China Center
290 Humphrey Center
612-624-1002
chinactr@umn.edu
www.chinacenter. umn.edu
Purpose:
The University of Minnesota China Center builds bridges between the U.S. and Greater China.
Functions:
To fulfill this mission, the China Center draws on the strengths of the University of Minnesota and partners with public and private organizations in Minnesota and the U.S. to promote relations with Greater China by:
- Facilitating educational exchange, collaborative research, teaching and training activities
- Fostering an understanding of history, cultures, and values
- Serving as a catalyst and resource for the promotion of economic, governmental, and civic pursuits
- Increasing mutual interest and understanding
Services:
- Consults with faculty and staff regarding China collaborations
- Assists in placement of visiting scholars
- Coordinates China alumni organization
- Offers academic-year study in China
- Coordinates work in China program for recent graduates
- Hosts Chinese university and government visits
- Provides community outreach
- Provides community outreach
- Offers orientation for China travel
Resources:
- China Center News (tri-annual newsletter)
- Informational brochure
- Building Bridges: University of Minnesota Alumni in China
- A Resource Directory of University of Minnesota Faculty Linkages with China
- Annual Report