The struggle between Russia and Great Britain over Central Asia in the nineteenth century was the original "great game." But in the past quarter century, a new "great game" has emerged, pitting America against a newly aggressive Russia and a resource-hungry China, all struggling for influence over one of the volatile areas in the world. In Great Games, Local Rules, Alexander Cooley, one of America's most respected Central Asia experts, explores the dynamics of the new competition over the region since 9/11.

The theme for the 2012 conference is "Modernity and Cultural Development: the Changing China in a Globalized and Digitized World"

All students with an interest in international studies are welcome to join us for a free workshop with the international studies certificate program advisors and Alyson Kavalukas, Pitt's Internship Coordinator, to learn about how to find international studies internships and volunteer opportunities both locally in Pittsburgh, in the United States, and overseas, through Pitt and on your own!

Meet Mrs. Kiyoko Matsumoto of Handa City, Japan, for a special workshop for students & faculty about love and marriage customs in Japan, including a model demonstration with traditional Japanese wedding attire for women and men! This once in a lifetime event includes special talks by Dr. Clark Chilson (Religious Studies) and Mrs. Fumiyo Iwadachi (Handa City).

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Featuring:

• FriendsWithYou: Experiential Art, L.A.
• Rei Sato: Mixed Media, Tokyo
• Mark Newport: Knit Sculpture, Detroit
• Jeff Schwarz: Ceramic Sculpture, Brooklyn
• Mr. Glaubitz: Illustration, Tijuana
• Janet Towbin: Photography, Phoenix

China's (re)emergence as an economic power over the last thirty-five years has been nothing short of stunning. But China's aspirations as a global leader extend beyond the economic. China Rising is a multi-disciplinary faculty development program that will explore the historical, cultural, environmental and political dimensions of China's re-emergence. Including film showings and talks by leading China specialists, the program aims at offering substantive resources for understanding China's rise and enriching undergraduate humanities and social science teaching and learning.