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Heng Ji Taiwan Hotpot

March 11, 2012

What better way is there to close out another cold Beijing winter than with a traditional Chinese hotpot? Not only did we enjoy the hopot, we enjoyed seeing what our fellow Wahoos are doing around the capital city and chatted about President Sullivan's upcoming visit to Beijing. To view photos from the gathering click the lead photo.


 

 

 

Admitted Student Welcome Reception

April 16, 2011

2011 Admitted Student Reception

 Thank you to everyone who came out to the Admitted Student Reception at Xiao Wang Fu Restaurant in Ritan Park.  Admitted local students and their parents had the opportunity to reach out to alumni, parents and friends of the University in making their decision about which University to attend.

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2011 Alternative Winter Break Community Service Project

Saturday, January 15, 2011

On January 15 students participating in Alternative Winter Break visited Beijing to learn more about China and participate in a community service project. The the UVaClub of China-Beijing hosted a casual welcome dinner at Xiao Wang Fu Restaurant in Ritan Park generously sponsored by UVa's Office of Engagement and the UVaFamilies program. More than 20 alumni and parents came out to meet the students and local `Hoos while enjoying a traditional Chinese meal. Many thanks to Yingfeng Yvonne Luo (CLAS 2013) the Alternative Winter Break Site Leader and photographer. Click the image to see photos from the evening.

 

2010 College Fair

Sunday, November 6, 2010

On Sunday, November 6 Beijing alumni attended the college fair at the Tsinghua International School to represent U.Va. It was great fun and a real success. Many students were knowledgeable about Virginia and asked pointed questions about admissions standards, prominent schools within the University and tuition. The future looks bright for U.Va.! Many thanks to Betty Gu's (SEAS '01) daughter Jessica for the photos. View the slideshow.

 

2010 Student Send-off

Saturday, June 19, 2010

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2010 Admitted Student Party

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Xiao Wang Fu Restaurant
Ritan Rd. Ritan Park North Gate
Chaoyang District
Beijing
朝阳区日坛路日坛公园北门

All alumni and parents were invited and encouraged to attend the Second Annual Admitted Students Reception in Beijing. Quickly becoming a favorite tradition of the UVaClub of China - Beijing, the event gaves newly admitted local students and their parents the opportunity to reach out to alumni, parents and friends of the University while making their decision. It also gave alumni the chance to reconnect with each other as well as see the future of U.Va. The U.Va. Office of Engagement and our Club president Jerry Peng generously sponsored the event. View the slideshow.

 

Dim Sum in the Daytime

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Saturday, March 20, 12 noon

Tang Yuan Dim Sum 唐缘酒楼
Chaoyangmen Wai Jie
Jixiang Li #209
Beijing, China
北京市朝阳区朝阳门外大街吉祥里209号
Tel.: 010-6653 0198

All U.Va. young alumni and young alumni at heart were invited to Dim Sum with fellow Beijing 'Hoos. This was the second event in the young alumni series, which has been generously sponsored through a grant from U.Va.’s Office of Engagement and the Alumni Association. Much gratitude goes out to Napatra Charassuvichakanich and Stephen Leonelli for planning this event. Seventeen alumni and parents came out to share in the afternoon gathering at Tang Yuan Dim Sum 唐缘酒楼.

 
'Hoos Helping Haiti

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

The UVaClub of China-Beijing took part in an Inter-University Benefit for Haiti held at the Westin in Chaoyang. Over 140 alumni from US and UK schools attended the event, which raised a total of 12,820 CNY for Partners in Health, a global medical charity. Everyone enjoyed the well-organized event, which also helped raise awareness about, and funds for, the humanitarian crisis in Haiti.

 

Billiards and Beer

Thursday, January 21, 2010

The UVaClub of China-Beijing had a great time at Show Ball Snooker & Pool Club for team billiards, beer and catching up with 'Hoos! Novices, experts and everyone in between came out for the fun. Click the image to view the slideshow.

 

 


 
2009 Student Send-off

Saturday, June 13, 2009

 

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Other 2009 Send-off Events in China

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Accepted Student Party

April 2009

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U.Va. Reception

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Le Quai
Workers' stadium Gate 12
(bet. Gongti Donglu & Gongti Xilu)
Beijing, China 100027

As part of U.Va.'s drive for alumni and parent involvement and increased international exposure, the Office of Engagement sent Assistant Director of International Engagement Darci Spuck to Beijing to meet with alumni and parents to help guide the development of the UVaClub of China-Beijing. A reception was held and over 30 alumni and parents attended. Click the image to view the slideshow.