25 West 43rd Street, Room 1000,
between 5th & 6th Avenues,
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
In the 21st century China’s population reached 1.3 billion making it the most populous country in the world. Presently, there are 34 million Chinese living overseas. The migration of Chinese communities across the world means that nearly every country has a Chinatown...
In this special edition of Globetrekker Chinatown, Lavinia Tan, Justine Shapiro and Megan McCormick travel worldwide to explore the magic and mystery of Chinatowns across the globe.
Lavinia Tan begins the journey in Malaysia and Singapore where overseas traders led the earliest migrations of Chinese people. Then it’s off to Lima to trace the history and influence of the Coolie trade on Peruvian culture. The journey continues from there to the United States, where Justine Shapiro visits San Francisco and learns about the Chinese participation in the Gold Rush of 1849.
Meanwhile Megan McCormick explores New York’s Lower East Side, home to the largest Chinatown in the Western Hemisphere.
After a short trip to London’s Soho, Lavinia Tan ends this journey with a visit to Hong Kong exploring the world famous film industry and the 21st century migration of Chinese back to their homeland.
Along the way... Visit one of Penang’s five famous clan temples Try a Chinese spin on the traditional Peruvian dish, guinea pig Learn traditional kung fu from Hong Kong martial arts actors Customize your fortune cookies at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
After the episode on Chinatown, we will be screening the special feature on Chinese New Year celebrations from around the world.
Free Admission. Screening will take place on 19th Floor
Lunar New Year Screening: Globe Trekker - Chinatown
Who:
AAARI
When:
February 1, 2008
Where:
25 West 43rd Street, Room 1000
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
In the 21st century China’s population reached 1.3 billion making it the most populous country in the world. Presently, there are 34 million Chinese living overseas. The migration of Chinese communities across the world means that nearly every country has a Chinatown...
In this special edition of Globetrekker Chinatown, Lavinia Tan, Justine Shapiro and Megan McCormick travel worldwide to explore the magic and mystery of Chinatowns across the globe.
Lavinia Tan begins the journey in Malaysia and Singapore where overseas traders led the earliest migrations of Chinese people. Then it’s off to Lima to trace the history and influence of the Coolie trade on Peruvian culture. The journey continues from there to the United States, where Justine Shapiro visits San Francisco and learns about the Chinese participation in the Gold Rush of 1849.
Meanwhile Megan McCormick explores New York’s Lower East Side, home to the largest Chinatown in the Western Hemisphere.
After a short trip to London’s Soho, Lavinia Tan ends this journey with a visit to Hong Kong exploring the world famous film industry and the 21st century migration of Chinese back to their homeland.
Along the way...
Visit one of Penang’s five famous clan temples
Try a Chinese spin on the traditional Peruvian dish, guinea pig
Learn traditional kung fu from Hong Kong martial arts actors
Customize your fortune cookies at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Fortune Cookie Factory
After the episode on Chinatown, we will be screening the special feature on Chinese New Year celebrations from around the world.
The Friday Literary Salon: Susan Choi, "A Person of Interest"
Who:
AsiaCircle
When:
2/1: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where:
Asia Society and Museum, Auditorium, 725 Park Avenue
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
In the aftermath of a Unabomber-type attack on a Midwestern campus, paranoia and guilty recollections turn the world of Professort Lee, an Asian-born mathematician, upside-down. In her latest novel, award-winning novelist Susan Choi, (American Woman and The Foreign Student) explores the ethnic, social, and psychological dimensions of contemporary American society in an age of terror, real and perceived. nterviewed by Harold Augenbraum Executive Director of the: National Book Foundation. Followed by a book signing.
Cost: $7 members; $15 nonmembers; $7 students/seniors with ID
Family Day: Moon Over Manhattan—Celebrate Lunar New Year
Who:
The Coca Cola Company
When:
2/2: 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Where:
Asia Society and Museum, Auditorium and 8th floor, 725 Park Avenue
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Usher in the Lunar New Year (Year of the Rat) with festivities inspired by those held in China, Korea and Vietnam. Watch a Lion Dance and make traditional Chinese New Year crafts
Free with Gallery admission. Under 16 free.
Fifth Annual Lunar New Year Flower Market
Who:
Museum of Chinese in the Americas
When:
February 2-4
Where:
Columbus Park
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Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA), United East Athletic Association (UEAA), and the New York Chinese Cultural Center (NYCCC) will be hosting the Fifth Annual Flower Market at Columbus Park.
Zhonghe Festival
When:
February 2
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Zhonghe Festival (中和節, Zhōng Hé Jié) is a traditional Chinese festival held on the second day of the second month of the lunar calendar. Zhonghe Festival is a ritual to ensure good harvests in the coming months.
Setsubun
When:
February 3
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In Japan, Setsubun (節分) is the day before the beginning of each season. In its association with the Lunar New Year, Spring Setsubun can be thought of (and indeed was previously thought of) as a sort of New Year's Eve.
The Art of Bonsai
Who:
The Morikami Museum
When:
February 3, 10, 17, March 2, 9
Where:
Oki Education Center Deck
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Bonsai means "a tree in a tray." The art of bonsai creates the illusion of age and maturity of a tree which has developed and sustained the effects of nature for many years. Students of bonsai learn to artfully trim and train a tree in a container. NEW - each session includes 3 more hours!
5-week session: February 3, 10, 17, March 2, 9 Cost: $91 (Members $81) + $35 Material fee (payable to the instructor) Material fee: $35 payable to instructor includes bonsai learning manual, pruning tool, beginner's bonsai tree, bonsai pot, and use of wire and bonsai soil. Workshop items including trees will be available for students to work on with an option to buy. Time: 9:00 - 12:00am Location: Oki Education Center Deck Instructor: Vladimir Foursa Advanced Registration Required.
JAPAN! culture + hyperculture
When:
February 5-17
Where:
2700 F Street, NW
Washington, DC Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
In the Land of the Rising Sun, ancient traditions are layered with modern sensibility and technological innovation to create culture… accelerated. This "hyperculture" encompasses a wide range of expression - from the wizardry of robots and the dazzling action of anime to the hypnotic movement of butoh and the propulsive energy of taiko.
Over two weeks, the Kennedy Center brings together more than 450 artists, more than 40 performances, and more than a dozen free events to showcase the best Japanese theater and dance, music and fashion, architecture and sculpture, poetry and literature, photography and film. February 5-17, don't miss this living celebration of the artistic innovator that is Japan… the "floating island" whose modest size belies its stunning global impact.
Tet
When:
February 6, 2008
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Tết Nguyên Đán is the Vietnamese New Year
Chinese New Year's
When:
February 7, 2008
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Chinese: 春節, 春节, Chūnjíe; 農曆新年, 农历新年, Nónglì Xīnnián; or 過年, 过年, Guònián), also known as the Lunar New Year or the Spring Festival, is an important traditional Chinese holiday.
Korean New Year
When:
February 7, 2008
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Korean New Year (Korean: Seollal; hangul: 설날 or 구정, hanja: 舊正) is the first day of the lunar Korean calendar.
Nermeen Shaikh: "The Present as History: Critical Perspectives on Global Power"
Who:
School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA),
When:
2/7: 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where:
School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), Columbia University, 116 Street and Broadway
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The Present as History is a rare opportunity to hear world-renowned scholars speak on the new imperialism, feminism and human rights, secularism and Islam, post-colonialism, and the global economy. The author Nermeen Shaikh will participate in a panel discussion with interviewees from her book and Lisa Anderson, James T. Shotwell Professor of International Relations and Dean Emerita of SIPA, will moderate. Invited panelists (to be confirmed) include Mahmood Mamdani, Gayatri Spivak, and Talal Asad. The panel discussion will examine how global power operates, and what ideas we need in order to understand its more subtle expressions.
Nermeen Shaikh is the Managing Editor of AsiaSource, the online resource of the Asia Society.
Free and open to the public. No reservations required.
Are We There Yet?: Prospects for Two-Party Politics in Japan
Who:
Center for Japanese Studies
When:
2/8; 12:00 PM-2:00 PM
Where:
IEAS Conference Room
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Many feel it's only a matter of time before a robust two-party system establishes itself in Japan. Last summer seemed to provide a big, clear push in that direction: the long-ruling LDP lost both its majority and its largest-party status in the Upper House. The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ), along with a few smaller opposition parties, now controls that chamber, and has become the strongest parliamentary opposition the LDP has ever faced. The DPJ's obstructive power has deposed one LDP prime minister, continues to undercut the LDP's policy-making monopoly, and threatens the LDP's hold on the more powerful Lower House.
But we might recall something Chalmers Johnson once said: "I'm reluctant to be drawn in once again to the trap of Japanese politics that is, to pretend that something significant has happened." Will the DPJ be able to exploit its momentum and bring about a genuine two-party system any time soon? Or will ideological disunity, poor electoral organization, its mercurial leader Ozawa Ichiro, and the allure of cooperation with the LDP frustrate yet another challenge to one-party dominance?
"Robert Weiner is an assistant professor of political science at the Naval Postgraduate School (Monterey, CA). His research and teaching focus on Japanese and East Asian politics, political parties and elections, democratic institutions, and research methods. He earned his Ph.D. in political science at the University of California at Berkeley, and was an assistant professor in the Government Department of Cornell University for three years before joining NPS in 2007."
Corporate Diversity Networking at Asia Society’s Leo Bar
When:
2/8: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where:
Asia Society and Museum, LeoBar (Garden Court), 725 Park Avenue
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Add a dash of culture to your networking. Join fellow Asian and Asian American professionals for some art and ambiance. Hosted by Asia Society Corporate Membership. Exhibition tours at 7:15 and 7:45 pm. Free admission, cash bar, no reservations required.
CUNY Asian Faculty & Staff: Lunar New Year Reception
Who:
AAARI
When:
Friday, February 8, 2008; 6-8 PM
Where:
25 West 43rd Street, 19th Floor, between 5th & 6th Avenues
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Dear Friend,
Hope you had a great Super Bowl weekend! The Asian American / Asian Research Institute (AAARI), of The City University of New York (CUNY), will be holding its annual CUNY Asian Faculty & Staff: Lunar New Year Reception, on Friday, February 8, 2008. The reception will take place from 6PM to 8PM, at 25 West 43rd Street, 19th Floor, between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan.
Note: Space is limited. The reception is open only to CUNY Asian faculty and staff, non-Asians involved in Asian-related subjects, and Asian students. Outside individuals who wish to attend must pay an admission fee of $10. AAARI members who possess a current non-expired membership (refer to membership card) come for free.
The purpose of the reception is to introduce CUNY faculty and staff, old and new, to the Asian American / Asian Research Institute; our mission as a university-wide scholarly research and resource center that focuses on policies and issues that affect Asians and Asian Americans; and the programs that are available for them. Attendees will have the prime opportunity to create new relationships and network with colleagues like themselves, from different fields across the twenty-three CUNY colleges.
Our hosts for the evening will be Michelle Yu (NY1 News) and Blossom Kan, co-authors of China Dolls: A Novel. Newly appointed Vice Chancellor Gloriana B. Waters from the CUNY Office of Faculty and Staff Relations, and Hon. Wellington Chen from the CUNY Board of Trustees, will be on hand to give greetings of behalf of the University. A photo exhibition entitled, My Reporting from New York, by the Chinese-American Journalists, will also be on display.
It is vital that all members of a college become involved with and integrate into the CUNY family, as it continues to be the nation's leading urban public university. In order to make this reception a success, your participation is crucial.
To RSVP, please reply to this email or call our office by Wednesday, February 6, 2008, 5PM EST.
All of us at AAARI look forward to seeing you at the reception!
Sincerely, Antony Wong Office Manager Asian American / Asian Research Institute The City University of New York URL: www.aaari.info
Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you
When:
February 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th
Where:
Hipbone Studio, 1847 E Burnside, #104
Portland, OR Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
WHAT: OKAGE SAMA DE (I am what I am because of you) by Alton Chung, Music by Mike Van Liew
WHEN: 8 PM Fridays and Saturdays, February 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 2008 No-Host bar from 7:30 to 8:00; Curtain at 8:00 pm
WHERE: Hipbone Studio, 1847 E Burnside, #104 in Portland, Oregon
TICKETS: $12.00 includes complimentary snacks; beverages available for purchase
RESERVATIONS: 360-882-3581; Alton@altonchung.com; or purchase online through Brown Paper Tickets on our website www.portlandstorytheater.com
Caught up in the patriotic fever shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Nisei, second generation Japanese Americans, volunteer to join the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT), the all Japanese-American unit to fight in Europe in WWII and the Military Intelligence Service to fight in the Pacific. These men fought against the enemy and prejudice with courage and distinction, leaving behind a rich legacy of honor for future generations.
MY FRIEND TED
Ted Tanouye graduated from Torrance High School in California during WWII. He and his family were sent to an Internment Camp where he volunteered to join the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Hear the story of how he was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor, 55 years after the end of WWII.
HEROES
Shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, two brothers from Hawaii join the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team. During their journey from raw recruits to combat veterans they learn about courage and honor, to be part of a team, and the reality of war. For its size and duration of service, the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team is the most highly decorated unit in US Military history.
THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD
What you learn as a child, you will never forget. Born in Hawaii, raised in Okinawa, Takejiro Higa returned to Hawaii just before the US entered WWII. He ended up joining the Military Intelligence Service in the Pacific. It was a strange to be asked to help plan the invasion of the island where he grew up and stranger still to interrogate his own classmates from school. He also undertook the dangerous task of cave-flushing, trying to coax out Japanese soldiers and Okinawan civilians out of the deep tunnels. Through it all, he never lost his deep compassion for the land and people of his childhood.
ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Chiume Sugihara was the Japanese Consul in Kaunas, Lithuania when Germany invaded Poland at the beginning of WWII. He learned of the plight of the Polish Jews at the hands of the Nazis and going against the orders of his government, he wrote over 2000 transit visas to allow the refugees to escape to Japan. It is estimated that perhaps 40,000 people are alive today because of this one man’s selfless act of kindness.
A TWICE SAVED LIFE
Solly Ganor was an 11 year old Lithuanian Jewish boy at the out break of WWII. He knew Chiume Sugihara, received a transit visa, but he and his family were caught off guard by the swift invasion by the Germans. Surviving in the Jewish ghetto for years, Solly and his family were spit up in 1944 and he was sent to Dachau. He was eventually saved by members of the 522 Artillery Battalion of the 442nd.
Sleeping with Strangers: Asian American Theatre
When:
Friday, February 8
Where:
Bowker Auditorium
Amherst, MA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Sleeping with Strangers- Multimedia performance art meets traditional Chinese Opera in a theatrical duet!
Sometimes allies and sometimes enemies, America and China have weathered a unique relationship for over two centuries. Sleeping with Strangers is about the friendship that develops between a Chinese American multimedia performance artist living in Los Angeles and Peng Jingquan, a traditional opera artist from China. Hilarious, funny and amusing, the drama unfolds as the two artists collide over vital issues and relationships embodying the respective cultures of these two super powers- exploring different ideas of society, identity, and the different generations.
Appropriate for Grades 8 and up.
Artist residency will take place at Springfield Schools on February 6 and 7, 2008.
Presented in collaboration with the Springfield Schools Chinese Language Program
Bowker Auditorium from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Adults $8; Students $6
Lecture and concert by Chai Found Music Workshop
When:
Saturday, February 9, 2008; 8 PM
Where:
FSU Opperman Music Hall
Florida State University
Talahassee, Florida Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
TAA is hosting a lecture and concert by Chai Found Music Workshop from Taiwan.
The musicians will visit Tally from February 8 to February 11, 2008. They will will team up with USF faculty members and present the official concert on February 9, 2008 (8 pm, Saturday) at FSU Opperman Music Hall.
For people who are interested in learning the traditional Chinese instruments the Chai Found group will host a lecture on February 8, 2008 (3:30 pm to 5 pm at DRH).
Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you
When:
February 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th
Where:
Hipbone Studio, 1847 E Burnside, #104
Portland, OR Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
WHAT: OKAGE SAMA DE (I am what I am because of you) by Alton Chung, Music by Mike Van Liew
WHEN: 8 PM Fridays and Saturdays, February 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 2008 No-Host bar from 7:30 to 8:00; Curtain at 8:00 pm
WHERE: Hipbone Studio, 1847 E Burnside, #104 in Portland, Oregon
TICKETS: $12.00 includes complimentary snacks; beverages available for purchase
RESERVATIONS: 360-882-3581; Alton@altonchung.com; or purchase online through Brown Paper Tickets on our website www.portlandstorytheater.com
Caught up in the patriotic fever shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Nisei, second generation Japanese Americans, volunteer to join the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT), the all Japanese-American unit to fight in Europe in WWII and the Military Intelligence Service to fight in the Pacific. These men fought against the enemy and prejudice with courage and distinction, leaving behind a rich legacy of honor for future generations.
MY FRIEND TED
Ted Tanouye graduated from Torrance High School in California during WWII. He and his family were sent to an Internment Camp where he volunteered to join the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Hear the story of how he was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor, 55 years after the end of WWII.
HEROES
Shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, two brothers from Hawaii join the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team. During their journey from raw recruits to combat veterans they learn about courage and honor, to be part of a team, and the reality of war. For its size and duration of service, the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team is the most highly decorated unit in US Military history.
THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD
What you learn as a child, you will never forget. Born in Hawaii, raised in Okinawa, Takejiro Higa returned to Hawaii just before the US entered WWII. He ended up joining the Military Intelligence Service in the Pacific. It was a strange to be asked to help plan the invasion of the island where he grew up and stranger still to interrogate his own classmates from school. He also undertook the dangerous task of cave-flushing, trying to coax out Japanese soldiers and Okinawan civilians out of the deep tunnels. Through it all, he never lost his deep compassion for the land and people of his childhood.
ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Chiume Sugihara was the Japanese Consul in Kaunas, Lithuania when Germany invaded Poland at the beginning of WWII. He learned of the plight of the Polish Jews at the hands of the Nazis and going against the orders of his government, he wrote over 2000 transit visas to allow the refugees to escape to Japan. It is estimated that perhaps 40,000 people are alive today because of this one man’s selfless act of kindness.
A TWICE SAVED LIFE
Solly Ganor was an 11 year old Lithuanian Jewish boy at the out break of WWII. He knew Chiume Sugihara, received a transit visa, but he and his family were caught off guard by the swift invasion by the Germans. Surviving in the Jewish ghetto for years, Solly and his family were spit up in 1944 and he was sent to Dachau. He was eventually saved by members of the 522 Artillery Battalion of the 442nd.
Sherrie Wang’s Jade Creations
When:
February 9, 2008; 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where:
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Sherrie Wang's Jade Creations will be featured in The Morikami Museum Store on February 9, 2008.
Jade Creations provides unique jade designs for today's fashions using ancient Chinese techniques. Wang personally hand selects her jade based on quality, texture and color. Her goal is for each customer to feel that she designed the piece just for them. Wang's work was showcased at The San Francisco International Gift Fair and can be found in stores in 22 states and the US Virgin Islands.
The Art of Bonsai
Who:
The Morikami Museum
When:
February 3, 10, 17, March 2, 9
Where:
Oki Education Center Deck
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Bonsai means "a tree in a tray." The art of bonsai creates the illusion of age and maturity of a tree which has developed and sustained the effects of nature for many years. Students of bonsai learn to artfully trim and train a tree in a container. NEW - each session includes 3 more hours!
5-week session: February 3, 10, 17, March 2, 9 Cost: $91 (Members $81) + $35 Material fee (payable to the instructor) Material fee: $35 payable to instructor includes bonsai learning manual, pruning tool, beginner's bonsai tree, bonsai pot, and use of wire and bonsai soil. Workshop items including trees will be available for students to work on with an option to buy. Time: 9:00 - 12:00am Location: Oki Education Center Deck Instructor: Vladimir Foursa Advanced Registration Required.
Asian American Women's Wellness: Feeling Great in 2008
When:
January 14th and 28th, February 11th and 25th; March 10th and 24th
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New group coaching program takes place via teleconference. You will receive a special long-distance call number and passcode to participate in the call.
Group meets bi-weekly, Monday evenings from 8:00 - 9:00pm, EST
Dates of the calls will be: January 14th, January 28th, February 11th; February 25th; March 10th; March 24th
*Guidance and support from two Asian American female certified Holistic Health Counselors. *In-depth discussions focusing on relationships, career, joy, money, healthy living, and exercise. *Tips and tools to support you in reaching your health and wellness goals for 2008 and beyond. *Action steps at the end of each call to keep you accountable and focused in reaching your specific goals. *Connection, support and community with a unique group of like-minded, fabulous Asian American women. *Special yahoo group to stay motivated and inspired. *Calls will be recorded, so you won't have to miss a beat!
Bonuses include: *Article on self-appreciation from Jack Canfield, inspirational author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" *One complimentary 30 minute private consultation at the beginning and end of the program
For more information, please email us at the email above. We look forward to supporting you in 2008!
Asian Women In the Culinary Arts
Who:
AWIB
When:
February 11, 2008; 6-9 PM
Where:
Metropolitan Museum
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Asian women are calling the shots in the culinary world. From chefs to authors to showbiz personalities, they are making a name for themselves and inspiring a generation of talented Asian women. Top Asian women will share theirs stories during a memorable evening at the Metropolitan Museum. Donations will go towards the AWIB Scholarship Fund. Seating is limited.
National Foundation Day
When:
February 11
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National Foundation Day (建国記念日, kenkoku kinen-bi; also 建国記念の日, kenkoku kinen-no-hi) is a national holiday in Japan celebrating the founding of the nation and the imperial line.
Colloquium: Continuity and Change in Japanese Party Politics
When:
Tuesday, February 12; 4-6
Where:
IEAS Conference Room
University of California at Berkeley
Berkeley, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Continuity and Change in Japanese Party Politics: Pursuing the Advantage of a Median Party in Policy Competition
Junko Kato, Law and Politics, Tokyo University
The Japanese political change since 1993 has accompanied a sequence of breakups, mergers, extinctions, and formations of parties that is rare among stable democracies. Many observers attribute this inexplicable change to the centrality of personal bond among politicians that often goes hand in hand with less emphasis on policies in the Japanese party politics. Tackling this problem head on, the author argues that the increasing advantage of the middle-of-road position in party competition explains both the decline of one-party-dominance of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) as well as the survival of the Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) as a viable contender for office with the LDP. The analysis of changing party positions in policy space underpins the argument.
The events are free and open to the public
Journey to the Himalayas in Tibet: Mt. Kailash, Manasarover and Lhasa
When:
2/15; 6PM to 8PM
Where:
25 West 43rd Street, Room 1000,
between 5th & 6th Avenues
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
A travelogue of a geologist visiting the Himalaya Mountains in Nepal and Tibet. Starting in Kathmandu and traveling to Beijing, at very high altitudes, between 5,000 feet and 16,000 feet above sea level, the author takes the audience thru the picturesque physiographic provinces of the Himalayan mountains the their rivers, rocks , the small towns, and religious places. Mount Kailash (abode of Hindu God Shiva), Mansarover (the lake created by the Hindu God Brahma) and Potala palace (Buddhist Monastery in Lhasa) are the important religious places visited by the author during his journey. These places are equally important for the Hindus and Buddhist pilgrims around the world. The journey continues from Lhasa to Beijing on the world’s only Railroad that travels at the top of the world (at altitudes of 15,000 feet plus) and constructed and opened only a few years ago.
LGBT Night at Asia Society’s Leo Bar
When:
2/15: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Where:
Asia Society and Museum, LeoBar (Garden Court), 725 Park Avenue
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Asia Society’s networking and cocktails night for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Free exhibition tours at 7:15 pm and 7:45 pm. $5 martinis, 6:00–7:00 pm.
Free admission. Cash bar. No reservations required.
Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you
When:
February 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th
Where:
Hipbone Studio, 1847 E Burnside, #104
Portland, OR Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
WHAT: OKAGE SAMA DE (I am what I am because of you) by Alton Chung, Music by Mike Van Liew
WHEN: 8 PM Fridays and Saturdays, February 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 2008 No-Host bar from 7:30 to 8:00; Curtain at 8:00 pm
WHERE: Hipbone Studio, 1847 E Burnside, #104 in Portland, Oregon
TICKETS: $12.00 includes complimentary snacks; beverages available for purchase
RESERVATIONS: 360-882-3581; Alton@altonchung.com; or purchase online through Brown Paper Tickets on our website www.portlandstorytheater.com
Caught up in the patriotic fever shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Nisei, second generation Japanese Americans, volunteer to join the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT), the all Japanese-American unit to fight in Europe in WWII and the Military Intelligence Service to fight in the Pacific. These men fought against the enemy and prejudice with courage and distinction, leaving behind a rich legacy of honor for future generations.
MY FRIEND TED
Ted Tanouye graduated from Torrance High School in California during WWII. He and his family were sent to an Internment Camp where he volunteered to join the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Hear the story of how he was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor, 55 years after the end of WWII.
HEROES
Shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, two brothers from Hawaii join the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team. During their journey from raw recruits to combat veterans they learn about courage and honor, to be part of a team, and the reality of war. For its size and duration of service, the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team is the most highly decorated unit in US Military history.
THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD
What you learn as a child, you will never forget. Born in Hawaii, raised in Okinawa, Takejiro Higa returned to Hawaii just before the US entered WWII. He ended up joining the Military Intelligence Service in the Pacific. It was a strange to be asked to help plan the invasion of the island where he grew up and stranger still to interrogate his own classmates from school. He also undertook the dangerous task of cave-flushing, trying to coax out Japanese soldiers and Okinawan civilians out of the deep tunnels. Through it all, he never lost his deep compassion for the land and people of his childhood.
ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Chiume Sugihara was the Japanese Consul in Kaunas, Lithuania when Germany invaded Poland at the beginning of WWII. He learned of the plight of the Polish Jews at the hands of the Nazis and going against the orders of his government, he wrote over 2000 transit visas to allow the refugees to escape to Japan. It is estimated that perhaps 40,000 people are alive today because of this one man’s selfless act of kindness.
A TWICE SAVED LIFE
Solly Ganor was an 11 year old Lithuanian Jewish boy at the out break of WWII. He knew Chiume Sugihara, received a transit visa, but he and his family were caught off guard by the swift invasion by the Germans. Surviving in the Jewish ghetto for years, Solly and his family were spit up in 1944 and he was sent to Dachau. He was eventually saved by members of the 522 Artillery Battalion of the 442nd.
Shang Yuan Festival
When:
February 15
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The Lantern Festival (simplified Chinese: 元宵节; traditional Chinese: 元宵節/元宵; pinyin: yuánxiāojié) or (Yuanxiao Festival), also known as the Shang Yuan Festival (simplified Chinese: 上元节; traditional Chinese: 上元節; pinyin: shàngyuánjié) is a Chinese festival celebrated on the fifteenth day of the first month in the lunar year in the Chinese calendar.
Tiger Ball 2008: Enchanting Indonesia
Who:
ConocoPhillips and Marathon Oil
When:
2/15: 6:30 - 10:00 pm
Where:
InterContinental Hotel, 2222 West Loop South
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Co-chairs John Hofmeister, Shell Oil president, and Karen Otazo Hofmeister invite you to celebrate Indonesia with fine dining, dancing, entertainment, silent and live auctions and presentation of the Texas Center's two annual awards. Diplomatic hosts are H.E. Sudjadnan Parnohadiningrat and The Hon. Kria Fahmi Pasaribu. Gala dress is black tie or Asian chic. Overnight accommodations at the gala hotel, InterContinental Hotel Houston, are available to attendees. Call 713-439-0051 for details.
Classroom A, Main Museum and Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Hoichi Kurisu, master designer of The Morikami's Roji-en: Garden of the Drops of Dew, will conduct a walking tour of Roji-en. This is a rare occasion to experience the gardens with its designer, interact with him and learn about experiences in making his vision a reality. Cost: $75
Okage Sama De: I am what I am because of you
When:
February 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th
Where:
Hipbone Studio, 1847 E Burnside, #104
Portland, OR Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
WHAT: OKAGE SAMA DE (I am what I am because of you) by Alton Chung, Music by Mike Van Liew
WHEN: 8 PM Fridays and Saturdays, February 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 2008 No-Host bar from 7:30 to 8:00; Curtain at 8:00 pm
WHERE: Hipbone Studio, 1847 E Burnside, #104 in Portland, Oregon
TICKETS: $12.00 includes complimentary snacks; beverages available for purchase
RESERVATIONS: 360-882-3581; Alton@altonchung.com; or purchase online through Brown Paper Tickets on our website www.portlandstorytheater.com
Caught up in the patriotic fever shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Nisei, second generation Japanese Americans, volunteer to join the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team (RCT), the all Japanese-American unit to fight in Europe in WWII and the Military Intelligence Service to fight in the Pacific. These men fought against the enemy and prejudice with courage and distinction, leaving behind a rich legacy of honor for future generations.
MY FRIEND TED
Ted Tanouye graduated from Torrance High School in California during WWII. He and his family were sent to an Internment Camp where he volunteered to join the 442nd Regimental Combat Team. Hear the story of how he was eventually awarded the Medal of Honor, 55 years after the end of WWII.
HEROES
Shortly after the bombing of Pearl Harbor, two brothers from Hawaii join the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team. During their journey from raw recruits to combat veterans they learn about courage and honor, to be part of a team, and the reality of war. For its size and duration of service, the 100th Battalion/442nd Regimental Combat Team is the most highly decorated unit in US Military history.
THROUGH THE EYES OF A CHILD
What you learn as a child, you will never forget. Born in Hawaii, raised in Okinawa, Takejiro Higa returned to Hawaii just before the US entered WWII. He ended up joining the Military Intelligence Service in the Pacific. It was a strange to be asked to help plan the invasion of the island where he grew up and stranger still to interrogate his own classmates from school. He also undertook the dangerous task of cave-flushing, trying to coax out Japanese soldiers and Okinawan civilians out of the deep tunnels. Through it all, he never lost his deep compassion for the land and people of his childhood.
ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Chiume Sugihara was the Japanese Consul in Kaunas, Lithuania when Germany invaded Poland at the beginning of WWII. He learned of the plight of the Polish Jews at the hands of the Nazis and going against the orders of his government, he wrote over 2000 transit visas to allow the refugees to escape to Japan. It is estimated that perhaps 40,000 people are alive today because of this one man’s selfless act of kindness.
A TWICE SAVED LIFE
Solly Ganor was an 11 year old Lithuanian Jewish boy at the out break of WWII. He knew Chiume Sugihara, received a transit visa, but he and his family were caught off guard by the swift invasion by the Germans. Surviving in the Jewish ghetto for years, Solly and his family were spit up in 1944 and he was sent to Dachau. He was eventually saved by members of the 522 Artillery Battalion of the 442nd.
The Art of Bonsai
Who:
The Morikami Museum
When:
February 3, 10, 17, March 2, 9
Where:
Oki Education Center Deck
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Bonsai means "a tree in a tray." The art of bonsai creates the illusion of age and maturity of a tree which has developed and sustained the effects of nature for many years. Students of bonsai learn to artfully trim and train a tree in a container. NEW - each session includes 3 more hours!
5-week session: February 3, 10, 17, March 2, 9 Cost: $91 (Members $81) + $35 Material fee (payable to the instructor) Material fee: $35 payable to instructor includes bonsai learning manual, pruning tool, beginner's bonsai tree, bonsai pot, and use of wire and bonsai soil. Workshop items including trees will be available for students to work on with an option to buy. Time: 9:00 - 12:00am Location: Oki Education Center Deck Instructor: Vladimir Foursa Advanced Registration Required.
Learn Sashiko, 350 year old Japanese Hand Needlework Technique
When:
Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 12 - 3 OR 5 - 8 PM
Where:
The City Quilter, 133 West 25th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues).
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Students will learn this 350 year old Japanese hand needlework technique using a thick cotton thread to create geometric patterns against a solid, background fabric. Sashiko can be used in quilts, clothing or home furnishings. It is easy, fun and relaxing.
Wednesday, Feb. 20 from 12 - 3 OR 5 - 8 PM. Class fee is $ 40 and preregistration required.
This class is taught at The City Quilter, 133 West 25th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues). For more information about this full service shop for quilters, sewers and other fabric artists and craftspeople, call 212-807-0390, visit, or go to our web site where you can download our extensive class schedule and learn more about the shop: http://www.cityquilter.com
Holi
When:
February 21, 2008
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Holi (Hindi: होली) or Phagwah (Bhojpuri) is a popular, Hindu spring festival, observed in North India and Nepal, also called the Festival of Colours.
Korea Society's Classic Movie Night
Who:
Korea Society
When:
February 21, 2008 at 6:30PM
Where:
950 Third Avenue, 8th Floor
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 6:30PM To The Starry Island 그 섬에 가고싶다 1993, 101 minutes Director: Park Kwang-soo Cast: Ahn Sung-ki, Moon Seong-keun and Shim Hye-jin
When Moon Chae-ku tries to bring his father’s body back to their native Kwisong Island for burial, a legacy of bitter politics and hard choices blocks his way home. A group of islanders, still furious at how his father informed on Communist sympathizers decades earlier, won’t let Moon’s boat dock. Waiting in limbo, Moon’s memories trace the tortuous path of his father’s turbulent life. Individual ticket price (one film): $5 for members, $10 for non-members For more information contact Yuni Cho at (212) 759-7525, ext. 323
Among Asian American Children
Who:
AAARI
When:
February 22, 2008
Where:
25 West 43rd Street
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
In New York City, as well as nationwide, an increasingly significant number of children speak a language other than English at home. Sound educational policies, speech/language interventions and parenting practices largely rely on our understanding of the processes through which Asian American children develop proficiency in both their home language and English. In this presentation, I will summarize research findings that 1) describe and explain these processes among Asian home language children, and 2) illuminate commonalities and differences between these children and those with Spanish or Russian as their home language. I will also discuss how research findings inform speech/language pathologists and educators working with this population, as well as parents in the Asian communities.
For children who were born in the United States, I will address the following questions. (1) If at home an infant or toddler hears Mandarin, Cantonese, or Korean, sometimes mixed in with some English, would we expect this child to reach the language development milestones at the same age as monolingual children do? (2) If a young child speaks predominantly an Asian home language, when and how does transition to English proficiency occur? (3) Why some of these children become proficient in both English and their home language whereas others develop little or zero proficiency in their home language?
For non-English speaking Asian children who just immigrated to the United States, I will address the following questions. (1) How long does it take for these children to acquire proficiency in English? (2) Which aspects of English language are particularly challenging for them? (3) What happens to their home language once English immersion begins? (4) How is the development of bilingual proficiency related to age of immigration and these children’s language environment?
Bilingual Language Development Among Asian American Children - Research Findings and Implications for Educators and Parents
Who:
AAARI
When:
2/22; 6PM to 8PM
Where:
25 West 43rd Street, Room 1000,
between 5th & 6th Avenues
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Bilingual Language Development Among Asian American Children - Research Findings and Implications for Educators and Parents by Gisela Jia
[February 22, 2008]
Streaming Video 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 Click to View Lecture
Audio File Offline In New York City, as well as nationwide, an increasingly significant number of children speak a language other than English at home. Sound educational policies, speech/language interventions and parenting practices largely rely on our understanding of the processes through which Asian American children develop proficiency in both their home language and English. In this presentation, I will summarize research findings that 1) describe and explain these processes among Asian home language children, and 2) illuminate commonalities and differences between these children and those with Spanish or Russian as their home language. I will also discuss how research findings inform speech/language pathologists and educators working with this population, as well as parents in the Asian communities.
For children who were born in the United States, I will address the following questions. (1) If at home an infant or toddler hears Mandarin, Cantonese, or Korean, sometimes mixed in with some English, would we expect this child to reach the language development milestones at the same age as monolingual children do? (2) If a young child speaks predominantly an Asian home language, when and how does transition to English proficiency occur? (3) Why some of these children become proficient in both English and their home language whereas others develop little or zero proficiency in their home language?
For non-English speaking Asian children who just immigrated to the United States, I will address the following questions. (1) How long does it take for these children to acquire proficiency in English? (2) Which aspects of English language are particularly challenging for them? (3) What happens to their home language once English immersion begins? (4) How is the development of bilingual proficiency related to age of immigration and these children’s language environment?
Admission: $3 (Non-Member); Free (Member/Student with ID)
Concert: Masayo Ishigure and the New York Sawai Koto Ensemble
Who:
Tenri Cultural Institute
When:
February 22, 8 PM
Where:
Tenri Cultural Institute, 43A West 13th Street
New York, NY Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
“Music of Tadao Sawai” Celebrating the music and koto playing of the great performer and innovative composer. Music for solo koto, koto ensemble and mixed ensembles.
The excellent acoustics and intimate gallery setting of Tenri Cultural Institute create a superb venue for listening to chamber music. Arts at Tenri offers audiences the rare opportunity to hear both traditional and contemporary music from two cultures in an atmosphere reminiscent of formal rooms at the courts and castles of both Europe and Japan. Over 300 years of tradition will be represented throughout this series. Chamber Music of the great composers of Europe will alternate with ensemble music from Japan’s Edo period written for the standard trio of shamisen, koto and shakuhachi. Contemporary and new music for both Western and Japanese instruments will be heard as well.
Tickets for Arts at Tenri are $25 and $15 for students and seniors. Reservations may be made online at www.brownpapertickets.com, or by calling (800) 838-3006.
Detailed information for each concert in the series is available on our web site at artsattenri.org. To schedule an interview or for further details please contact Michael Yuge at (212) 645-2800 or Artistic Director, Dr. Albert Lotto, at (212) 496-6345.
Hatsume Fair 2008
Who:
The Morikami Museum
When:
February 23 - 24, 2008; 10 AM-5 PM
Where:
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Celebrating the first bud of spring, The Morikami’s largest annual event, Hatsume, transforms the normally tranquil Morikami Park into a unique Japanese spring festival. Presented by The Sun-Sentinel, Hatsume Fair features four stages with continuous entertainment including taiko drummers, Japanese tea ceremony, flower arranging as well as martial art, bonsai and origami demonstrations! Also included are avenues of artisan booths, plant sales, a Bonsai exploration area, and Asian and American food vendors.
Vendor Space at Hatsume Calling all vendors! Hatsume Fair 2008 is now accepting applications! Please click here to download your 2008 vendor application. Please note that food vendors should not apply for participation in Hatsume as Japanese and American cuisine is provided through an exclusive arrangement with San Francisco Puffs & Stuffs of Ft. Lauderdale.
Bonsai Bonanza Do you have a sick tree that could use some love and reviving? Bring it to Hatsume and make sure you visit our Bonsai 911 area where experts will be available from 10am - 4pm to answer questions, give advice and work on your tree. Please note that there are no appointments and our experts will help people on a first come first served basis. Entertainment Schedule Hatsume features three stages with continuous all day entertainment. The entertainment schedule will be posted closer to the event date.
2-day Admission $10 for adults $5 for children ages 7-18 FREE for museum members and children 6 and under *Groups of 10 or more can take advantage of a discounted admission rate. Tickets must be purchased at least two weeks prior to the festival. To download a group order form, please click here.*
Parking FREE on-site parking is provided
Food & Beverage The Morikami's Cornell Cafe will be open and serving from an a la carte menu. Outside vendors will also be providing Asian and American food on the festival grounds.
No ATM on-site When planning your trip to Hatsume Fair, please note that there are no ATM's in the park.
Wheelchair Accessibility There are a numbered amount of wheelchairs on-site and will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis.
For more information on the event, please call 561-495-0233 ext 200
Asian American Women's Wellness: Feeling Great in 2008
When:
January 14th and 28th, February 11th and 25th; March 10th and 24th
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New group coaching program takes place via teleconference. You will receive a special long-distance call number and passcode to participate in the call.
Group meets bi-weekly, Monday evenings from 8:00 - 9:00pm, EST
Dates of the calls will be: January 14th, January 28th, February 11th; February 25th; March 10th; March 24th
*Guidance and support from two Asian American female certified Holistic Health Counselors. *In-depth discussions focusing on relationships, career, joy, money, healthy living, and exercise. *Tips and tools to support you in reaching your health and wellness goals for 2008 and beyond. *Action steps at the end of each call to keep you accountable and focused in reaching your specific goals. *Connection, support and community with a unique group of like-minded, fabulous Asian American women. *Special yahoo group to stay motivated and inspired. *Calls will be recorded, so you won't have to miss a beat!
Bonuses include: *Article on self-appreciation from Jack Canfield, inspirational author of "Chicken Soup for the Soul" *One complimentary 30 minute private consultation at the beginning and end of the program
For more information, please email us at the email above. We look forward to supporting you in 2008!
Global Summit of Women--'Women and Asia: Driving the Global Economy'
When:
2.27; 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where:
Ho Chi Minh City, Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
Viet Nam
AWIB is an partner organization of the Global Summit of Women. The Summit's theme for this year is 'Women and Asia: Driving the Global Economy' and will provide a unique global gathering of women influencers and opinion leaders from government and business, and 3 days of learning, sharing and networking with other participants. Besides that, the 2008 Summit will also offer a window into the dynamic Asia-Pacific economies, an insight into the women driving business growth in this region as consumers and business leaders, as well as sessions to help grow participants' leadership skills, and information on doing business with Vietnam. For more information email summit@globewomen.com.
Cost: $700 Corporate Rate, $450 Non-profit rate
A Half Century of Filmmaking: Kurosawa and American Cinema
Who:
National Endowment for the Humanities
When:
February 28, 2008
Where:
4000 Morikami Park Road
Delray Beach, FL Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
The Morikami proudly presents its 2007-2008 lecture series funded in part by a challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Please help us meet the challenge by calling 561-495-0233.
Thursday, February 28, 2008 Generously underwritten by Eugene and Eleanor Goldberg Speaker: Dr. Stephen Prince, Professor of Communication at Virginia Tech and the President of the Society for Cinema and Media Studies, the worlds largest organization of film scholars, academics, students and professionals.
Conventional wisdom has claimed that Kurosawa was greatly influenced by Hollywood films, but, in fact, the influence has gone in the other direction, from Kurosawa to Hollywood. Professor Prince explains the nature of this influence upon American Directors
International Career Fair 2008
Who:
Apec
When:
Friday, February 29 (1pm)
Where:
Hotel Nikko
222 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA Warning: Undefined array key "postalcode" in /home/sites/asianloop/www.asianloop.com/htdocs/events/index.htm on line 275
In partnership with ORIENTED, LinkedIn, and many others, the International Career Fair (ICF) will bring together graduate students from the top engineering, scientific and business universities, as well as seasoned professionals with industry experience, with leading companies from Europe, Asia and the U.S. looking for highly-qualified candidates for positions throughout the world.
With company presentations and exhibits, keynotes and workshops relative to international careers, and one-on-one interviews, the International Career Fair is an event that cannot be missed by anyone interested in working in an international environment.
Friday, Feb. 29th to Saturday, March 1st Hotel Nikko 222 Mason Street San Francisco, CA
Only registered candidates are able to post their resumes which will be screened by representatives of all participating companies at ICF 2008. Registration is free for attendees.
