ICIA held a career development seminar hosted by ISU-CSSA (Chinese Student and Scholar Association) at Gilman Hall of the Iowa State Univer-sity on April 2, 2011.One purpose of this event is to initial a long-term connection between ICIA and ISU-CSSA, to provide help to whole body of Chinese students & scholars at ISU. A series of presentations were given by Dong Zhanshan, Wei Jun, Shi Ainong, Zhao Zuo-Yu, Zou Jijun, Jin Jian and Huang Lei. The attendances and presenters enjoyed the communication.

祝贺先锋华人科学家赵建周获2010年国家科技进步二等奖

Dr. Joe (Jianzhou) Zhao, research scientist at Pioneer, A DuPont Business, has won a National Science and Technology Progress Award of China, which is issued by the State Council of China. Zhao was a major contributor on a team for a Bt cotton insect resistance management program in China with the Institute of Plant Protection, Chinese Academy of Ag Sciences (CAAS).

The National Science and Technology Award was launched in 1985. The most recent award ceremony was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Jan 14, 2011, with several top Chinese Government leaders in attendance. View photos from the award ceremony, including President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao.

The details in Chinese could be viewed at http://ippcaas.cn/shownews5.asp?news_id=332.

Press Release, Iowa (Feb 8, 2011)

With a recent sponsorship contribution, Valley Bank has established a unique partnership with Iowa Chinese in Agriculture (ICIA).

The sponsorship will enhance ICIA’s programs to promote modern agricultural sciences and technologies for enhancing Iowa agricultural production efficiency and sustainability and to foster a favorable environment for attracting, retaining, and motivating world class agricultural professionals to work in Iowa. Meanwhile, ICIA will create opportunities for Valley Bank to present financial seminars to ICIA members in the areas of mortgage, banking, and other personal financial needs.

Valley Bank is a full service bank that has a strong belief in focusing on the individual needs of their clients. Valley Bank provides extraordinary service to help its customers grow their business, buy their homes and achieve their financial goals. Whether you are looking for a mortgage, personal loan or opening a checking or savings account Valley Bank's employees will "Lead with Speed" to help you with all of your banking needs. Valley Bank is a member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender.

The Iowa Chinese in Agriculture (ICIA) is a non-profit and volunteer-based 501(c)3 organization. The ICIA members consist of professionals in research, education, production, and business in agriculture across Iowa and beyond. ICIA aims to establish a platform for recognizing Chinese American contributions to the US agriculture and to create opportunities for promoting the interaction and collaboration of agricultural professionals in United States and China.  For more information visit http://www.iowachineseinagriculture.org.

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Bruce Zimmerman, Mortgage Consultant

Valley Bank

515-577-3680 – Office

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DuPont honors employees in the DuPont Volunteer Recognition program each year. Established in 1998, the program recognizes employees or teams of DuPont employees who devote their time and talents to improve the quality of life in their communities. On behalf of each honoree, $1,000 is donated to the organization that received the community service.

Two ICIA members, Zuo-Yu Zhao and Zhanshan Dong, have been recognized in the program. Zuo-Yu is a director of the ICIA Board and the honor principal of Iowa Chinese Language School (ICLS). Zhanshan is the president of the ICIA. Congratulation to Zuo-Yu Zhao and Zhanshan Dong, the winners of 2010 DuPont Volunteer Recognition Program!