China Week 2012
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China Week, Oct. 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!
2012 Schedule of Events
Monday, Oct. 8
| 8:30 - 9:55 am |
Buchtel Commons in front of Bierce Library |
| 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 |
| 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 Increasing Diversity in Engineering Academics at The University of Akron |
| 1:10 - 2:00 pm | Student Union Ballroom B A Tale of Two Chinas: Changing Political and Legal Environment |
| 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 |
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Monday, Oct. 15
| 7:30 p.m. |
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E J Thomas Hall For tickets call 330-972-7570 |
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