On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
Lai I-chung
Dr. Lai I-chung visits USC
Nov. 6, 2006 , 12:30 - 2 pm
USC Social Sciences (SOS) B-40
co-sponsored with the USC Center for International Studies and the USC East Asian Studies Center
Lai I-chung is the Director of Department of Chinese Affairs, Democratic Progressive Party, Taiwan. He is also the member of executive board and director of Foreign Policy Studies of Taiwan Thinktank, a Taipei based public policy research institute established at December 31st, 2001. Prior to assuming his current position, Dr. Lai served as special assistant to Taiwan’s representative in Japan from 2000-2003 and as the executive director of Taiwan Democratic Progressive Party’s U.S. representative office in 1999-2000. Dr. Lai received his Ph.D. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1999.
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