Mission Accomplished

Yesterday, the cooperation agreement with the University of Shandong was finalized with a ceremonial signing and the exchanging of gifts before the flags of both countries.  Afterwards, there was a ritual banquet.

 Such formality is considered essential to make things official, but since I am inclined to be snarky, I wondered if we were negotiating nuclear disarmament or academic exchanges.

The objectives of this project were to further develop our relationship with North China Institute of Commerce and Technology, to establish a new partnership with Shandong Institute of Commerce and Technology, and to formalize a new program at Shandong University, Weihai.  Successful with all of them, we begin our journey home to the States later today.