Lauren's Archived Work
A Qingdao getaway
Published July 20, 2011 on China.org.cn
The China.org.cn interns took an extended weekend trip to Qingdao, China. This beautiful coastal city was occupied by the Germans, providing an interesting blend of European cultural relics, new Chinese architecture and outdoor entertainment. From hiking and beaches to museums and European-style neighborhoods, Qingdao is unlike other Chinese cities. It is also the home of Tsingtao beer - and the brewery itself has a more than 100 year history.
The China.org.cn interns took an extended weekend trip to Qingdao, China. This beautiful coastal city was occupied by the Germans, providing an interesting blend of European cultural relics, new Chinese architecture and outdoor entertainment. From hiking and beaches to museums and European-style neighborhoods, Qingdao is unlike other Chinese cities. It is also the home of Tsingtao beer - and the brewery itself has a more than 100 year history.
Leader's vision helps CIPG adapt to a crowded market
Published July 19, 2011 on China.org.cn
Mr. Huang Youyi knows the challenges media and publishing organizations are facing. With globalization and new media changing the way news and information is presented and consumed, Huang is moving forward to carry China International Publishing Group into the future. His international vision is to take the company to a place where it can become a cultural bridge between China and the world.
Mr. Huang Youyi knows the challenges media and publishing organizations are facing. With globalization and new media changing the way news and information is presented and consumed, Huang is moving forward to carry China International Publishing Group into the future. His international vision is to take the company to a place where it can become a cultural bridge between China and the world.
Chinese, Pakistani media need regular linkage
Published July 16, 2011 on China.org.cn
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Sino-Pakistani diplomatic relations, China International Publishing Group held a forum between members of the Chinese and Pakistani media to discuss the role the industry can and should fill in the future. Ambassadors and diplomats weighed in, in addition to members of the press.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of Sino-Pakistani diplomatic relations, China International Publishing Group held a forum between members of the Chinese and Pakistani media to discuss the role the industry can and should fill in the future. Ambassadors and diplomats weighed in, in addition to members of the press.
Party experts break down Hu speech for foreign diplomats
Published July 5, 2011 on China.org.cn
More than 150 diplomats representing 100 countries were invited to attend a briefing on the significance of Hu Jintao's commemorative speech on the 90th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. Diplomats learned the significance of the speech and were able to ask questions about the future of the Party.
More than 150 diplomats representing 100 countries were invited to attend a briefing on the significance of Hu Jintao's commemorative speech on the 90th anniversary of the founding of the CPC. Diplomats learned the significance of the speech and were able to ask questions about the future of the Party.
An Dun speaks on the urban dream
Published June 27, 2011 on China.org.cn
After 16 years as a reporter with the Beijing Youth Daily, An Dun says she's living her dream by telling the stories of the voiceless. In her third book in the "Chinese Dream" series, An shares the stories and dreams of ten migrant workers who moved from towns in rural China to the city in hopes of prosperity.
After 16 years as a reporter with the Beijing Youth Daily, An Dun says she's living her dream by telling the stories of the voiceless. In her third book in the "Chinese Dream" series, An shares the stories and dreams of ten migrant workers who moved from towns in rural China to the city in hopes of prosperity.
Peddling for Profit? Beijing's street vendors.
Published June 23, 2011 on China.org.cn
Beijing is littered with them. They're street vendors, peddling small consumer goods. And most of them are illegal. What leads them to do this work? What does a typical day look like for them?
Beijing is littered with them. They're street vendors, peddling small consumer goods. And most of them are illegal. What leads them to do this work? What does a typical day look like for them?
CPC Int'l Department hosts foreign journalists
Published June 14, 2011 on China.org.cn
On Friday, June 10, the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China opened it's doors to foreign journalists. The event was intended to help foreign media understand how the international arm of the Party operates. Journalists were briefed on the history of the department, then taken to view a photo exhibit and attend a press conference with Vice Minister Ai Ping. Then the journalists witnessed Chinese diplomacy in action as Ai met with his FRELIMO counterpart.
On Friday, June 10, the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China opened it's doors to foreign journalists. The event was intended to help foreign media understand how the international arm of the Party operates. Journalists were briefed on the history of the department, then taken to view a photo exhibit and attend a press conference with Vice Minister Ai Ping. Then the journalists witnessed Chinese diplomacy in action as Ai met with his FRELIMO counterpart.
Beauty Outside Beijing: Miyun County
Published June 8, 2011 on China.org.cn
On a long weekend, I took a trip with some Chinese college students to Miyun County. There we explored the reservoir, stayed in a hostel and hiked in Black Dragon Pond. This is a foreigner's take on this beautiful natural area located not too far from the smog, business and buildings of Beijing.
On a long weekend, I took a trip with some Chinese college students to Miyun County. There we explored the reservoir, stayed in a hostel and hiked in Black Dragon Pond. This is a foreigner's take on this beautiful natural area located not too far from the smog, business and buildings of Beijing.
Basketball ticket sign-ups altered
Published April 28, 2011 in The Daily Tar Heel
The 2011-12 UNC Student basketball ticket distribution policy was released by the Carolina Athletic Association. Rather than sign up for all the games in a month, students will now sign up online 10 days before each home game. Many students feel this change will make it harder to remember to sign up and be a greater inconvenience.
The 2011-12 UNC Student basketball ticket distribution policy was released by the Carolina Athletic Association. Rather than sign up for all the games in a month, students will now sign up online 10 days before each home game. Many students feel this change will make it harder to remember to sign up and be a greater inconvenience.
Marion Jones shares life lessons with athletes
Published Feb. 8, 2011 in The Daily Tar Heel
Former University of North Carolina women's basketball player and Olympic track star spoke to student athletes at the University of North Carolina as a part of a life-skills seminar. She encouraged the athletes to learn from mistakes she made, mistakes which ultimately landed her in prison for six months.
Former University of North Carolina women's basketball player and Olympic track star spoke to student athletes at the University of North Carolina as a part of a life-skills seminar. She encouraged the athletes to learn from mistakes she made, mistakes which ultimately landed her in prison for six months.
University considers remedial course plan
Published Feb. 3, 2011 in The Daily Tar Heel
The University of North Carolina is considering a plan to restructure the English writing requirement for all first-year students. This is largely in response to feedback from professors at the University. Entry-level courses in mathematics have seen a large drop in enrollment figures, but there are no immediate plans to restructure that department.
The University of North Carolina is considering a plan to restructure the English writing requirement for all first-year students. This is largely in response to feedback from professors at the University. Entry-level courses in mathematics have seen a large drop in enrollment figures, but there are no immediate plans to restructure that department.
UNC program will help new companies get off the ground, encourage innovation
Published Oct. 28, 2010 in The Daily Tar Heel
The Innovation Fellowship Program, a new program at the University of North Carolina, is encouraging start-up companies to get off the ground and turn intellectual property and research advancements into profitable business models. The program is using funds from the Ewing Marion Kauffmann foundation to help pay for fellows involved in the process. This program hopes to close the talent gap needed in business start-ups by bringing together talented researchers and businessmen.
The Innovation Fellowship Program, a new program at the University of North Carolina, is encouraging start-up companies to get off the ground and turn intellectual property and research advancements into profitable business models. The program is using funds from the Ewing Marion Kauffmann foundation to help pay for fellows involved in the process. This program hopes to close the talent gap needed in business start-ups by bringing together talented researchers and businessmen.
Carolina Population Center funded $48 million for research
Published Sept. 23, 2010 in The Daily Tar Heel
The Carolina Population Center, an interdisciplinary research center at The University of North Carolina, received $48 million dollars in research, coming in second-place to the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. With many federal contracts for research, this center investigates population issues related to economics, public health, sociology and other disciplines.
The Carolina Population Center, an interdisciplinary research center at The University of North Carolina, received $48 million dollars in research, coming in second-place to the Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. With many federal contracts for research, this center investigates population issues related to economics, public health, sociology and other disciplines.
