Georgetown strengthens engagement with Asian countries during fourth annual tour
A delegation of Georgetown University leaders traveled to the major metropolitan cities of Beijing, Seoul, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, and Tokyo in November 2018 to host panels, lectures, and small group receptions. This tour of events marks the fourth consecutive year in an ongoing effort to strengthen the university’s engagement in East Asia.
“The characteristic feature of a global world is not just the problems it creates but the opportunities that are afforded by our connectedness—to partner with people anywhere and everywhere, to bring unique collaborations to bear to solve the world’s greatest problems,” said R. Bartley Moore (F’87), vice president for Georgetown University’s Office of Advancement, during a speech in Tokyo. “We want to be a catalyst that brings together these unique constellations to solve problems in new, creative, and globally inspired ways.”
More than 300 alumni, parents, and friends of the university attended the events. Topics of discussion included global relations, international trade, emerging technologies, and the future of the university.
Beijing
In Beijing, 54 people attended an event with Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia and Vice President for Global Engagement Tom Banchoff. Professor of the Practice Evan Medeiros, Penner Family Chair in Asian Studies and the Cling Family Senior Fellow in US-China Relations, spoke at this event.
Seoul
In Seoul, 61 attendees came to meet members of university leadership, including: Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia; William J. Doyle (C'72, Parent'06), chairman of Georgetown's Board of Directors; and William M. Treanor (Parent'18), executive vice president and dean of the Law Center. The local alumni club, led by President Jang Woo Cho (B'87, Parent'14), was eager to host another large-scale event following up on a successful trip hosting university leadership and alumni in 2016, which included a special gift for President DeGioia. This trip continued their dedication to both philanthropy and engagement at Georgetown.
Hong Kong
80 people attended an expert panel in Hong Kong featuring Professor Michael Green—director of Asian Studies and chair in Modern and Contemporary Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy— and Professor of the Practice Evan Medeiros. They debated how the outcome of the midterm elections would affect foreign policy.
University leaders visiting Hong Kong included: William J. Doyle (C'72, Parent'06), chairman of Georgetown University's Board of Directors; Tom Banchoff, vice president for global engagement; R. Bartley Moore (F'87), vice president for the Georgetown Office of Advancement; Paul Almeida (Parent'16, '20), dean and William R. Berkley Chair at the McDonough School of Business; and Joel Hellman, dean of Walsh School of Foreign Service.
Taipei
William M. Treanor (Parent'18), executive vice president and dean of the Law Center—and Joel Hellman, dean of Walsh School of Foreign Service—met with 54 attendees in Taipei. Panelists for this event included Professor Michael Green—director of Asian Studies and chair in Modern and Contemporary Japanese Politics and Foreign Policy—and Professor of the Practice Evan Medeiros, Penner Family Chair in Asian Studies and the Cling Family Senior Fellow in US-China Relations.
Singapore
R. Bartley Moore (F'87), vice president for Georgetown University's Office of Advancement—and Joel Hellman, dean of Walsh School of Foreign Service—addressed 36 attendees about current priorities at the university, with a spotlight on the School of Foreign Service and its upcoming Centennial Celebration.
Tokyo
R. Bartley Moore (F'87), vice president for Georgetown University's Office of Advancement, addressed 38 people in Tokyo, discussing university priorities and the importance of Georgetown's globally-minded student body.
