CSUN invites the community to attend the banquet on Saturday, March 11, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Grand Salon, located in the University Student Union at 18111 Nordhoff St. in Northridge.

“The China Institute has continued to play an important role in promoting understanding, friendship, exchange and collaboration between CSUN and China” said Justine Su, the institute’s director. “As the Year of the Dog is coming near, we are all touched with the dog spirit of loyalty, honesty and generosity. We certainly expect to have another productive and successful year in our exchange programs with educational institutions in China,” she said.

The banquet will include a buffet, presentations, awards and entertainment. Tax-deductible tickets begin at $50 and will include a membership to the China Institute along with two seats to the banquet.

Those planning on attending must R.S.V.P. to Justine Su at zhixin.su@csun.edu by Friday, March 3. For any other information regarding the China Institute, visit its Web site at www.csunchinainstitute.org or call (818) 677-2138.