MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES 10 ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED TO RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH MY BROTHER'S KEEPER MINI GRANT PROGRAM

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES 10 ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED TO RECEIVE FUNDING THROUGH MY BROTHER'S KEEPER MINI GRANT PROGRAM

BOSTON - Monday, February 13, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh in partnership with The Boston Foundation has announced the selection of 10 local organizations that will receive the first round of mini grant funding totaling $50,000 that is being awarded through the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Boston mini grant program, which launched last August. The program is designed to support local organizations and entities working to help maximize MBK's impact in improving outcomes for young people of color. "In Boston, we are proud of our national leadership in adopting My Brother's Keeper as a guide to how we work to increase opportunities in our neighborhoods," said Mayor Walsh. "An important part of our success is through partnerships with local organizations who work with our community every day to empower our young people to reach his or her potential. I thank The Boston Foundation for their collaboration on this effort, and congratulate all recipients on being recognized for their great work in expanding opportunities for young men of color." The following organizations were selected to receive awards ranging from $500-$7,000: Castle Square Tenants Organization (South End) More Than Words (South End) NUBIA After School Program (Roxbury Young Empowerment & Advancing Mentoring program (YEAM), Madison Park Development Corporation (Roxbury) Breakfast IV Brothers (Dorchester) Achievers Boston, Sociedad Latina (Mission Hill) Diamond Educators, Boston Public Schools & Department of Youth Services (Boston) BCYF Menino Community Boys & Girls Club, STEM & Robots program (Roslindale) Mattapan Tech, IT job training for youth in computers (Mattapan) Alray Scholars Program (Boston) "We are proud to partner with Mayor Walsh in the My Brother's Keeper Initiative," said Boston Foundation Vice President for Program Orlando Watkins. "It is important at this time to reflect on the long and ongoing journey to justice and during Black History month we recognize the incredible legacy of black and brown men who led that fight. My Brothers Keeper continues this legacy by supporting the next generation of young boys and men in our communities." The goal of the program is to support mentorship, creative discussions and activities by nonprofits and organizations who will direct their efforts toward helping young people of color reach these milestones: Getting a healthy start and entering school ready to learn; Reading at their grade level by third grade; Graduating from high school ready for college and career; Completing post-secondary education or training; Successfully entering the workplace; Staying on track, while taking advantage of second chances they receive through valuable experiences. Since being launched in Boston nearly two years ago, MBK Boston has already achieved significant success in areas, such as: Mass Mentoring: goal of recruiting 1,000 mentors exceeded with 1,100 achieved;  Operation Exit/Professional Pathways: expanded career opportunities to include opportunities in the technology industry through a partnership with Resilient Coders; Summer job program: record high of 11,000 placed; Mapping Momentum: comprehensive assessment of network of neighborhood nonprofit programs serving Boys and Men of Color completed; including implementation recommendations to strengthen collective approach.

舊金山雞年花車遊行 AARP 秀虛擬實境

Thousands Participated in

AARP Virtual Reality Tour Powered by Google

at San Francisco’s Chinese New Year Festival and Parade

三藩市雞年新春花車大遊行

數千民眾歡欣體驗谷歌技術AARP虛擬實境

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SAN FRANCISCO, February 13, 2017 – This weekend, at the Chinese New Year Festival and Parade in San Francisco, the highlight of the AARP Block Party was AARP’s new virtual reality experience powered by Google.

Thousands of Chinese New Year Festival and Parade attendees had the opportunity to try out the experience, which was designed to make attendees feel like they, themselves, were in the middle of a traditional lion dance. This is the first time AARP has partnered with Google to provide such a unique virtual reality experience. Participants were able to demo an exciting virtual reality experience and take home a free AARP-branded Google Cardboard device.

Also, AARP built a large “Commitment Wall” where participants wrote their thoughts on what they wished the Year of the Rooster would bring, and had the opportunity to spin a prize wheel, for a chance to win various prizes, including a special AARP Year of the Rooster fan.

“AARP is thrilled to be part of the community and take an innovative approach to the Chinese New Year Festival and Parade in San Francisco by bringing ‘possibilities’ to attendees and our members,” said Daphne Kwok, AARP Vice President of Multicultural Leadership, Asian American and Pacific Islander Audience Strategy. “We are also excited to have teamed-up with Google to bring a new virtual experience to thousands. AARP is eager to continue to work with innovators to bring new technology to the 50-plus community in the Bay Area.”

The event spanned over two days and brought in nearly 200,000 celebrators from around the world.

The San Francisco Chinese New Year Festival and Parade is held annually in San Francisco and is directed by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce. The first festival took place in 1858, along what is today Grant Avenue and Kearny Street. It is the oldest and largest celebration of Asian culture outside of Asia.

【加州三藩市訊, 2017年2月13日】這個周末，AARP除了參加三藩市農曆新春花車大遊行，還額外舉辦了一個園遊會與民眾共同慶祝雞年的來臨。當天眾多活動紛呈，特別是谷歌公司3D技術支援的AARP全新虛擬實境體驗，更大受民眾歡迎。

這個虛擬實境的設計是令到觀眾在戴上視效眼鏡後，即彷若置身一個絢爛繽紛的傳統舞獅表演中，感受鑼鼓喧天的熱鬧氣氛，因此吸引了數以千計的民眾前來試玩。今次是AARP第一次與谷歌公司合作提供這種獨特的虛擬實境體驗，而且參加者在精彩體驗過後，還能夠獲贈印有AARP品牌的谷歌紙製視效眼鏡。

除此之外，AARP並設立了一面偌大的“許願牆”，讓參加者寫上他們對雞年的展望和願望，大家還有機會旋轉幸運輪以贏得各種獎品，包括一把別具特色的AARP雞年賀歲扇子。

“AARP很榮幸能夠成為亞裔社區的一分子，我們並將創新思維帶進三藩市農曆新春花車大遊行之中，為所有遊客及我們的會員呈現‘無限可能’。” AARP多元文化引領亞太裔受眾副總裁Daphne Kwok（郭為婉）說：“另外，我們也非常高興與谷歌公司合作為數千人帶來全新的虛擬體驗。AARP致力與創新行業的佼佼者合作，為灣區50歲以上的民眾帶來更多新技術。”

三藩市農曆新春花車大遊行慶典跨越兩天，合共吸引了來自世界各地 200,000民眾前來同慶。

三藩市農曆新春花車大遊行年年舉辦，從不間斷。主辦單位三藩市中華總商會於1858年在都板街（Grant Avenue）及乾尼街（Kearny Street）推出第一次遊行以來，經過多年發展，目前已演變成為亞洲地區以外最古老、最大型的亞裔文化慶典。

Newton hires Ann Berwick as co-director of Sustainability

Announcing Hire of Ann Berwick for Co-Share of

Newton Director of Sustainability

Newton, MA – The City of Newton has hired Ann Berwick to share the City’s Director of Sustainability position with Andy Savitz.  Both Ann and Andy will work half time, making this a true job share.

Some of the highlights of Ann’s career include: serving as Chair of the Department of Public Utilities under Governor Deval Patrick, president of the New England States Committee on Electricity, Commonwealth’s Undersecretary for Energy, and Chief of the Environmental Protection Division in the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office.  Ann will complement and strengthen the efforts that Andy Savitz has already initiated. 

The City has a robust sustainability agenda, which Ann and Andy will continue to implement and expand.  Some of the current items on the agenda include: energy saving programs for both businesses and homes, climate change vulnerability assessment, low-income solar and potential other municipal solar projects.  Other items for exploration are: community choice aggregation, opening up selected streets on Sundays in the spring and summer for non-vehicle activities, addressing gas leaks, and an electric vehicle initiative. 

三機構 3/5 合辦生涯規劃系列座談

Advertisement in the newsletter of Lexington Chinese School

Chinese:

新英格蘭玉山科技協會、紐英崙中華專業人員協會、大波士頓地區台大校友會敬邀您參加三會聯合主辦的「生涯規劃系列座談會」(Career Planning Panel Discussions)，此次座談會的主題是如何突破玻璃天花板 - 管理經驗談 (How to break through the glass ceiling – Management Experience Sharing)，希望您能參加。

主講者 (Panelists):

Ø  宋晶晶Dr. Crystal Sung, Scientific Director of Clinical Diagnostic, Sanofi

Ø  林俐伶 Dr. Lih-Ling, Senior Director, Inflammation and Immunology Research Unit, Pfizer

Ø  曹伯禹 Dr. Bor-Yeu Tsaur, Executive Vice President, Kopin Corporation

Ø  蔣宗壬 Dr. Edward Chiang, President, H2O Engineering Consulting

時間: March 5 (Sunday), 下午2-4時

地點: Lexington Chinese School, Little Theatre (221 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA)

語言：中文主講，中英文討論

English:

Monte Jade Science and Technology Association of New England, New England Association of Chinese Professionals, and Greater Boston Alumni Association of National Taiwan University invite you to participate in the panel discussion: How to break the glass ceiling – management experience sharing.

Panelists:

Ø  宋晶晶Dr. Crystal Sung, Scientific Director of Clinical Diagnostic, Sanofi

Ø  林俐伶 Dr. Lih-Ling, Senior Director, Inflammation and Immunology Research Unit, Pfizer

Ø  曹伯禹 Dr. Bor-Yeu Tsaur, Executive Vice President, Kopin Corporation

Ø  蔣宗壬 Dr. Edward Chiang, President, H2O Engineering Consulting

Time: March 5 (Sunday), 2-4pm

Location: Lexington Chinese School, Little Theatre (221 Concord Ave., Belmont, MA)

Language: Chinese for presentation, Chinese/English for discussion

Panelists

Dr. Crystal Sung 宋晶晶is a Sr. Scientific Director, head of Clinical Diagnostics at Sanofi.  She has over 15 years of industry experience in biologics development with scientific expertise to support global R&D projects. Crystal holds a Ph.D. degree in Pathology from The Ohio State University, College of Medicine and a BS in Medical Technology from National Taiwan University.  She completed her post-doctoral trainings at Northwestern University Medical School followed by Clinical Immunology Fellowship at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago.  Prior to joining Biotech Pharma industry, she was an Assistant Professor in Tzu-Chi Medical School, Taiwan.

Crystal is a member of AAPS, AMLI and AACC. She recently joined AAPS TPIFG pre-existing antibody working group and ADA Clinical Relevance APA team.

Crystal Sung is a Diplomate of American Board of Medical Laboratory Immunology (ABMLI) and currently holds CLIA high complexity lab directorship and New York State Department of Public Health certificate of laboratory director in Diagnostic Immunology and Clinical Chemistry.  Crystal serves as Board of directors, Mount Jade Science and Technology Association of New England.

Dr. Lih-Ling Lin林俐伶 is a Senior Director in Pfizer. She leads the Discovery Innate Immunity effort dedicated in the emerging science for the drug discovery effort in the Inflammation and Immunology Research Unit. 

Lih-Ling graduated from National Taiwan University with a undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and Master degree in Biochemistry. She then went to University of Arizona for her graduate work, and received her PhD degree in Biochemistry.  Lih-Ling Lin joined Wyeth (Genetics Institute) and contributed to the discovery of several PLC  and cPLA2 family members. She then led a discovery team targeting the signal transduction pathways in innate immunity involved in the production of inflammatory mediators and cytokines (e.g. TNF).  These projects include development of  kinase inhibitors and Biologics targeting innate receptors and cytokines. This effort has led to the discovery of clinical candidates in treating autoimmune and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and Inflammatory Bowel disease.  Lih-Ling is an author of over 70 scientific papers and patents. 

Dr. Boryeu Tsaur 曹伯禹received the BSEE degree from National Taiwan University in 1977, the MS degree from Caltech (California Institute of technology) in 1978, and the Ph D degree also from Caltech in 1980. He Joined MIT Lincoln Laboratory and quickly established himself as the most productive research staff member in the Solid State Division. He subsequently served as the leader of Electronics Material group and was the youngest Group Leader in the Lab. He joined Kopin in 1997 as Executive Vice President and General Manager, responsible for the Display Business unit. Under his leadership, Kopin has become one of the most successful display technology and product companies in US. Kopin is the leader in the emerging field of AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (virtual Reality) with a wide range of display products.

Dr. Edward Chiang蔣宗壬

·       學歷﹕中原理工大學水利工程系學士、維基尼亞理工大學土木系碩士、博士。

·       經歷﹕M & E, Inc; 資深工程師; 查理士‧銘公司、領導工程師; 惠德曼、哈維公司副總裁兼水利總工程師; 水利顧問工程公司總裁。

·       其它經歷﹕先峰電子公司董事,董事長; 波士頓美洲銀行董事,董事長; 紐英崙醫療中心董事，麻省環保署顧問委員會委員。

社區服務﹕曾任大波士頓文化協會主席, 董事; 紐英崙中華專業人員協會主席、董事長; 紐英崙玉山科技協會創辦人; 波士頓南彎區及中國城小議會共同議長; 中華公所議員。現任﹕華人經濟發展協會董事長; 紐英崙專業人員協會顧問。

Governor Baker Announces 11:00 AM Delayed Start Time for Non-Emergency State Employees

Governor Baker Announces 11:00 AM Delayed Start Time for Non-Emergency State Employees

BOSTON – This evening, Governor Charlie Baker announced an 11:00 AM delayed start time for all non-emergency state executive branch employees tomorrow morning to allow crews to keep removing snow and treating road affected by the ongoing winter storm. Governor Baker continued to urge motorists to avoid driving this evening and to exercise caution while traveling tomorrow due to snow and high winds. Residents were also instructed to use public transportation if possible.  

"We are implementing an 11:00 AM delayed start time for all non-emergency state executive branch employees to allow crews additional time to treat and clear roadways for tomorrow's commute as this winter storm continues," said Governor Charlie Baker. "Please avoid driving this evening and use public transportation if possible tomorrow as blowing snow will make driving difficult during the morning commute. We ask everyone to continue to check on those in need and assist in keeping sidewalks, storm drains and fire hydrants clear in your neighborhoods. We will continue to work with public safety officials to monitor the forecast and the potential for damage from high winds and flooding in some areas and further update the public as needed."

​The Baker-Polito Administration remains in close contact with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), National Weather Service, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and State Police (MSP) to monitor the forecast and will work to alert the public with important updates or notifications. 

State Office Delays: All non-emergency, executive branch state employees will operate on an 11:00 AM delayed start time on Monday, February 13th, 2017.

Highway Travel: MassDOT has over 3,100 pieces of equipment and 700 employees treating and plowing roadways. Per MSP, the speed limit on I-90 has been reduced to 40 mph from the New York border to Boston with no tandems or propane. Motorists should plan ahead for their commutes, use public transit when possible and avoid distractions on the road. If you must drive, please exercise caution, "Don't crowd the plow," and stay behind snow removal equipment on the roadways.

​MBTA: The MBTA, including the commuter rail, is planning to operate on a normal weekday schedule tomorrow. Commuters are encouraged to be patient, allow plenty of time for travel and plan ahead by checking MBTA.com/winter or @MBTA on Twitter for real-time updates.

Public Safety: Please clear home and auto exhaust vents to prevent carbon monoxide exposure and avoid downed utility wires. Also, please assist in keeping sidewalks, and fire hydrants and storm drains in your neighborhood clear. If you should lose power during the storm, please visit www.mass.gov/dfs for safety tips from the Department of Fire Services on home generators, carbon monoxide and candle safety tips.

The State Emergency Operations Center at MEMA Headquarters in Framingham is closely monitoring the storm and forecast to provide situational awareness.

波士頓宣佈暴風雪停車禁令 波市公校週一停課

(Boston Orange) 波士頓市長馬丁華殊(Martin Walsh)2月12日5點多時宣佈，晚上8點起，全市實施暴風雪停車禁令，波士頓華埠的停車禁令因早前安排的新年慶祝，將從晚上11點才開始。

國家氣象局已於今(12日)早7點發佈暴風雪警報，持續至週一(13日)晚上7點，估計波士頓降雪量將達到13吋，能見度很低，風速可能高達每小時50英里。

波士頓青年及家庭中心(BCYF)的獨立社區中心將保持開放，設在學校內的中心將關門，圖書館仍將開門，市政府也照常開門但將只有少數人上班。

波士頓市將從晚上8點起實施暴風雪停車禁令。波士頓華埠則因早前排定的新年慶祝，將從晚上11點才開始實施停車禁令。市府經營的停車場將容許民眾折價停車。查詢地點可上網boston.gov/snow。

波士頓市政府表示，過去兩天來，波士頓公共工程部已重新存了一萬噸的鹽，市府也派出100

輛車，預先處理道路路面。下午2點時，有200輛車上路撒鹽，剷雪。下午4點時，有500輛車出去工作了。到7點時，會有650輛車巡行波市路面。

波士頓市長馬丁華殊呼籲民眾出門小心，幫助年老或殘障鄰居，及時剷除各人物業上的積雪。上週四那場暴風雪就因為市民的配合，積雪清理很順利。

非緊急事故，民眾可電洽311。

麻州州長查理貝克(Charlie Baker)將於今晚9點，到麻州交通署向民眾匯報暴風雪相關狀況。

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES PREPARATIONS, SNOW EMERGENCY, SCHOOL CLOSURES FOR WINTER STORM Urges residents to take caution, abide by snow emergency regulations

BOSTON - Sunday, February 12, 2017 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced preparations for tomorrow's winter storm, which is anticipated to bring nine to 13 inches of snow to Boston. Snow will be heavy, and tomorrow will bring poor visibility and winds up to 50 miles per hour. Boston's Emergency Operations Center is running and will be monitoring the storm. The National Weather Service has issued a weather storm warning, in effect from 7 a.m. this morning until 7 p.m. on Monday, February 13. Boston Public Schools will be closed on Monday. Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) stand-alone community centers will be open, with school-based sites closed. Libraries will be open. City Hall will be open, but will have limited staffing. The City of Boston is putting into effect a Snow Emergency and Parking Ban at 8 p.m. tonight. In Chinatown the parking ban will begin at 11 p.m., due to a previously scheduled New Year's Eve celebration. Discounted parking will be available in City garages. Locations and pricing are at Boston.gov/snow. Trash and recycling collection will begin 6 a.m. for Monday pickups. Residents are encouraged to stay off the roads, and take public transportation if needed. In the past two days, Boston Public Works restocked about 10,000 tons of salt. At 9 a.m., the City had 100 pieces of equipment pre-treating roads. At 2 p.m., there were 200 pieces out salting and plowing. At 4 p.m., there were 500 pieces out. By 7 p.m., the City will have over 650. "We are encouraging residents to use caution when traveling, assist the elderly and disabled and keep up with the shoveling of their property throughout the storm tomorrow," said Mayor Walsh. "The City offers a number of resources geared towards keeping residents safe and aware of current conditions. During the last storm, compliance with snow rules made Thursday's blizzard easier to clean. Please remember to abide by the snow emergency rules, stay off the roads and be safe." Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications through AlertBoston and utilize the 311 call center for non-emergency related issues. To find out more information about resources and services available to residents, please visit boston.gov/snow. Rules on Clearing Snow Property owners must clear snow, sleet and ice from sidewalks and curb ramps abutting the property within three hours after the snowfall ends or three hours after sunrise if it snows overnight. Failure to comply will result in a fine issued by Boston Public Works Code Enforcement. Removal of snow, ice from a private property to the street or sidewalk is prohibited and will result in a fine issued by Boston Public Works Code Enforcement. Do not throw snow onto the street. Please look here for information about fines associated with improper removal of snow. Safety Tips Shoveling snow requires significant exertion, please be cautious and pay attention to symptoms. Stop if you feel chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheaded, nauseous/vomiting. Call 911 if those symptoms do not resolve quickly when you stop exertion. Snow piles can make navigating intersections dangerous for walkers and drivers, please take extra care when turning corners with snowpiles that might limit visibility. Pedestrians should use caution as visibility will be diminished due to blowing and drifting of the snow caused by high winds. Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a concern during winter weather, especially with the use of generators. Residents should be sure to use their home heating systems wisely and safety, and have a working carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your home. Call 911 immediately if you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning. Sitting in a car while idling can be deadly if the tailpipe is blocked. Do not let children sit in an idling car while shoveling. Clear any household exhaust pipes of snow. For example, gas exhaust from heating system or dryer. Remember to keep catch basins and fire hydrants clear. Please check on neighbors, especially the elderly and disabled. Have a contractor check the roof to see if snow needs to be removed. If roof snow can be removed from the ground with the use of a snow-rake, do so with caution. Avoid working from ladders and be mindful of slippery surfaces. Public Libraries & Community Centers Boston Public Libraries will be closed. Boston Centers for Youth & Families Community stand-alone centers will be open during normal business hours. Please check their schedules here. Helping the Homeless If you see homeless individuals out  in the cold who appear immobile, disoriented or underdressed for the cold, please call 911. The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) coordinates a city-wide network of emergency shelters, outreach providers, city agencies and first responders to assist those in need of shelter. Emergency shelters are open 24 hours and will accept any person in need. Men can access shelters through 112 Southampton Street, and women should go to the Woods-Mullen Shelter at 794 Massachusetts Ave. BPHC and the City are working closely with shelter providers to ensure that no client is without shelter, food, resources, and a warm respite from the cold. Emergency shelters are open 24 hours and will accept any person in need. During extreme cold weather, street outreach teams operate with extended hours and provide mobile outreach vans on the streets in the evening and throughout the day. Find more information here.  Residents are encouraged to sign-up for AlertBoston to receive emergency alerts and to call 311, download the BOS:311 app, or tweet at @BOS311 with questions or concerns. Follow @CityofBoston and boston.gov/snow for the latest update

Governor Baker Urges Caution During Winter Storm

Governor Baker Urges Caution During Winter Storm

BOSTON – Governor Charlie Baker today is urging the people of the Commonwealth to be cautious on the roadways, plan ahead for travel time and prepare for the powerful winter storm affecting much of the state this afternoon and into tomorrow morning, including potential for strong winds and flooding in some areas. The Baker-Polito Administration is advising everyone to avoid unnecessary travel as crews work to clear snow and treat roadways and encouraging people to use public transportation when possible and allow plenty of time for commuting.

"We are currently monitoring the winter storm impacting Massachusetts, including the potential for high winds tomorrow and flooding in some areas," said Governor Charlie Baker. "As the storm continues, we ask everyone to use extreme caution when traveling and avoid unnecessary driving when possible, allowing crews to safely treat and clear roadways.  We will continue to monitor the forecast and keep the public informed as the storm progresses. We remind everyone to please assist neighbors in need, and to help keep sidewalks and fire hydrants clear."

The Baker-Polito Administration remains in close contact with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), National Weather Service, Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and State Police (MSP) to monitor the forecast and will work to alert the public with important updates or notifications. 

Highway Travel: As of 1:00 PM, MassDOT has 2,156 pieces of equipment and 661 employees treating and plowing roadways. Per MSP, the speed limit on I-90 has been reduced to 40 mph from the New York Border to IC 11 (Worcester/Millbury) with no tandems or propane.

​MBTA: The MBTA, including the commuter rail, is operating today on a normal Sunday schedule and is preparing to operate on a normal schedule tomorrow. Commuters are encouraged to be patient, allow plenty of time for travel and plan ahead by checking MBTA.com/winter or @MBTA on Twitter for real-time updates.

Public Safety: Please clear home and auto exhaust vents to prevent carbon monoxide exposure and avoid downed utility wires. Also, please assist in keeping sidewalks, and fire hydrants and storm drains in your neighborhood clear. If you should lose power during the storm, please visit www.mass.gov/dfs for safety tips from the Department of Fire Services on home generators, carbon monoxide and candle safety tips.

The State Emergency Operations Center at MEMA Headquarters in Framingham is closely monitoring the storm and forecast to provide situational awareness

美国河南留学生联谊会成立

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华人社团展新篇 美国河南留学生联谊会成立
在美国东岸纽约和南加州的华人社区，从去年开始，美国河南留学生联谊会频频出现在当地的各类社区活动、或者是留学生群体的联谊活动中，令人瞩目。
特别是美国河南留学生联谊会洛杉矶地区负责人、南加州大学研究生高嘉辰同学在美国主流社会和华人社区中推广太极文化的特定切入方式，展现河南留学生热爱家乡、积极弘扬中原文化的新风貌。
据高嘉辰介绍，美国河南留学生联谊会是一个为河南籍留美学生成立的线上线下交流平台，在2016年成功注册为美国非盈利性组织。旨在帮助在美国留学的河南留学生们快速融入美国生活，学习，并协助留学生解决就业，创业中的各种问题。
联谊会初期由纽约大学孙亚伟同学在纽约就读硕士期间与几位老乡同学一起组建，孙亚伟来自河南郑州，从15岁初三开始留学于澳大利亚，直到大学毕业后，来到美国深造研究生，是典型的中国小留学生的代表。
孙亚伟表示，十余年来，从在寄宿家庭开始留学生活、学习，到进入社会找工作，买房，投资、创业各个方面受到了海外各界人士的帮助，积累了一定的经验。希望可以把这些经验传递给需要帮助的留学生，特别是小留学生群体，让他们身在海外，但是可以感受到身边有一个可靠的大树，有一群互相扶持的老乡们，亲人们，朋友们，校友们。这也是美国河南留学生联谊会成立的初衷与目的。

与此同时，在美国西岸、南加州大学的河南研究生高嘉辰同学联系到了纽约的孙亚伟，出于对联谊会发展和对老乡的热情，两人一拍即合，决定由高嘉辰同学组建南加州大学河南留学生联谊会。
高嘉辰来自华夏文化的发源地，太极拳的故乡、河南焦作，是"世界太极拳王"王西安先生的入室弟子，曾多次参加国际太极拳交流大赛并获得奖项，在留学期间不忘致力于弘扬发展陈氏太极拳传统文化为己任。
做为南加州大学中国研究生学生会（CGA）主席的高嘉辰同学的想法,立即的得到了学校内河南留学生群体的认可和支持，仅9个月时间就扩大为140余人。随着这些老乡同学的互相吸引，后逐步扩展成为美国加州河南留学生联谊会。
在2016年初，为了更好地服务于在全美的河南留学生，孙亚伟与高嘉辰再次商议，正式将加州河南留学生联谊会并入美国河南留学生联谊会，以形成合力。

目前河南留学生联谊会活跃会员近500名学生，他们来自河南全省各地，其中郑州，洛阳，开封的学生居多。学生年龄从14岁到30岁不等，学习跨度从高一到博士。其中不乏名校甚至常春藤大学，如宾大，康奈尔大学，布朗大学，哥伦比亚大学，纽约大学，南加州大学，加州伯克利大学，芝加哥大学以及各个州的私立高中等。联谊会成员遍布于美国的纽约、波士顿、华盛顿、洛杉矶、旧金山、休斯顿等各主要城市以及全美各地。
联谊会的负责人表示，欢迎越来越多的河南籍留学生加入进来，希望能为他们提供就业，创业，留学以及生活上的帮助和辅导。
据介绍，美国的留学生社团长期以来都是立足和面向各自学校内的留学生，为社会各界所熟悉的是各大学的中国学生学者联合会（CSSA）。例如，洛杉矶的南加州大学的中国学生学者联合会目前约有4600名成员。
而美国河南留学生联谊会，则是在全美跨区域、以出国前地域同乡组成的留学生社团，并积极参与当地华人社区的各项活动, 成为华人社团中一支新的生力军。 (AACYF洛杉矶讯）

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