“The U.S.-Japan Alliance has reached unprecedented heights “. This was clearly stated in the Joint Leaders Statement released this past April. Cooperation between the two countries has never been so necessary, not only from bi-lateral perspective, but also from global...
Events
The Asian Studies Center sponsors, announces, or otherwise supports a number of Asia-related events throughout the year. Keep an eye on this space for more information! If there's an event you would like advertised, please contact Kathryn Fortuno at KSF37@pitt.edu.
Faculty members or student organizations who wish to request ASC sponsorship or support for their events should fill out the and submit it to Kathryn at KSF37@pitt.edu.
DATE:
Thursday, October 17
TIME:
3:30 pm
LOCATION:
University Club Ballroom A
DATE:
Wednesday, October 23
TIME:
7:00 pm
LOCATION:
Carnegie Museum of Art
The Japan Council of the University of Pittsburgh and SCREENSHOT: Asia are excited to announce the winner of our 4th biennial Japan Documentary Film Award. Congratulations to Chiaki Kasai and her film FISTS AND PRAYERS. FISTS AND PRAYERS explores the incarceration of ex-...
DATE:
Thursday, October 24
TIME:
(All day)
LOCATION:
William Pitt Union and O'Hara Student Club
Model UN, a simulation of the sessions of the United Nations, provides an opportunity for high school students to apply their studies to real-world contexts and practice diplomacy, negotiating, and resolution writing.
When and Where
Pitt MUN will take place...
DATE:
Thursday, October 24
TIME:
12:00 pm
LOCATION:
David Lawrence Hall 211
DATE:
Friday, October 25
TIME:
3:00 pm
LOCATION:
4130 Posvar Hall
This talk will analyze the various parts of China’s “Northeast Asia Project” and its role in the structure of Korea-China relations. The Northeast Asia project was a scholarly project conducted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences on the history of the region. It...
DATE:
Tuesday, October 29
TIME:
5:00 pm to 6:30 pm
Join us for this free online K-12 educator workshop that will explore the topic of migration today through the global lens of politics, economics, and climatic changes. Using modern-day migration case studies, our presenters will share content and pedagogical strategies...
DATE:
Tuesday, November 5
TIME:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
LOCATION:
Global Hub
Explore the World with a Summer Study Abroad Scholarship! Join the Nationality Rooms and Intercultural Exchange Programs' Scholarships Info Session!
Dreaming of an unforgettable summer adventure abroad? We're here to make it happen! Discover your opportunity to...
DATE:
Friday, November 8
TIME:
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Please join us on Friday, November 8, 2024 from 8:30 am-3:30 pm ET for this FREE online faculty professional development conference that will explore the topic of migration today through the lens of politics, economics, and climatic changes. The day's schedule will be...
DATE:
Thursday, November 14
TIME:
12:00 pm
LOCATION:
David Lawrence Hall 211
DATE:
Thursday, December 5
TIME:
12:00 pm
LOCATION:
David Lawrence Hall 211
DATE:
Monday, January 6
TIME:
5:30 pm
LOCATION:
4130 Posvar Hall
“All Asia is [NOT] One.” East Asia is a culturally diverse and historically rich region. This seminar will enhance your classroom’s curriculum by providing content and resources for teaching about cultural diversity through the window of China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam...