Upcoming Events for Event Calendar

05 August 2010 : Culture Elective - Mahjong Class

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:56:21 -0500

Who: All CLE students have been invited to participate

Where: CLE classroom

Mahjong is a game for four players originated in China. Mahjong involves skill, strategy, and calculation, as well as, a certain degree of luck (depending on the variation played, luck can be anything from a minor to a dominant factor in winning). Please join us in partaking in China's dominant past-time and learn the basic rules and strategies of Mahjong.

06 August 2010 : Culture Trip - Chaoyang Acrobats

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:11:47 -0500

Location: Chaoyang Theatre (朝阳剧场Cháoyáng Jù Chăng)

Address: 36 Dong San Huan
Bei Lu (东三环北路). Subway line 10, Hujialou (呼家楼) Station, Exit C

Ticket: 150 Yuan/person
(Retail Price 180 Yuan.
No charge for Gold Package students)

Note: Chaoyang Theatre Beijing had various opera and dance performances in the 1980's. Today the theatre is widely known for its immaculate acrobatic performances. If you aspire to witness a Chinese acrobatic performance then Chaoyang Theatre is the best
place for you. Chaoyang Theatre is a must-visit attraction. Right from the Lion Dance to a seesaw performance, every acrobatic performance at this theatre is sure to hold you spellbound. You can enjoy a high quality of acrobatic performance at Chaoyang Theatre.

Register with CLE if you would like to attend. Your friends are also welcome.

19 August 2010 : Culture Trip - Qingdao

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 01:34:26 -0500

What: End of Summer Term weekend trip to Qingdao during the famous Qingdao Beer Festival

When: Thursday, August 19 - Sunday, August 22

Who: All CLE students have been invited to participate

Where: Meet at CLE and take subway to Beijing train station

CLE is partnering with Dragon Bus tours to offer a great trip. Your friends are also more than welcome to join. We would leave on Thursday evening on an overnight train and return back Monday morning, so students could then attend class on Monday.

Friday Class: If attending this trip, students would miss their Friday classes. Unfortunately a make up class will not be possible, but you can get your class assignments early and you will have plenty of time to study and speak Chinese during the trip. CLE will have a staff member available for questions. Students that qualify can also take extra tutoring to make up for missed class time.

Trip tentatively includes:
Return overnight train tickets (hard sleeper) BJ/QD
Transfer to hostel
2 nights standard dorm room accommodation in hostel (8 bed mixed hostel)
Western breakfast at hostel
1 day trip to Laoshan (with local guide)
1 day trip to Fu Shan (with trip leader)
One BBQ at hostel
"Amazing Race" event around Qingdao (tentative based on number of participants), and
A visit to the Qingdao Beer Festival, students will be responsible for return transportation

*This trip is not all inclusive and will be very loosely scheduled for each student to spend their time in Qingdao how they would like. Each attendee will be responsible for meals and other expenses that are not listed as included with the trip.

Price**: tentatively the price is around 1400 RMB per person and will be verified once we are able to confirm the trip, number of interested students and all trip details. Gold Package students will be able attend this trip at no charge. All students (Gold, Silver, Bronze) can also choose to upgrade their accommodation (based on availability). Room upgrade will cost:

350 RMB - upgrade to double room (per person)
750 RMB - upgrade to single room

**Please note it is high season in Qingdao now due to the Qingdao beer festival and prices are changing quickly. Registration and confirmation must be received by July 30, but rooms cannot be guaranteed for late additions. We have reserved space for students that have already RSVP'd.