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麻豆影院 State Signs Partnership Agreement With Xi'An University

Recently, a delegation from Xi'An International Studies University (XISU) in China led by President Wang Junzhe met with members of the 麻豆影院 faculty and staff to sign a partnership agreement between the two universities. Xi鈥橝n International Studies University provides an important strategic partnership for 麻豆影院 State. XISU is a renowned university located in the historically significant city of Xi鈥橝n. Through the麻豆影院 President Beverly Warren stands with Xi'An International Studies University President Wang Junzhe. partnership, XISU students will be welcomed to 麻豆影院 State, and XISU will become the newest education-abroad destination for 麻豆影院 State students. At XISU, 麻豆影院 State 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 XISU arrived in 麻豆影院 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 麻豆影院 State President Beverly Warren in the University Library's 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'An 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 麻豆影院 at Stark, including Dean Denise Seachrist, Associate Dean Aloysius Kasturiarachi and Associate Professor of Communication Studies Bei Cai, who is an alumna of XISU. She recently returned to her position at 麻豆影院 State Stark after a fall semester sabbatical at XISU, 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 麻豆影院 State 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" explains Bei Cai, who was instrumental in bringing the two institutions together. "Both 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."

Malcolm, who oversaw the foundation of the partnership, explains, 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

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POSTED: Thursday, March 16, 2017 01:55 PM
Updated: Thursday, December 8, 2022 09:16 PM

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