8月16日周四 18:30 [IVLP學友系列講座] 跨境電子商務：中小企業進入中美市場的便利路徑
Thursday, July 19, 18:30 [SummerIVLP Speaker Series] Cross-Border E-Commerce: A Convenient Way for Small &Middle Sized Companies to Enter U.S.-China Market
每年成千上萬世界各個國家的公民會參加美國的交流項目，其中一些項目是美國政府主辦的，一些是私人贊助的。IVLP-國際訪問者領導項目，是美國國務院首要的專業交流項目。此項目成立於1940年，旨在通過個人短期的美國訪問，尋求美國與其他國家間的互相認識和理解，被邀請的個人通常是有影響力並從事政府，政策，媒體，教育，藝術，商業以及其他領域工作的專家。今年夏天，上海美國中心誠邀大家來參加我們IVLP學友的系列講座活動。每個學友都是各自領域的佼佼者，他們會與大家分享在交流項目所中所得的知識和體驗，他們會對中美兩國的文化、社會、政治制度進行比較，也會與大家討論他們的專業。
Each year, thousands of citizens fromcountries around the world take part in exchange programs in the UnitedStates—some programs are U.S. government sponsored, some are privately funded.The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is the U.S. Department ofState’s premier professional exchange program. Launched in 1940, the IVLP seeksto build mutual understanding between the U.S. and other nations throughshort-term visits to the U.S. for influential individuals working ingovernment, politics, the media, education, the arts, business, and other keyfields. This summer, the Shanghai American Center invites you to join us for aseries of talks presented by IVLP alumni. Experts in their fields andrepresenting a diverse range of fields, each alumnus will share knowledge andinsights acquired during the exchange experience, provide comparative insightsof US-China culture, society, and policy differences, and discuss key issues intheir professional field.
付大毛，東方航空物流跨境直達業務總監，2018年IVLP「食品安全」主題學員，東航跨境電商業務、上海跨境電子商務行業協會創始團隊成員之一，是國內最早從事跨境電商理論和實踐工作的從業人員之一，曾參與《電子商務法》、《上海市電子商務發展報告》等重要文件的起草和編寫。他將與觀眾分享跨境電商行業發展現狀和趨勢，東航的跨境電商探索，初識跨境電商平臺、物流和支付等關鍵環節等等內容，同時也會談論他的訪美經歷。
2018 IVLP Alumni Fu Damao is Directorof E-commerce at Eastern Air Logistics Co. Ltd. He is also the foundingmember of Eastern Air Cross-Border E-commerce Association and ShanghaiCross-Border E-commerce Industry Association. He was one of the earliest tostudy cross-border e-commerce theory and practical applications. Heparticipated in drafting and editing the 「E-Commerce Law」 and 「ShanghaiE-Commerce Business Development Report」. Fu Damao will share insights on thecross-border e-commerce current landscape as well as future trends, and touchon Eastern Air’s experience with cross-border e-commerce. He will alsointroduce foundational concepts from the cross-border e-commerce field andunpack key elements related to logistics and payment systems. Finally, he willreflect on his recent IVLP experience in the United States.
活動語言為中文。
This event will be conducted inChinese.
請務必攜帶身份證件出席上海美國中心的活動，並至少提前15分鐘到場以便安檢。請使用您證件上的名字預約。
Please bring your photo ID to the event and arrive 15 minutes early to allowenough time for security screening. Please make sure the name used to registerfor the event matches the name on your ID.
請注意：禁止攜帶筆記本電腦進入上海美國中心，上海美國中心無法提供寄存筆記本電腦的服務。
Please be aware that laptops are prohibited in the Shanghai American Center,and we are unable to provide storage.
8月21日周二 18:30美國印太戰略探析
Tuesday, August 21, 18:30 An Exploration of the U.S. Indo-PacificStrategy
上海美國中心請到了美國戰略與國際問題研究中心下屬「太平洋論壇」的資深顧問BradGlosserman先生，來就美國印太戰略這個話題和大家做交流。自2017年11月以來，美國政府開始使用「自由與開放的印太」這個說法來形容其在該地區的政策戰略框架。Glosserman先生會和觀眾探討這個說法的含義，其對於美國、其盟友以及其他國家來說意味著什麼，其與「亞太」等其他指代該地區的詞有何區別，以及其在經濟、安全、政府形式等方面可能造成的影響。
The Shanghai American Center is proud to host guest speaker Brad Glosserman,senior adviser of the Pacific Forum CSIS in Honolulu for a talk on the U.S.Indo-Pacific strategy. Since November 2017, the USG has been using the phrase「free and open Indo-Pacific」 to describe its strategic framework for its policytoward this region. Mr. Glosserman will discuss the meaning andimplications of the 「Indo-Pacific」 concept for the United States, its allies,partners, and other countries. He will explore how it differs from otherconceptions of the region, such as the 「Asia-Pacific,」 and consider thepotential and likely applications of the concept in economics, security andforms of government.
活動語言為英文，無翻譯。
This event will be conducted in English.
嘉賓介紹 ABOUT THE SPEAKER
位於火奴魯魯的CSIS太平洋論壇是美國戰略與國際問題研究中心（CSIS）下屬的獨立項目，自1975年成立以來，提供了大量政策導向的分析，推動了關於地區安全、政治、經濟以及環境問題的對話。作為CSIS太平洋論壇的資深顧問，Brad Glosserman先生負責包括會議、獎學金計劃、出版、行政等多方面的事務。Glosserman先生最近剛剛與太平洋論壇項目主任Carl Baker合作完成了一個為期三年的關於未來美國在亞洲聯盟的研究課題，並即將完成一個有關日本3·11大地震影響的課題。他的觀點經常被全球各大媒體引用，此外他還撰寫了大量關於美國外交政策和亞洲安全問題的專著。Glosserman先生有美國喬治華盛頓大學的法律博士學位，約翰·霍普金斯大學高級國際關係學院的碩士學位和裡德學院的學士學位。
Brad Glosserman is senior adviser ofthe Pacific Forum CSIS in Honolulu, an independent program of theWashington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). ThePacific Forum has provided policy-oriented analysis and promoted dialogue onregional security, political, economic, and environmental issues in theAsia-Pacific region since 1975. Mr. Glosserman oversees all aspects of PacificForum activities, including conferences, fellowships, publications, andadministration. He recently completed a three-year study with Pacific Forumdirector of programs Carl Baker on the future of U.S. alliances in Asia and isfinalizing a study on the impact of the March 11, 2011, 「triple catastrophe」 onJapan. His opinion pieces and commentary regularly appear in media around theglobe, and he has written dozens of monographs on U.S. foreign policy and Asiansecurity relations. Mr. Glosserman holds a J.D. from George WashingtonUniversity, an M.A. from Johns Hopkins University’s School of AdvancedInternational Studies (SAIS), and a B.A. from Reed College.
請務必攜帶身份證件出席上海美國中心的活動，並至少提前15分鐘到場以便安檢。請使用您證件上的名字預約。
Please bring your photo ID to the event and arrive 15 minutes early to allowenough time for security screening. Please make sure the name used to registerfor the event matches the name on your ID.
請注意：禁止攜帶筆記本電腦進入上海美國中心，上海美國中心無法提供寄存筆記本電腦的服務。
Please be aware that laptops are prohibited in the Shanghai American Center,and we are unable to provide storage.
媒體採訪須直接與美國駐上海總領事館新聞處聯繫。
Press inquiries should be directed to the U.S. Embassy Press Office.
8月24日周五 18:30 [EducationUSA] 申請美國商學院的最佳成功策略
Friday, August 24, 18:30 [EducationUSA] U.S. Business SchoolsInformation Session
本次講座中，上海美國中心和EducationUSA請來了伊利諾伊大學香檳分校商學院研究生項目辦公室的招生副主任Jeff Yacup，來和大家分享申請美國商學院的最佳策略。話題包括：選擇MBA或MS項目時需要考慮的關鍵因素、申請商學院的具體步驟、增加申請文書競爭力的方法，以及申請美國商學院的策略分享等。
On August 24, 2018, the ShanghaiAmerican Center and EducationUSA Shanghai will host Jeff Yacup, AssociateDirector for Recruiting & Admissions at the Gies College of BusinessGraduate Programs Office at University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. ThisEducationUSA information session will focus on strategies to prepare a strongand competitive application for U.S. business schools. During this session, Mr.Yacup will discuss key factors to consider when choosing an MBA or MS program,clearly outline the business school admissions process, discuss ways to improveyour application, and provide insight on strategies for success when applyingto U.S. business programs.
Jeff Yacup 是伊利諾伊大學香檳分校商學院研究生項目辦公室的招生副主任，負責為會計碩士、金融碩士、國際工商管理碩士、技術管理碩士、工商管理碩士等項目招收合格的申請人。在那之前，他在伊利諾伊大學領導力中心作過逾300場關於領導力的培訓。他擁有維吉尼亞理工大學的學士學位和碩士學位。
Bio; Jeff Yacup serves as anAssociate Director for Recruiting & Admissions at the Gies College ofBusiness Graduate Programs Office at UIUC. Jeff specializes in recruitingqualified candidates to the Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA), Master ofScience in Finance (MSF), Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA),Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM), and Master of BusinessAdministration (MBA) programs. Prior to that, Jeff worked at the IllinoisLeadership Center delivering over 300 training sessions on a variety ofleadership topics to the UIUC community. He has over nine years of experiencein higher education which includes marketing management, program development,and most notably working as a Student Life Coordinator at Virginia Tech’sSteger Center for International Scholarship in Riva San Vitale, Switzerland.Jeff still does leadership coaching and leadership consulting for organizationsin the community and currently serves as the Board President of the YoungProfessionals of Champaign Urbana, a local nonprofit organization. He holds aBachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree both from Virginia Tech.
活動語言為英文，無翻譯。
This event will be conducted in English.
請務必攜帶身份證件出席上海美國中心的活動，並至少提前15分鐘到場以便安檢。請使用您證件上的名字預約。
Please bring your photo ID to the event and arrive 15 minutes early to allowenough time for security screening. Please make sure the name used to registerfor the event matches the name on your ID.
請注意：禁止攜帶筆記本電腦進入上海美國中心，上海美國中心無法提供寄存筆記本電腦的服務。
Please be aware that laptops are prohibited in the Shanghai American Center,and we are unable to provide storage.
8月27日周一 18:30 美國爵士之夜：紐約歌手Sachal Vasandani暢談爵士與個人經歷
Monday, August 27, 18:30 New York Vocalist Sachal Vasandani SharesPersonal History and Discusses Jazz
上海美國中心請到了紐約歌手SachalVasandani與大家暢談爵士和他的個人演唱經歷，聆聽爵士歌曲，共度愉快的爵士之夜。爵士樂於19世紀末至20世紀初起源於美國紐奧良的非裔美國人社區。對很多人而言，植根於藍調和拉格泰姆音樂的爵士是最能代表美國的音樂形式。
The Shanghai American Center welcomes American jazz vocalist Sachal Vasandani.Incorporating some performance elements, Sachal will share with the audiencehis personal story and delve into a discussion of jazz. Jazz is a musical genrethat originated in African-American communities in the United States, primarilyin New Orleans, from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. With roots inblues and ragtime, for many, jazz is the quintessential "America'sclassical music".
活動語言為英文，無翻譯。
This event will be conducted in English.
嘉賓介紹 ABOUT THE SPEAKER
獨特的嗓音和歌唱語法使得美國爵士歌手SachalVasandani成為了當代最受關注的爵士歌手之一，曾被《DownBeat》雜誌評為「年度大學爵士歌手」。從領銜搖擺爵士大樂隊，到演繹慢爵士，他都遊刃有餘。他的爵士即興演唱極具創造力，對和弦變化和節奏變化的表現十分獨特。2007年起，他在各大俱樂部（Blue Note、Ronnie Scott’s等）、音樂廳（林肯中心、卡內基音樂廳等）和音樂節（North Sea、NiceJazz等）演出，也曾與Wynton Marsalis、BobbyMcFerrin、Milton Nascimento、BillCharlap、Michael Feinstein等眾多傑出爵士藝術家合作。除此之外，他也是一名炙手可熱的詞曲作者和作曲家，並與世界各地許多藝術家合作，創作風格多樣。他在GeraldClayton的專輯《Life Forum》中作曲的兩首曲子，於2013年獲得了葛萊美獎提名。
Sachal Vasandani is recognized forhis singular voice, with a tone and unique phrasing that mark him as one oftoday’s most compelling voices. Thoroughly rooted in jazz, Sachal has theswagger to front swinging big bands and the vulnerability to present definitivetakes of classic ballads. His deeply creative approach to improvisation acrosschanges and time signatures is truly unique, and he has come to be regarded asone of the eminent improvisers of his generation. Since 2007, Sachal consistentlyhas been touring clubs (i.e., Blue Note, Ronnie Scott’s), theaters (LincolnCenter, Carnegie Hall) and festivals (North Sea, Nice Jazz). When he’s notleading his own groups, he has performed alongside jazz’s statesmen, includingWynton Marsalis, Bobby McFerrin, Milton Nascimento, Bill Charlap, MichaelFeinstein, and many others. He is also an in-demand lyricist and composer andhas collaborated with numerous artists worldwide in a range of styles andgenres; he has two compositions on Gerald Clayton’s album Life Forum, which wasnominated for a Grammy Award in 2013. A preeminent educator, Sachal bridges astrong technical foundation, disciplined, immersive jazz study, and an opennessto embrace compelling music of all styles. Through his workshops, classes, andlessons at multiple institutions and performing arts centers around the globe,he has honed a style of teaching that is as encouraging as it is thorough. Hecurrently serves as the Coordinator of Jazz Vocal Studies at Temple Universityin Philadelphia.
請務必攜帶身份證件出席上海美國中心的活動，並至少提前15分鐘到場以便安檢。請使用您證件上的名字預約。
Please bring your photo ID to the event and arrive 15 minutes early to allowenough time for security screening. Please make sure the name used to registerfor the event matches the name on your ID.
請注意：禁止攜帶筆記本電腦進入上海美國中心，上海美國中心無法提供寄存筆記本電腦的服務。
Please be aware that laptops are prohibited in the Shanghai American Center,and we are unable to provide storage.
媒體採訪須直接與美國駐上海總領事館新聞處聯繫。
Press inquiries should be directed to the U.S. Embassy Press Office.
上海美國中心（ShanghaiAmerican Center，簡稱ShAC）是美國駐上海領事館新聞文化處的一部分，旨在協調與支持中美教育交流，舉辦文化活動，提供圖書資源等。中心舉辦各種文化活動，包括各類講座、電影之夜、藝術展覽等。
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