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November 2017
Beyond the Wall: Film Screening
On November 9, 2017 at 6:30 pm the Confucius Institute U.S. Center will host a discussion and film screening of the independent documentary film Beyond the Wall. The film tells the story of four DCPS high school students who were selected for a six-week Chinese language and culture program in Beijing in summer 2009. This opportunity was offered at no cost to the students through a partnership with Americans Promoting Study Abroad (APSA), with partial funding from the US State Department. The…
Find out more »February 2018
Chinese Philosophy through Calligraphy Exhibit
We are proud to showcase a collection of calligraphy works by Ye Huazhou, a contemporary master calligrapher who has won numerous national prizes and awards for his work. In Chinese Philosophy Through Calligraphy, his work exemplifies many different styles of work taken from centuries of artistic practice, which allows the richness of this artform to shine. We hope that the work on display here sparks an interest in Chinese traditions, and promotes cultural exchange between China and other countries. This…
Find out more »Premier Dulcimer Delegation Performance
We are proud to receive the Chinese Premier Dulcimer Delegation on February 2nd at the National Press Club. Join us for a night of music from award winning dulcimer artists. Tickets to this performance are $30 and can be requested on a first come first serve basis, and space is limited. Please reserve your seat for this performance through Eventbrite. Payment by either credit card, cash or cashier's check will be received at the National Press Club prior to the performance.
Find out more »Chinese New Year Celebration
On Friday, February 16th, Confucius Institute U.S. Center will host our annual Chinese New Year celebration. Join us for a fun and relaxing celebration of Chinese culture with food, live music, calligraphy writing, a photo booth, lantern riddles, and much more! Chinese New Year is an exciting time to foster mutual understanding through educational and cultural exchange and we hope you will join us! All are welcome.
Find out more »Raising Global Leaders: a Cross-Cultural Celebration of Music and Food from China and the African Diaspora
Confucius Institute U.S. Center is hosting Raising Global Leaders Fundraiser and Reception in partnership with Future Global Leaders China Trip. Six years ago, a group of dynamic 4 and 5-year-olds began their journey together at the award-winning Chinese immersion school, Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School in the District of Columbia. This summer, the group of now fifth-grade students will head to China, for a full immersion exchange program where they will live, attend school and experience summer camps with their…
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November 2018
CAUSE – China, Africa, United States Engagement Round Table Discussion
The Confucius Institute U.S. Center is seeking participants for our upcoming CAUSE- China, Africa, United States Engagement Round Table Discussion. CAUSE is a series of discussions that bring together prominent experts in the field of International Affairs to discuss developments in the dynamic US-China-Africa trilateral relationship.
Find out more »March 2019
Women in Confucianism Conference
We envision a three-day conference starting from the 2019 International Women’s Day to consider the roles that women have had in the Ru tradition and to elaborate resources from within the tradition for re-envisioning women as exemplary persons in the contemporary world. The notion of an exemplary person 君⼦is central to the tradition as the goal of moral self-cultivation, attained by education and character cultivation, but its application to women has not been common, and the moral status of women…
Find out more »‘Books and Boba’ Community Book Club
Looking to expand your library with stories of Chinese authors? Interested in exploring literary themes while connecting with other Chinese language and culture enthusiasts? Then, Books and Boba is for you! Books and Boba is a casual, community book club that explores Chinese culture through contemporary novels and classic literature. The group will meet monthly and all are welcome to join!
Find out more »Women in Leadership – Careers in US-China Educational and Cultural Exchange
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Confucius Institute U.S. Center is excited to highlight a dynamic group of women for their outstanding leadership and contributions to fostering mutual understanding between the US and China. During the panel discussion, speakers will share insight on building and maintaining careers in US-China relations - exchanges, provide advice on viable paths to leadership, and reflect on the importance of global education and US-China cultural exchanges. This professional development opportunity is an exciting chance to…
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Dr. Monika Hoffarth-Zelloe has been a foreign language professor for more than two decades.
Kayla Raden is a high school biology and chemistry teacher from New Jersey.
Trinity Lewis, 16 years old, attends Omaha Northwest High Magnet School.
Douglas McDonald is a retired administrative judge from Boston, MA who has recently joined the Confucius Institute at the University of Massachusetts-Boston to tackle yet another language.
