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.
Globalization and Migration in Asia: A View from Three Angles
The Sigur Center for Asian Studies presents a panel with three experts on Asia.
Where
Featuring:
A. Aneesh, Assistant Professor of Sociology and Global Studies, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee will speak on "virtual" migration and the emerging "transnational virtual space."
Elizabeth Chacko, Associate Professor of Geography and International Affairs, The George Washington University will talk about migration from South Asia to Southeast Asia.
Weiping Wu, Professor of Urban Studies, Planning and International Affairs, Virginia Commonwealth University will speak about rural to urban migration in China.
Moderated by:
Marie Price, Associate Professor of Geography and International Affairs and Chair, Department of Geography, The George Washington University
RSVP: Please RSVP with your name, organization/GW affiliation, and e-mail to gsigur@gwu.edu by Monday, November 10, 2008.
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