China Initiative Community gets together for another virtual reunion
July 25, 2025
Since last fall, the China Initiative Community gathers again in a virtual environment to share updates and celebrate achievements.
Alumni Associations and Bodies China Initiative International
Although the Memorandum of Understanding officially ended in 2024, the China Initiative Community, composed of the USC team, accompanied by former faculty member Dr. Adley Chan, dual-degree program graduates, inaugural instructors and past China Initiative residents, continues to foster a sense of community in a shared virtual environment.
Now in its third iteration and like previous reunions, participants had the opportunity to learn and network with each other in a fun and supportive atmosphere. They engaged in sharing representative photos related to 1) a personal accomplishment; 2) a professional accomplishment; 3) a professional frustration; and 4) a professional goal. We encouraged participants to bring their “happy hour” drink and snacks while joining a 90-minute reunion at 6 p.m. Friday evening in Los Angeles, and at 9 a.m. Saturday morning in Beijing.
The dual-degree graduates opened up easily, and each shared at length about both exciting and frustrating updates in their personal and professional lives. Many had publications in their current role as post-docs or clinicians, and others highlighted various self-care activities such as watching sunrises across the country.
The China Initiative team hopes to see many of our PKUHSC colleagues again in-person at an occupational therapy conference next year. We also hope to celebrate everyone’s achievements at a future event!
The China Initiative community displays their best “Fight On!” during the reunion.
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