The Beijing Center (TBC) is proud to be part of the IAJU (International Association of Jesuit Universities) Peace and Reconciliation Task Force, a global network of Jesuit universities and higher education institutions committed to promoting reconciliation through various initiatives. As part of this effort, the IAJU has developed the Mapping and GeoVisor Initiative, an interactive platform that visually showcases the contributions of member institutions to the mission of Ignatian reconciliation.
We are excited to announce that TBC’s annual three-day Retreat for young adults is now featured on Google Maps through the IAJU Peace & Reconciliation GeoVisor. As the only institution from the Chinese Province represented on this global platform, TBC is honored to share our work in fostering reconciliation and personal growth among students.
Launched in 2021, TBC’s Retreat is uniquely tailored to the mainland China context, focusing on personal reconciliation through secular language and methods rooted in Ignatian principles. Chinese students who complete the Retreat are invited to continue their journey by training as Retreat leaders or engaging in service learning, further expanding the Retreat’s impact.
TBC’s retreat initiative was also recognized as a best practice in Jesuit education during the 2022 IAJU Worldwide Assembly at Boston College, underscoring its significance within the global Jesuit network.
We encourage other institutions and communities within the Province to share their own initiatives related to peace, reconciliation, and Ignatian formation. By collaborating and expanding this network, we can amplify our collective impact and strengthen this vital mission together.
For more information or to submit your own projects, please contact TBC Executive Director Simon Koo, a member of the IAJU Peace and Reconciliation Task Force working group, at [email protected]. You may also reach out to Alma Marie O. Salvador from Ateneo de Manila University at [email protected] for further collaboration and inquiries.
It’s not every day we get to make history! This week, The Beijing Center proudly welcomed—for the first time ever—27 curious and enthusiastic students from the University of Lima, along with Internationalization Coordinator Claudia Valencia and David Barriga, our partner from AsiaB Consulting, for an unforgettable Beijing adventure.
The Beijing Center (TBC) is proud to be part of the IAJU (International Association of Jesuit Universities) Peace and Reconciliation Task Force, a global network of Jesuit universities and higher education institutions committed to promoting reconciliation through various initiatives.
This semester, The Beijing Center for Chinese Studies (TBC) has welcomed exchange students from AJCU schools to participate in the YES (Young Envoys Scholarship) program. With anticipation and curiosity, the exchange students have set foot on this unfamiliar land for the first time, starting their new chapter of study abroad.
A delegation from The Beijing Center recently participated in the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU) International Education Conference hosted by Sophia University in Japan, joining representatives from 46 universities across 22 countries and regions.