Tuesday, March 06, 2007

You should get out more.








Seems like anywhere in the world, you accomplish things by attending meetings. We've been going to lots of meetings. Wistfully, Hal Knight, our Dean said "I've been here three days, and all I've done is go to meetings. It's what I do at home. Meeting rooms in China look pretty much like meeting rooms anyplace in the world." Yesterday afternoon, Hal got his wish. We spent some time at the Confucius Academy and nearby school.

Above: Hal at the signing ceremony formalizing ETSU's Nanjing Teacher Training program.

Below: Seeing the sights

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