With roots in the principles of Zen Buddhism and in spiritual practice, these traditional Japanese instruments share and underlying aesthetic concept: the discovery of the world that lies within one note, one sound. The program includes traditional music and new compositions by Japanese and American composers.

This program is supported through the Japan Iron and Steel Federation and Mitsubishi endowments at the University of Pittsburgh.

Dr. Jenny Day, assistant professor History at Skidmore College will present a paper that is part of a larger project aimed at re-examining the Sino-Japanese War of 1894-1895 from the perspectives of cultural history and the history of communication. It looks at how the war itself enabled new patterns of mobilization and socialization around new information technology, political discourse and provincial agents.

Teaching foreign language across the curriculum is a means to internationalize courses commonly taught only in English. Students develop an enriched understanding of their chosen course of study while enhancing language skills in their second language. Educators bring world languages into areas of study beyond the typical foreign language and literature classes. This prepares educators and students for the cross-cultural and multilingual demands of global society.

O. Henry and Folio Prize-winning author Akhil Sharma (India) is debuting his highly-anticipated short story collection A Life of Adventure and Delight

Navratri - A large scale festival celebrated all over India, a blend of music, dance, food and joy. This year come and join us in celebrating it with an unrivaled zest for Dandiya and Garba.
Come and showcase your old and new dance steps while listening to live music coming all the way from Mumbai (Musical Melodies)
Wear your finest traditional attire while participating for the best dressed youth, adult in the whole gathering.

It is the birth anniversary of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi aka Mahatma Gandhi, who was born in India on 2 October 1869. He fought with British imperialism using his acts of nonviolence. He is world known for his ideas of nonviolence, Martin Luther Jr. quoted him several times in his speeches.

India Day is the celebration of Indian independence. India got independence from imperial colonialism 15 August, 1947 by mostly using the means nonviolence. it is pride for India Room committee and Asian Studies Center to organize the India Day festival together. Come! participate in celebrations, and learn with us more about Indian music, dance and food. This event is followed by exiting free kite-flying as a symbol of freedom. Admission and performances are free.

While German-Chinese trade and investment relations are still expanding, 2016 was also a year of strong reappraisal by Germany. Germany’s economic circles have become wary as enthusiasm in China for economic reform is tapering off; opportunities for foreign firms have been removed one by one. The lack of reciprocity and the risk of seeing Germany’s technology siphoned off by China have already had an impact on the thinking in government and large companies in Germany. This has triggered a change in Berlin’s tone and dealings with China.