RecycleMania 2013: The United States Military Academy is set to once again compete in the RecycleMania Tournament. The tournament officially runs from 3 February through 23 March; however, preseason “trial” weeks begin on 20 January. Last year, USMA finished 10th of over 360 schools in the Per Capita Classic category recycling approximately 44 lbs/person during the 8-week competition period. The goal this year is to recycle 65 lbs/person, which would eclipse last year’s winner, Union College, who recycled 62 lbs/person. The focus of the RecycleMania leadership team is to expand the competition from the Corps to the USMA Community. Read more here.
Chinese: 
The pilot course LC371 “Intensive Intermediate Chinese” completed its first semester. The new course devoted five classes to military instruction and divided the time among guest lectures, student presentations, and a film screening. Cadets were briefed on the organization, branches, ranks, equipment and history of the People’s Liberation Army of China. Cadets presented on major Sinophone cities, identifying their physical locations, describing their geographic and cultural features, and planning itineraries for imagined visits. Many AIAD participants shared personal stories and photos from their recent language and culture immersion trips to Beijing, Harbin, Xi’an and Taipei. Through these activities, cadets increased their knowledge of and interest in the Chinese military as well as its representation in popular culture.
Photo: Dr. Hongyu Huang’s students presented on major Chinese cities and took pleasure in the verbal and visual tours of China’s famous attractions.
