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.
Culture
Poetry Textual Memory in the Chinese Garden
The Huntington will be hosting an all-day symposium entitled “Poetry & Textual Memory in the Chinese Garden.”
Screening of "Perfect Life"
Presented by Melnitz Movies and the UCLA Asia Institute.
Talk by HH Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa: "Truth in a Multi-Religious World"
Stanford Ho Center for Buddhist studies presents a discussion with lama Chamgon Kenting Tai Situpa.
Neoliberalism and Biopolitics Working Group | Globalizing Neoliberalism(s)?
In this session, Professors Elyachar and Rofel will reflect on how norms and practices of neoliberal governmentality are disseminated and transformed across borders.
Lecture on Chinese Economic and Political Trajectory
As a part of the Confucius Institute of Rutgers University’s Fall 2015 Distinguished Lecture Series, on Thursday November 17, Daniel C. Lynch will be giving a lecture on the debates of Chinese economic and political trajectory.
Ducks, Eggs and Fish
Throughout his career, contemporary Chinese-American artist Martin Fan Cheng has persisted in his quest to “to paint the real world as we see it.”
Documenting China: An Afternoon with Filmmaker Fan Jian
The UCLA Center for Chinese Studies will host a screening of Still Tomorrow, in addition to a discussion with the film's director Fan Jian.
Of Travels, Fruits, and Gardens: Jesuits and the European Knowledge of Chinese Plants and Gardens
A discussion of the role Jesuits played in disseminating information about Chinese horticulture and garden design.
Chinese New Year Celebration
If you couldn't make it out to the last event, come out to this one! It's going to be even better!
Nixon in China
The San Francisco Opera House presents John Adam's "Nixon in China".
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