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A Delegation of 16 People from University of Regina Canada visited IEA/CASS<BR><BR>On May 8th of 2007, A Delegation of 16 people from University of Regina (U of R) Canada visited the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Chinese Academic of Social Sciences (IEA/CASS). The head of this delegation is Dr. Dongyan Blachford, Vice Dean of Faculty of Graduate and Research, U of R. There are 16 visitors, including Dr. Philip Charrier, Associate Professor of History Department, and 14 undergraduate students who come from 6 different Departments of 2 Faculties, U of R.<BR>Dr. Di Yongjun, Director of Research Organizing Department of IEA/CASS, welcomed the Canadian delegation. Professor Ruan Xihu; the former President of the Association of Canadian Studies in China, Professor Zhou Qingsheng; the Director of Canadian Studies Research Centre of IEA/CASS, Dr. Zhang Jijiao, Zhang Xiaomin and Du Fachun from IEA/ CASS attended this meeting. A seminar on Cultural and Social-Economic Situation in China and Canada has been held during this visit, which provided a platform for discussion of mutual interests. This visit has strengthened the linkage between IEA/CASS and U of R. In the meanwhile, the exchange programs of scholars and/or students will be set up.<BR>Dr. Dongyan Blachford’s areas of research include language policy and education, technology in teaching, social justice and gender issues. She is a member of the Board of the Immigrant Women of Saskatchewan, Regina Chapter. Dr. Philip Charrier got his Ph.D from Cambridge University UK, his specialization now focuses on Modern East Asian history; modernization and development; visual culture.<BR>The University of Regina formally founded in 1974, located in Saskatchewan. Currently, it has 9 faculties and 25 academic departments, which have established reputations for excellence and innovative programs leading to bachelors’, masters’, and doctoral degrees. There are more than 12,000 full-time and part-time students, 1,400 permanent and term employees and approximately 1,200 casual employees in U of R.<BR>(Written by Du Fachun)<BR>