Peking University, November 7th, 2009: The Berkeley panel began with a brief introduction by the chair, F. Scott Biddy, on the history of universities through time. “Universities persist we adapt to changing times and survive through crisis, continuing to fulfill our missions as...

Peking University, Beijing, Nov. 8, 2009: The 6th Beijing Forum was opened on the morning of November 6th at Diao Yu Tai State Guest House. With the theme “The Harmony of Civilizations and Prosperity for All: Looking Beyond the Crisis to a Harmonious Future”, it attracted more th...

Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, Beijing, Nov 6, 2009: On Nov 6th, 2009, professors from different countries around the world had a heated discussion focused on higher education under the financial crisis on the panel on higher education of Beijing Forum 2009. Ten professors from US...

Peking University. Beijing. Nov 3, 2009: The high-end scholar exchange activity, “The Dialogue between Islam and Confucius---A Response to 21st Century Crisis”, organized by Beijing Forum 2009, is to be held on the afternoon of Nov 6 at the Multi-functional hall of PKU Hall. The...

Peking University, Beijing, Oct. 30, 2009:On the morning of Oct. 27th, delegation of UN Foundationvisited PKU and had a discussion with representatives of teachers and students from PKU. Members of delegation included Mr. Ted Turner, Chairman of the Board and Founder of CNN, Mr...