On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
Sichuan Earthquake Aftermath
The Viterbi School's Jean-Pierre Bardet shares his firsthand observations of the damage caused by China's recent quake.
Time : 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Professor Jean-Pierre Bardet, chair of the Viterbi School's Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, will present findings regarding the magnitude 8 earthquake that struck Sichuan, China, on May 12.
Bardet was part of a U.S. delegation invited by the Chinese Earthquake Authority to survey damage in the aftermath of that powerful temblor. The quake caused more than 70,000 casualties and produced massive landslides and pervasive surface fault ruptures.
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