SUBJECT:  CHINA TRIP, SUMMER 2002

GO TO CHINA this summer with other UCSD and UC staff, faculty and students. Visit Beijing, the Forbidden City, and the Summer Palace. Climb the Great Wall. You will also attend a magnificent ceremony to celebrate good will between our two countries in a gesture of international educational communication. Last year, a group of 115 students, staff, and faculty from UCSD (including Vice Chancellor -Student Affairs Joseph Watson) participated in this event and experienced one of the most exciting and wonderful times of their lives. Staff and students from Irvine, Davis, UCLA, Berkeley and the Office of the President also attended. UCSD staff/faculty and students have again been invited to participate in the "Silk Road to the Future" special event sponsored by The Legends of China Foundation, which is underwriting a significant part of each participant's expenses.

This year, the offer has just been opened to faculty and staff due to a lower number of students having registered than was anticipated. All remaining "slots" are available on a first-come, first-served basis. You may either attend the Main [Beijing] Trip (August 6-12) at a total cost of $1,031 (including tips and airport departure fees) OR take the Main Trip plus an additional, 3-day South China "Side Trip" (August 5-14) to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou for a total cost of $1,487. Included is round-trip airfare (from LAX), 4/5-star hotels, all meals, ground transportation, tour guides, historical site tickets and full travel insurance.

For additional information, visit: http://www.legendsofchina.com and access the 2002 Trip Information section or email to: lthompson@ucsd.edu. Applications and full payment are due by May 24 to The Legends of China LA office. As only 500 students and faculty from US universities may attend, it is recommended that you submit your application (applications may be accessed at the website above) as soon as possible. Spouses may also take part. Passports & visas are required by the time of departure.

The Silk Road to the Future event is sponsored by The Legends of China Foundation, a non-profit cultural organization based in Los Angeles and Beijing, China, in cooperation with UCSD and other UC campuses.

                                                Loren C. Thompson
                                                Assistant Vice Chancellor