Chinese Culture Class in the News

December 2nd, 2009

To read a news article about the Asian Center’s Chinese culture class from the Andover Townsman, please click HERE.  The piece includes an interview with coordinator Yang Schmitt about the purpose and background of the course, as well as contact information for those interested.


Annual Report 2009 Published

October 14th, 2009

The Asian Center has released its newest annual report, covering the year from July 2008 to June 2009.  The four page document highlights the events and programs of the past year and includes a letter from Executive Director Kaori Kelts.  To view a copy of Annual Report 2009 online, simply click HERE to open a PDF version (1.7 MB in size).


Business Chinese Class Now Available

September 10th, 2009

The Asian Center is now offering a specially designed class for people who conduct business with Chinese companies and need to understand Chinese.

The class meets on Monday nights from 6pm to 8pm over 8 weeks this October and November.

For more details, including pricing and contact/registration information, please see THIS DOCUMENT.


New Registration Dates

August 29th, 2009

Registration for upcoming ESOL & Citizenship classes will be held on Wednesday, September 2nd from 9 AM to 12 Noon.

To view and print a copy of the registration form, please click HERE.


Waitlist for Classes

October 20th, 2008

To join the waitlist for ESOL & Citizenship classes, please come to the White Fund Room (Room 101) at the Northern Essex Community College, 78 Amesbury Street, Lawrence, MA, on one of the following dates:   Tuesday, November 4th or Tuesday, December 2nd, between 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.   You will be interviewed and assessed for your level of English.

If you have questions, please call Alisa Povenmire at 978.738.7623 or send an email to apovenmire@necc.mass.edu.


Annual Report for 2008

October 16th, 2008

The Asian Center has published its Annual Report for 2008, a six page document containing a message from Executive Director Kaori Kelts, detailing current events and programs, and covering the past, present, and future of the Center and the community.  To view a copy of this Annual Report online, simply click HERE to open a PDF version.


Upcoming Registration Dates

July 30th, 2008

Registration for ESOL & Citizenship classes will be held on Thursday, August 28 from 9 AM to 12 Noon and Thursday, September 4 from 9 AM to 12 Noon.

Evening classes begin the week of September 1, and morning classes the week of September 8.

To view and print a copy of the registration form, please click HERE.