CI Council Meeting Held in Nanjing Normal University
On May 14th, the 3rd Confucius Institute Council Meeting was held in Nanjing Normal University (NNU). Council members discussed achievements of the Institute, work plan for this year and addition of new members. Prof. Jian Wang, vice president of NNU, hosted the meeting.
At the meeting, Dr. Bailian Li, vice provost of NC State and director of the Institute, spoke highly about the dedication of Prof. Keqian Xu, the former Chinese director sent by NNU. Since its establishment two years ago, the Institute has largely enhanced Chinese language and culture education around North Carolina, which was reflected in Prof. Xu’s work report.
The Council recognized what the institute has achieved in Chinese language teaching, supporting local Chinese programs, organizing cultural events, promoting educational and cultural exchange, and offering orientation programs. They are quite optimistic about future development of the Institute.
In the end, Ms. Anna Lamm from NC State and Prof. Xiaoying Wang from NNU were announced to serve at the new CI council. Dr. Li and President Wang also discussed further on collaboration and exchange between the two universities.
 
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