Lana Zhang is a second year masters’ student in American Studies at East China Normal University (ECNU) in Shanghai, China. She recently spoke with USCET about her experiences in the American Studies program and about what she hopes to use her degree to accomplish in the future. Zhang became interested in American Studies as an…
In early May, journalist and author Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan wrapped up a week long, three city discussion and lecture tour in China as part of USCET’s ongoing Asian American Author Series. The Series, which launched in November 2012 with award-winning Chinese American author Gish Jen, introduces Asian American authors and literature to Chinese audiences. Tan,…
The US-China Education Trust (USCET) welcomed more than 100 supporters and guests to its Women and the Asian Century: Promoting Diversity in Diplomacy program in mid-June, the second in USCET’s series of 20th anniversary celebrations. The occasion also marked 25 years since USCET Founding President Julia Chang Bloch served as the first Asian American Ambassador…
Event Date June 14, 2018 4:00pm to 8:00pm Location DACOR Bacon House 1801 F St NW Washington,, DC 20006 United States Description Join the US-China Education Trust on June 14, 2018 as we discuss the status of women in diplomacy today, explore why the lack of women in diplomacy should be of concern and survey…
Ambassador Bloch was recognized for her service as the first Asian American to hold the rank of ambassador at the 9th Annual Asian American Foreign Affairs Association (AAFAA) Leadership Dinner. USCET is proud to have AAFAA as a supporter for our upcoming event on “Women and the Asian Century: Promoting Diversity in Diplomacy,” to be…
Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch was inducted into the Business Excellence Institute’s Hall of Fame earlier this month. A special ceremony honoring the Ambassador as well as two other inductees was held at the Shelbourne Hotel in Dublin, Ireland on April 19, 2018. Ambassador Bloch was recognized for her distinguished career in public service as well…
In mid-April Ambassador Nicholas Platt, USCET Advisory Council Chair presented a Thank You album to Mr. Maurice “Hank” Greenberg in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the USCET scholarship he endowed. Launched in 2007 with 10 students at Yunnan University, the Maurice “Hank” Greenberg/CV Starr Scholarships (GSS) program awards scholarships based on high academic record,…
In late March, Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch traveled to St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin to take part in the university’s Great Decisions Lecture Series. The Ambassador gave a speech titled China and America: The New Geopolitical Equation to a crowd of students and scholars. The lecture centered around the geopolitical changes and current uncertainty surrounding…
In Mid-March the US-China Education Trust (USCET) welcomed more than 50 friends and supporters to an Appreciation Luncheon and panel discussion to highlight USCET’s 20 years of work in promoting US-China relations through education and exchange. The program included special remarks from the Honorable Elaine L. Chao, Secretary of Transportation and a long-time friend of…
USCET is pleased to announce the launch of its Data Journalism Alumni Program. This program gives past participants in USCET’s data journalism workshops and incubators an opportunity to network with one another, share skills and resources, and organize offline meet-ups. The Data Journalist of the Month will be a regular feature of the program, which…
