WMCI Grand Opening Ceremony
Madame Chuansheng Liu from Beijing Normal University presents a scroll painting of Confucius to WM President Reveley.
WMCI Grand Opening Ceremony
Visiting professor Jie Wang from BNU dances during the opening ceremony.
WMCI Grand Opening Ceremony
As a traditional lion dance is being performed, former BNU Vice President Zhen Han feeds the lion.
WMCI Grand Opening Ceremony
WM student dancers wait for the performance at the opening ceremony of WMCI on April 16.
WMCI Grand Opening Ceremony
Distinguished figures, volunteers, and students pose for a group picture on the steps of the Wren building after the ceremony concluded.
WMCI Grand Opening Ceremony
Volunteers carry the banners for the new William and Mary Confucius Institute as well as Beijing Normal University while lions, a dragon, and other performers follow.
WMCI Grand Opening Ceremony
Delegations from Chinese Embassy, Hanban, and BNU visit Swem Library on April 16, 2012.
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On April 16, 2012, the College of William and Mary opened its Confucius Institute in partnership with Beijing Normal University. The grand opening ceremony was held in the Wren Building, the oldest building on campus.