The Confucius Institute at the University at Buffalo (UBCI) is a collaborative effort of the University at Buffalo, the Office of the Chinese Language Council International (Hanban), and Capital Normal University in Beijing, one of UB's long-time partner institutions in China. Established in 2010 as part of an international network of over 300 Confucius Institutes worldwide, UBCI is dedicated to promoting the teaching of Chinese language and culture in Western New York and furthering the understanding of contemporary China.
Read the UB Confucius Institute 2011 Annual Report
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Chinese Bridge Summer Camp for American Students Summer 2012
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Experience China Summer Camp
Students can experience China right here in Western New York this summer! The Confucius Institute, in partnership with the UB College of Arts and Sciences and host schools, organizes Experience China - Chinese Immersion Day Camp for K-12 students who are interested in learning Chinese language, practicing Chinese art and handicrafts, enjoying music and games, and experiencing Chinese culture and traditions. The camp is ideal for new learners of Chinese as well as those who want to continue their language learning over the summer.
Click here for a general Experience China Summer Camp brochure.
For registration information, visit the following sites:
Elmwood Franklin School (June 25-July 6; ages 8-14)
http://www.efssummer.org/experience-china-8-14-years.html
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart (July 9-20; for girls entering grades 5-8)
http://www.sacredheartacademy.org/admissions/documents/Summerspace2012.pdf
Lewiston Porter Central Schools
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