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Interview with Danielle Sleeper, Melibee Global Intern

What’s it is like to be a Melibee intern? Neet Danielle Sleeper, Melibee’s lead intern!

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Update on Colby College China Issue

In my original post about the alleged incident in Colby’s faculty led program to China, I had mentioned that would report back once I had a reply to my message to Colby College’s President’s office. Yesterday, after calling again, I received a call back from Sally Baker, Vice President and Secretary of the College, who is handling press requests regarding the alleged incident in China.

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“Vlog” Video Blog 1: Feedback on Colby College in China

This past week, I received several emails about the Colby College incident in China and therefore want to share the dialogue that took place ‘behind the scenes’ at Melibee. This is the first time I’m “vlogging,” so please let me know if this format should be used periodically. Apologizes for the “extreme close up” also! [...]

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5 Tips on Chinese Language and Culture for Rush Limbaugh

The President of China, Hu Jintao, visited the US this past week. Rush Limbaugh, one of talk radio’s well known characters, mocked the Chinese language, complaining that it wasn’t being simultaneously translated. Here is the video:

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Please Vote for Me: An Experiment in Democracy by 8 year olds in China

If you read Melibee regularly, you know I’m a big fan of documentaries. I have written extensively about Crossing Borders, a film that I think should be screened everywhere!  This weekend, I watched a terrific documentary from China entitled “Please Vote for Me.” Here is the trailer: This film chronicles 3 adorable eight year old [...]

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“A Free Life” by Chinese Born Author Ha Jin

Ha Jin, one of my favorite authors…

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Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication (SIIC)

Intercultural Professional Development Opportunities, highlighting the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication in Portland, Oregon, US.

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