Chinese Cultural Exchange Program
In an effort to encourage greater understanding within one of the most important bi-lateral relationship of the the 21st century, the Drake University Chinese Cultural Exchange Program facilitates exchanges of faculty, students, and graduates between Drake University and educational institutions in China. This program offers American and Chinese faculty, students, and graduates opportunities for personal and professional development, and aims to promote diversity on campus, thereby helping to fulfill the Drake mission to “provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship.”
UPCOMING PUBLIC LECTURES
February 19, 2013
Public Lecture from Professor Mingxia WANG
Topic: Adverse Drug Reactions and Medication Safety in China
Location: Harvey Ingham 104
Time: 7:00pm-8:30pm
Sponsor: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and Chinese Cultural Exchange Program
Professor Wang is Vice-Director and Chief Pharmacist of the Pharmacy Department at the Fourth Hospital of Hebei Medical University.
March 28, 2013
Public Lecture from Professor Hui SHEN
Topic: Chinese College Students and Their Religious Beliefs and Practice
Location: Meredith 106
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Sponsor: Chinese Cultural Exchange Program, Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship
Dr. Hui SHEN, Associate Professor of Social Work and Social Policy, Nanjing University, received her PhD in Sociology in 2005 from Nanjing University, and is currently an associate professor in the Department of Social Work and Social Policy, School of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Nanjing University. Dr. Shen has taught “Introduction to Social Work" and “Medical Social Work” at the undergraduate level and “Mental Health” to postgraduates. Her research is in the fields of social work and sociology, with a specific focus on social work and social services in China, drug addiction rehabilitation, and services for the elderly and disabled children. During her visit to Drake, Dr. Shen will be visiting classes and meeting with students and faculty of multiple departments in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education.
Teach in China Program Information >>
TEACH IN CHINA INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS
You are invited to an informational session about Drake’s Teach in China Program for graduating Seniors and to hear from Drake graduates who have participated previously.
What: Informational Session about Drake’s Teach in China Program


When/Where:
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
1. 3:30-4:30 p.m. (International Center, the Point)
2. 8:00-9:00 p.m. (Medbury 221)
Tuesday, February 26, 2013:
1. 3:30-4:30 p.m. (International Center, the Point)
2. 8:00-9:00 p.m. (Medbury 221)
