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TOP: The village of Yalapa, Mexico is only reached by boat. BOTTOM: Vineyards and churches cover rolling hills in northern Italy.

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An early spring view of the community garden beds at St. John’s Catholic Church in Vancouver.

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Spring Gala

Jump, Jive & Jazz!

Saturday 4/21/12 8pm-12am The Hilton Hotel Vancouver

Tickets on sale in OSI: Monday 2/20/12 $10/Ticket Casino tables Dancing & DJ Hors Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;oeuvres Photobooth Magician 1IPUPT DPVSUFTZ PG +JIFOH ;IBP

TOP: A typical night in the dormitory at Shandong Universtiy. BOTTOM: Jiheng Zhao and friends at graduation from Shandong University.

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Suggested attire is Flapper Fab, Jaunty Jazz or Speak Easy Swagger