Day 10 began with signing Memorandums of Understanding with Changchun University. Followed by lunch at the fabulous Goose Island Restaurant, a tour of the Special Education programs at Changchun, a massage from the students, observing the students carve eggs, and a beautiful dinner at one of my favorite places, the yurt.

Dr. Kathy Johnson is honored by Changchun University! I’m so proud of all the work that she has been doing in China over the last 17 years! I have a feeling this is the best year to come!!!

Joseph Jones signs a MOU between the Harkin Institute and Changchun University!

Another photo of Joseph Jones!

Rebecca Gaw signs a MOU on behalf of Iowa School for the Deaf!

We are very excited for the possiblities student and faculty exchange at ISD!

Terry Wilding sings a MOU on behalf of Minnesota State Academies for the Deaf and Blind!

We already had a blind student contact both Terry and I wanting to do a exchange!

Christine Sharkey signs a MOU between Changchun University and Delaware School for the Deaf!

Aaron Gutkze signs a MOU between ThinkSelf and Changchun University!

A world of opportunity awaits ThinkSelf in China!

Changchun University has an Art Gallery to display artworks by students. There were several pieces made with a variety of materials such as this one. The creativity and detail is amazing!

I loved this print! I believe the medium is oil and some type of paper or other material painted on the canvas to give texture and depth.

Another 3-D sculpture with some amazing detail.

Hand sculptures ostrich eggs!!! Magnificent work!

These fans were so beautiful! I want one!

Graduation Day!

So honored that we were able to watch students work. We also were able to buy one. Let’s go shopping!!!

Several students were sculpting these oval pieces of egg shell. I’m not sure if they used them on other art pieces or if they sell them as a medallion of some sort.

A few of the finished pieces we could purchase.

Plate scupting!

In another classroom students were painting frames to match the canvas. Pretty cool!

Goose Island Restaurant!

A very peaceful and fun place to have lunch!

I’m not sure I would walk those barrels.

Goose Island is a park like atmosphere with small ponds, local vendors and a restaurant.

Good-bye photo! Last day with Joseph and Martin!

bus ride to the Yurt Restaurant! I was so excited!

Our yurt for the night! It’s the same one as last year! Good memories!!! Too bad Dr. Hu could not join us again.

They said that they don’t cook peacock, but I don’t know maybe. 🤷‍♀️

Beautiful people, beautiful dinner!

Hey…what’s going on over there Reen and Christine. I’m sure Joseph is involved in some way. 😂