By Yu-Chi Larry Ho, Gordon McKay Professor of Systems Engineering, Emeritus, Harvard University (From 1961 to 2001, Porf. Ho taught at School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University. One of his proudest achievements is the total of 50 students who received Ph.D. degrees from Harvard as a result of his one-on-one style teaching. This… Continue reading Life of an Academic with a 40-Year Teaching Career at Harvard University
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Elizabeth Wu from Canton Mass. Took Home Two Gold Medals in Taekwondo National Championships
By David Li, bostonese.com Boston – The American Taekwondo United(ATU) National Taekwondo Championships was held in Atlanta in June 2012. More than 800 contestants from all 50 states competed in this national tournament. Elizabeth Wu, a 13-year-old from Canton, Mass. won two championships in her age group by outperforming her peers. Behind the gold medals,… Continue reading Elizabeth Wu from Canton Mass. Took Home Two Gold Medals in Taekwondo National Championships
Tanglewood Opened 75th Season with Star-studded Gala Concert
On Saturday, July 14, at 8:30 p.m., luminaries of the classical music world and beyond—including Yo-Yo Ma, James Taylor, John Williams, Keith Lockhart, Emanuel Ax, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Peter Serkin, Andris Nelsons, and David Zinman gathered to celebrate Tanglewood’s 75th anniversary season with a gala program that also spotlighted the festivals’ three major orchestral forces—the Boston… Continue reading Tanglewood Opened 75th Season with Star-studded Gala Concert
A Californian’s Journey Into Tibet
By Chad Pen Lowe, bostonese.com columnist “You need the 入藏函（Letter to Enter Tibet）”, the tour bureau representative told me, after examining my USA passport. I couldn’t believe it. I was on my way to Tibet and was stopping by in Zhengzhou, a city in central China. “Could you double-check?”, I asked earnestly, hoping it was… Continue reading A Californian’s Journey Into Tibet
Raquel Olssen – From BU Grad To TV Star at CCTV News International
Raquel’s most emotional moments seem to be when she’s sitting on an airplane. Seated comfortably (or not so comfortably, depending on the airline) in her own allotted space, this is a time when her mind is her own. It’s a time when her thoughts stir and occur, digest and contest, review and renew. It’s also… Continue reading Raquel Olssen – From BU Grad To TV Star at CCTV News International
Office of New Bostonians: What Deferred Action Means for Young Immigrants
Reverend Cheng Imm Tan, Director Mayor’s Office of NEW BOSTONIANS, June 29, 2012 There is a lot of excitement and questions about the recently announced Deferred Action for young immigrants. Community partners have shared with us that they have received many calls and have also been made aware of several scam activities where people have been… Continue reading Office of New Bostonians: What Deferred Action Means for Young Immigrants
Building a World-Class University, President Gong Ke on the Future of Nankai University
By David Li, translated by Sai Sun On the evening of May 8, the 6-member delegation from Nankai University headed by President Gong Ke(龚克) received a warm welcome party hosted by Boston Nankai Alumni Association at Jing Chuan Restaurant in Boston Chinatown. Nearly 60 Nankai alumni participated in the event. They cherished the rare opportunity,… Continue reading Building a World-Class University, President Gong Ke on the Future of Nankai University
Connect Books Won NECINA’s YES 6.0 Business Plan Contest
By David Li, bostonese.com Chelmsford, Mass. – The results of YES (Youth Entrepreneurship Service) program 6.0 was announced at New England Chinese Information & Network Association (NECINA)’s annual meeting at Radisson hotel. Connect Books, a team consisted of local high-school students Stephanie Chan, Eddy Zhong and Kevin Zhang, won the first prize, and Vital Communications… Continue reading Connect Books Won NECINA’s YES 6.0 Business Plan Contest
An Interview with Conductor Chi-Sun Chan, An Innovator in Traditional Chinese Music
By Virginia Payne (施幼菱) As one of the leading centers for music and culture in the US with more than its share of famous musical institutions, Boston has a plethora of talented musicians of national and international renown. Yet, it’s not every day that one encounters a musician with an unusual and diverse background as… Continue reading An Interview with Conductor Chi-Sun Chan, An Innovator in Traditional Chinese Music
Xiamen Delegation Pitches Double Hundreds Talent Program at MIT
By David Li, bostonese.com Cambridge, Mass. – Xiamen is a beautiful city with growing economic power on the west side of the Taiwan Strait. In the evening of May 27, the Xiamen Municipal Government delegation successfully held Overseas Talents Forum and Double Hundreds Talent Program promotion conference at MIT Faculty Club. Chen Qiuxiong delivers the… Continue reading Xiamen Delegation Pitches Double Hundreds Talent Program at MIT