• Preserving Cantonese at Stanford University

    Empowering future generations with Cantonese heritage

  • About the Campaign

    Our campaign began at Stanford University in December 2019 and has reached many milestones since then, including mobilizing students and alumni, meeting with the Faculty Senate, and publishing numerous op-eds in local and international papers. Our petition and publicity campaign called on the university to restore Cantonese classes, which they eventually did.

     

    News of our progress reached supporters around the world, culminating in the first $1 million endowed gift to ensure that Cantonese language classes at Stanford would continue for future generations. This historic achievement secured the first endowed Cantonese language program in the United States.

     

    We are now working toward a vision for an endowed Cantonese Studies initiative that would secure a legacy of Cantonese at Stanford, with programming to support research and scholarship of Cantonese history, culture, and peoples.

     

    We welcome all individuals and philanthropists who care about Cantonese language education—including Stanford students and alumni, as well as supporters who are not alumni — to join us in this endeavor.

     

    Read our one pager here.

    Our Goals

    • Expand the endowed Cantonese Studies initiative to support research, scholarships, and cultural programming
    • Partner with local organizations to create opportunities for students and the community to engage with Cantonese culture
    • Promote Cantonese cultural events on campus to increase awareness and participation

    Why This Matters

    Milestones Achieved: Restored Cantonese classes and secured the first endowed program in the U.S.

    Global Impact: Our campaign has inspired support and recognition from around the world.

    Your Role: Join us in shaping the future of Cantonese education at Stanford.

    Latest Actions

    Since its inception, our campaign has expanded its scope. Recent activities include:

    • Hosting Cantonese cultural workshops and events on campus.
    • Launching initiatives to connect students with Cantonese-speaking communities globally.
    • Developing a roadmap for expanding Cantonese research and scholarship at Stanford.
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