China Week : The University of Akron, Ohio

China Week: October 4-8, 2010

Come explore China's culture, politics, economics, history and more. . .

Important Links

China Week Keynote Addresses
China Week Films
Download a pdf version of the Schedule of Events

China Week - YouTube Video

Parking Information

Please download and print a copy of the permit, and display it on the dashboard of your vehicle. The permit is valid in most lots around campus, but we suggest that you park in the Exchange St. Parking Deck (access from Carroll St.). A map showing the location of this deck is available here: http://www.uakron.edu/resources/campusMapNew/?pid=39.

If you need additional assistance regarding parking, please call the Parking Services office at (330) 972-7213.

UA Parking Permit

Keynote Addresses

Monday, October 4

Evening Keynote: Culture and Science: Chinese Contribution to the World of Science During the Last 100 Years
Presenter: Dr. Yuefan Deng, Associate Dean, International Academic Programs; Professor, Applied Mathematics Dept, SUNY, Stony Brook University

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Evening Keynote: China in the Passing Lane
Presenter: Dr. Paul Weinstein, Professor and Coordinator of History And Culture, The University of Akron, Wayne College

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Evening Keynote: The World is Flat
Location: E. J. Thomas Performing Arts Hall, 7:30 p.m.
Presenter: Mr. Thomas Friedman, “New York Times” Columnist, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of several best sellers including “The World is Flat”

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Evening Chinese Film Session
Presenter: Dr. Chengxin Zhao, Chinese Director of Confucius Institute, Associate Dean and Professor in the International School for Chinese Language and Culture at Henan University, China.

* Unless otherwise noted, all keynote addresses will take place from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Student Union Theatre.

Films

If You Are the One
directed by Xiaogang Feng

* All films will take place from 7:00-9:30 pm in the Student Union Theatre.