Syracuse Around the World: Shanghai

At this time, online registration has closed, but guests are still welcome to attend our program on the day of the event.

Event Details

Monday, May 21, 2018
7 p.m. Reception
7:40 p.m. Program
8:30 p.m. Reception continues.

Fairmont Peace Hotel 上海和平饭店
Chun Shen Room
20 Nanjing Road East 南京东路20号

Floor M
Shanghai, China 上海, 中国 , 200002

Directions to venue
Map of Hotel

Event attire is business casual.

Parking: Valet parking is available on the second floor of the hotel; main entry is through Nanjing Road (E).

Syracuse University family is everywhere.

As an international research institution, Syracuse University has alumni, prospective and current students, parents and friends all over the world. Join us as we showcase our global Orange presence!

Syracuse University invites you to enjoy an evening at the Fairmont Peace Hotel with Chancellor Kent Syverud, David Van Slyke, Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, and Zhanjiang “John” Liu, Vice President of Research. Alton Chow G’97, Vice President and Managing Director for Central China at AECOM, will serve as the evening’s moderator.

Find out more about our other Syracuse Around the World programs in Hong Kong and Beijing!

Directions to venue
Map of Hotel

Questions?

Office of Alumni Engagement

315.443.3258

sualumni@syr.edu
Additional questions, contact Esther Feng
via WeChat: esta0328.

Kent Syverud is Syracuse University’s 12th Chancellor and President. He has earned distinction as a strategic thinker and visionary leader who has put forward a bold strategic plan to position the University for growth and recognition as a thriving global research university. Recently, he launched Invest Syracuse: Advancing Academic Excellence and the Student Experience, a bold and balanced approach for Syracuse’s future.

David M. Van Slyke is Dean of the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and the Louis A. Bantle Chair in Business-Government Policy. Van Slyke is a leading international expert on public-private partnerships, public sector contracting and contract management, and policy implementation. Van Slyke has worked extensively with senior leaders in government, nonprofit and business organizations in China, India, Peru, Singapore, Thailand and other countries through the Maxwell School’s Executive Education program.

Zhanjiang “John” Liu, SU’s Vice President for Research, is an accomplished administrator with demonstrated success in growing SU’s research enterprise, enhancing scholarship, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, supporting research infrastructure, supporting graduate programs, and developing international collaborations. Liu has provided leadership for various national and international functions, including serving on the Advisory Board for the National Laboratory of Qingdao Marine Science and Technology of China.

Alton Chow G’97 is Vice President and Managing Director for Central China at AECOM, which includes the Shanghai, Suzhou, Ningbo, Wuhan, Chongqing, and Chengdu Offices. He focuses on strategic development and management for the firm’s holistic services, including design, build, finance, and operational capabilities. In addition, he serves as president of AIA Shanghai and is a board member for SU’s School of Architecture and sits on the Advisory Board for ULI in China.

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