Our vice President Ren Youqun headed a delegation of 21 people to visit Colorado State University from April 26th to May 4th, 2010. The visit was a complete success. Their President Tony Frank conferred the engagement letters to our honorary Dean of School of Arts Professor Hou Runyu and Professor of Music Department Cao Jin. Professor Cao was also awarded Excellent Contribution to Music Education Award.
President Tony Frank had visited our university in November 2008. Witnessed by Governor Bill Ritter, our President Yu Lizhong signed a cooperation agreement with him. Their deputy director of Academic Affairs Jim Cooney watched our concert for the 58 anniversary in October, 2009.
During the visit, vice President Ren met President Tony Frank, director of Academic Affairs Rick Miranda, deputy director of Academic Affairs Jim Cooney, vice President Amy Parsons, and vice President Patrick Burns.
It is acknowledged that the two universities have established key strategic partnership. The report has been published by the Associated Press and the Fox News Channel.
(Translated and Edited by Shui Tao. Email: tao.shui0430@gmail.com)