Grand Opening:CIMSU
Teaching Chinese in Michigan: MSU Resources
Welcome (2:00 p.m.)
Barbara Markle, Assistant Dean, Michigan State University, College of Education
Michigan State University China Initiatives: What MSU is Doing to Engage with China
Jeff Riedinger, Acting Dean, Michigan State University, International Studies and Programs
The MSU-China Connection: Serving the K-16 Community
Carole Ames, Dean, Michigan State University, College of Education
Using Research to Serve the K-16 Community
Yong Zhao, University Distinguished Professor; Director, Center of Teaching & Technology, College of Education, Michigan State University
- The MSU Confucius Institute: Developing Knowledge and Understanding of Chinese Language and Culture
- Starting with Pre-School: Bridging Michigan and China
Teaching Chinese Online through the Michigan Virtual High School
Jamey Fitzpatrick, President, Michigan Virtual University
Audience Response
Grand Opening
2:30 – 3:00pm: Private Meeting (Vice Minister Wu, Chinese delegation and Michigan VIPs)
3:00—3:40pm: Grand Opening
Remarks by:
David Porteous, Chairperson, Michigan State University Board of Trustees
Kim A. Wilcox, Provost and Vice President, Michigan State University, Academic Affairs
Dr. Qidi Wu, Vice Minister of Education, Peoples Republic of China
Xu Jinzhong, Consul General, Chicago Consulate General, Peoples Republic of China
Li Lingshu, Provost, China Central Radio and TV University
Mike Flanagan, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Michigan Department of Education, Representing the Honorable Jennifer Granholm, Governor, State of Michigan.
