UNLV and Las Vegas Sands Announce Establishment of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) have announced the creation of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture, supported by a $15 million donation from Sands to the UNLV Foundation. The institute, approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents on December 5, 2024, will be located in UNLV's Maryland Administrative Building.
The institute will offer Mandarin language courses, cultural programming, and student/faculty exchanges. It aims to enhance Chinese cultural literacy and facilitate intercultural dialogue in Las Vegas, particularly important as the city grows as a global hub for tourism, hospitality, business, and sports. The initiative builds upon Sands' nearly two-decade-long support of UNLV's academic initiatives.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) e l'Università del Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) hanno annunciato la creazione del Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture, sostenuto da una a favore della UNLV Foundation. L'istituto, approvato dal Consiglio dei Regents del Nevada System of Higher Education il 5 dicembre 2024, sarà situato nell'edificio amministrativo Maryland dell'UNLV.
L'istituto offrirà corsi di lingua mandarino, programmi culturali e scambi tra studenti e docenti. Il suo obiettivo è quello di aumentare la conoscenza culturale cinese e facilitare il dialogo interculturale a Las Vegas, particolarmente importante man mano che la città cresce come centro globale per il turismo, l'ospitalità, il business e lo sport. L'iniziativa si basa sul supporto offerto da Sands per quasi due decenni alle iniziative accademiche dell'UNLV.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) y la Universidad de Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) han anunciado la creación del Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture, respaldado por una a la UNLV Foundation. El instituto, aprobado por la Junta de Regentes del Nevada System of Higher Education el 5 de diciembre de 2024, estará ubicado en el Edificio Administrativo Maryland de UNLV.
El instituto ofrecerá cursos de idioma mandarín, programación cultural e intercambios entre estudiantes y profesores. Su objetivo es mejorar la alfabetización cultural china y facilitar el diálogo intercultural en Las Vegas, lo que es especialmente importante a medida que la ciudad crece como un centro global de turismo, hospitalidad, negocios y deportes. La iniciativa se basa en el apoyo de Sands a las iniciativas académicas de UNLV durante casi dos décadas.
라스베가스 샌즈(LVS)와 네바다 대학교 라스베가스(UNLV)는 샌즈 중국어 및 문화 연구소를 설립한다고 발표했으며, 이는 UNLV 재단에 1500만 달러 기부로 지원됩니다. 이 연구소는 2024년 12월 5일 네바다 고등교육 시스템 이사회에서 승인되었으며 UNLV의 메릴랜드 행정 건물에 위치할 것입니다.
이 연구소는 만다린어 과정, 문화 프로그램 및 학생/교원 교류를 제공할 것입니다. 이는 중국 문화 이해를 증진하고 라스베가스에서의 문화 간 대화를 촉진하는 것을 목표로 하며, 도시가 관광, 환대, 비즈니스 및 스포츠의 글로벌 허브로 성장함에 따라 특히 중요합니다. 이 이니셔티브는 샌즈가 UNLV의 학술 이니셔티브를 위해 거의 20년 동안 지원해온 것을 기반으로 합니다.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) et l'Université du Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) ont annoncé la création du Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture, soutenue par un dons de 15 millions de dollars à la fondation UNLV. L'institut, approuvé par le Conseil des Régents du Nevada System of Higher Education le 5 décembre 2024, sera situé dans le bâtiment administratif Maryland de l'UNLV.
L'institut proposera des cours de mandarin, des programmes culturels et des échanges étudiants/professeurs. Son objectif est d'améliorer la connaissance culturelle chinoise et de faciliter le dialogue interculturel à Las Vegas, ce qui est particulièrement important à mesure que la ville devient un pôle mondial pour le tourisme, l'hôtellerie, les affaires et le sport. L'initiative s'appuie sur le soutien de Sands envers les initiatives académiques de l'UNLV depuis près de deux décennies.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) und die Universität von Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) haben die Gründung des Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture angekündigt, das durch eine 15 Millionen Dollar Spende an die UNLV Foundation unterstützt wird. Das Institut, das am 5. Dezember 2024 vom Board of Regents des Nevada System of Higher Education genehmigt wurde, wird im Maryland Administrative Building der UNLV untergebracht sein.
Das Institut wird Mandarin-Kurse, kulturelle Programme und Austauschmöglichkeiten für Studenten und Fakultäten anbieten. Ziel ist es, das kulturelle Verständnis für China zu verbessern und den interkulturellen Dialog in Las Vegas zu fördern, was besonders wichtig ist, da die Stadt als globales Zentrum für Tourismus, Gastfreundschaft, Wirtschaft und Sport wächst. Diese Initiative baut auf den fast zwei Jahrzehnten Unterstützung von Sands für die akademischen Initiativen der UNLV auf.
- Strategic $15 million investment strengthens LVS's position in Chinese market relations
- Enhances company's cultural and business ties with China, a key market for gaming and hospitality
- Builds long-term stakeholder relationships in Las Vegas community
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / December 17, 2024 / Las Vegas Sands
Published by Las Vegas Sands on December 10, 2024
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and Las Vegas Sands have announced creation of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at UNLV, which was formally approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents at its quarterly meeting on Dec. 5, 2024. Made possible by a
"This partnership with UNLV reflects our dedication to global engagement and cultural exchange," Sands Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert G. Goldstein said. "The Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at UNLV will serve as a vital resource for students, scholars and the broader community to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of China. We are honored to support an initiative that will enhance Chinese cultural literacy and provide significant opportunities for meaningful intercultural dialogue in one of the world's most visible cities and one of its most dynamic universities."
The Sands Institute will offer a comprehensive range of programs designed to promote appreciation and understanding of Chinese language, traditions and history. These offerings will include Mandarin language courses for students and community members; cultural programming such as film screenings, art exhibitions, musical performances, and lectures; and student and faculty exchanges.
As Las Vegas continues to grow as a global hub for tourism, hospitality, business and sports, the ability to understand and engage with Chinese citizens and culture becomes increasingly important. The Sands Institute will serve as a platform for robust community engagement, strengthening the cultural fabric of the region and enhancing its connections with China. By offering educational programs and training for professionals, the Institute will equip industry leaders and workers with the cultural competence needed to navigate and succeed in an increasingly interconnected world.
"We are excited to work with Sands in establishing the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at UNLV," UNLV Executive Vice President and Provost Chris L. Heavey said. "The Sands Institute will significantly increase learning opportunities for local students and community members, providing them with the tools to engage more effectively with the world around them. The incredibly generous support from Sands is crucial in bringing this vision to life, and we look forward to the opportunities it will create for our university and the wider Las Vegas community."
The Sands Institute will be housed in UNLV's newly renovated Maryland Administrative Building, offering a central location accessible to both university students and the broader Las Vegas community. The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms, exhibition spaces, and meeting venues designed to host a wide array of events.
With the substantial financial support from Sands, the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at UNLV is poised to become an internationally recognized center for the study and appreciation of Chinese language and culture.
"UNLV is proud to be one of the most diverse universities in the country, and launching the Sands Institute highlights our commitment to embracing all cultures," UNLV President Keith E. Whitfield said. "This fits right in with what we're all about - giving our students and community opportunities to learn about the world and connect with people from different backgrounds. It's going to make a big difference in how we prepare our students for the global stage."
Sands has been a long-time supporter of UNLV and its academic initiatives. "Their nearly two decades of support have been essential to our university," Whitfield continued. "From funding facilities and athletic programs to backing innovative student projects and the Sands Center for Professional Development, Sands has consistently shown a strong commitment to our campus and our students."
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