Monthly Archives: April 2023

CSC Student Awarded Boren Scholarship

CSC and OSU student Wen Holmes was recently awarded the US government Boren Scholarship. Wen will study Mandarin at the National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan, for the 2023-24 academic year.

From OSU News: “The Boren Awards fund the intensive study of language and culture abroad by U.S. undergraduate or graduate students. Boren Scholars and Fellows study a wide range of critical languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese, and Swahili. Boren Awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills and pursuing a career in national security. Recipients immerse themselves in the cultures in world regions underrepresented in study abroad, including Africa, Asia, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East.”

Congratulations, Wen!

Student-Produced Infographic Report – 美 Character Analysis

Graphic Designer and CSC student Candace Gerard (Chinese name lú kǎidí 卢凯迪) produced a character analysis report on the character 美 (měi), based on her research and observations on a recent CSC immersion trip to Flushing, NYC!

The 33-page report features photos, infographics, an analysis of different Chinese calligraphic styles, and much more. You can download the full report PDF here. Great work, Kǎidí!