We welcome all K-12 educators, business and community members to attend all or sections of the symposium for free. The symposium will open with two keynote lectures on Friday evening on an overview of the issues. This will be followed by instructional lectures on Saturday and Sunday on various themes impacting China by experts in the field.

China will soon have the world’s largest economy. But that’s the least important thing to know about China. Ma and Adams reveal why China’s economic growth will constrain it, not empower it–and why China’s future will be shaped by the same reality that has shaped it for millennia: scarcity. Everyone knows “the 21st century is China’s to lose”–but everyone’s wrong. Ma and Adams get beyond cheerleading and fear-mongering to tell the whole complex truth about China. These are truths you need to hear–whether you’re an investor, business decision-maker, policymaker, or citizen.

Week-long professional development workshop on global human rights and cultural diversity for faculty from various Midwestern community colleges and small four-year colleges.

The course, which is open to the public, is designed to give beginners a solid foundation in Chinese pronunciation as well as a strong introduction to practical conversation and Chinese culture. It will meet weekly this fall on Thursday evenings, and will feature interactive and engaging classes focused on dynamic education.

YASUMASA MORIMURA’s fascination with the self-portrait, gay and transgendered life, art history and popular culture aligns him closely with the work of Andy Warhol. Renowned for his reprisals of iconic images drawn from art history and the mass media, Morimura literally assumes his own place in the historical narrative.

This is one of "Mysteries of Human Evolution," a three-part lecture series on discoveries that challenge the long-held and widely believed story of human evolution.

This is one of "Mysteries of Human Evolution," a three-part lecture series on discoveries that challenge the long-held and widely believed story of human evolution.

An opportunity to engage in activities focused on Chinese language and culture, as well as to gain insights into the ways customs can differ between China and the U.S. People of all language levels are welcome to attend!

Appetizers and tea will be provided by the Confucius Institute.

The Center for Iranian Music (CFIM) at Carnegie Mellon University is partnering with Silkscreen will host the Persian Music Festival, Oct. 17-19, featuring lectures and performances of traditional and contemporary Iranian music.

The Center for Iranian Music (CFIM) at Carnegie Mellon University is partnering with Silkscreen will host the Persian Music Festival, Oct. 17-19, featuring lectures and performances of traditional and contemporary Iranian music.