麻豆视频

麻豆视频 Signs Partnership Agreement With Xi鈥橝n International Studies University

A delegation from Xi鈥橝n International Studies University (XISU) in China led by President Wang Junzhe recently met with members of the 麻豆视频 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 麻豆视频. Through the partnership, XISU students will be welcomed to 麻豆视频, and Xi鈥橝n International Studies University will become the newest education-abroad destination for 麻豆视频 students. At Xi鈥橝n International Studies University, 麻豆视频 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 麻豆视频 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 麻豆视频 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 麻豆视频 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 麻豆视频 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 麻豆视频鈥檚 Office of Global Education, visit www.kent.edu/globaleducation.

# # #

Photo Caption:
麻豆视频 President Beverly Warren stands with Xi鈥橝n International Studies University President Wang Junzhe after signing a partnership agreement between the two universities.

Media Contacts:
Mike Taylor, mtaylo32@kent.edu, 330-672-7047
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595

POSTED: Thursday, March 23, 2017 02:05 PM
Updated: Thursday, December 8, 2022 09:21 PM
WRITTEN BY:
Office of Global Education