style and stage al event for CSUN China Institute. Last setting. Unlike presentations in the past few years, this workshop was more interactive and the students got more opportunities to try and perform. It began with a stretch exercise that a typical opera student in China would do to start a day, and ended with a group of students performing an episode that Ms. Jiang w ith CSUN administ they had just learned Scholars enjoy riding onra totrainsrs an d friends from the class. Throughout the two Ms. Jiang conducts Beijing Opera Workshop at CSUN hours presentation, laughs broke out constantly year is no exception. With the help of and every student was so into Golden Key Culture Center, more than Ms. Jiang’s interesting teach- 50 students from theater and music de- ing. Ms. Jiang was also im- partments got a chance to enjoy an en- pressed by the interest and tertaining and educational Beijing enthusiasm of the students. Opera workshop at CSUN on October The success of the workshop 18, 2009. The workshop was presented will encourage China Institute by Ms. Peipei Jiang, a young opera to continue to bring more teacher from Shanghai Opera Academy. Beijing Opera to the campus. Being a very good actor herself, Ms. Jiang was able to combine her stage experiences with the knowledge of the art form, and gave students a vivid view Peipei Jiang works with CSUN student

China Institute Outstanding Contribution Awards :

1997 - Dr. Liangkang Lu 2006 - Dr. Christa Metzger and Shari Ramson 1998 - Dr. I-Shou Wang 2007 – Dr. Chao Chen and Dr. Mingfang 1999 – Dr. Paul Chow and Dr. Tung-Po Lin Li 2000 – Dr. Mack Johnson 2008 - Dr. Warren Campbell and Dr. 2001 – E Xuewen, Dr. Harold Giedt, and Christopher Leu Dr. Elliot Mininberg 2009 – Mrs. Mei Wu, Mrs. Yihlan Shen 2002 – Angela Lew, and Dr. Yvonne Chan Yuen, Mr. Li Yaosheng 2003 - Dr. Ellen McFadden, Dr. Lou Rubino 2010 - Ingrid Yin Ye and Wei Wang 2004 – Dr. Kwang-nan Chow 2005 – John Charles VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 23

China Institute Outstanding Contribution Award Recipients in 2010 “Bringing Chinese Culture to CSUN” (by Justine Su, China Institute)

Ingrid Yin Ye is the founding unique Chinese art form, the Beijing success. Director of the West Valley Chinese Opera, by introducing some of the most The Chinese cultural activities Academy, which was created in 2002. distinguished performers and scholars in facilitated by the Golden Key Culture Throughout the years, she has devoted China to American educational institu- Center at CSUN include the following: her energy and passion to promote dia- tions, especially those in our logue, communication and understand- local areas. In the past few ing between American and Chinese peo- years, the China Institute of ples and scholars. The Chinese Acade- CSUN has enjoyed a great my offers a wide range of Chinese lan- working relationship with Mr. guage and cultural classes to residents in Wang and Mrs. Ye, and the the San Fernando Valley area, and has Golden Key Culture Center special programs for adopted Chinese under their leadership. They children and their families. The Acade- have recommended many out- my also serves as a center for festivities standing Chinese artists and on Chinese cultures and traditions. Its performing groups to CSUN excellent language education and color- and other American educational ful culture programs have earned great and cultural institutions, to respect and recognition from both the stage full-scale shows, insight- professional and local community. ful presentations, colorful demonstrations, in- Wang Wei (R) in Beijing Opera Role teractive seminars, 2006 Beijing opera workshop by Ms. and hands-on workshops. Dr. Kladifko help host Chinese scholars With SOCES PrincipWang Wei and Ye in ChinaTaiwan National ,(صLast October, the Center rec- AnnieGuijuan and Barry LiuCleveland (刘桂 rafting ommended a young Beijing Annie First-Classand Barry Cleveland Performer; rafting in Taiwan 2007 Beijing opera Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan Opera teacher from Shanghai workshop by Ms. Yaping Xue (П亚೒), Opera Academy to CSUN and the master of Zhang Junqiu school; 2008 she conducted a two-hour Special Beijing Opera Workshop Presen- workshop for more than 50 tation by Master Baojiu Mei and Beijing students from both theater Opera Demonstration by Mei Lanfang and music departments. Opera Troupe (ĭᓠ玖รĭ兰Ȥ剧团); Through the help and transla- 2009 Beijing opera workshop by Peipei tion of Mr. Wei Wang, stu- 姜ȯȯ), dents were able to learn and Jiang ( faculty of Shanghai practice in various fun-filled Opera Academy; 2010 Chinese New Wang Wei and Ye Yin with Peipei Jiang at Beijing Opera Workshop Beijing opera roles, even tried Year Concert by 230 students from Shen- on the traditional costumes. zhen; and 2010 Chinese New Year per- The Golden Key Culture Center These unique experiences made the formance by Mr. Zhenwei Qian (钱镇޹), was also founded by Mrs. Ye in 2005, and Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan workshop one of the most interesting in faculty of Shanghai Opera Academy. has served as an effective vehicle to pro- recent years. CSUN-China exchange and collaboration mote peace and harmony among peo- have been more colorful than ever, ples from different backgrounds through AnnieLast and month, Barry Cleveland the Center rafting in helpedTaiwan thanks to Mr. Wang and Mrs. Ye! cultural exchange, educational programs coordinate a grand-scale musical perfor- and traveling experiences. The Center mance at has introduced many performing artists CSUN fea- in the U.S. and China to each other, orga- turing 230 nized cultural and educational presenta- student tions, seminars and workshops for peo- performers ple in both China and America, and from Shen- raised funds for various cultural organi- zhen, the zations and activities. host city of the next Mr. Wei Wang has been actively World involved in the local Chinese community College activities since he moved to L.A. ten Games. years ago. In particular, he has played The perfor- critical leadership roles in promoting the mance was understanding and appreciation of the a huge Ye Yin and Wang Wei host New Year Event PAGE 24 THE CHINA INSTITUTE 2010-2011 China Scholarship Council Award Program

Undergraduate and graduate nomics, Northeast Normal University, ommendation letters from each appli- students in all fields of study are invited Wuhan University of Science and Tech- cant’s faculty should also be e-mailed to to apply for up to four awards from the nology, and Central China University of Dr. Giedt by the deadline. A four- China Scholarship Council to study any Science and Technology. person committee will review all appli- selected subject matter in one of the cations and make recommendations to Applicants should submit a best institutions of higher learning in the China Institute Director and the Ex- written proposal of no more than three China. The Chinese government schol- ecutive Committee. Selected applicants double-spaced pages, outlining the fol- arship will cover all tuition and living will then be forwarded to the Chinese lowing: purposes and rationale for the expenses for the awardees to study in Consulate General Education Section proposed study, intended outcomes or China for the entire 2010-2011 Academ- and China Scholarship Council for fur- achievements and their significance to ic Year. ther review. Final decisions on awards CSUN’s China exchange programs, and Eighteen CSUN students have will be announced in the spring of 2010. description of previous knowledge in received these prestigious awards in the Chinese language and culture. A single Upon their return from China, past ten years to study in China in order page resume of education and relevant awardees will be expected to make a to further their understanding of the Chi- experience should also be included. formal presentation to the campus on nese culture, language and traditions as After a preliminary review, selected their experiences in China as part of the well as their knowledge in a specialized candidates will be invited to complete China Institute Lecture Series. Appli- area. They have studied at the Beijing special application forms from the China cants are encouraged to seek general Film Academy, Shanghai Normal Univer- Scholarship Council. A word file con- informationScholars enjoy and riding guidelines on trains related to sity, Nanjing Normal University, Peking taining the application proposal and this competition from the China Institute University, Sichuan University, Central resume must be submitted to the Chair by e-mailing Dr. Giedt at Academy of Fine Arts, Central Theatre of China Institute Review Committee, Dr. [email protected] or Dr. Justine Su Academy, Tianjin Foreign Language Harold Giedt, via e-mail: at [email protected]. University, Shanghai Fudan University, [email protected] no lat- Shanghai University of Finance and Eco- er than December 1, 2009. Two rec-

Recipients of Chinese Government Scholarship Council Awards

1999 - Angus McNelis (film studies), Beijing Film Academy 2009 – Susan Tang (health science), Central China University of Science and Technology 2000 - Bernard Forster (education), Shanghai Normal University 2009 – Danielle Cabello (English), Northeast Normal University 2001 - James Lo (film studies), Beijing Film Academy 2009 – Lisa Farber (theatre), Central Theatre of Academy in 2001 - Oliver May (music), Nanjing Normal University Beijing 2002 – Jennifer Lew (art), Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2009 - Don Duprez (anthropology), Wuhan University of Beijing Science and Technology 2002 - John Greer (English), Sichuan University

2003 - Songkrant Sanlimsuwan (film studies), Peking University 2004 - Clayton Koenig (linguistics), Peking University 2005 – Sean Hill (theatre), Central Academy of Theatre Arts 2005 – Patric McInnis (theatre), Central Academy of Theatre Arts 2006 – Kimberly Moultrie (health science), Tianjin Foreign Studies University 2006 – Daniel Galimberti (business), Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 2008 - Matthew Myers (finance), Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 2008 – Dara DiGerolamo (journalism), Shanghai Fudan University 2009 China scholarship recipients with Education Consuls and CSUN administrators VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 25 Chinese Education Delegations to CSUN:

• Guangzhou Medical University Vice • Beijing High School Journalist President Delegation, February, Student Delegation, Feb., 2010 2009 • Shenzhen 230 Student Performing • Xi’an International University Presi- Arts Delegation, Feb., 2010 dent Delegation, February, 2009

• Shanghai Normal University Stu- dent Affairs Delegation, March, 2009

• Shanghai Normal University Fi- nance College Delegation, April, Prof. Li of S NU dis 2009 C cusses SUN a 3+1 p dmini roject strator with • Shanghai Normal University Engi- s neering College Delegation, April, 2009

• Shanghai Normal University Art College Delegation, April, 2009 Shanghai Government Scholars with mentors Dr. Kladifko help host Chinese scholars With SOCES Principal Bob (spring 2009) • China Education Association for International Exchange delegation, May, 2009

• China Education Association for International Exchange delegation, July, 2009 Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan Ambassador Zhang with CSUN scholars Annie AnnieAnnie and andand Barry BarryBarry Cleveland ClevelandCleveland rafting raftingrafting in ininTaiwan TaiwanTaiwan • Taiwan National Education Assess- ment Delegation, August, 2009

• Taiwan Hung Kung University of Science and Technology Delega- tion, Sept., 2009 SNU Vice President Cong with CSUN faculty • Shanghai Normal University Fi- nance College Delegation, Sept., 2009

• Chinese Journalist Delegation, Sept., 2009 SNU delegation visits CSUN • Shanghai Government Training Center Delegation, Sept., 2009

• Shanghai Normal University Vice President Delegation, November, 2009 • Hainan University Delegation, Dr. Jiang and Mr. Yu with CSUN administrators November, 2009

• Nanjing University of Science and Technology Vice President Delega- tion, Jan. 2010 Nobel M iddle Sc hool we lcomes C hinese s cholars PAGE 26 THE CHINA INSTITUTE CSUN Scholars and Students’ Visits to China:

♦ Dr. Zhong-Guo Zhou from Dept. of visiting professor at Finance conducted a workshop for Fudan University, faculty at the Finance College, Shanghai for most of Shanghai Normal University, De- the academic year, cember and January, 2009 2009.

♦ Dr. Zhong-Guo Zhou (Finance) took ♦ Dr. Wei Chao of Dept. CSUN international business stu- of Family and Con- dents on a study tour to China, sumer Science took a spring break, 2009 CSUN group to China for study tour in fash- ♦ Dr. Bronte Reynolds (ELPS) served ion design, summer, as a keynote speaker for Chinese 2009. International Conference on School Administration, Hebei, China, April, ♦ Dr. Peter Edmunds of 2009 Biology received Na- tional Science Founda- President Koester renews MOU with Dr. Jiang of CEAIE ♦ Dr. Dmitry Rachmanov (Music) visit- tion funds to support ed Taiwan, Shanghai, Nanjing, Bei- faculty and students’ visits to Taiwan Dept. of Electrical and Computer jing and Tianjin, China to give mas- to work on marine biology projects, ScholarsEngineering, enjoy riding visited on trains Shanghai Nor- ter classes, recitals, and presenta- 2009 mal University to discuss 2+2 pro- tions, May and June, gram development, summer, 2008. 2009 ♦ Prof. Lou Rubino visited Guang- ♦ Dr. Justine Su (ELPS) vis- zhou and Yunnan to give lectures ited Shanghai, Nanjing and develop 2+2 and other collabo- and Xi’an to develop rative projects with Chinese sister collaborative projects universities, Oct. 2009 with sister universities, June, 2009 ♦ Prof. Justine Su and Prof. Beverly Cabello attended international fo- ♦ Dr. Mingfang Li rums in Beijing and Shanghai and (Management) visited visited sister universities for collab- China to attend interna- oration, Nov., 2009 tional conferences and to explore collaborative ♦ Prof. Robert Gustafson visited projects with Chinese Shanghai Normal University to de- scholars in various uni- velop collaborative projects for versities, spring, sum- World Expo 2010 with Xiejin Film President Koester and Vice President Cong renew MOU mer, and fall, 2009 School, Nov. and Dec., 2009

♦ Dr. Chao Chen (finance) served as ♦ Dr. Victor Shaw visited China to of- fer lectures in universities in Inner Mongolia, Tianjin, and Guangxi, summer and fall, 2009

♦ Dr. Yifei Sun visited China to conduct field work on industry clustering in Jiangsu and attended several conferences in Shanghai, Beijing, and Changchun, 2009 Dr. Johnson and CSUN administrators welcome NUST ♦ Vice President delegation Prof. Nagi, El Naga, Chair of President Koester with Shanghai Scholars at PBD banquet VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 27

Chinese Scholars and Students Studying at CSUN (2009-2010):

1. Seeing Ruan, Zhengzhou University 24. Zhang Yi, Nanjing Hohai University 2. Gu Yiqing, Shanghai University of 25. Yang Yong, Guangzhou Government Finance and Economics Foreign Affairs Office 3. Shen Yilu, Shanghai Normal 26. Wang Zongrun, Central South University University 4. Yunhui Wu, Xiamen University 27. Zeng Shihong, Beijing University of Technology 5. Beibei Wu (2+2 program), Finance College, Shanghai Normal 28. You Ying-Lai, Xiamen University of University Technology

Councilman Smith welcomes CSUN Chinese scholars

12. Chen Qingxun, Shanghai Normal University 13. Chen Jing, Shanghai Normal University 14. Pu Yihang, Shanghai Normal University Dr. Kladifko help host Chinese scholars With SOCES Principal Bob 15. Xu Wenting, Shanghai Normal University Shanghai scholars presented at L.A. city council meeting Chinese scholars visit Glendale Police Dept 6. Ruan Xu(2+2 program), Finance 29. Li Bofang, Jining University College, Shanghai Normal 30. Xuezhen Dai, Central Finance University Annie and Barry Cleveland rafting in Taiwan University Annie AnnieAnnie and andand Barry BarryBarry Cleveland ClevelandCleveland rafting raftingrafting in ininTaiwan TaiwanTaiwan 7. Chunhui Wang(2+2 program), Fi- 31. Karen Jue Cai, Shanghai Normal nance College, Shanghai Normal University University 32. Liu Xiaomin, Shanghai Normal 8. Xiaowei Yu(2+2 program), Finance University College, Shanghai Normal University 33. Chen Yong, Shanghai Normal University 9. Yao Lu, Shanghai Normal University CSUN scholars visit Metropolitan Detention Center 34. Liu Chunji, Shanghai Normal 10. Duan Ying, Shanghai Normal 16. Li Zhimeng, Shanghai Normal University University University 11. Liu Yunqing, Shanghai Normal 17. Wu Xiangsheng, Shanghai University Normal University 18. Zhou Jun (2+2 program), Shanghai Normal University 19. Yang Yang(2+2 program), Shanghai Normal University 20. Shen Yiwen(2+2 program), Shanghai Normal University 21. Liu Yi (2+2 program), Shanghai Normal University 22. Liu Chao, Qingdao, Shandong Chinese scholars at National Day Reception 23. Zhou Yu, Nanjing Hohai University (Continued on page 28) Mr. Myerhoff hosts Chinese scholars at L.A. City Hall PAGE 28 THE CHINA INSTITUTE

(Continued from page 27) Bureau of Minhang District Government, Shanghai 35. Zhang Kangping, Mayor, Peng Pu 52. Lu Xuecheng, Division Direc- Town Government of Zhabei District, tor, Construction and Transpor- Shanghai tation Committee of Shanghai 36. Zhu Yi, Chairwoman, Youth Federa- Pudong New Area tion of Minhang District, Shanghai 53. Lu Yaodong, Director, Com- 37. Zhu Yibo, Shanghai Chemical Indus- mand Center of Shanghai Pub- try Park Development Co., Ltd. lic Security Bureau 38. Li Yong, Director of R&D, Shanghai 54. Wang Jing, Deputy Director, Media Group Regional Land and Planning Bureau of Baoshan District 39. Li Guohua, President and Chief Sur- Government geon, Yangpu District Central Glendale Mayor Frank Quintero Greets Chinese scholars Hospital 55. Huang Jiangping, Division Director, Regional Co-operation and 64. Yan Yan (2+2), Shanghai Normal 40. Wang Zhaohui, Vice President, exchange office of Shanghai University Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate Municipal People’s Government People’s Court 65. Zhou Bin, Chongqing Technology and Business University 41. Jiangpei Dou, Nanjing Institute of Astronomical & Technology 66. Shih-Neng (Johnny) Chen, Shih Hisn University, Taipei, Taiwan 42. Eric Hung, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 67. Chen Dan, Jilin University 43. Cai Yucheng, Jilin University 68. Benlong Xu, Shanghai Normal University 44. Hu Xingqiu, Nanjing Hohai University 69. Hui Chen, Shanghai Normal University 45. Peng Peng, Shanghai Normal University 70. Tian Baohua, Xi’an Polytechnic University 46. Li Wang (2+2 program), Guangzhou Medical University 71. Lv Zhao, Xi’an Polytechnic University 47. Shanshan Qu (2+2 program), Mr. Simmons Hosts Chinese scholars at Nobel Guangzhou Medical University (Another two hundred plus Chinese stu- 56. Wang Xingye, Guangzhou Guangya dents in degree programs and IEP) 48. Huang Jianhuan, Hunan University Middle School 49. Wang Yu, Chang’An University 57. Deng Kaixin, Guangzhou Municipal 50. Lu Hengjiong, Deputy Director, Government Xuhui District Government, Shanghai 58. Qu Yanni, Inner Mongo- 51. Zhu Yue, Deputy Director, Education lia College of Finance & Economics 59. Ni Wen Rong (2+2 Program), Shanghai Normal University 60. Ye Zhi (2+2), Shanghai Normal University 61. Guo Ge Yi (2+2), Shanghai Normal University 62. Wang Liang (2+2), Shanghai Normal Scholars visit Hunting University ton Library Mr. Fernandez and Ms. Swarens with CSUN scholars at 63. Hu Han Bing (2+2), Shanghai Pierce Journalist class Normal University VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1 MARCH 1, 2010 PAGE 29 2010-2011 Faculty Development Grants:

Faculty at CSUN with an interest in China are invit- ally, a one page resume highlighting relevant experiences ed to apply for initial seed money from the China Institute must be included. A word file containing the proposal and to start a project in their discipline that advances the field of resume must be submitted to the China Institute Review China Studies or promotes long-term exchange and collab- Committee Chair, Dr. Harold Giedt, via e-mail: oration for faculty and students. Applicants should explain [email protected] , by March 20, 2010. A review how this grant may stimulate larger and longer range pro- committee will consider all applications carefully and make jects. There will be two grants of $1000 each, which can be recommendations to the China Institute Director and Execu- used to support travel expenses for faculty’s visit to China to tive Committee. Decisions on awards will be announced by conduct their projects. April 20, 2010. Grant recipients are expected to provide Applicants should submit a written proposal of no written reports on their grant activities to the China Institute more than three double-spaced pages. It should cover the by June 30, 2011. Faculty interested in further information nature and purpose of their project, how they intend to car- regarding these grants may contact the China Institute by e- ry it out, how it may help CSUN students or our collabora- mailing Dr. Giedt at [email protected] or Dr. Justine tive relationship with Chinese institutions, and how the Su at [email protected]. funds will be spent related to their travel to China. Addition-

CSUN Mentors for Chinese Visiting Scholars/Students to CSUN (2009-10):

♦ Katherine Baker, Music ♦ Nick Kioussis, Physics and ♦ ZhongGuo Zhou, Finance Astronomy ♦ Warren Campbell, MPA ♦ Bruce Zucker, Business Law Program ♦ Christopher Leu, MPA Program ♦ Chao Chen, Finance ♦ Mingfang Li, Management ♦ Paul Chow, China Institute ♦ Dave Moon, Art ♦ Ileanna Costea, Engineering ♦ Deanna Murray, Music ♦ Craig Finney, Recreation and Tourism Management ♦ Jim Overman, Film and TV Arts ♦ Brian Foley, Secondary Education ♦ Linda Overman, English

♦ Jan Friedel, Educational Lead- ♦ Dmitry Rachmanov, Music ership Shanghai Government scholars with mentors ♦ Deqing Ren, Physics (fall 2009) ♦ Robert Gustafson, Film and TV ♦ Arts Bronte Reynolds, Educational Leadership ♦ Werner Horn, Math Dept. ♦ Kathleen Rowlands, Second- ♦ Norm Herr, Secondary Educa- ary Education tion ♦ Louis Rubino, Health Sciences ♦ Judith Hennessey, Marketing ♦ Victor Shaw, Sociology ♦ Tom Hogen-Esch, Political ♦ Science Carol Shubin, Math ♦ ♦ William Jennings, College of Elizabeth Slator, Kinesiology Business and Economics ♦ Justine Su, Educational Lead- ♦ Yanbo Jin, Finance ership and Policy Studies ♦ ♦ Mack Johnson, Graduate Stud- Weimin Sun, Philosophy ies, Research, and International Chinese university scholars with mentors at graduation ♦ Yifei Sun, Geography Programs ARTS, MUSIC, AND LECTURE SERIES:

∗ Chinese New Year’s Banquet, China Institute and Chinese Student Association, March, 2009 ∗ “Chinese Cultural Night – Dreaming Back to the Tang Dynasty,” Chinese Student Association and China Institute, April, 2009 ∗ “Chinese Art: From TianAnMen to Present,” by Professor Meiqin Wang, co-sponsored with the Porter Ranch Public Library, April, 2009 ∗ “Migrant Children’s Education in China,” by Dr. Guohua Li, China Institute and College of Education, CSUN, April, 2009 ∗ “Shanghai Government Scholars Forum,” China Institute, May, 2009 President Koester with the red bull at Chinese banquet ∗ “Mid-Autumn Festival Party,” China Institute, Chinese Student Association and San Fernando Valley Chinese American community, Sept., 2009 ∗ “Beijing Opera Workshop” by Peipei Jiang, Shanghai Opera Academy, Oct., 2009 ∗ “Shanghai Government Scholars Forum,” China Institute, December, 2009 ∗ “Welcome to Shanghai World Expo,” Shanghai Government Scholars, co-sponsored with the Porter Ranch Public Library, January, 2010. ∗ “Chinese New Year’s Concert” by 230 students from Shenzhen, China, Feb., 2010 CS UN Chinese Cultural Nig ∗ “Chinese New Year’s Dumpling Party,” China Institute, Chinese ht Student Association and San Fernando Valley Chinese American community, Feb. 2010

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China Institute Website: Peter Liu has continued to maintain and update the website for the China Institute, which has over 200 mb., capable of containing a lot of information. It is linked to CSUN website, and to a database so that in the future, new members can sign up on line. The purpose is to create a dynamic site so that it’s accessible to everyone and provides information about China Institute’s past and current activities. A new information database/handbook for visiting scholars has been added to our website. Our website address is www.csunchinainstitute.org and our E-mail address is [email protected] or [email protected]. Chinese new year concert