Education

Stepping Forth into the World: Edward Rhoads

nick mcburney — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 11:07:22 -0600

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March 15, 2011

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Historian Edward Rhoads discusses the first group of Chinese students in the U.S.

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March 15, 2011

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Former University of Texas professor Edward Rhoads gives a lecture on his new book Stepping Forth into the World about the fascinating history of the first 120 Chinese students to study in the U.S. at the end of the 19th century.

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Fulbright - Hays Seminars Abroad

Katherine Forshay — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:59:04 -0500

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Established 1981; Last held: July 3 - July 29, 2011

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American educators gain first-hand knowledge and experience in China

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December 30, 2008

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Administered by the National Committee since 1981, this program sends American educators to China for four weeks each summer. It provides educators with the opportunity to gain valuable insight into a culture that is increasingly becoming an important element in American curricula.

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Master Teachers China Seminar

Jon Lowet — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:18:23 -0500

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Established 2007; last held June 23, 2008. Upcoming program dates: TBD

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Committee briefs country's outstanding secondary school educators about China

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June 22, 2008 - June 25, 2007

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A cross-section of educators, hand- picked by the top students in the United States, learn more about China and U.S.-China relations at the annual Master Teacher China Seminar.

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Museums and Educational Outreach to Youth and Children in China

Jon Lowet — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:08:45 -0500

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Program Dates to China: June 6-20, 2008; to the United States: April/May 2009

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Two-way exchange focuses on museum education

Date Inaugurated

June 19, 2008

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Four American museum professionals to China to run workshops, participate in site visits. Nine Chinese museum professionals to the United States for site visits; three to remain for internships.

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An exchange of American and Chinese museum professionals, specialists and government officials to share experiences and ideas on how museums can best engage young audiences and serve as educational resources.

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University and College Presidents Delegation

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:07:45 -0500

Date

Program Dates: November 8-29, 1974

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Committee escorts first group of U.S. university presidents to China

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November 7, 1974 - November 28, 1974

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11 university and college presidents participating on 3-week study tour

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Academic exchange with the People’s Republic reaches new heights as U.S. delegation visits China, and is received by then Vice Premier Deng Xiaoping.

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Time Warner Internship

Katherine Forshay — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:26:58 -0500

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Established 1998; last held 2006

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Committee creates program with Time Warner and Fudan University

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Participants held internships at the following companies: AOL, CNN, Fortune Magazine, HBO, Time Magazine, Warner Bros., Warner Music, Time Library

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Time Warner Internship program places Fudan undergraduates at various U.S.-based Time Warner entities for 3-month stints.

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“This wonderful program has become a part of me and it is my sincerest hope that I can always remain a positive part of it.” --Hou Xiaoting (Tina), HBO 2006