Asian New Year Celebration a Big Success

On Saturday, Feb. 21, the Asia Club at CSB/SJU organized a fantastic Asian New Year Celebration.  The upper level of the Gorecki Center was full of students and off campus visitors who enjoyed sampling delicious dishes from across Asia while watching an Asian fashion show and a number of musical performances.

As always, the Asia Club pulled off an amazing event!  From the food to the decor to the costumes to the music, guests were treated to a well-organized and interesting show with lots of authentic flavor and great entertainment.

Zhanjiang Delegation Visits CSB/SJU

A delegation of 15 students from Zhanjiang Normal University (ZNU) in southern China visited the CSB/SJU campuses in January and February.  The students participated in a wide range of courses alongside American students on both campuses, engaging in topics such as Intercultural Communication and International Business.  The presence of the visiting students was an enriching and positive experience for the CSB/SJU students, and provided all participants with new perspectives.

In addition to attending courses, the ZNU students were immersed in American college life, including visits to athletic and fine arts events; eating meals in the SJU Refectory and CSB Gorecki Center; exploring the library and research facilities; and just enjoying time hanging out with friends.  Further highlights of their visit included seeing the Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Target Center, and a weekend in the Twin Cities visiting sights like the Science Museum of Minnesota, the Minnesota History Center, the Minnesota State Capitol, the Mall of America, and the James J. Hill House. 

When they left to return to China on February 13, the ZNU students said they appreciated the opportunity to meet so many kind and interesting people on the CSB/SJU campuses, and several expressed interest in returning as fully matriculated students.  They are also looking forward to May, when a group of CSB/SJU students, led by Professor Sophia Geng, will return the favor by visiting ZNU.  

The exchanges between ZNU and CSB/SJU are the result of a decade-long partnership between the two universities that all participants hope will flourish for decades to come!