Asian Studies Center

Synonyms: 
ASC
Asian Studies

Online: Train to Busan

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 05/13/2020 - 19:00

Which would win in a fight: Pittsburgh Zombies or Busan Zombies? Find out at our next Netflix Group Watch of Train to Busan. Grab some shrimp crackers or popcorn and join us as we get terrified together. To register at Eventbrite, click here.. To join on Zoom, click here.

Location: 
Netflix Party (via Zoom online)

#PittAPAHM: ASIAN AMERICANS Watch Party

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 05/07/2020 - 19:00 to 21:00

The Pitt Global Hub and Asian Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh are excited to present a pre-screening of the new PBS groundbreaking series, ASIAN AMERICANS, to kick off our #PittAPAHM event series in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

We will be screening the first two episodes of the series via OVEE, a custom screening platform run by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. RSVP here to receive instructions on how to access the screening: https://forms.gle/AWYPLscHXJEfNovz6

Location: 
Online

Online: How To Tai Chi

Presenter: 
Dr. Margarita Delgado Creamer
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Repeats every week every Friday until Fri Jun 26 2020.
Fri, 05/01/2020 - 10:45
Fri, 05/08/2020 - 10:45
Fri, 05/15/2020 - 10:45
Fri, 05/22/2020 - 10:45
Fri, 05/29/2020 - 10:45
Fri, 06/05/2020 - 10:45
Fri, 06/12/2020 - 10:45
Fri, 06/19/2020 - 10:45
Fri, 06/26/2020 - 10:45

Reduce your stress, find more balance, join us for an online tai chi session with Dr. Margarita Delgado Creamer, Religious Studies, University of Pittsburgh. To register, click here.

Location: 
Zoom (online)

Online: Netflix and Ramen Part III

Subtitle: 
Kung Fu Panda 2
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 04/22/2020 - 19:00

Meet on Zoom

Tired of finals? Need to relax? Join us for Part III of our Netflix and Ramen. We are having a virtual screening of Kung Fu Panda 2. Grab some ramen (or other noodles) and slurp and laugh with us on Netflix Party!

Take this invite to Forbes Street Market to get FREE instant noodles while supplies last.

You will need to have both Netflix and have downloaded the Netflix Party Chrome extension to join.

Location: 
Netflix Party (via Zoom online)

Online: Tai Chi

Presenter: 
Dr. Margarita Delgado Creamer
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Repeats every week every Friday until Fri Apr 24 2020.
Fri, 04/17/2020 - 10:45
Fri, 04/24/2020 - 10:45

Join our Tai Chi session with Dr. Margarita Delgado Creamer, Visiting Assistant Professor, Religious Studies at the University of Pittsburgh and Tai Chi instructor. Register here.

Location: 
Zoom (online)

Online: The Grandmaster

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 04/15/2020 - 19:00

SCREENSHOT:ASIA will be hosting a second Netflix and Ramen event. Directed by Wong Kar Wai and released in 2013, The Grandmaster is a martial arts drama that takes place during the decline of the last Chinese dynasty. Highlighting the action filled life of Ip Man, the master of wing chun (martial arts), the film spans from the 1930s to Ip Man's death in 1972. Please join us on Wednesday, April 15th at 7 PM on Netflix Party. Viewers must have Netflix and the Netflix Party Chrome Extension.

Location: 
Netflix Party

How To Tai Chi

Presenter: 
Dr. Margarita Delgado Creamer
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 04/10/2020 - 10:45

Reduce your stress, find more balance, join us for an online tai chi session with Dr. Margarita Delgado Creamer, Religious Studies, University of Pittsburgh.

Please register here.

For questions or assistance, please contact asia@pitt.edu

Location: 
via Zoom

Online: Understanding the All India Phenomenon

Subtitle: 
Democracy and Unity in India (1940-1960)
Presenter: 
Dr. Emily Rook-Koepsel
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Tue, 04/14/2020 - 14:00

Although India became independent in August 1947, community leaders were planning for an independent state long before. Focusing on the ways that Indian Dalit and women activists attempted to redefine ideas of democracy and unity to make Indian politics more open to them, Dr. Emily Rook-Koepsel will draw attention to minority attempts to reconceptualize universal citizenship, Indian identity, dissent, and principled democracy during a moment of uncertainty in India’s political life. Please join us on Tuesday, April 14 at 2 PM on Zoom (online).

Location: 
Zoom (online)

Online: Pulgasari

Presenter: 
Professor Mark Best
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 04/10/2020 - 15:00

Pulgasari (1985) is a North Korean dark fantasy film about a selfish king’s attempt to foil the working class’ plan to overthrow him from power. Built by a blacksmith, Pulgasari only becomes alive and grows after consuming blood and an assortment of tools. The monster soon earns a vital role in the battle between the working class and the king and his royal army. Join us at 3 PM on Zoom (online) on Friday, April 10th for a screening and introduction by Professor Mark Best.

Location: 
Zoom (online)

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