China Week 2011

China Week October 8 - 15, 2012

The University of Akron's China Week, sponsored by the Confucius Institute, is an invitation to explore China's culture, politics, economics, history, philosophy, language, martial arts, cuisine and more — join us!

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2012 Schedule of Events

Monday, Oct. 8

8:30 - 9:55 am

Buchtel Commons in front of Bierce Library
Morning T'ai Chi

9:55 - 10:45 am Student Union room 335
Study Abroad Opportunities
11:00 - 11:50 am Student Union room 312
Experience a Beginning Chinese Language Class
12:00 - 1:30 pm Student Union Concourse in front of Union Market
Calligraphy Demonstration
12:05 - 12:55 pm

Goodyear Polymer Center Auditorium room 229
Lin-Sanity: The Cultural Significance of NBA Star Jeremy Lin

1:10 - 2:00 pm Student Union room 335
The Challenges and Opportunities of Being a Student from China in America
2:15 - 3:05 pm Goodyear Polymer Center Auditorium room 229
An American Who Uses Chinese Language in Business
3:20 - 4:10 pm Student Union room 335
An American Philosopher Looks at Chinese Philosophy
5:00 - 6:30 pm Green Space behind Buchtel Hall
Kite Flying
5:00 - 6:40 pm College of Business Administration room 120
Evening Keynote: There Be Dragons: China's Rise - Risk and Opportunity
6:40 - 7:55 pm Recreation Center
The Physics of Table Tennis
8:00 - 9:00 pm Recreation Center
Table Tennis Demonstration, Coaching and Tips

Tuesday, Oct. 9

7:45 - 9:00 am Goodyear Polymer Center Auditorium room 229
Morning Keynote: The Development of Polymer Science and Technology in China
9:15 - 10:30 am Student Union Ballroom C
China Through American Eyes
12:15 - 1:30 pm Student Union Ballroom C
Traditional Chinese Health Beliefs and Practices
1:45 - 3:00 pm Student Union room 335
Rethinking Confucianism and Feminism
2:15 - 4:30 pm Student Union Theater
Chinese Film - "Assembly"
5:00 - 6:30 pm Green Space behind Buchtel Hall
Kite Flying
5:10 - 6:25 pm Student Union Ballroom C
Christianity in The Chinese Culture
6:40 - 7:55 pm Student Union room 335
Growing Up as an Adopted Chinese-American

Wednesday, Oct. 10

7:00 - 8:30 am Zook Hall room 34
Geological Wonders of Henan Province
8:50 - 9:40 am Student Union Ballroom B
Chinese Clothing: Medieval to Modern
9:55 - 10:45 am Student Union room 312
The Trees and Shrubs of China in Ohio Landscapes
11:00 - 11:50 am Student Union Ballroom B
Family Poverty in the US and China
12:05 - 12:55 pm Student Union Ballroom C
China Service Project: Aiding China's Special Needs Orphans
1:10 - 2:00 pm Student Union Ballroom B
Cancer Data for Asian Americans
2:15 - 3:05 pm Student Union room 312
The Charm of Chinese Characters and Art of Calligraphy
3:20 - 4:10 pm Student Union Ballroom C
Beyond the Tiger Mother: Chinese Mother's Parenting Beliefs and Practices
5:10 - 6:25 pm Student Union Ballroom C
Chinese Poetry Slam Accompanied by Traditional Chinese Musical Performances

Thursday, Oct. 11 

8:30 - 9:55 am Buchtel Commons in front of Bierce Library
Morning T'ai Chi
9:15 - 10:30 am Student Union Ballroom B
Citizen Diplomacy in Action - Akron International Friendship and Confucius Institute
10:45 - 12 pm Student Union Ballroom C
Appreciation of Chinese Classical Dance
12 - 1:30 pm Student Union Concourse in front of Union Market
Calligraphy Demonstration
12:15 - 1:30 pm Student Union Ballroom B
T'ai Chi and Qigong Demonstration and Explanation
1:45 - 3:00 pm College of Business Administration room 120
China and the Business World
3:15 - 4:30 pm Student Union Ballroom C
Chinese Government Retreating on Privatization
5:10 - 6:25 pm Student Union Ballroom C
China and America in the 21st Century: Competitors, Rivals or Adversaries?

Friday, Oct. 12 

6:30 - 8:00 pm The Chapel 135 Fir Hill, Akron
Traditional Chinese Dumpling Party

Monday, Oct. 15

7:30 p.m.

 

E J Thomas Hall
Reflections on Sino US Relations in a Presidential Election
Mr. Jon Huntsman

For tickets call 330-972-7570


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