WLC is proud to share that Dr. Weiqing Zhang, Associate Professor of Chinese Area Studies, has received the 2018 CLA Teaching Award: Tenure-Track Faculty. The following is the description from the awards program:
For 30 years, Weiqing Zhang has been devoted to walking alongside every student on a path to educational achievement. In addition to teaching courses in Chinese language and culture for the Department of World Languages and Cultures, Dr. Zhang has re-established UMD's relationship with Ocean University in Qingdao, China through CLA's COIL program. As her colleague Milan Kovacovic puts it, "Weiqing is basically a one person program in Chinese Area Studies, an irreplaceable asset to CLA and UMD." To Dr. Zhang, "teaching is not just a job, but a life, a creed, a religion, and more." Dr. Zhang acts on her convictions by making her whole self available to students and, according to her colleagues, conducts "all activities in a calm, caring manner, with unfailing patience and courtesy." A former student writes, "to me and many others, she is so much more than just a teacher, but a mentor and role model, someone I strive to be like." Expressing her dedication, Dr. Zhang states, "I devote myself to them, seeking only to harvest their respect, love, and lifetime friendship."
Pictured above: Weiqing Zhang (far right) with students being welcomed on arrival in Beijing for the summer 2017 study abroad program.
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