羅德島大學孔子學院將於十月三日(週六)晚六點至八點，假該校京士頓(Kingston)校區紀念聯盟大廳(Memorial Union Ballroom, 50 Lower College Road, Kingston)舉辦中秋節慶祝會。
這是該校的第二屆中秋節慶祝會，也是孔子學院新學年的開始。該校將藉此機會歡迎該校的新校長杜雷(David M. Dooley)，安排一場有廿四道菜的晚宴，以及月餅。門票三十元，學生十元。
購票者還可免費參加孔子學院十月十日(週六)晚六至七點，在京士頓(Kingston)上大學路(Upper College Road)64號愛德華茲禮堂(Edwards Auditorium)舉辦的湖北大學醒獅團的中國功夫表演。這一活動門票五元，學生免費。
查詢詳情或購票，可洽孔子學院confucius@uri.edu。
Chinese Moon Festival, 2009
The URI Confucius Institute 2nd Annual Signature Event, the Chinese Moon Festival, will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2009, the fullest moon of the year. The Moon Festival is not only a time to celebrate the Chinese version of American Thanksgiving, but it is also the anniversary of the Confucius Institute and an occasion to initiate all Confucius Institute programs in a new academic year. The festival provides the opportunity to welcome the University’s new president, Dr. David M. Dooley, as well to welcome faculty and students, especially those who have come to URI for its Chinese programs. A 24-course dinner with Chinese Moon Cakes will be served and your event ticket will allow you to enjoy an authentic performance of lion dance and Chinese martial arts by Hubei University Lion Dance and Martial Arts Troupe on October 10th.
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2009
Time: 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
Place: URI Memorial Union Ballroom
Cost: $30 for adults and $10 for students with a valid college ID with admission to the Chinese lion dance and martial arts performance on October 10th.
The Lion Dance and Chinese Martial Arts Performance by Hubei University Lion Dance and Martial Arts Troupe on Saturday will be held on Saturday, October 10th.
Place: URI Edwards Auditorium
Time: 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Price: $5 for adults and free for students with a valid college ID.
Tickets are available in advance at the Confucius Institute located in the URI Library.
Seats are limited.
Purchase tickets:
*Online via PayPal: confucius@uri.edu
*By check made payable to URI Foundation with a memo to Confucius Institute at URI.
*Students must purchase tickets at the Confucius Institute in the URI Library with a
valid college ID.
*Send your check to:
Confucius Institute at the University of Rhode Island
University Library
15 Lippitt Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Direction & Parking to URI Memorial Union on October 3rd:
Parking Behind the URI Ballroom in the Memorial Union.
By Car From the North:
Take I-95 South to R.I. Exit 9 (a left-lane exit onto Rte. 4 South). Follow Rte. 4 to Rte. 1 South until you reach Rte. 138 West, just past the Holiday Inn. (Don't take the first Rte. 138 exit-this would take you east to Newport.) Travel approximately 4 miles on Rte. 138 West; URI will be on the right. Come through the main entrance on Upper College Road, take a left onto Campus Ave. Turn right onto Lower College Road and the Union will be at the end of the circle. Parking is available behind the Union
By Car From the South:
Take I-95 North to R.I. Exit 3A to Rte. 138 East. URI is about 7 miles down Rte. 138, on the right. Come through the main entrance on Upper College Road. Take a left onto Campus Ave. Turn right onto Lower College Road and the Union will be at the end of the circle. Parking is available behind the Union.
*If parking lot behind the Union is full, follow Campus Ave. to a four-way stop and go straight to Briar Lane. Turn left to the parking lot after the Police Station.
Direction & Parking to URI Edwards Auditorium on October 10th:
By Car From the North:
Take I-95 South to R.I. Exit 9 (a left-lane exit onto Rte. 4 South). Follow Rte. 4 to Rte. 1 South until you reach Rte. 138 West, just past the Holiday Inn. (Don't take the first Rte. 138 exit-this would take you east to Newport). Travel approximately 4 miles on Rte. 138 West; URI will be on the right. Come through the main entrance on Upper College Road, Edwards Auditorium is on your left. Parking is available in following parking lots: turn left onto Briar Lane and turn left to park behind the URI Police Station, or, turn right on Bill Road to park in the parking lot on your left behind Fine Arts Building; or, of you come to URI on Flagg Road, you can use the entrance on Flagg Road to park in the parking lot on Flagg road.
By Car From the South:
Take I-95 North to R.I. Exit 3A to Rte. 138 East. URI is about 7 miles down Rte. 138, on the right. Come through the main entrance on Upper College Road. URI will be on the left. Come through the main entrance on Upper College Road, Edwards Auditorium is on your left. Parking is available in following parking lots: turn left onto Briar Lane and turn left to park behind the URI Police Station, or, turn right on Bill Road to park in the parking lot on your left behind Fine Arts Building; or, of you come to URI on Flagg Road, you can use the entrance on Flagg Road to park in the parking lot on Flagg road.
Direction to Kingston Campus:
http://www.uri.edu/home/visitors/Map/kingston_direction.html
