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DTSTAMP:20260331T114217
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260407T120000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | Yuan Architecture: Where Are the Mongols?
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Talk Only\n\nYuan (1267-1368) not only is the period of Chinese history when all of China was ruled by a non-Chinese dynasty\, it is also a period when China was part of a much larger empire. At its zenith\, the Mongol empire spanned from Korea in the East to Eastern Europe in the West. It is thus a period when non-Chinese building traditions should have entered China. This talk explores that question.\n   \n   Nancy S. Steinhardt is professor of East Asian art and curator of Chinese art at the University of Pennsylvania. She has broad research interests in the art and architecture of China and China’s border regions\, particularly problems that result from the interaction between Chinese art and that of peoples to the North\, Northeast\, and Northwest. Her most recent book\, *Yuan: Chinese Architecture in a Mongol Empire* won the 2025 Booklaunch Award for the best book in architectural history.
UID:143831-21894100@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143831
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:center for chinese studies,China,chinese history,Chinese Studies,History,Asian Languages And Cultures
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor
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DTSTAMP:20260327T181801
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T183000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Porcelains and Power: The Politics of Chinese Art in the Age of American Ascendancy
DESCRIPTION:How can we understand the relationship between art collecting and Western imperialism as more than simply a story of victim and aggressor\, of the plundered and the plunderer? From the Gilded Age to World War II\, elite collectors and museums in the United States transformed from owning a smattering of Chinese porcelains to possessing some of the world's largest and most sophisticated collections of Chinese art.\n\nIn this talk\, historian Ian Shin shows that\, beyond aesthetic taste and economics\, geopolitics were vital to this transformation. Collecting and studying Chinese art honed Americans’ belief that they should dominate Asia and the Pacific Ocean through the ideology of “imperial stewardship.” U.S. imperial stewardship encompassed both genuine curiosity and care for Chinese art\, and the enduring structures of domination that underpinned the growing transpacific art market in the early twentieth century.\n\nFar more than a history of cultural “exchange” between the United States and China\, this is also a history of rivalries and feuds with European curators and enterprising Chinese merchants. Ultimately\, this talk challenges us to come to terms with how our interest in and desire for beautiful art are inextricable from questions of power.
UID:145935-21898145@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145935
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Lecture
LOCATION:Museum of Art - Helmut Stern Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20260314T160219
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T210000
SUMMARY:Performance:From Silk to Symphony:  Qingyun Chinese Music Ensemble 2026 Annual Concert
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a night of mesmerizing music and cultural magic? 🌟 The Qingyun Chinese Music Ensemble invites you to our Annual Concert: From Silk to Symphony\". Experience the beauty of traditional Chinese music brought to you by dedicated musicians passionate about sharing this rich musical heritage.\n\n📅 Date: Sunday\, April 12\, 2026\n⏰ Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.\n📍 Venue: Rackham Auditorium\, 915 E Washington St\, Ann Arbor\n\nFounded in 2019\, Qingyun is the University of Michigan's first and only Chinese music ensemble. Our group of approximately 30 talented student musicians has trained in traditional Chinese instruments for years\, with some even training for over a decade! Together\, we aim to bring centuries-old melodies to life and share the beauty of this musical tradition with you.\n\nBeyond the music\, this event is an opportunity to connect\, hear stories told through sound\, experience a culture through its art\, and appreciate a musical heritage that continues to evolve and inspire. Whether you're familiar with Chinese music or simply curious to explore something new\, we warmly welcome you to join us for an evening of discovery and appreciation.\n\n🎟️ Seats are limited—reserve your ticket today for only $5/person!\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/from-silk-to-symphony-chinese-concert-tickets-1983560150807
UID:146385-21898979@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146385
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Multicultural,Diversity Equity and Inclusion,Michigan Arts Festival,International Week,Inclusion,In Person,Diversity,Student Org,Workshop,Well-being,Music,Student Affairs,Social Impact,Art,Asia,Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Month,Chinese Studies,Concert,Culture
LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Auditorium
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DTSTAMP:20260113T133317
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T130000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | Explaining the Sexual Empowerment of Married Women in China
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person and virtually on Zoom. The webinar is free and open to the public\, but registration is required. Once you've registered\, joining information will be sent to your email. Register for the Zoom webinar at: https://myumi.ch/pV41e\n\nThe transition of Chinese marriage from a patriarchal to a more egalitarian model is well known\, but the rise of women’s sexual empowerment within marriage is less so. Using survey data from the 1980s and 90s\, this talk examines a key aspect of a woman’s conjugal power\, her ability to decline to have sex with her husband.\n   \n   Bill Lavely is Professor Emeritus of international studies and sociology at the University of Washington. Trained at the University of Michigan Department of Sociology and the Population Studies Center\, he is a social demographer who has written on Chinese fertility\, marriage\, mortality\, sex ratios\, and historical demography.
UID:143832-21894102@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143832
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Sociology,Women's Studies,Gender,Chinese Studies,China,Asian Languages And Cultures
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor
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DTSTAMP:20260306T125618
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Tales & Scales: East Asian Dragons in Art\, Literature\, and Festive Traditions
DESCRIPTION:The dragon may be an imaginary animal\, but it is definitely a living tradition! For the final Third Thursday of this academic year\, the Asia Library will partner with U-M's Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies (LRCCS) for a special open house celebrating the East Asian dragon (C: 龍/龙\, J: 竜\, K: 용). This event is part of LRCCS's \"Dancing with the Dragon\" semester-long program (winter 2026) honoring the artistic creativity and collective spirit embodied by this fantastic creature.\n\nWhile dragons are commonly associated with political power in East Asian tradition\, we aim to present a more nuanced portrait through \"Tales & Scales.\" The dragon is an auspicious\, benevolent\, and sometimes playful figure — a stark contrast to its Western counterpart. It appears in countless folk tales and remains active in everyday life through art\, architecture\, and vibrant festivals. The dragon dance\, in particular\, continues to be a vital celebration that fuses music\, performing arts\, and craftsmanship.\n\nOur curated selection showcases the dragon's evolution across Chinese\, Japanese\, and Korean cultures. You can explore catalogs and literary works alongside original artworks that capture the dragon's iconic yet diverse forms. From ancient mythology to contemporary pop culture\, these materials highlight the dragon's enduring charm.\n\nThird Thursdays at the Library is a themed monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a passport and collect a stamp from each of this month's Third Thursday locations — Asia Library\, Clark Library\, International Studies\, and the Special Collections Research Center — to win a poster!
UID:146263-21898742@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146263
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia,Free,Library
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Asia Library, 4th Floor
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DTSTAMP:20260331T114251
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260421T130000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:LRCCS Noon Lecture Series | Building a Small Hydropower Station in Mao-era China
DESCRIPTION:In-Person Talk Only\n\nBy the end of the 1970s\, the Chinese claimed to have built just under 90\,000 small hydropower stations across the country. This talk\, based on a chapter from an in-progress book\, explores the micro-history of a single such hydropower station. From planning\, finance\, and construction\, to labor\, operation\, and maintenance\, Professor Ghosh’s goal is to explain the political economy that enabled the Chinese to mount small hydropower projects and connect them to local grids\, thereby contributing to our understanding of subnational governance and center-local relations in Mao-era China.\n   \n   Arunabh Ghosh (BA Haverford\; PhD Columbia) is a professor in the History Department at Harvard University. A historian of modern China\, his interests include social and economic history\, history of science and statecraft\, environmental history\, and transnational history. Ghosh is the author of *Making it Count: Statistics and Statecraft in the Early People’s Republic of China* (Princeton\, 2020). He is working on a book titled *The Significance of Small Things: Hydropower and Rural Energy in China* (under contract with Stanford University Press).
UID:143887-21894213@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/143887
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Civil and Environmental Engineering,Asian Languages And Cultures,China,chinese history,Chinese Studies
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor
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DTSTAMP:20260330T130724
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260430T193000
SUMMARY:Ceremony / Service:2026 International Institute Graduation and Reception Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The International Institute announces the 2026 Graduation Ceremony. If you are a graduating student who plans to attend the ceremony\, please RSVP at https://myumi.ch/pVeNj. \n\nMichigan Theater\n603 East Liberty Street\nAnn Arbor\n\nCaps and gowns will be recommended\, but not required.\n\nIncludes all Fall 2025\, Winter 2026\, and Summer 2026 graduates from the undergraduate Program in International and Comparative Studies (PICS)\, the Masters in International and Regional Studies (MIRS) and II Area Studies majors\, minors\, and graduate certificate programs including the following centers: African Studies Center\; Center for European Studies\; Center for Japanese Studies\; Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies\; Center for Middle Eastern and North African Studies\; Center for South Asian Studies\, Center for Southeast Asian Studies\; Center for Russian\, East European\, and Eurasian Studies\; Global Islamic Studies Center\; and Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies.\n\nFull graduation details at https://myumi.ch/E8XRp
UID:147224-21900543@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/147224
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Area Studies,Graduation,international institute
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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