This upcoming Friday the 29th at 7pm, the Valparaiso International Center (a community based non-profit) is hosting a free panel discussion on China's economic and social changes over the last decades. A diverse panel of presenters will present on China's growing influence both regionally and around the world. The panel will also focus on the Chinese Government's efforts to share its language and culture through cross-cultural institutions throughout the United States. The keynote presenter will be Dr. Liu Jiangang, Associate Director of the Confucius Institute in Valparaiso.
This event is the third in a free monthly series that are held every 4th Friday at 7pm. Past presentations have focused on the revolution in Egypt and the Tsunami that hit Japan. For more information you can visit their website: www.valpovic.org or call 219-464-1122.
About the Valparaiso International Center: The Valparaiso International Center (The VIC) is an independent nonprofit organization that is located in downtown Valparaiso, yet serves all of Northwest Indiana. The VIC serves as a forum to learn about different cultures through interactive events, festivals, classes and discussion groups. It also provides services that help international residents and visitors to feel welcome and to fully enjoy American culture and rights.