Signing of first agreement between Beijing Sport University and Springfield College, 1981
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A photograph of Springfield College president Wilbert E. Locklin (seated left), and Zhong Shi-tong, President of Beijing (Peking) Institute of Physical Education, now Beijing Sport University, and Chairman of the China Olympic Committee (seated right), signing an exchange agreement between the two institutions on September 25, 1981. The agreement was signed in Beijing. Standing behind the two men are (from left to right): Ke Li, Ma Qui Wei, Maria Locklin, Chou li, and Cui Dongzhen. This was the first foreign exchange program ever participated in by Beijing Sport University. The agreement included ecchanges of faculty, scholars, and students to both universities. Dr. Wilbert E. Locklin (April 2, 1920 – March 4, 2006) was raised in Washington, D.C. He graduated from John Hopkins University in 1942. During World War II, he served on bomber crews and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. After his military service, Locklin returned to work at Johns Hopkins. In 1965, Locklin was named president of Springfield College, where he served for twenty years. He was responsible for raising funds and developing strategic plans for Babson Library, Cheney Dining Hall, Fuller Arts Center, Gulick Hall, the Physical Education Complex, Linkletter Natatorium, and the Towne Health Center. He also introduced new academic programs in business, physical therapy, and YMCA studies. Furthermore, he was the driving force in expanding the college's international scope through his development of programs in China, Japan, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia. Following his retirement in 1985, Locklin founded Locklin Management Services, which helped local nonprofit organizations with fundraising.
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