Asian Studies Center

Synonyms: 
ASC
Asian Studies

The Magic of K-Pop

Subtitle: 
A Cultural Consumption Perspective
Presenter: 
Yun-Oh Whang, Clinical Assistant Professor of Business Administration, Katz Graduate School of Business
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Security Notice: Event Changed: 
Date: 
Fri, 10/20/2017 - 12:00 to 13:30

The rise of Korean music (K-Pop) around the world in the last two decades has been a mystery to many industry experts. Some compares it to the explosion of British rock and roll in 1960s (“The British Invasion”), calling it “The Korean Wave (Han-Ryu)”. Even though it is not a part of the main stream music worldwide, it definitely deserves our attention as a cultural sensation. What is the magic ingredient of K-Pop for its worldwide popularity? How has a tiny country such as South Korea become a major exporter of a cultural product?

Location: 
4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Cost: 
Free and open to the public
Event Web Site: 
Contact Person: 
Dr. Mi-Hyun Kim
Contact Phone: 
412-624-5562
Contact Email: 
kimmh@pitt.edu

Awakening the Dragon and Lions Ceremony

Presenter: 
OCA Pittsburgh
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 10/16/2017 - 19:00

Please join OCA Pittsburgh in the traditional ceremony to awaken the spirits of their new dragon and lions. Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, typhoons, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good blessing to people. In ancient China, the Dotting Dragon Eyes ceremony was traditionally done by the emperor. By using the red pigment on a brush to dot on the eyes, the dragon is “awakened." It also gives the dragon a brighter path and power, and an ability to bless people surrounding it.

Location: 
WPU Driveway
Contact Person: 
Lynn Kawaratani
Contact Phone: 
383-3062
Contact Email: 
lyk12@pitt.edu

Jugalbandi: Hinduastani and Carnatic Concert

Subtitle: 
Indian Classical Style Music
Presenter: 
Pitt Sangeet Presents: Vikram Mukherjee (Tabla), Eishan Ashwat (Vocal), Vighnesh Viswanathan (Violin), Vivek Shankar (Vocal), and Michael Griska (Sitar)
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
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Date: 
Sat, 10/21/2017 - 16:00 to 18:00

Jugalbandi is a performance in Indian classical music, especially the Hindustani classical music, that features a duet of two solo musicians. The word jugalbandi means, literally, "entwined twins."

Please join us in Pitt Sangeet's first Jugalbandi

Journey across Indian Classical Music featuring

Location: 
326 Indian Nationality Room, Cathedral of Learning
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Handa City Nihon Buyo Workshop

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 10/14/2017 - 09:30 to 11:30

Join the Asian Studies Center and the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania on Saturday, October 14 from 9:30-11:30 am for a Japanese dance workshop on Nihon Buyo (日本舞踊). Nihon Buyo is a form of dance that grew out of Kabuki theater movements. A presentation, followed by a short performance of Nihon Buyo will be given by dance master Shinojo Nishikawa and her troupe. At the end of the performance, participants will learn a Nihon Buyo based dance-fitness routine (please wear comfortable clothing if you would like to participate).

This workshop is free and open to the public.

Location: 
O’Hara Student Center, 1st floor Dining Room, University of Pittsburgh
Contact Person: 
Patrick Hughes
Contact Email: 
hughespw@pitt.edu

Children of Shangri-Lost: Bhutanese Teenage Refugees

Presenter: 
Moderator: Susan Dawkins
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 10/19/2017 - 12:00 to 13:30

A panel presentation of Bhutanese and Burmese young adults whose families were evicted from their countries. Most of the presenters have never seen their homelands, having been born in refugee camps after their parents' displacement. The presenters will speak briefly to the experience of living in refugee camp and also of the challenges of moving to the United States.

Location: 
UCIS 4130 Posvar
Contact Person: 
Lynn Kawaratani
Contact Phone: 
3-3062
Contact Email: 
lyk12@pitt.edu

JET Program Information Session

Subtitle: 
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program
Presenter: 
Smitha Prasadh and JET Alumni panel
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 09/27/2017 - 17:00 to 18:30

Are you graduating soon? Wondering what your next adventure could be? Learn about the Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program. It is a great opportunity for college graduates to work in Japan as Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs) or Coordinators for International Relations (CIRs). Featuring a presentation by Pittsburgh JET Alumni Association President Smitah Prasadh and a Q&A session with a panel of JET alumni.

Location: 
4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Contact Email: 
asia@pitt.edu

Does Your Soul Have A Cold?

Subtitle: 
A film on mental illness in Japan
Presenter: 
Clark Chilson, Department of Religious Studies
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 09/27/2017 - 19:30 to 21:30

Documentary, 2007. Director: Mike Mills

Starring Hiyaso Hayashiguchi, Michiko Ishikawa, Taketoshi Hayashiguchi.

Running time: 1 hr 22 min.

Location: 
Cathedral of Learning G24
Cost: 
Free and open to the public
Event Web Site: 
https://sites.google.com/view/mental-health-conference/conference-overview
Contact Person: 
Shashank Srivastava
Contact Phone: 
412-648-7963
Contact Email: 
shashank.srivastava@pitt.edu

Given to the Goddess: South Indian Devadasis and the Sexuality of Religion

Subtitle: 
Department of Religious Studies Series on “Queering Religion”
Presenter: 
Dr. Lucinda Ramberg, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies Cornell University
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Mon, 09/18/2017 - 12:00

2nd chapter of the book "Given to the Goddess: “Yellamma, Her Wives, and the Question of Religion.” and Lawrence Cohen, “The Gay Guru: Fallibility, unworldliness, and the scene of instruction”

Open to faculty and graduate students.

Location: 
602 Cathedral of Learning

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