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.
EASC Film Screening and Discussion with Filmmakers: Ken Eng and Ehren Parks, "My Life in China"
The East Asian Studies Center will present a screening of the documentary, My Life in China, on Thursday, April 6. Director Kenneth Eng and Writer/Producer Ehren Parks (bios) will be in attendance to introduce the film and engage in discussion with the audience.
When:
April 6, 2017 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Where
Synopsis:
My father fled the Cultural Revolution in 1966. After risking his life to get to America, he started our family in Boston. But when his restaurant went bankrupt and my mom got sick, he began to feel like he’d failed at the American Dream.
A story of migration is passed down from father to son, as we retrace the precarious steps he took in search of a better life. Ultimately asking the question, what does it mean to be both Chinese and American?
Cost:
Free
Phone Number:
614-688-4253
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