GLOBAL CHINA CONNECTION

PURDUE CHAPTER

GCC Purdue Chapter AdvisorMike Cassidy

Continuing Lecturer Certificate in Entrepreneurship Program

I am an entrepreneur with over 30 years experience as a CEO, owner or founding shareholder of three successful businesses. In addition, I serve as a Continuing Lecturer in the Purdue University Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program where I teach the introductory course. When I was asked by two former students, organization President Yuqing Wang and VP- Internal Yuqing Sun, to become an advisor to GCC, I first investigated the GCC mission. I was very pleased to learn that it is not only very right for our times, but it also provides Purdue students from all nations the opportunity to work together in forging the future course of the world! These two capable young women head a group of other capable and dedicated students in leading the GCC in accomplishing its mission. They do this through many relevant activities highlighted by the Annual Conference. The Conference offers an inspirational address by an appropriate thought leader that provides greater understanding of the world around us and guidance on how we can each contribute to greater understanding and growth. At the Conference there are also many interesting discussion panels headed by leading scholars. The Global China Connection also offers many other activities during the year. Highlights of these include agricultural and industrial field trips, social events and cultural activities. These offer unique opportunities for personal and professional development and are always fun! If you are not already a member, please consider joining the GCC and bringing your voice into an organization that can change the world!

Table of Content
1 GCC Global 2 GCC Purdue Chapter 3 GCC Mid-West Annual Conference 4 GCC Purdue Milestone 5 GCC Chapter Networking

Global China Connection

Our Organization

Global China Connection is a student-run organization dedicated to fostering deep and trusting personal relationships among Chinese and non-Chinese university students.

Founded in 2008, Global China Connection (GCC) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization for university students of all nationalities looking to engage Chinas emergence as a global power. GCC connects future leaders from all nations and assists them in developing the skills and friendships necessary to succeed both in China and internationally. Whether attending events, hosting delegations, writing research papers, or having a heated discussion over coffee, every interaction between our members connects China and the world, building a network of leaders who will shape the future.
1.Create opportunities for Chinese students and their international counterparts to socialize, learn and work together. 2.Through events and educational seminarsand the latest Internet, telecommunications and multimedia toolsbring together GCC members for learning, networking and developing future professional opportunities. 3.Advance international trust and understanding by developing personal and professional relationships among GCC members and alumni 4.Promote high ethical standards for GCC members academic,professional and personal lives along with a commitment to make the world a better place through lifelong fellowship

Objectives

GCC Global Annual Summit

Each year in July, GCC Global host the Annual Summit at Peking University, Beijing China. In total, GCC-Global has already held 5 summits. The summit provides a chance for all GCC chapters around the world to sit together and discuss the theme topics which aim to foster a deeper understanding of China and other countries development.

GCC PURDUE CHAPTER

Our Mission History
On August, 2008. Global China Connection Purdue Chapter was established with hope to promote the welfare of the organization. GCC Purdue Chapters main activities include hosting delegations of university students, providing internship and volunteer opportunities for its members, building alumni social network and hosting conferences annually at Purdue University. Nowadays GCC Purdue Chapter has around 30 officers and serves approximately 500 members at Purdue university.

Global China Connection is a student-run organization dedicated to fostering deep and trusting personal relationships among Chinese and non-Chinese university students.

Spirit
Connection Connected with other GCC
chapter members to build relationship around world

Leadership One person can enlist the aid and

support of others in the accomplishment of common task

Brotherhood Cooperation, trust, respect,

companionship and aid to GCC member is the expected norm

Integrity All actions, whether in business or

in life, are guided by honesty, ethics and fairness

Innovation Be creative, thinking in unique

ways to resolve problems and to change the world with revolution

ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Connect Future Leaders with Distintinguished Speakers Sino -US 1.0: Moving the World Forward
On April 20th, 2013, GCC-Purdue held first Sino-US annual conference, Moving the World Forward. The conference aimed to connect experts and professional leaders with students to spread knowledge on topics of global importance, while fostering a greater tradition of ongoing discussion between Chinese university students and their counterparts in the U.S.

Keynote Session

Mr. Mark Van Fleet gave a brilliant speech on 30 years of Chinas economic reformation since 1980s, which emphasis on the new economic status of China. The representative of Mr. Linjun Du from Nanshan Co explained the history of Chinese Corporation Nanshan setting up their business in the US, which introduced the cultural melting process of US Panel Session and China commercial issue. The first panel is based on the topic of Status Quo of Business Recruitment in China and U.S., which Mr. Bruce E. Hill, the Human Resources Director of Eli Lily company, offered advice to international students on how to find the internships and full-time positions in the United States. At the same time, Mr. Tony Hu, the chairman of Chicago Chinatown Chamber of Commerce, addressed how he became a successful entrepreneur who owns thirteen popular restaurants in Chicago. The second panel is based on the topic of Status Quo of Educational Career in the US and China. He Xiubin from Chinese Academy of science (CAS) talked about the major differences between Chinese an US academia. At the same time, a Purdue alumnus, Dai Chenyun, discussed how he stood out from thousands of candidates to get Googles job offer.

Speakers List

GCC also provided the attendees with the opportunity to chat with all speakers during the Networking lunch at Purdue Memorial Union.

Crews of Sino-US 1.0 GCC Midwest Annual Conference commemorate photo with distinguished speakers.

Hot pot night Subaru trip Fair Oaks Farm

Sep. Oct. Oct.Nov.
By October and November, GCC hosts the Subaru factory tour which intends to help Purdue students have a deeper understanding of the American automatic production system.

Nov. Dec.

At the beginning of each semester, GCC organizes the Fair Oaks Farm trip which is opened to all students on campus and allows them to experience the functionality of the American agricultural system. Fair Oaks Farm, located in Fair Oaks, IN, is an escape to the country with acres of great outdoor fun, food, and an overall educational experience where we can explore family farms and reconnect with nature, animals, and our planet. Students have a great time watching new-born cattle and taste original ice-cream with great enjoyment.

During the tour, students can observe the details of production and develop the knowledge automotive production. Subaru established their biggest production line of United States in Indiana, which combines the benefits of automobile production of both from the US and Japan.

The hot pot night is an annual event of GCC. In order to promote connections between Chinese and other culture students, we invite Chinese students and non-Chinese students to sit together to taste traditional Chinese hot pot in late autumn.

GCC hosts this event with Global Engineering Program (GEP) and Chinese Engineering Student Council (CESC) which are Purdue student organizations to plan and prepare the dinner. This event attracts almost 100 Purdue students to participate.

Hillenbrand Spring Fest

Jan. Feb.
Chinese traditional New Year is the annual magnificent celebration of Chinese people, which is also a great opportunity for non-Chinese students to develop a better understanding.

Global China Connection

GCC cooperates with Hillenbrand dinning court to host the Chinese New Year Fest, which provides delicious Chinese food and performances. We aim to incorporate Chinese elements with Purdue campus.

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