Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
LA Times' DAVID PIERSON: San Gabriel Valley to Beijing
Esteemed LA Times reporter, David Pierson, will be sharing his experiences as an American journalist covering China. While stationed in Beijing from 2009 to 2013, Pierson covered a variety of topics including agriculture, economics, and Chinese cinema. Currently, he covers food and agriculture, and has written extensively about the San Gabriel Valley and its vast Asian community.
When:
March 24, 2015 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Where
Esteemed LA Times reporter, David Pierson, will be sharing his experiences as an American journalist covering China. While stationed in Beijing from 2009 to 2013, Pierson covered a variety of topics including agriculture, economics, and Chinese cinema. Currently, he covers food and agriculture, and has written extensively about the San Gabriel Valley and its vast Asian community.
Come listen to David Pierson discuss his journey from San Gabriel to Beijing and take advantage of the opportunity to ask him questions about his travels via a live Twitter feed.
Please submit your questions for the live Q & A in advance and/or during the event via:
Twitter: @PCCGlobalClub #LAtoBeijing
Facebook: Post to this event page
Discussion topics may include:
- Business & Economics
- Art/Entertainment/Travel
- Global Chinese Influence
- Food & Culture
SCHEDULE:
Reception: 12:30pm - 1pm
Keynote Speaker: 1pm - 2:30pm
PARKING:
$2/Day in any PCC Student Lot
Click the link for the campus map:
HARBESON HALL (HH) is located at the top of the map on the south side of Colorado Blvd.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
USC-PCC Partnership Grant, Global Studies Club, Chinese Language Program of Languages Dept, PCC School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Cost:
Free and Open to the Public
Event Website URL:
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