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Minnesota students perform in China at Confucius Institute Conference

Three Minnesota students recently returned from a two-week trip to China after performing at the fifth annual Confucius Institute Directors Forum in Beijing, China. The Minnesota students—Nick Klauda (Chanhassen High School), Nathan Tapp (graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis) and Tommy Tran (a Patrick Henry graduate and current University of Minnesota student)—performed traditional Chinese songs and martial arts with students from around the world at the conference, which is hosted by the Chinese government and designed to bring Confucius Institute leadership from around the world together.

Friday, 31 December 2010 11:16

China holds Confucius Institute conference

China [held] the 4th Confucius Institute Conference in mid December in Beijing with delegates from 87 countries and regions, according to the Beijing-based Confucius Institute Headquarters.

Monday, 04 January 2010 11:34

U of M brings nearly US$500,000 to Minnesota schools for Chinese language education

The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota has helped 12 Minnesota K-12 schools receive funding totaling US$486,501 through the "Confucius Classroom" initiative of the Confucius Institute Headquarters in Beijing, China.

Monday, 04 January 2010 11:29

Confucius Institute has educational opportunities for everyone

Classes for children, families, adults and businesses among varied offerings

The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota has a number of fall classes for those individuals (and families) interested in learning about Chinese culture and Mandarin Chinese language. Family Chinese, Kung Fu, Beginning Chinese for Adults, Continuing Chinese for Adults, Chinese Rehab, Put Away the Picture Menu!– Understanding China’s Food Culture, and HSK Test Prep are held at the University International Center, 331–17th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. To register, or for more information visit http://confucius.umn.edu, call 612-625-5080 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sunday, 30 August 2009 07:52

Chinese language teachers hold annual conference

By Greg Hugh, Staff Writer

Brzezinski and Wong present interactive poster

The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota (CIUMN) was the site of the recent Chinese Language Teachers of Minnesota Conference. In years past, this annual conference had been hosted by Margaret Wong at Breck School but now that CIUMN has opened, Joan Brzezinski, Acting Director of CIUMN, invited the group to meet at its recently opened facility located at the University International Center.

Sunday, 02 November 2008 06:18

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Minnesota students perform in China at Confucius Institute Conference

China holds Confucius Institute conference

U of M brings nearly US$500,000 to Minnesota schools for Chinese language education

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