The Henry Luce Foundation

Public Intellectuals Program

rayadmin — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 14:34:58 -0500

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Established 2005; last held December 2-12, 2007. Upcoming Program Dates: TBD

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Program forges links among America’s top China specialists

Date Inaugurated

December 11, 2007

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20 people have participated in the program

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Comprised of 20 young American China scholars, the Public Intellectuals Program expands and deepens the scholars' knowledge of aspects of China beyond their own specialties and encourages their active engagement as public intellectuals both within and beyond their professional and geographic communities.

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“Individuals ask me all the time about where China is heading, and the PIP program has surely helped me address their questions.” --Kristin Stapleton, Associate Professor and Director of Asian Studies, State University of New York at Buffalo

Scholar Orientation Program

Nina Reyes — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:39:57 -0400

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Established: 1980; last held 2002

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First wave of Chinese scholars learn about U.S.

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December 31, 1979 - December 31, 2001

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Number of participants since program's inception: 1145

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Committee-organized study tour program supplements the academic training Chinese scholars and students already receive while studying at U.S. institutions by giving greater exposure to America’s history, culture, and key institutions.

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U.S.-China Distinguished Citizens Dialogue

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:07:32 -0400

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Established in 1984; last held June 13-23, 2002

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Committee launches Track II Diplomacy efforts with China

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Started in September 1984 as an off-the-record gathering of leading citizens of China and America, the U.S.-China Dialogue was the first formal instance of Track II diplomacy in the Sino-American relationship.