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.
Tibet
Knowledge of and Vulnerability to Climate Change among Pastoralists in Central Tibet
The UCLA Asia Institute hosts a talk by Emily Yeh to discuss findings about Tibetan pastoralists’ knowledge of climate change, as well as factors leading to vulnerability to climate change, based on an interdisciplinary project conducted in Nagchu, in the northern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, PRC.
Issues of Policy, Culture and Development in Tibet
Columbia University's Weatherhead East Asian Institute presents a discussion with experts from the China Tibetology Research Center.
Kalon Tripa Dr. Lobsang Sangay, "Tibet--Prospects of a Dialogue"
Harvard University presents a discussion with Dr. Lobsang Sangay on the possibility of dialogue with the Chinese government to resolve the issue of Tibet peacefully.
Masterworks of Himalayan Art
The Rubin Museum hosts an exhibit of Himalayan art.
Tibetan Twilight
The Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art hosts its annual reception, which supports the Museum's on-going exhibits and public programs.
Mapping Old and New Geographies of Religion in China and Tibet
The Pacific Basin Institute presents a talk by Karl Ryavec on recent findings from field research and GIS databases on the geography of religion in Tibet and China.
Calligraphy by Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar
Tibetan master calligrapher Jamyang Dorjee Chakrishar’s calligraphic depictions of Buddhist deities often serve as meditation tools, have been exhibited internationally, and are in private collections worldwide. This is his second solo show at Tibet House US. (Exhibition dates: September 15 – November 8, 2017)
Screening - Nowhere to Call Home: A Tibetan in Beijing
Introduced by Prof. Ralph Litzinger / Q&A to follow with director Jocelyn Ford.
Hard to Swallow: China's Long Struggle to Incorporate Tibet
Robert J. Barnett will talk about China's struggle to incorporate Tibet at Columbia University.
Movie Screening And Discussion: "Tibetan Stories"
Tibet House US presents a screening of the documentary, "Tibetan Stories". "Tibetan Stories" is a short documentary, web-series introducing audiences to the lives, values and family histories of a group of diverse Tibetan refugees. Their stories give us a deeper, more complete appreciation for the contemporary Tibetan experience in exile. A Q&A will follow the screening.
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?