Asia Initiative

FREE CONCERT: Traditional Chinese Music @ Rollins College

denise — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:30:57 +0000

ROLLINS COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC AND ROLLINS CHINA CENTER

PRESENT

CHINESE MUSIC CONCERT

Featuring

Ann Yao (Zheng)

Xiao Yu (Pipa)

Guest Performers

Eric Bindler (Guitar)

David Pandich (Bass)

Friday, October 17, 2008, 7:30 p.m.

John M. Tiedtke Concert Hall

ADMISSION FREE

ChinaVine Expanding!

denise — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:27:55 +0000

It is now official! The ChinaVine (temporary link) project is now partnered with Beijing Normal University (BNU) located in Beijing, China. The university brings several prominent researchers in the field of Chinese Folk Art as well as a large collection of historic folk art. Both UCF and BNU look forward to expanding the relationship and promoting student exchanges!

Social Science Research Council Accepting Applications for Abe Fellowship

denise — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:03:54 +0000

Deadline: September 1, 2008

The Social Science Research Council ( http://www.ssrc.org/ ), the
Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership ( http://cgp.org/ ),
and the American Council of Learned Societies ( http://acls.org/ )
have announced the annual Abe Fellowship Program competition.

The Abe Fellowship is designed to encourage international multi-
disciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern. The
program seeks to foster the development of a new generation of
researchers who are interested in policy-relevant topics of long-
range importance and who are willing to become key members of a
bilateral and global research network built around such topics.
It strives especially to promote a new level of intellectual
cooperation between the Japanese and American academic and pro-
fessional communities committed to and trained for advancing
global understanding and problem solving.

Applicants are invited to submit proposals for research in the
social sciences and related disciplines relevant to any one or
any combination of the following three themes: traditional and
non-traditional approaches to security and diplomacy; global and
regional economic issues; and the role of civil society. Research
proposals bearing on these themes may address issues related to
human security, multilateralism, bilateralism, U.S.-Japan rela-
tions, transnational economic relations, the empowerment of
peoples and communities, and sustainable development, among
others.

This competition is open to citizens of the United States and
Japan as well as to nationals of other countries who can demon-
strate strong and serious long-term affiliations with research
communities in Japan or the United States. Applications are
welcome from scholars and non-academic research professionals.
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or the terminal degree in their
field, or have attained an equivalent level of professional
experience.

Visit the SSRC Web site for complete program guidelines.

Jo Ann Smith, Ph.D.
Research Development Associate
University of Central Florida
Office of Research & Commercialization
12201 Research Parkway, Suite 501
Orlando, Florida 32826
Office: 407-882-2223
Fax: 407-823-3299
joasmith@mail.ucf.edu

June 17: Dr. Kate Zhou, Distinguished Visitor

denise — Wed, 28 May 2008 19:31:18 +0000

Dr. Kate Zhou
Date: June 17, 2008
Topic: Liberalization and Authoritarianism in Contemporary China: From the Growth of Grassroots Liberty to Nationalist Furor over Tibet
Sponsors: UCF Global Perspectives Office, UCF Political Science Department and the Global Connections Foundation

Florida International Summit 2008 - April 16

denise — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:17:56 +0000

Florida International Summit 2008

Date: April 16, 2008
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Show map
University of Central Florida Fairwinds Alumni Center
4000 Central Florida Blvd
Orlando, FL

Florida International Summit 2008

A state-wide international business conference focusing on global finance, sponsored by the UCF Global Perspectives Office, Florida Network for Global Studies, Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce, Enterprise Florida, UCF College of Business Administration, the Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission, UCF Political Science Department, C.T. Hsu and Associates, LarsonAllen L.L.P., the Global Connections Foundation and other partners.

Highlights
Perter Engardio, Author
Chindia: How China and India are Revolutionizing Global Business

Experts from:
Enterprise Florida, Inc.
Florida Network for Global Studies
U.S. Government and Private Companies

Fore more information, visit www.ucfglobalperspectives.org.

UCF Launches New Program Focused on India’s Politics, Technology, Religion

denise — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 16:21:59 +0000

An emerging world power with a growing population in the Orlando area, India will be the focus of a new program at the University of Central Florida.

Supported by The Anil and Chitra Deshpande India Program Endowed Fund, The India Program will sponsor public discussions involving prominent speakers, panels and other meetings; encourage scholarship and research; and work with partners worldwide to broaden awareness and understanding about India. The program will cover India in terms of politics, technology, communication, culture and religion…

To read more, please visit UCF’s News and Information.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR! 2008: Year of the RAT

denise — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 21:46:10 +0000

Gong xi fa cai!!

Council on International Educational Exchange (CIEE) to host trip to Mongolia

denise — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:23:07 +0000

Mongolia
Mongolia: Empire and Democracy
June 1-11, 2008

Itinerary :
This 11-day seminar begins and ends in Ulaanbaatar. Included is a study tour to Khentii province, birthplace of Chinggis Khaan, where participants will spend two nights at a traditional ger camp, the circular felt tents that the Mongolians have traditionally lived in for centuries. This is a unique opportunity to travel off-the-beaten-track for on site lectures in places of historic significance and witness the traditional Mongolian nomadic lifestyle. Please note that the hotel in Ulaanbaatar, where participants will spend the majority of their time, meets traditional IFDS standards. The tourist ger accommodation, however, while clean and comfortable, is double-occupancy and has a separate building with hot water and toilets.

For further information and pricing, please visit CIEE.

ChinaVine students to discuss experiences in China!!!

denise — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 20:52:26 +0000

ChinaVine’s first meeting of the 2008 semester will be on Thursday, January 10th
from 10:30 to 11:45 in the Philosophy Department conference room.
The purpose of this meeting is to give Mike and Sarah, two Film students returning from a research semester in China, time to talk about their experiences in Shandong.

Chinese Language Teachers Association of Florida Annual Conference

denise — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 16:55:08 +0000

CLAT-FL’s second annual conference will be held on Saturday, January 5th, 2008, in Miami, at Florida International University’s Graham Center.

The Registration will start at 9:30am and the conference is to end around 4:00pm. Lunch is provided during the conference.

Programs will cover new information and updates that include a lecture by Dr. Tseng, a professor from University of Virginia and a College Board recommended scholar, on newest information on AP Chinese and teaching method; A state Rep’s speech on a bill that will speed up Chinese language teacher’s certification process; seasoned teachers’ presentations; general vote for additional board of directors; and member discussions. In addition, three Chinese book publishers will be displaying their publications at the conference. A training certificate will be awarded to each attendee at the end of the conference.

The cost for the conference for nonmembers is 12 dollars at door, which covers the whole day meeting, conference materials, refreshments and lunch. It is free for members who pay 2008 membership from now to Dec 14th, 2007, as the pre-registration for the conference. The membership rate will be 12 dollars in 2008, which covers two annual conferences and all other activities.

Membership fee for teachers from three Contemporary Chinese School of South Florida is either covered or will be reimbursed by the school. Every one from Chinese community, who is interested in promoting Chinese language teaching and Chinese culture, is welcome to attend.

For More information: http://www.clta-fl.org/