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
VCFILMFEST 2007
May 1, 2007
Southern California's largest and most prestigious film festival of its kind launches the celebration of Asian Pacific Heritage Month at the Directors Guild of America. From comedy and drama to documentaries and shorts, the 23rd edition of this week long festival shares the stories of Asian Pacifics in America and abroad.
USC's Diana Lin receives Fulbright grant for study in China
April 26, 2007
The dual major (communication studies, English) grad is headed to Shanghai for 2007-2008.
Grant to Yield More Study on Elderly
April 11, 2007
Social work and gerontology experts receive support from the USC U.S.-China Institute for further research on China’s aging population.
Cinema and the Chinese Cultural Revolution
April 10, 2007
Professor Hu Ke from the Media University in Beijing will lecture on Cinema and the Chinese Cultural Revolution.
Jigu: Thunder Drums of China
April 6, 2007
A performance at Caltech by a world-reknowned company of 28 drummers, percussionists and musicians.
The New Documentary Movement in Contemporary China
April 6, 2007
A talk at UCLA by Lü Xinyu, Fudan University.
Screening - Uncle
April 3, 2007
USC East Asian Studies Center and Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures are pleased to present a preview of "Uncle" a documentary by Zhou Hao.
Steven Spielberg to Hu Jintao on Darfur, April 2007
April 2, 2007
Los Angeles, CA (May 11, 2007) - Steven Spielberg has released the text of a private letter he had sent to the President of China, Hu Jintao, condemning the genocide in Darfur and asking the Chinese government to use its influence in the region to bring an end to the suffering there. Additionally, he is asking for a meeting in Beijing with the Chinese President within the next 30 days.
Screening - China Blue
March 29, 2007
Director Micha X. Peled takes us inside a sweatshop in Shaxi, China, where blue jeans are manufactured for the global market.
Herbert G. Klein, 1918-2009
March 27, 2007
Herbert G. Klein (1918-2009) graduated from the University of Southern California in 1940.
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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?