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To: Our Friends of China Institute:
It has come to our attention that our email system has been "hacked" and an erroneous and malicious email was sent entitled "China Institute in America - Announcement." We have notified the authorities regarding this breach and have begun an investigation as to the origination of this libelous email transmission.
This "hacked email" includes a diatribe of false and erroneous statements regarding Sara McCalpin and China Institute, and is diametrically opposed to our mission. Our mission of China Institute is to advance a deeper understanding of China through programs in education, culture, business and art in the belief that cross-cultural understanding strengthens our global community. We stand by our mission and will continue to support China Institute and all it represents.
We are resending below our announcement from July 18, with gratitude to Sara for her outstanding years of leadership.
We thank you for your support of China Institute.
Board Of Trustees, China Institute
SARA JUDGE MCCALPIN TO COMPLETE TERM AS PRESIDENT OF CHINA INSTITUTE
New York, July 18, 2013
China Institute in America, a New York City-based cultural nonprofit focused on improving understanding between the US and China, today announced that President Sara Judge McCalpin will be stepping down from her position effective September 1, 2013.
"It has been an honor and a pleasure to lead China Institute for the past eight years," said Ms. McCalpin, "and to work with the outstanding staff and dedicated Board of Trustees to transform the Institute during a time when the US-China relationship is arguably the most critical global relationship in the world. I believe firmly in the mission of the Institute to promote a deeper understanding of China, and am proud of the programs and initiatives we have developed during my tenure. I am grateful for the strong involvement of the many individual members, foundations, corporations, faculty and friends who support the work of China Institute."
Chien Chung Pei, Chair of the Board of China Institute, said "We are deeply appreciative of the work that Sara has done to advance the mission of China Institute, particularly the establishment of the annual China Institute Summit; the expansion of our Children and Youth language programs and exchanges; raising over $18 million for the transformation of the Institute; and the receipt this year of the largest grant in the Institute's history, a $1 million award from The Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation."
Ms. McCalpin will work closely with the Board of Trustees and senior management to ensure a smooth transition as she departs the Institute and assumes responsibility for River Way China Consulting. The Board of Trustees will begin a search for a new president in the coming months.
About China Institute in America:
China Institute, founded in 1926, is the oldest bicultural organization in the United States focused on advancing a deeper understanding of China through programs in education, culture, business, and art in the belief that cross-cultural understanding strengthens our global community.
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