Join renowned investor, philanthropist, and New York Times best-selling author Ray Dalio for a discussion of today's most important issues, and the critical roles the United States and China play in an era of rapid global change, at the 14th annual CHINA Town Hall Keynote on Tuesday, November 10 at 7:00 p.m. EST.
Become inspired to make a difference. Join us for a free special screening of Girl Rising, a documentary film about the transformative power of education in the lives of girls around the world.
From Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins, Girl Rising follows nine unforgettable girls living in the developing world who confront tremendous challenges and overcome nearly impossible odds to pursue their dreams.
The screening will be followed by a discussion with Peace Corps Regional Recruiter Ryan Stannard.
7:00 PM: An introduction with Grand Prize winner Tokachi Tsuchiya and a screening of his film An Ant Strikes Back (2019)
9:00 PM A conversation with Tokachi Tsuchiya about his award winning film
All events will be screened live on vimeo: https://vimeo.com/event/227238
7:00 PM: An introduction with Honorable Mention winner Nanako Hirose and a screening of her film Book-Paper-Scissors (2019)
9:00 PM A conversation with Nanako Hirose about her award winning film
All events will be screened live on vimeo: https://vimeo.com/event/227238
6:30 PM: An introduction and screening of Soda Kazuhiro's Oyster Factory (2015)
9:30PM : A conversation with Soda Kazuhiro
All events will be screened live on video: https://vimeo.com/event/227238
Learn how to sign up for your Pitt Commons profile, the benefits of using this networking platform, and how to apply for our new International Careers Mentoring Program.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3bWdwPN
Join us for our final film in our Hirokazu Koreeda virtual film series, "Shoplifters," with special lecture by Dr. Linda C. Ehrlich (author of "The Films of Koreeda Hirokazu: An Elemental Cinema"), and post-screening Q & A. To register, click here
Join us for the second film of our Hirokazu Koreeda series, "The Truth," with an introduction by Dr. Charles Exley and post-screening Q & A. To register, click here
Japanese tea drinking has been a part of Japanese culture and tradition for hundreds of years. The influence of Japanese tea has not only expanded across the globe, but it also developed into a practice with its own types of aesthetics. Join Katsuko Shellhammer for a presentation on the history and types of tea in Japan. We will also explore modern ways to drink tea and what snacks to pair with your tea time. Finally, follow along at home and learn how to make dorayaki pancakes!
