Three Minnesota students recently returned from a two-week trip to China after performing at the fifth annual Confucius Institute Directors Forum in Beijing, China. The Minnesota students—Nick Klauda (Chanhassen High School), Nathan Tapp (graduate of Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis) and Tommy Tran (a Patrick Henry graduate and current University of Minnesota student)—performed traditional Chinese songs and martial arts with students from around the world at the conference, which is hosted by the Chinese government and designed to bring Confucius Institute leadership from around the world together.
China [held] the 4th Confucius Institute Conference in mid December in Beijing with delegates from 87 countries and regions, according to the Beijing-based Confucius Institute Headquarters.
Classes for children, families, adults and businesses among varied offerings
The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota has a number of fall classes for those individuals (and families) interested in learning about Chinese culture and Mandarin Chinese language. Family Chinese, Kung Fu, Beginning Chinese for Adults, Continuing Chinese for Adults, Chinese Rehab, Put Away the Picture Menu!– Understanding China’s Food Culture, and HSK Test Prep are held at the University International Center, 331–17th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414. To register, or for more information visit http://confucius.umn.edu, call 612-625-5080 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota has helped 12 Minnesota K-12 schools receive funding totaling US$486,501 through the "Confucius Classroom" initiative of the Confucius Institute Headquarters in Beijing, China.
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The Confucius Institute at the University of Minnesota (CIUMN) was the site of the recent Chinese Language Teachers of Minnesota Conference. In years past, this annual conference had been hosted by Margaret Wong at
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