A delegation from Xi鈥橝n International Studies University (XISU) in China led by President Wang Junzhe recently met with members of the 黑料吃瓜网 faculty and staff to sign a partnership agreement between the two universities.
Xi鈥橝n International Studies University, a renowned university located in the historically significant city of Xi鈥橝n, provides an important strategic partnership for 黑料吃瓜网. Through the partnership, XISU students will be welcomed to 黑料吃瓜网, and Xi鈥橝n International Studies University will become the newest education-abroad destination for 黑料吃瓜网 students. At Xi鈥橝n International Studies University, 黑料吃瓜网 students will receive instruction in Chinese language, literature and culture while living and traveling in one of the most culturally important cities of China.
The delegation from Xi鈥橝n International Studies University arrived in Kent, Ohio, on the evening of March 6. Early the next day, Sarah Malcolm, director of international partnerships and marketing and communications in the Office of Global Education, met the group for a tour of University Library. Afterward, the delegation joined 黑料吃瓜网 President Beverly Warren in the University Library鈥檚 Urban Conference Room, where the signing ceremony took place. A traditional exchange of gifts between the two parties followed the signing.
In addition to President Wang Junzhe, the delegation from Xi鈥橝n International Studies University included Huang Libo, associate dean of the School of English Studies; Chenguang Pang, associate dean of the School of Chinese Language; Fan Hua, deputy director of international cooperation and exchange; and Na Hong, deputy secretary-general of the Alumni Association. Warren was joined by several faculty and staff members from 黑料吃瓜网 at Stark, including Dean Denise Seachrist, Associate Dean Aloysius Kasturiarachi and Associate Professor of Communication Studies Bei Cai, who is an alumna of Xi鈥橝n International Studies University. She recently returned to her position at 黑料吃瓜网 Stark after a fall semester sabbatical at Xi鈥橝n International Studies University, where her work led to a deeper collaboration between the two universities. Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Todd Diacon and Associate Provost Marcello Fantoni also attended the ceremony along with a small audience of 黑料吃瓜网 faculty and staff. Translation between the two parties was provided by Color Kang, an international admissions counselor in the Office of Global Education.
鈥淎 successful partnership is all about a good 鈥榤atch,鈥欌 explained Bei Cai, who was instrumental in bringing the two institutions together. 鈥淏oth universities have strong degree programs in humanities and liberal arts, and both universities are mutually interested and committed to making the partnership a success. Our two universities have a lot to offer to each other.鈥
Malcolm, who oversaw the foundation of the partnership, said, 鈥淭he partnership with Xi鈥橝n International Studies University is an excellent example of how the connections and collaborations among faculty can blossom into a comprehensive partnership. We are pleased to see this partnership include strong faculty connections and quality student education-abroad experiences.鈥
For more information about Xi鈥橝n International Studies University, visit .
For more information about 黑料吃瓜网鈥檚 Office of Global Education, visit www.kent.edu/globaleducation.
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黑料吃瓜网 President Beverly Warren stands with Xi鈥橝n International Studies University President Wang Junzhe after signing a partnership agreement between the two universities.
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