LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – The Las Vegas Sands is donating $15 million to UNLV to create a new language learning institute.
It’s called The Sands Institute for Chinese language and culture.
The new institute will provide Mandarin learning courses for students and will also be available to anyone who is not a student.
“This partnership with UNLV reflects our dedication to global engagement and cultural exchange,” said Sands Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert G. Goldstein. “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.”
There will also be cultural programs including film screenings, art exhibitions and musical performances.
The Sand Institute will be located inside the university’s Maryland Administrative Building.
“We are excited to work with Sands in establishing the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at UNLV,” said Chris L. Heavey, Executive Vice President and Provost of UNLV. “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.”
More information can be found here.
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