Monthly Archives: January 2011

BYU Flagship on “Jiangsu’s Got Foreign Talent”

BYU Chinese Flagship Program students Lars Shurilla, Chris Miller, and David Farley (LCD), as well as their wives, performed on the Chinese talent show, “Jiangsu’s Got Foreign Talent.” We fortunate to be sent a copy of the broadcast version. Enjoy!

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Counting Sheep

A BYU student drifts blissfully into sleep until he is met with an unexpected awakening.

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Alumni Spotlight: Daniel Evensen

I’m currently working for the US Department of State as a Foreign Service Officer. I doubt I would have passed the Oral Examination if it weren’t for the experience I gained during my time in China with the Flagship Program. … Continue reading

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Winter Orientation

Join us for a student orientation, hear from the directors, experience information sessions, and get to know your fellow cohorts. After the formal agenda there will be refreshments and socializing. Note-This is required of ALL Flagship students. RSVP- January 28, … Continue reading

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The exaggerated decline of foreign languages

Michael De Groote of Deseret News writes: Scott Sprenger, associate dean in BYU’s college of humanities and a professor of French, wrote a guest post recently on The Chronicle of Higher Education’s website, chronicle.com, about how many are seeing SUNY … Continue reading

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BYUCC Business in China Lecture series: Michael A. Hoer

All flagship students are invited to this special event. Michael A. Hoer, a BYU graduate, will be speaking to students about business in China. BYUCC Business in China Lecture series Michael Hoer, CEO Thurs, Jan 20 6-7pm JFSB B190 Below … Continue reading

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Upcoming BYUCC Events

Here is a list of upcoming BYU Chinese Club events. Chinese Corner Every Thurs (starting this week) 11am – 12pm FLAC B003 JFSB Free English Class! Every Saturday (native English speakers needed to volunteer) JKB 1004 1:30-3pm Chinese New Year … Continue reading

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Chinese University to Perform Traditional Song and Dance for Community

Next Tuesday at 7pm, the Art Troupe of Sichuan University will be performing a Sichuan opera-style musical performance at the Cottonwood High School Auditorium. Music, dance, costumes, and face-changing are among the many highlights of this event. The  event is … Continue reading

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Dr. Dana Bourgerie Quoted in Kennedy Center newsletter

Dr. Dana Bourgerie was quoted in the Kennedy Centers monthly newsletter on the topic of Writing Winning Essays: Improving BYU Student Applications for International and Area Studies Scholarships. At this seminar, in a mixed presentation format, faculty and administrators gave … Continue reading

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Tim Stratford Speaking at UVU

Tim Stratford, the 2011 winner of the UVU’s Excellence in Business Ethics Award, will be speaking on the topic of “Building Trust in US-China Economic Relations” January 11, 2011 at 10am on the UVU Campus in the Ragan Theater. It … Continue reading

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