UTCEF

09/18/2024

UTCEF2024 Sub-forum recordings now available!🙌
You can revisit the insightful discussions on Family Education, Arts Education, AI in Education, Game Education, Nature Education and Principal Roundtable.

To watch the recordings, please visit our YouTube playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqNqELhCuHw0PEgqsVGKVb4KyofxcRm38&si=oZ1USZYoDbO3LzPx

Looking forward to our future events!👏

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09/18/2024

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth at GRADFEST yesterday and celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival with us! 🎉🌕
We are currently recruiting new exec members to join our vibrant team and make a difference in the education community. If you’re passionate about fostering connections and contributing to meaningful projects, we’d love to have you onboard!
👉 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/XzAjVQkMb5Ycp8Vc7

05/30/2024

🎉 Join us for the Opening Ceremony of UTCEF 2024!

📅 Date: May 31st, 2024
🕘 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EDT
📍 Location: OISE Library (Hybrid mode - In-person and Zoom)

We're excited to welcome an incredible lineup of speakers for this event. Due to limited in-person seating, we encourage you to reserve your spot as soon as possible. Don't miss out—invite your friends to join too! 🙌

Secure your spot by scanning the QR code in the attached poster or click the link below to register today: https://forms.office.com/r/cv7e9FDKPW

05/30/2024

🙌The 2nd University of Toronto China Education Forum (UTCEF2024) is now OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

With over 50 guest speakers, this year's theme is “Lightening the Educational Path: Embracing Diversity, Fostering Bonding, and Empowering Minds.”

We have 6️⃣ sub-forums covering:
- Family Education
- Arts Education
- Artificial Intelligence Education
- Game Education
- Nature Education
- Principal Roundtable

📅 Dates: May 31st to June 3rd, 2024
📍 Format: In-person and virtual

Secure your spot by scanning the QR code in the poster or click the link below to register today: https://forms.office.com/r/cv7e9FDKPW

04/10/2024

UTCEF2024 now invites you to participate in our annual forum special event — A Lightening Moment in My Life, to share the story between you and the “light" that brings you strength, courage, and love!

⭐️Part One: Show your “Lightening Item”
A lightening item is an object that represents something unique in your educational journey. Submit a picture of your lightening item and tell us the story behind it. At the opening ceremony of this year’s forum, the pictures collected from all participants will be exhibited.

⭐️Part Two: Share your “Lightening Adventure”
UTCEF will select some stories from our participants and invite them to a virtual interview. Selected interview videos will be shared on UTCEF social media platforms.

Submission deadline: 2024/04/21
Submission link: https://forms.gle/AJroSebbeX2zZC5f7

Your stories and lightening items are not just a reflection of your journey but a beacon for the community. Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your tale of strength and inspiration! Share your light; it might just guide the way for others.

We look forward to hearing your stories!

02/05/2024

2024 UTCEF Spring Festival Cultural Fair was joyfully held by China Education Forum (UTCEF) on February 2, 2024!!🧨🎉
Colleagues of diverse backgrounds from UofT and the Greater Toronto Area participated in this event along with their family and friends. It was a tapestry of cultural wonders, weaving together the rich traditions of China through captivating cultural showcases and activities, such as Calligraphy, Window Art Design, as well as Ring Throwing Game.
We celebrate Chinese culture and promote cross-cultural understanding with various events throughout the year. For more information for our annual educational forum in June, please follow us on our social media account.

02/01/2024

🎊 UTCEF Spring Festival Cultural Fair – Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Us!
We extend our warmest invitation to you for an enchanting cultural celebration at the UTCEF Spring Festival Cultural Fair!
Event Details:
📅 Date: February 2nd, 2024
🕐 Time: 1pm – 5pm
⛳️ Location: OISE 2-295 (2nd Floor)
Having a Chinese-themed New Year experience with us:
· Try your hand at Calligraphy, writing the word “福” (Fu: good luck).
· Marvel at the beauty of Paper-cut Window Art.
· Create lasting memories at our New Year Photo Booth.
· Challenge yourself with the Touhu Ring Throwing Game.
· Engage in the Lantern Riddles Guessing Game.
· Take part in the Lucky Draw for a chance to win prizes!
🏮This celebration is designed to engage participants of all ages, making it a perfect family-friendly event.
Please scan the QR code on the poster to completethe registration application TODAY! Come join us for a day filled with cultural experiences, fun activities, and community spirit.
We look forward to your presence at the UTCEF Spring Festival Cultural Fair!

01/15/2024

🎊 UTCEF Spring Festival Cultural Fair – Celebrate the Chinese New Year with Us!

We extend our warmest invitation to you for an enchanting cultural celebration at the UTCEF Spring Festival Cultural Fair!

Event Details:
📅 Date: February 2nd, 2024
🕐 Time: 1pm – 5pm
⛳️ Location: OISE 2-295 (2nd Floor)

Having a Chinese-themed New Year experience with us:
· Try your hand at Calligraphy, writing the word “福” (Fu: good luck).
· Marvel at the beauty of Paper-cut Window Art.
· Create lasting memories at our New Year Photo Booth.
· Challenge yourself with the Touhu Ring Throwing Game.
· Engage in the Lantern Riddles Guessing Game.
· Take part in the Lucky Draw for a chance to win prizes!

🏮This celebration is designed to engage participants of all ages, making it a perfect family-friendly event.

Please scan the QR code on the poster (or clink the link: https://lnkd.in/gasxRKT9) to completethe registration application TODAY! Come join us for a day filled with cultural experiences, fun activities, and community spirit.

We look forward to your presence at the UTCEF Spring Festival Cultural Fair! 🎉

01/12/2024

We're delighted to introduce the directors spearheading the 2024 University of Toronto China Education Forum (UTCEF)🎉:

📝 Director of Secretariat: Jingyi Chen
🎓 Director of Academics: Dongzhao Chen (Joy)
👥 Director of Human Resources: Ying Tian (Shirly)
🎉 Director of Event Planning and Operation: Aining Kuang (Annie)
📣 Director of Marketing and Communication: Jingtong Jiang (Janice)
💼 Director of Business Development: Linfeng Zhao (Frank)

Together, these dynamic leaders are instrumental in organizing and elevating the UTCEF, fostering global connections and discussions in Chinese education. 🌟 🌟

Stay tuned for more exciting updates and join us in welcoming our incredible team! ❤️

01/12/2024

We're excited to introduce the Co-chairs of the 2024 University of Toronto China Education Forum (UTCEF)🎉:

🔹 Cheng Cen (Gladys): A visionary in curriculum design and educational innovation, Gladys is pursuing her Doctor of Education in International Educational Leadership and Policy.
🔹 Yifan Liu: With a rich academic background in sociology of education, Yifan is currently a PhD candidate in Social Justice Education.
🔹 Mingyi Li: a PhD student in Language and Literacies Education, is exploring the intersection of settler-colonialism and language education policy.

Together, they lead UTCEF's mission to bridge connections among global educators and industry experts, sharing insights and forging new paths in education. Follow for updates and join us in shaping the future of education in China! ✨✨