DePaul 2019 Chinese New Year Gala

This is DePaul University’s 11th annual celebration of Chinese lunar new year (the Year of the Pig 猪年). Come out to enjoy authentic lunar new year food and exciting cultural performances. It is also a great opportunity to network with new and old friends with interest in China and other Asian countries and regions. All DePaul students, alumni, faculty, staff, as well as family and friends outside the DePaul community are welcome to attend. Free and open to the public. Family-friendly.

Dress code: business casual or festival clothing.

Donation:

• To donate and support DePaul Chinese Studies Program directly, please click https://alumni.depaul.edu/GiveNow?id=1263&appealcode=CSP17 . Suggested amounts: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100, or more

Tentative Agenda:

6:00-7:00PM Registration, Networking & Cultural Activities

6:30-7:30PM Buffet Dinner

7:30-7:45PM New Year Remarks

7:45-9:00PM Cultural Performances

Born in a year of the Pig (2007, 1995, 1983, 1971, 1959, 1947, 1935)? Provide your name when you check in and you will have an opportunity to win a Year of the Pig gift. 10 winners will be announced at the end of the event.

Transportation:

• Public transportation: take the "L" Line (brown or red) and get off at the "Fullerton" station.

• Car: on-campus parking information can be found here: http://parkingservices.depaul.edu/visitor_parking/index.asp. Ask our registration staff to get a discounted parking ticket when checking in.

Sponsors:

• DePaul Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Cultural Center

• DePaul Chinese Studies Association

• DePaul Chinese Students and Scholars Association

• DePaul College of Computing and Digital Media

• DePaul Department of Modern Languages

• DePaul Driehaus College of Business

• DePaul Global Asian Studies

• DePaul Office of Global Engagement

• DePaul Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity

• DePaul Steans Center