To mark 25 years of the only IAJU institution in the Chinese Mainland, The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies gathered friends and alumni on the evening of November 28 to cherish the sweet memories of the past and look forward to the bright future. Continue reading “The Beijing Center 25th Anniversary Celebration”
The Beijing Center 25th Anniversary Celebration
Scholars of the Schwarzman College of the Tsinghua University visit the Beijing Center
Earlier this month, Schwarzman Scholars from the 2020-2021 Cohort paid a visit to TBC. As part of their commencement celebrations, they had the opportunity to visit important heritage sites like the Forbidden City Continue reading “Scholars of the Schwarzman College of the Tsinghua University visit the Beijing Center”
TBC Welcomes Bishop Chow, SJ On His Visit to Beijing
The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies, the pre-eminent Jesuit education center in mainland China, had the honor of welcoming Bishop Stephen Chow, SJ, to our campus on Thursday, April 20 Continue reading “TBC Welcomes Bishop Chow, SJ On His Visit to Beijing”
Messaging has never had more Matteo
As part of our 25th Anniversary celebrations, The Beijing Center has developed a set of Venerable Matteo Ricci SJ moving stickers, which accent texts with style and smiles. Continue reading “Messaging has never had more Matteo”
TBC stand with the Asian community
We at The Beijing Center (TBC) are all deeply disturbed by the recent violent outbreak against Asian Americans, and we are horrified at the continued unfolding of racially motivated acts of hate and violence. As we collectively continue to battle against the ongoing pandemic, an increase in violence and additional deaths points to the need to expand the awareness of bias and discrimination that is still very much present in our societies.
As we firmly stand with the Asian community now and always, we recognize the severity of this occurrence and the urgent need for positive change and global unity. The effects of this act of violence reach beyond Atlanta, reminding us all of the harsh reality – that any individual, regardless of race and ethnicity, can be targeted and that we should work towards eliminating the propensity for violence.
As an international education institution built on a multicultural Jesuit identity, we can’t help but be grateful for the inclusive and diverse community and company culture we have cultivated. In doing so, we are taking this racially-motivated violence towards the Asian community with a heavy heart and an open mind into further understanding the intricacy of injustices brought on by intersectionality.
The Bejing Center Welcomes New American Pathway Program Students
On Friday, September 11, 2020, The Beijing Center (TBC) welcomed its Fall 2020 cohort comprised of local Chinese freshman from the College of the Holy Cross, Saint Joseph’s University, University of Notre Dame, and University of the South. Continue reading “The Bejing Center Welcomes New American Pathway Program Students”
Jesuit Community Responds To COVID-19 Fight With Donation Of Medical Protective Suits To Hospital In HUBEI
“We are all part of one human family, no matter where we’re from. The Jesuits of Canada and the United States are honored to stand in solidarity with the people of China at this challenging time. Our prayers and hopes are with you,” President of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States, Fr. Timothy P. Kesicki, SJ. Continue reading “Jesuit Community Responds To COVID-19 Fight With Donation Of Medical Protective Suits To Hospital In HUBEI”
JCAP President Fr Tony Moreno is new Chair of The Beijing Center
Fr Tony Moreno SJ, President of the Jesuit Conference of Asia Pacific (JCAP), has been named as Chair of The Beijing Center (TBC) to replace Fr Mark Raper SJ who has concluded his service as Board Chair and Board Member after a 12-year tenure. Fr Raper is currently Superior of the Myanmar Jesuit Mission and former JCAP President.
Besides Fr Moreno, Chinese Jesuit Provincial Fr Stephen Chow SJ was elected Vice Chair, a newly created position that is being proposed. Dr Thomas Poon was elected Board Member.
The election took place during the TBC Board of Directors meeting on November 18. The night prior to the meeting, the board members attended the TBC Annual Thanksgiving Dinner in honour of the service learning initiatives this semester.
The event brought together celebrated partnerships and friendships, along with the opportunity to recognise the unparalleled contribution organisations, such as Bethel China, make towards improving the lives of underprivileged and impaired children in China, with the support of partners and volunteers like TBC students and staff.
In his final speech as Chair, Fr Raper said he was grateful for the wonderful reunion between passionate individuals and organisations who continue working to provide students with quality international education.
Read more about the thanksgiving dinner here.