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University of Akron adds Confucius Institute
Chinese officials visit Akron for the opening
by WKSU's JEFF ST. CLAIR


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The Chinese government is investing in higher education in the state of Ohio. The University of Akron will host a pair of professors in a government sponsored exchange program. Ohio's third Confucius Institute teaches Chinese language and culture, and may help strengthen trade ties.
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Mark Pringle, Coiling Dragon Wu-Shoo Studio of Girard, performs Chinese lion dance
reception, UA Confucius Institute opening
Festival of Chinese Culture, opening celebration, E.J. Thomas Hall in Akron
Verb Ballets, Cleveland National Repertory Dance Co., performs a Chinese Fan & Tai Chi Dance
(l-r) Xinjian Zi, Director, Education Dept., Henan Province; Dr. Luis Proenza, President, UA; Aihe Guan, President, Henan University
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Anyone interested in Chinese culture, such as Tai-Chi or Shao-Lin Kung-Fu can take FREE lessons if you are a student of Youngstown State University in Ohio! On Campus at the Andrews Wellness and REC Center.


Posted by: Li Ma-Keh (Girard,Ohio) on January 31, 2009 12:33PM
It was our honor to perform Chinese Lion-Dance and traditional Kung-Fu for Akron University's Chinese fest.' at E.J.Thomas hall. We have been involved with the Chinese communities in Akron, Cleveland


Posted by: Li Ma-Keh (Girard,Ohio) on January 9, 2009 4:40PM
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