News and Events

CIE Visiting Teacher Retreat Meeting

jasperThe CIE was recently able to provide a two day retreat and training session for its 16 visiting teachers in Jasper. The 16 visiting teachers currently are deployed in 10 schools and with 6 assigned to work in the CIE.… [more]

Visit from University of Alberta Delegation

albertaThe Confucius Institute welcomed a visit from a delegation from the University of Alberta on April 24th. The group consisted of 35 leadership staff from 29 different universities in China who are attending a three month special leadership training program… [more]

2015 CIE Winter Session Graduation Ceremony

2015 graduationOn April 23, the graduation ceremony of the 2015 CIE Winter Session was held in the Cultural Center of the Confucius Institute. More than 70 students, in addition to their families and friends attended the ceremony. At the ceremony, the… [more]

Chinese Bridge Competition for University Students

bridgeOn March 22, the 4th Alberta Chinese Bridge Competition for University Students was successfully held at the campus of the University of Alberta. The Chinese Consulate in Vancouver and the Confucius Institute in Edmonton were  major organizers for this event.… [more]

Chinese New Year Reception

chineseOn March 18, the CIE was invited to attend the Chinese New Year Reception at Alberta Government House. The Hon. Teresa Woo-Paw, associate minister of Asia Pacific Relations, hosted the reception and Alberta Premier, Jim Prentice, attended the reception and … [more]