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2012 Indy Chinese New Year Celebration

January 12th, 2012, 10:41 am

Date: Sun., Jan 22, 2012

Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm

Place: The Palladium Center for Performing Arts, 1 Center Green, Carmel, IN 46032

Organizer: Indianapolis Chinese Community Center, INC., ICCCI

Co-sponsors: Confucius Institute in Indianapolis, Lilly Chinese Culture Network (CCN) and Asian American Times

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2012 Indy Chinese New Year Celebration

January 12th, 2012, 10:41 am

From November 17 to 20, 2011, the Confucius Institute participated in the 2011 Indiana International Festival at State Fairgrounds in Indiana. A variety of cutlural activities were held and drew large crowds.

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Indiana International Festival ( November 17-20, 2011 )

December 20th, 2011, 3:05 pm

Chinese Language Educators Career Award
Candidates: Chinese Language Teachers of Indiana
Requirements: Must have at least 20 years of experience teaching Chinese (Either 20 accumulated years as a full-time teacher or as a part-time teacher working 10 hours minimum per week, 30 weeks per year) i.e. 6000 hours within 20 accumulated years.
Award: A certificate issued by the Confucius Institute in Indianapolis and 400 US dollars
Application Procedures:
1. Complete the application forms.
2. Include official documentation providing proof of 20 years accumulated teaching experience.
3. Submit the above to the Confucius Institute in Indianapolis, 425 University Blvd. CA 129, Indianapolis, IN 46202 before May 1. Applicants will be evaluated by the Award Committee. The winner will be declared in August. Certificate will be awarded at the Chinese Teacher Workshop in September

Chinese Language Educators Dedication Award
Candidates: Chinese Language Teachers of Indiana (including visiting teachers)
Requirements: Must have at least 1-3 years of experience teaching Chinese (Either 1-3 accumulated years as a full-time teacher or as a part-time teacher working 10 hours minimum per week, 30 weeks per year. No time requirement for Sunday school teachers).
Award: A total of six prizes will be awarded for teachers at kindergarten/elementary school, middle school and high school level; 3 each for regular and Sunday Chinese schools.
A certificate issued by the Confucius Institute in Indianapolis and 100 US dollars
Application Procedures:
1. Complete the application forms.
2. Submit at least three letters of recommendation; one each from a supervisor and a co-worker, as well as one from the parent(s) of a student.
3. Submit all required paperwork to the Confucius Institute in Indianapolis, 425 University Blvd. CA 129, Indianapolis, IN 46202 before May 1. Applicants will be evaluated by the Award Committee. The winner will be declared in August. Certificates will be awarded at the Chinese Teacher Workshop in September

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Chinese Language Teacher Awards

November 8th, 2011, 8:36 am

On October 15, 2011, the inauguration ceremony of the SYSU Alumni Association Midwest Chapter USA was held at the LaoBeijing Restaurant in Chinatown, Chicago. More than 50 alumni of Sun Yat-sen University from Midwest States participated in this event. In attendance were also the Educational Counsellor of the Chinese Consulate in Chigao Weijia Chen, Party Secretary of Sun Yat-sen University Detao Zheng, Vice President of Sun Yat-sen University Ping Li and Chunsheng Chen.

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2011-10-15 Inauguration Ceremony of the SYSU Alumni Association Midwest Chapter U.S.A.

October 26th, 2011, 4:53 pm

On September 15 and 17, co-hosted by the Confucius Institute in Indianapolis and ICLASS, 2011 Indiana Chinese Language Teacher Workshop was held at Sheraton Hotel downtown Indianapolis. More than 60 Chinese language teachers coming from Indiana and neibouring States and regions such as Chicago and Ohio attended. This workshop included differents sessions such as American education, classroom management, lesson planning, experience sharing et. providing a platform for teachers to share experiences and learn from the experts.

September 15-17, 2011 Chinese Language Teacher Workshop

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On September 10, 2011, hosted by the Mayor’s Office and sponsored by a number of organizations, the 4th Indianapolis Chinese Festival was held at Military Park. The Mayor of Indianapolis Gregory A. Ballard and the Consul-general of the Chinese Embassy in Chicago Guoqiang Yang were both in attendence. A variety of traditional Chinese performances were held and exquisite Chinese cuisines were on display.

The 2011 Indianapolis Chinese Festival held at Military Park

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From July 16^th -31^st, 2011, the High School Summer Program provided two weeks of Chinese language and cultural training for a group of American high school students in Henan, China.

The Program is open to high school students in 9-12 grade, aging 14-18. Selected students need only pay for their airfare and visas; Hanban (the Office of Chinese Language Council International) provides all in-country expenses, including room, board, transportation, language instruction, cultural activities, and sightseeing tours.

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September 15-17, 2011 Chinese Language Teacher Workshop

September 21st, 2011, 9:56 am

On September 10, 2011, hosted by the Mayor’s Office and sponsored by a number of organizations, the 4th Indianapolis Chinese Festival was held at Military Park. The Mayor of Indianapolis Gregory A. Ballard and the Consul-general of the Chinese Embassy in Chicago Guoqiang Yang were both in attendence. A variety of traditional Chinese performances were held and exquisite Chinese cuisines were on display.

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The 2011 Indianapolis Chinese Festival held at Military Park

September 13th, 2011, 11:16 am

From July 16^th -31^st, 2011, the High School Summer Program provided two weeks of Chinese language and cultural training for a group of American high school students in Henan, China.

The Program is open to high school students in 9-12 grade, aging 14-18. Selected students need only pay for their airfare and visas; Hanban (the Office of Chinese Language Council International) provides all in-country expenses, including room, board, transportation, language instruction, cultural activities, and sightseeing tours.

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2011 Chinese Bridge Program

August 30th, 2011, 11:16 am

2011 2 newsletter – Newsletter

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2011-2 Newsletter

August 16th, 2011, 4:09 pm

On August 5, 2011, the 5-week long Chinese Summer Camp at IUPUI came to an end. This camp offered a variety of courses on Chinese language and culture with an enrollment of more than 100 students ranging from k t0 13. It has won positive remarks from both the kids and their parents.

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Chinese summer camp at IUPUI ends

August 10th, 2011, 4:07 pm

Free Chinese Language Lessons and Food

Dear Students,

The Confucius Institute and the Chinese Language Program in World Languages and Cultures will provide opportunities for students to experience Chinese language and cuisine. For four classes from 12:00 to 1:00 pm, we will teach pronunciation, dialogue, Chinese characters, and songs at the Confucius Institute. Chinese food will be provided during these four sessions on November 3, 10, 17 and 23.

Session one: November 3