The University of Virginia’s China Office, launched in Shanghai as the University’s first overseas platform, marked its 10th anniversary Friday.
“UVA’s China Office has been successful over the past 10 years in creating interesting new opportunities for student engagement in China, including in language study through participation in last year's innovative program on the history of U.S.-Chinese ping pong diplomacy," Steve Mull, vice provost of UVA Global Affairs, said. "Beginning next academic year, our office there will expand its outreach across East Asia to explore new opportunities in other key countries in the region such as Singapore, South Korea, Japan and others, and soon become part of a broader overseas network of UVA offices in key global regions. Together, these offices will support efforts across Grounds to build international collaborations and partnerships, helping our students develop the knowledge, perspectives, experience and skills necessary to lead in a globally connected world."
The China Office’s initial opening date of March 7, 2015, was a nod to UVA’s anniversary of its first classes: March 7, 1825. (UVA marked the bicentennial of that date this week with events around Grounds.)
“It has been an extraordinary privilege to represent the University of Virginia in China over the past decade,” Justin O’Jack, the China Office’s chief representative, said. “I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work alongside our distinguished faculty and staff from Grounds, as well as our dynamic and passionate community of students, alumni, parents, and friends throughout China.”
