On February 22nd, 2023 the Center for International Languages & Cultures (CILC) hosted
its third Tea talk event for Spring semester, Chinese Tea Ceremony. Mr. Yixuan Wei
(Leo), presented the history of tea, and different kinds of Chinese tea, such as
Pu-er Tea, Red...
On February 11th, 2023, the Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC)
tailgated at the Taste of Troy Men's Basketball Game. The match was between Troy Trojans
and Louisiana Raging Cajuns. Many of Troy's local restaurants and Louisiana's came
to cater and promote their food. CILC provided...
On February 7th, 2023 the Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC) hosted
their 2ndTea Talk for Spring 2023 semester. Lilly, one of CILC's assistants, gave
a small presentation on the history and process of making the Chinese staircase bracelet.
Nearly 50 Troy students, faculty, and staff came...
Chinese New Year Celebration with Coleman Center
On February 6th, 2023, The Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC)
celebrated Chinese New Year with roughly 70 Pre-K students and teachers from Coleman
Center of Troy University campus in Dothan. Mr. Deal, the Associate Director of CILC,
introduced them to the origin and meaning Lunar...
The Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC) at Troy University hosted
its first Tea Talk event of the 2023 Spring semester in collaboration with International
Students Cultural Organization. Trang and Chloe, the two active members of ISCO,
and Austin Deal, the Associate Director of CILC,...
Chinese New Year Celebration with Girl Scouts at Panama City Trilingual School in
Panama City, FL
On January 14, 2023, Panama City Trilingual School in Panama City, FL, collaborated
with the Center for International Languages and Cultures of Troy University to host
the local Girl Scouts and teach them about the Chinese New Year. Around 100 scouts
and parents gathered to learn about Chinese lanterns, porcelain plates, the Lion and
Dragon dances, Chinese bracelets, and paper cutting. The event was wrapped up with
samples of food traditionally served during Chinese New Year...
On November 1, 2022, Trojan Badminton Club collaborated with Center of International
Languages and Cultures at Troy University to host their mixed doubles tournament for
Fall 2022. It was held at the Elm Street Gym, and was a success with roughly 20 participants
of students and...
From October 28th to 30th. 2022, Association of Chinese Professors of Social Science
in the United States collaborated with Troy University to hold the 27th ACPSS 2022
Internation Conference at Troy University in Phenix City, Alabama. Professors presented
their papers...
On October 15th, 2022, the Center for International Languages and Cultures at Troy
University (CILC) hosted a tent at the Veterans Memorial Stadium to share Chinese
culture. Before the important game between Troy Trojans vs Texas State Bobcats, CILC
handed out Troy University...
On October 11th, 2022 the Chinese Culture Club of CILC hosted its fifth Tea Talk on
white and blue porcelain plates. Dr. Iris Xu, CILC's Director, and Distinguished Professor
of the College of Education, gave a presentation on Chinese porcelain plates. She
presented the origin of the porcelain plates and...
On October 4th, 2022 the Chinese Culture Club of CILC hosted its the fourth Tea Talk
on the Chinese Paper Cutting. Ms. Lilly, CILC's assistant, gave a presentation on
paper cutting. She briefly talked about the history and culture of the Chinese paper
cutting which originated around fourth century, during the...
On September 20th, 2022 the Center for International Languages & Cultures (CILC) hosted
a Chinese Tea Ceremony. It was the third Tea Talk for the Spring Semester 2022. Mr.
Tonghao Zhang presented the history of tea, and different kinds of Chinese tea, such
as Pu-er Tea, White Tea, Red...
On September 13th, 2022 the Chinese Culture Club, hosted by the Center for International
Languages and Cultures (CILC), held their second Tea Talk event, which covered Mid-Autumn
Festival. Mr. Deal, associate director at CILC, presented about the meaning and the
origin of this day. Then, he shared...
On September 6th, 2022 the Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC)
hosted their 7th Tea Talk. Lilly, one of CILC's assistants, gave a small presentation
on the history and process of making the Chinese snake bracelet. Just over 30 Troy
students, faculty, and staff came together for a much...
On May 18th, 2022, over 40 students from Red Level Elementary School in Red Level,
Alabama came to Troy University to tour the International Arts Center (IAC) and the
Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC). During their visit, they learned
about ancient art...
On May 14th, 2022, the Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC) was
invited to the City of Montgomery’s Multicultural Festival. CILC was joined by the
Central Alabama Association of Chinese (CAAC) to share Chinese culture and language
learning. Along with...
On May 3rd, 2022, the Basic Bible Sunday School group from Frazer United Methodist
Church visited Troy’s campus to meet with the Chancellor and to visit the International
Arts Center (IAC) as well as the Center for International Cultures and Languages (CILC).
About twenty members of...
On the first day of April Dr. Jay Valentine brought his Philosophy of Art & Art of
Life class to visit the Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC) to
tour the exhibition hall and learn about Chinese paper cutting. Assistants Jon Garrett
and Leo Yixuan gave a tour of the exhibition...
On March 31, 2022 The Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC) hosted
the 8th, and last, Tea Talk for the Spring semester. Dr. Fang Li, a professor from
one of Troy University's partner schools Chongqing Normal University (CNU) called
from China via Zoom to speak to the...
On March 24, 2022 the Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC) hosted
their 7th Tea Talk. Duolinna, one of CILC's assistants, gave a small presentation
on the history and process of making the Chinese snake bracelet. Just over 30 Troy
students, faculty, and staff came together...
March 11, 2022 120-odd Junior High students from Eclectic Middle School visited the
Center for International Languages & Cultures (CILC) and the International Arts Center
(IAC) on Troy campus. They visited the Chinese Cultural Exhibition Hall, had a taste
of the Chinese tea culture, experienced...
On the 10th of March, the Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC) hosted
the sixth Tea Talk of the semester and the first Tea Talk held online. Mrs. Xixi Mao
was joined by Troy University students as she presented the many different kinds of
traditional Chinese instruments. Mrs. Xixi talked ...
On March 3rd, the Chinese Culture Club of the Center for International Languages and
Cultures (CILC) hosted its fifth Tea Talk on the harmony between Eastern and Western
cultures. CILC's Director and distinguished professor, Dr. Iris Xu, gave a presentation
about the importance of understanding different ...
On February 25th, Troy University had its Troy Men’s Basketball regular-season finale
against Texas State in the Trojan Arena. Before the game, CILC (Center for International
Languages & Cultures) participated in the Taste of Troy event. Trojans and the public
came to the Trojan Arena ...
On February 24th, the Chinese Culture Club of CILC hosted its the fourth Tea Talk
on the Chinese Paper Cutting. Associate Director of the Center, Mr. Austin Deal and
Assistant, Mr. Jon Garrett gave a presentation on paper cutting. They talked about
the history and culture of the Chinese...
For three days in February, 22nd to 24th, the Center for International Languages &
Cultures (CILC) and International Arts Center (IAC) received over 120 students from
Charles Henderson Middle School in the City of Troy. They visited Troy University
campus, including the IAC, the ...
On February 17, 2022, the Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC) hosted
the third Tea Talk event of this semester. Dr. Jay Valentine from College of Arts
and Sciences at Troy University gave a lecture on Tibet. He talked about the religious
culture, language, and Tibetan...
On February 10th, 2022 the Center for International Languages & Cultures (CILC) hosted
a Chinese Tea Ceremony. It was the second Tea Talk for the Spring Semester 2022. Assistant
Jon Garrett gave a tour of the Chinese Cultural Exhibition Hall...
On February 4th, 2022, the Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC)
hosted a Lunar New Year celebration event at the Coleman Center, located at Troy University's
Dothan Campus. During the event, Mr. Austin Deal, Associate Director of CILC, gave
a brief presentation on the origin and meaning of...
The Center for International Languages and Cultures (CILC) at Troy University hosted
its first Tea Talk event of the 2022 Spring semester. Dr. Rui Feng, a Distinguished
Professor at the College of Education, and Austin Deal, the Associate Director of
CILC, introduced the...
On January 17th, a parade was held to honor Martin Luther King (MLK) Day. The Parade
made its way past the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church downtown. The Center
for International Languages and Cultures (CILC) at Troy University was ...
We are happy to announce that our Chinese Language and Culture Class Learning Online
Virtual Classroom for Youth course is now open for registration! In our virtual class,
we encourage children to learn the Chinese language, which includes Chinese characters,
grammar, and speaking through engaging stories and activities. The class is suitable
for youth from 6 to 17 years old.
Welcome to the Triple C activities. Triple C cultural activities are provided by the
Center for International Languages & Cultures (CILC). In ten weeks, we will presenting
various aspects of Chinese culture. The events are free and open to the public. The
following are the activities for the Spring Semester of 2022.