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​Congratulations to Professors Ling Yan and Yike Li on Receiving the 2025 NECLTA Teaching Innovation Award! 

Professors ​Ling Yan and Y​ike Li have been recognized by the New England Chinese Language Teachers Association (NECLTA) with the 2025 Teaching Innovation Award for their project “A Digital Learning Platform for First-Year Chinese Language.”

Selected from a highly competitive pool of submissions across New England and Greater New York, their project was commended for its innovative design, pedagogical depth, and impact on student learning. It was featured at the 14th NECLTA Annual Conference at Tufts University on October 18​, and will be shared on the NECLTA website to promote broader pedagogical exchange.

Please join us in congratulating Professors ​Ling Yan and Y​ike Li on this well-deserved honor!

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Congratulations to Professor Lu Kou on Receiving the GS Honor Society Faculty Award!

We are proud to share that Professor Lu Kou has been nominated by current students in the GS Honor Society to receive the GS Honor Society Faculty Award.

Established in 2025, this award recognizes faculty members whose outstanding teaching, mentorship, and dedication have made a meaningful impact for students in the Columbia School of General Studies.

Professor Lu Kou will be honored at the GS Honor Society Induction Ceremony, taking place:

 Wednesday, October 29
 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
 Low Rotunda

Please join us in congratulating Professor Lu Kou on this well-deserved recognition!

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EALAC Language Chat Club!

The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures invites you to our Language Chat Clubs! Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced speaker in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or Vietnamese, this is a fantastic opportunity to improve your speaking skills, engage in conversation, and connect with classmates and teachers!

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