Dean JoAnne Epps and a delegation of faculty and administration from Temple Law traveled to China, where they participated in the celebration of Tsinghua University’s 100th anniversary. Tsinghua, one of China’s great universities, is a key partner in Temple’s Beijing and Rule of Law programs. President Hu Jintao, an alumnus of Tsinghua, delivered the keynote speech in the multi-day affair. Also in attendance were representatives from law schools around the world, including the Sorbonne, the University of Cape Town, and similar globally-oriented educational institutions. Dean JoAnne Epps and Professor Scott Burris were both invited to speak during the celebration. Dean Epps spoke on the importance of globalizing legal education, while Professor Burris discussed the use of empirical research in demonstrating the impact of law on society.
Friday, April 29, 2011