Friday, September 6, 2013

9/6: Chinese Program Weekly Update: Cross-Disciplinary Asian Studies Networking Event - Please RSVP, Chinese Hollywood, and More!

Dear Students of Chinese:
I hope that the first week back has gone smoothly.  Please see below for important upcoming events and deadlines.  You are all invited to attend the networking event on the 12th, but are asked to please RSVP by Tuesday, 9/10 (details below):

  • 5:00-7:00 PM, IEP House Living Room (67 Upper College Rd.)
  • For all students of Chinese, regardless of class year.
  • DB and IEP/Chinese Flagship staff will lead this workshop.
  • Learn how to write effective resumes and cover letters in both American and international styles, and how to prepare for interviews and assessment centers in the U.S. and abroad. 
  • Learn how to start your resume in different formats for different purposes (jobs/countries), then bring your completed resume to Workshop II for feedback.
  • Pizza will be provided.
Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship
  • Must be a Pell Grant recipient.
  • Up to $5,000 (an additional $3,000 for critical languages like Chinese) for study abroad.
  • Attend an Information Session on Campus: Sept. 9, 11, 19, 24
  • Application Deadline: Oct. 1 for spring 2014
Want to Learn about Chinese Hollywood?
  • Register for COM 310 Chinese Hollywood - Through the Lens of Visual Literacy
  • Meets Mondays 12:00-3:00 PM this semester.
  • Fulfills Chinese major requirements.
  • See flyer attached.
Have a great weekend!