Elite universities are often seen as meritocratic institutions that enable students to rise as far as their effort and talents will take them. Is this the case, or does the intense competition for admission reproduce privilege? If everyone had a truly equal chance to compete, would the winners deserve their admission? Should success in life depend on attending an elite college or university? Is meritocracy a remedy for inequality or a justification of it? On August 23rd, USHCA’s student-led forum will discuss these questions raised by Michael Sandel, renowned Harvard professor, in his book The Tyranny of Merit: Can We Find the Common Good? Dr. Michael Sandel teaches political philosophy at Harvard University. His books–on justice, democracy, ethics, and markets–have been translated into more than 30 languages. He has been described as “the world’s most influential living philosopher.” (New Statesman) Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3ODmjtS
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Join us tomorrow for a special webinar, where delegates who traveled to China to attend the 2024 U.S.-China Ag Roundtable will share their reflections and insights from their recent travels. As delegates of two American delegations organized by USHCA - the Ag & Food Business Delegation and the Ag Education Delegation – they had a front-row-seat opportunity to observe and explore the impact of US-China collaboration around agriculture as they traveled through Shanghai, Hefei, Jinan, Binzhou, Weifang, Beijing, and Xi’an. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the firsthand experiences of participating business leaders, growers, university faculty, and students as they delve into the complexities and opportunities in U.S.-China agricultural collaboration and the realities of on the ground engagement. Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3yOWLWv
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In June 2024, the U.S. Heartland China Association led a special delegation of American agriculture students and faculty from 7 states, 10 universities to attend the 4th Annual U.S.-China Agriculture Roundtable in China. Click the link to learn more about this immersive 17-day learning trip. https://bit.ly/3ACysM2
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Join us for a special webinar, where delegates who traveled to China to attend the 2024 U.S.-China Ag Roundtable will share their reflections and insights from their recent travels. As delegates of two American delegations organized by USHCA - the Ag & Food Business Delegation and the Ag Education Delegation – they had a front-row-seat opportunity to observe and explore the impact of US-China collaboration around agriculture as they traveled through Shanghai, Hefei, Jinan, Binzhou, Weifang, Beijing, and Xi’an. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the firsthand experiences of participating business leaders, growers, university faculty, and students as they delve into the complexities and opportunities in U.S.-China agricultural collaboration and the realities of on the ground engagement.Click here to register: https://bit.ly/3yOWLWv
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Nominations are now open for the 2024 Heartland Chinese Teacher Award, which recognizes exceptional K-12 Chinese language teachers in the 21-state Heartland Region. Visit our website to learn more about key dates in the nomination process and stay tuned for additional details. Be sure to check out our coverage of last year’s recipients and the incredible impact this award had on both teachers and students. Nominate a Teacher Today! https://bit.ly/4duwk7i
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