By Marcus Larsen-Strecker, Tufts University, Chinese teacher: Wentao Li (Marcus Larsen-Strecker is a contestant of the Third Annual “Chinese Bridge” University Student Chinese Speech Contest in New England Area. He gave this speech in Chinese on March 23 at UMass Boston.) Respected teachers, ladies and gentleman! Thank you very much for finding the time to… Continue reading “Chinese Mother” Speech at Third Annual “Chinese Bridge” University Student Chinese Speech Contest in New England Area
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天津，我中文梦起飞的地方 Tianjin — The Place Where I Developed My Dreams
天津，我中文梦起飞的地方 张炫晶, 波士顿学院，第3届新英格兰地区大学生“汉语桥”比赛参赛选手，指导老师吕芳 读完小学后我去了加拿大，在那儿完了初中和高中。高中毕业后，我被波士顿学院（Boston College) 录取了。上了大学二年级后，我去中国留学了，学了两个学期汉语。目前我是波士顿学院三年级的学生，专业是教育心理。我的第二外语是英文，第三外语是中文。
Predicted Snowstorm Closes Boston Schools and Cancels MCAS Tests on March 19
Boston, March 18, 2013, — The forecast predicts Boston will be impacted by a strong winter storm tonight and throughout tomorrow morning’s commute. Ice and sleet are set to follow snow and the National Weather Service has warned that tomorrow morning’s commute will be extremely difficult. With that forecast in hand, Mayor Thomas M. Menino… Continue reading Predicted Snowstorm Closes Boston Schools and Cancels MCAS Tests on March 19
After A Little Night Dancing, Commonwealth Ballet To Present Intrigue on March 16-17
By David Li, bostonese.com When Chip Morris graduated from University of Wisconsin at Madison with a Pd.D. in mathematics, he might not have imagined that running a youth ballet school would be in his future. “I came to Boston in 1985. I taught math and computer science during weekdays and danced in a theater in… Continue reading After A Little Night Dancing, Commonwealth Ballet To Present Intrigue on March 16-17
ASPIRE@Work Lecture Helps Asian American Women Land Dream Jobs
Boston, March 6, 2013, –It can be intimidating navigating to further your career growth. Understanding the necessary skills to gain and resources to use can make it less so. Asian Sisters Participating in Reaching Excellence (ASPIRE) held its third ASPIRE@Work event, “How to Land Your Dream Job”, on Thursday, February 28, 2013.
Suffolk University Celebrated Lunar New Year with Lion Dance and Smiles
By David Li, bostonese.com When a group of students from Suffolk University Chinese Students and Scholars’ Association (CSSA) planned for a Chinese New Year celebration on Feb. 9, 2013, they didn’t expect Blizzard Nemo would arrive in Boston without invitation on that day. They had to reschedule it to Feb. 12. Suffolk University president James… Continue reading Suffolk University Celebrated Lunar New Year with Lion Dance and Smiles
Pictures and Videos from 2013 NCLS Chinese New Year Celebration
By Newton Chinese Language School In the evening of Feb. 16, 2013, the Newton Chinese Language School (NCLS) traditional Chinese New Year celebration performance was held at Regis College in Weston, Mass. Thanks to the over 300 performers and the event administration staff, it was a great teamwork, and it has demonstrated the talents and… Continue reading Pictures and Videos from 2013 NCLS Chinese New Year Celebration
ACLS Marks Ten Year Anniversary with Day-long Celebrations
By David Li, bostonese.com, photos by Chun Sun Acton, Mass., Feb. 20, 2013, — With memories of the extraordinary 2012 Acton Chinese Music Night still fresh in people’s mind, Acton residents were treated with another wonderful show put together by Acton Chinese Language School (ACLS) on Feb. 16. This time, the occasion is celebrating 10th… Continue reading ACLS Marks Ten Year Anniversary with Day-long Celebrations
New Law Allows Up To Ten “Virtual Schools” in Massachusetts
BOSTON – January 4, 2013 – Governor Deval Patrick yesterday signed H. 4274, “An Act Establishing Commonwealth Virtual Schools.” This legislation expands online educational opportunities for students across the Commonwealth and secures proper state oversight of virtual schools to ensure that all students receive a high quality education.
HUST President Li Peigen’s N.A. Visit Aimed to Attract Talents Overseas
From Dec. 4 to 12, HUST (Huazhong University of Science and Technology) delegation headed by its president Prof. Li Peigen visited some famous universities in Canada and the U.S. in order to develop substantive cooperation with these universities, recruit high-level talents and promote HUST’s internationalization process. Prof. Li had a meeting with Dr. Joseph E.… Continue reading HUST President Li Peigen’s N.A. Visit Aimed to Attract Talents Overseas