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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250527T110000
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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CSEAS Roundtable. Analyzing the 2025 Philippine Midterm Elections
DESCRIPTION:Register for this Zoom event at http://myumi.ch/D884G\n\nPatrick Peralta - PhD student\, Department of Political Science\, University of Michigan\; Non-Resident Visiting Scholar\, Ateneo de Manila University Mike Tiu - SJD student\, University of Michigan Law School\; Assistant Professor\, University of the Philippines College of Law Cesi Cruz - Associate Professor\, Department of Political Science and Department of Economics\, University of Michigan Jefferson Ragragio - Gosling Lim Postdoctoral Fellow in Southeast Asian Studies\, University of Michigan\; Assistant Professor\, Department of Science Communication\, University of the Philippines Los Baños\n\nIn midterm elections held on May 12\, 2025\, more than 68 million Filipino voters cast their ballots for local and national posts. The results are largely a repudiation of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration and will likely set the stage for the 2028 presidential race\, for which Vice President Sara Duterte is currently the frontrunner. Among the issues on voters’ minds were the ongoing rivalry between the Marcos and Duterte clans\, the looming impeachment trial of the vice president\, and the upcoming International Criminal Court trial of former President Rodrigo Duterte. This webinar brings together four scholars specializing in political science\, economics\, media studies\, and law. They will briefly share their views on the election results\, key trends and developments in campaign strategies\, and broader implications for the future of democracy and rule of law in the Philippines. In the second half of the webinar\, the panelists will answer questions from the audience.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at valdezjo@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.
UID:135776-21877252@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/135776
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250705T004817
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250727T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250727T163000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Yoga as Applied Science of Consciousness
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for an upcoming talk on Yoga and Consciousness Studies by Pr. Divyanandaprana who is visiting the US from India. All are welcome. The talk will last for one hour\, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session.\n\n*Date:* July 27\, 2025 (Sunday) \n*Time:* 3 PM \n*Venue:* Michigan Room – Michigan League (2nd Floor) \n               911 N University Ave\, Ann Arbor\, MI 48109 \n\n*For questions:* vedanta.a2@gmail.com\n*Our website:* https://maizepages.umich.edu/organization/VSC\n\n*About the speaker:* Pr. Divyanandaprana is a monastic member of Sri Sarada Math at New Delhi\, India and currently is the editor of the English journal Samvit\, published from New Delhi. She has been the Principal of Nivedita Vidya Mandir School from 2014-2019. She specializes in the areas of Yoga-Vedanta. In addition to studying the Ramakrishna-Vivekananda literature\, she has extensively studied the Yoga-Vedanta texts based on these twin philosophies which include the Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras\, Raja Yoga\, Upanishads and the Prakarana Granthas (auxiliary scriptures of Vedanta like Vedantasara\, Vivekachudamani etc.) along with their commentaries. Her additional areas of interest include the Brahma Sutras with Sankara's commentary\, works of Ramana Maharishi and the Bhagavad Gita. A gold medalist\, Pr. Divyanandaprana has the unique combination of knowledge in the conventional sciences\, and traditional Yogic and Vedantic texts. Pr. Divyanandaprana has been lecturing all over India since 2010\, including IIT Madras\, IIT Delhi\, IIT Kharagpur\, IIT Mumbai\, IIT Kanpur\, IISc Bangalore\, Delhi University\, Vivekananda International Centre\, Ramakrishna Mission Engineering and Medical Colleges in Mumbai\, Pune and Kolkata and sometimes in schools. She offers courses on Yoga-Vedanta every semester at IIT Delhi. The courses are available on YouTube at IIT’s official channel: NRCVEE IIT Delhi.\n\n   Internationally\, she has traveled to hold classes or deliver lectures in South Africa at Cape Town\, Durban\, Ladysmith and Kwa Zulu Natal University among other places. Subsequently\, she traveled to Ireland\, Great Britain\, UAE and recently to Canada for talks\, lectures and scriptural discussions. She has spoken at Imperial College and Logan\nHall\, London University in 2013. In May 2018\, she was in Toronto\, Ottawa\, Halifax and Nova Scotia where she gave a number of talks on Self-Knowledge\, exploring the Subjective Sciences and finding the interface between Subjective-Objective Sciences. She has extensively traveled in the US and addressed Vedanta Societies of Iowa\, Washington DC. Purdue University hosted her talk on Mind Management recently. In October 2022\, she visited California and gave uplifting spiritual talks in Hollywood\, Sacramento\, San Diego. She is also the author of two books (available on Amazon): Science of Happiness and Self Discovery.
UID:136343-21878522@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136343
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Michigan League - Michigan Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250827T082353
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T130000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Countering Gender Apartheid with International Law: A Strategic Convening
DESCRIPTION:This conference will focus on strategies for the codification and application of the emerging international legal concept of gender apartheid.\n\nThe gender apartheid framework is about developing a more effective response to the situation of Afghan women and girls under draconian Taliban rule\, as well as other situations of de jure subjugation of women\, such as in Iran.\n\nRegistration is required for virtual attendance. To register\, visit: https://tinyurl.com/bdze45ae.\n\nFor a complete schedule\, please visit https://tinyurl.com/4bw9atzb.
UID:138227-21882631@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138227
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Jeffries Hall - 1225
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DTSTAMP:20250806T174243
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250918T180000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Panels Across East Asia: The Art of Chinese\, Japanese\, and Korean Comics
DESCRIPTION:Step into a vibrant world of imagination and adventure through Chinese manhua\, Japanese manga\, and Korean manhwa. Drawing on the rich collection of East Asian comics housed at the Asia Library\, this exhibit invites you to explore their riveting storytelling and unique art styles. \n\nWhether you're a comic book fan or just curious to learn more\, this exhibit offers something for everyone. Join the Asia Library staff to explore how Chinese manhua blends ancient aesthetics with contemporary narratives\, how Japanese manga became an international phenomenon\, and how Korean manhwa pioneers digital storytelling through webtoons. You’ll see how these visual stories reflect the views\, hopes\, dreams\, and everyday lives of their creators and readers across East Asia and the world.\n\nJoin us (on the 4th floor of Hatcher North) for Third Thursdays at the U-M Library\, a monthly open house where we share materials from our collections. While you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — Asia Library\, Clark Library\, International Studies\, and Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize!
UID:137206-21879947@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/137206
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Asia Library (4th floor-North)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250917T112501
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T100000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Center for Global Health Equity Data Collaborative Workshop: Introduction to Global Health Data
DESCRIPTION:Please join us\, Thursday September 25th 9:00-10:00am\, for the Center for Global Health Equity Data Collaborative's workshop\, an Introduction to Global Health Data\, with Gurpreet Rana\, Global Health Coordinator\, Taubman Health Sciences Library.
UID:139472-21885586@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/139472
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250919T153433
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250925T173000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:CANCELLED: DISCO Network Presents - Fear of Asian Tech: Chips\, Platforms\, and Social Networks
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A NEW DATE IN THE SPRING. \n\nFear and suspicion of Asian technology-- from DeepSeek AI\, to social media platforms like TikTok\, to Taiwanese semiconductor giants like TSMC that supply the world with chips-- is higher in the U.S. than it has been for decades. This panel brings together leading Asian American researchers\, artists\, and filmmakers to explore Asia’s role in building today’s high technology. We will also examine how rising anxiety around Asian tech impacts Asian American communities in the U.S. today.\n\nFree boba from Unitea will be provided for the first 100 attendees! \n\nAll are welcome and we strongly encourage undergraduate and graduate students to attend. Advance registration is recommended: \n\nRegister to attend in person: https://myumi.ch/3RMW2\nRegister to attend on Zoom: https://myumi.ch/NrVjD\n\nIMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A NEW DATE IN THE SPRING.\n\nMeet the Panelists\n\nChristopher Fan is an Associate Professor of English at UC Irvine\, Director of UCI Global Asias\, and co-director of the Geographers at UCI Research Cluster. Dr. Fan holds courtesy appointments in Asian American Studies and East Asian Studies. He is a senior editor at Hyphen magazine\, which he co-founded\, and serves on the editorial board of the journal American Literary History. Dr. Fan is the author of Asian American Fiction After 1965: Transnational Fantasies of Economic Mobility (Columbia University Press\, 2024) and co-editor of Techno-Orientalism 2.0: New Intersections and Interventions (Rutgers University Press\, 2025). He is currently working on two books\, one about the trope of China’s rise in fiction and film and another about a cultural history of semiconductors\, centering on the industry’s emergence in Taiwan.\n\nJanice Lobo Sapigao (she/her) is a Filipina American poet\, writer\, and independent scholar from the San Francisco Bay Area (unceded Ohlone land). She is the author of the poetry collections like a solid to a shadow (Nightboat Books\, 2022) and microchips for millions (PAWA\, Inc.\, 2016)\, along with two other chapbooks. Sapigao contributed three entries to The SAGE Encyclopedia of Filipina/x/o American Studies. She is a 2023-2026 Lucas Arts Resident in Literary Arts at the Montalvo Arts Center and a tenured Associate Professor of English at Skyline College. Sapigao also co-founded Santa Clara County’s Youth Poet Laureate Program and Sunday Jump Open Mic in Los Angeles’s Historic Filipinotown. She is working on a novel and a non-fiction manuscript on Philippine American archives.\n\nTony Shyu is an award-winning filmmaker\, founder of Neu Wave AI Films\, and CEO of Himalaya Entertainment\, with over 20 years of experience directing across commercials\, narrative films\, and documentaries. After earning his BFA and MFA in Film from Art Center College of Design\, he began his career directing high-profile campaigns for brands like Doordash\, Mastercard\, Volvo\, and Uni-President earning Advertising Awards and the 2016 Videographer Award for API Vote\, featuring George Takei and Constance Wu. His feature debut with Lions Gate and acclaimed documentaries for PBS\, including The Race Epidemic and Builders of the Silicon Dream\, showcase his talent for impactful storytelling. As a pioneer in AI filmmaking\, Tony has directed cutting-edge AI-generated films and founded the Neu Wave AI Film Festival and Cinemarket.AI to support and mentor the next wave of creators.\n\nMeet The Moderator\n\nLisa Nakamura is the Gwendolyn Calvert Baker Collegiate Professor in the Department of American Culture\, and the founding Director of the Digital Studies Institute at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. Since 1994\, Nakamura has written books and articles on digital bodies\, race\, and gender in online environments\, on toxicity in video game culture\, and the many reasons that Internet research needs ethnic and gender studies. These books include\, Race After the Internet (co-edited with Peter Chow-White\, Routledge\, 2011)\; Digitizing Race: Visual Cultures of the Internet (Minnesota\, 2007)\; Cybertypes: Race\, Ethnicity\, and Identity on the Internet (Routledge\, 2002)\; and Race in Cyberspace (co-edited with Beth Kolko and Gil Rodman\, Routledge\, 2000). In November 2019\, Nakamura gave a TED NYC talk about her research called “The Internet is a Trash Fire. Here’s How to Fix It.\"\n\nWe want to make our events accessible to all participants. CART services will be provided. If you anticipate needing accommodations to participate or would like help filling out the RSVP form\, please email Cherice Chan at chericec@umich.edu.\n\nIMPORTANT NOTICE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED AND WILL BE RESCHEDULED TO A NEW DATE IN THE SPRING.
UID:136188-21878002@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/136188
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 10th Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251007T095025
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251003T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:60 Minutes Around the Globe: Colombia
DESCRIPTION:60 Minutes Around the Globe is a program series hosted by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center where members of the international community share a brief presentation about the culture and history of their home country. The presentation is followed by a time for discussion and enjoying light refreshments. Join us on Friday\, November 14 at 3:00 PM as we learn about the culture and history of Colombia at the International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street). Snacks and refreshments will be served!\n\nRegistration is required so we can order enough food.
UID:138615-21886328@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138615
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250527T152221
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T160000
SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:CGIS Study Abroad Fair
DESCRIPTION:Curious about studying abroad as an undergraduate at U-M? Come explore everything the Center for Global and Intercultural Study has to offer and find the best program for you! No matter who you are\, where you come from\, or what you’re studying\, a study abroad experience is available to you during your time at Michigan.\n\nGet your questions answered! Come chat with: \n- CGIS Program Advisors\n- Recent U-M study abroad students\n- Financial Aid and the LSA Scholarships Office\n- Newnan Academic Advisors\n- Other on-campus offices\n\nWith over 120 CGIS programs in 40+ countries ranging from a few weeks to an academic year\, there are many options to choose from.If you want to learn more about how to satisfy your major/minor requirements abroad\, how to afford study abroad\, how to travel with other U-M students on a faculty-led trip\, or want to know what to expect\, be sure to add this event to your calendar and drop by!\n\nCGIS is part of the College of Literature\, Science\, and the Arts (LSA)\, but all U-M undergraduates are welcome to apply to our programs.
UID:134969-21875891@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/134969
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Rogel Ballroom
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250930T155051
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251014T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251014T100000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:CGHE Data Collaborative Workshop: Introduction to Demographic Health Survey Data
DESCRIPTION:Please join us\, Tuesday October 14th\, 9:00-10:00am EST\, for the Center for Global Health Equity Data Collaborative's Workshop\, an Introduction to Demographic Health Survey Data\, with Dr. Abram Wagner\, Assistant Professor\, UM School of Public Health.
UID:140059-21886555@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140059
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20250905T152956
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251016T180000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Shadows and Spirits: The Supernatural in East Asian Culture
DESCRIPTION:Explore the mysterious world of the East Asian supernatural. “Shadows and Spirits” invites you to explore the rich tapestry of mythological monsters\, strange beings\, and ghosts that have played a unique and haunting role in folklore\, literature\, art\, and cinema of China\, Japan\, and Korea.  \n\nHighlighting East Asia’s most spellbinding tales represented in the Asia Library collection\, this exhibit delves into how the supernatural embody unresolved emotions\, social justice\, political sentiments\, and cultural symbolism. You’ll encounter the many ways that the stories of the supernatural have shaped the collective imagination and reflected societal fears\, hopes\, values\, and beliefs about the afterlife and the unknown\, both in the past and today. In the meantime\, beware the turning of the page\; something supernatural might be waiting to greet you… \n\nJoin the Asia Library staff (on the 4th floor of Hatcher North) for Third Thursdays at the U-M Library\, a monthly open house where we share materials from our collections.\n\nWhile you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — Asia Library\, Clark Library\, International Studies\, and Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize!
UID:138914-21884235@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138914
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Asia Library, 4th Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251008T104846
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251021T140000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Powering Asia’s Future: Climate Innovation and the Energy Transition
DESCRIPTION:The William Davidson Institute and the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) will host Scott Morris\, Vice President\, East and Southeast Asia\, and the Pacific at the Asian Development Bank (ADB)\, for a wide-ranging discussion on the energy and climate transition across the continent and what it means for the world\, at 1 p.m. Oct. 21. The discussion\, \"Powering Asia’s Future: Climate Innovation and the Energy Transition\" as well as a subsequent panel\, are free and open to the public\, and will be held at the U-M's Dana Building\, Room 2315\, at 440 Church St\, Ann Arbor.\n\nMorris\, a U-M alumnus\, will take questions from Jonathan Overpeck\, Dean of SEAS\, and Wendy Taylor\, WDI President and CEO\, on ADB’s leading work to advance the climate and energy transition across Asia and the Pacific. ADB is a leading multilateral development bank supporting sustainable\, inclusive\, and resilient growth across Asia and the Pacific. Working with its members and partners to solve complex challenges together\, ADB harnesses innovative financial tools and strategic partnerships to transform lives\, build quality infrastructure\, and safeguard the planet. Founded in 1966\, ADB is owned by 69 members— including 50 directly in the region.\n\nAt 2 p.m.\, a panel discussion “Great Lakes to the Pacific: Energy Transition Insights in Michigan and Asia\,” plugs into Michigan’s energy transition journey\, highlighting insights that can be applied in Asia and other geographies. Diana E. Páez\, WDI Senior Director\, Energy & Mobility\, and Lisa Katz\, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Industry at U-M’s Center for Innovation\, will present key takeaways of their research and engage in discussion with Morris\, Liesl Clark\, Director - Climate Action Engagement at SEAS\, and Moushumi Khan\, former U.S. Alternate Executive Director to ADB.\n\nRegister here: https://forms.gle/7N1CxHqQTfaFnKSr5
UID:140431-21887143@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140431
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Dana Natural Resources  Building - 2315
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251016T153013
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T194500
SUMMARY:Film Screening:The Glassworker
DESCRIPTION:The Language Resource Center is excited to host a screening of Usman Riaz's \"The Glassworker\" (شیشہ گر)\, Pakistan's first hand-drawn animated feature film and official entry for Best International Feature at the 97th Academy Awards. \n\n\"In a town divided by duty and class\, Vincent\, a glassmaker’s son\, and Alliz\, a violinist who is the colonel’s daughter\, fall in love. As their bond grows\, rising tensions between their families threaten to pull them apart. Brought to life through stunning hand-drawn animation\, The Glassworker is a poetic tale of first love\, family\, and the price of staying true to your art.\"\n\nFree coffee\, tea\, and hot chocolate will be available at the screening.\nThank you to Watermelon Pictures.
UID:140791-21887632@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140791
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:North Quad - 1500
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251104T120822
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251108T184500
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Introduction to Traditional Chinese Instruments Workshop hosted by Qingyun Chinese Music Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Chinese music but never played an instrument before? Join the Qingyun Chinese Music Ensemble for a free\, beginner-friendly\, hands-on workshop where you can explore traditional instruments like the dizi\, hulusi\, ruan\, erhu\, suona\, and guzheng. Led by Qingyun’s members\, the session offers a welcoming space to experience the sound and culture of Chinese music up close—no prior experience needed\, just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! The workshop will take place on Saturday\, November 8 and November 15 from 5:45 to 6:45 PM at East Quad\, Room B424. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ybiZz4KhJey3Xjfg9
UID:141403-21888769@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141403
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - B424
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251103T154715
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T113000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Veterans Week - Vietnam War Veteran Panel
DESCRIPTION:This is a chance to hear Vietnam veterans talk about their experiences during that controversial war and how they were treated when they returned home. Their remarkable stories of service\, sacrifice\, and perseverance will change how you look at the Vietnam War and the men and women who served there.
UID:45826-21832246@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/45826
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Kuenzel
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251031T171844
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251113T201500
SUMMARY:Film Screening:CHOP | China Ongoing Perspectives Film Series
DESCRIPTION:When a massive Chinese industrial park lands in rural Ethiopia\, a dusty farming town finds itself at the new frontier of globalization. The sprawling factory complex’s formidable Chinese director Motto now needs every bit of mettle and charm she can muster to push through a high-stakes expansion that promises 30\,000 new jobs. Ethiopian farmer Workinesh and factory worker Beti have staked their futures on the prosperity the park promises. But as initial hope meets painful realities\, they find themselves\, like their country\, at a pivotal crossroads.\n   \n   Filmed over four years with singular access\, Made in Ethiopia lifts the curtain on China’s historic but misunderstood impact on Africa\, and explores contemporary Ethiopia at a moment of profound crisis. The film throws audiences into two colliding worlds: an industrial juggernaut fueled by profit and progress\, and a vanishing countryside where life is still measured by the cycle of the seasons. Its nuance\, complexity and multi-perspective approach go beyond black-and-white narratives of victims and villains. As the three women’s stories unfold\, Made in Ethiopia challenges us to rethink the relationship between tradition and modernity\, growth and welfare\, the development of a country and the well being of its people.\n\nLight refreshments will be provided. Q&A following the film with Director Xinyan Yu (via Zoom) and Professor Kelly Askew (in person)\, U-M Professor of Anthropology and Afroamerican & African Studies.\n\nMade in Ethiopia (2024 ‧ Documentary ‧ 1h 31m) Directors: Max Duncan\, Xinyan Yu\nTrailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUBm1FZ_ro4
UID:141239-21888439@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141239
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Gallery Space
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251007T095025
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251114T160000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:60 Minutes Around the Globe: Colombia
DESCRIPTION:60 Minutes Around the Globe is a program series hosted by the International House Ann Arbor (IHAA) and the International Center where members of the international community share a brief presentation about the culture and history of their home country. The presentation is followed by a time for discussion and enjoying light refreshments. Join us on Friday\, November 14 at 3:00 PM as we learn about the culture and history of Colombia at the International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street). Snacks and refreshments will be served!\n\nRegistration is required so we can order enough food.
UID:138615-21886329@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/138615
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:International House Ann Arbor (921 Church Street)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251104T120822
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251115T184500
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Introduction to Traditional Chinese Instruments Workshop hosted by Qingyun Chinese Music Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:Curious about Chinese music but never played an instrument before? Join the Qingyun Chinese Music Ensemble for a free\, beginner-friendly\, hands-on workshop where you can explore traditional instruments like the dizi\, hulusi\, ruan\, erhu\, suona\, and guzheng. Led by Qingyun’s members\, the session offers a welcoming space to experience the sound and culture of Chinese music up close—no prior experience needed\, just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm! The workshop will take place on Saturday\, November 8 and November 15 from 5:45 to 6:45 PM at East Quad\, Room B424. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ybiZz4KhJey3Xjfg9
UID:141403-21888770@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141403
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:East Quadrangle - B424
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251030T134339
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251118T173000
SUMMARY:Presentation:CGIS: Summer 2026 International Internships with Omprakash Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The U-M Global Social Impact Internships Program with Omprakash helps students earn academic credit while pursuing independent social impact internships in Asia\, Africa\, and Latin America. \n\nInternship fields include health\, engineering\, education\, human rights\, sustainability\, and gender-based advocacy. \n\nAlongside your internship\, you will engage in critical dialogue and reflection about the complexities of striving for justice while crossing differences of culture and power\, and you will create a series of digital storytelling posts that document your experiences through lenses informed by our course themes. \n\nInfo Session Date and Time\n\nTuesday\, November 18\, 2025\n5:00 to 5:30 PM ET\n\nPlease register via Sessions@Michigan\n\nFor more information and questions about Omprakash internships\, please contact:\n\nEthan Goldbach: Director of EdGE Programs (ethan@omprakash.org)\nWilly Oppenheim: Executive Director (willy@omprakash.org)
UID:141227-21888421@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141227
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251007T103147
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251120T180000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Pen\, Ink\, and Prestige: Nobel Laureates in Literature from East Asia
DESCRIPTION:Explore the remarkable literary achievements of Nobel Prize in Literature laureates from East Asia who have shaped global literature. “Pen\, Ink\, and Prestige” highlights the transformative works and lasting influence of Yasunari Kawabata 川端 康成 (winning year 1968)\, Kenzaburō Ōe 大江 健三郎 (1994)\, Gao Xingjian 高行健 (2000)\, Mo Yan 莫言 (2012)\, and Han Kang 한강 韓江 (2024).\n\nFeaturing original editions\, translations\, biographies\, and multimedia materials that illuminate the laureates’ lives and literary legacies\, this exhibit invites you to reflect on how literature transcends borders and languages\, how these groundbreaking writers negotiate East Asian literary traditions in their works\, and how they grapple with identity\, social change\, and the human condition.\n\nJoin us for Third Thursdays at the U-M Library\, a monthly open house where we share materials from our collections.\n\nWhile you’re here\, pick up a Third Thursday Passport and collect a stamp from each of the four Third Thursday Open Houses — Asia Library\, Clark Library\, International Studies\, and Special Collections Research Center — to win a prize!
UID:140376-21887003@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140376
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Asia Library (4th floor-North)
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251030T114149
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251122T153000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Taiwan Literature Exhibition: Reading Taiwan | Understanding the Comics of C. C. Tsai
DESCRIPTION:Explore a collection of Classic Chinese graphic novels (English/Chinese) that enlighten as they entertain by bestselling Taiwanese comic artist CC Tsai (Tsai Chih-chung 蔡志忠). Talks by CC Tsai's book translator/author\, Professor Brian Bruya\, and educator Austin Belanger-Iott reveal how CC Tsai became a bestselling cartoonist\, the methods by which translation opened a new market and readership\, and the ways that storytelling and visual communication engage students and readers of all ages. Zine take-away activity on Confucian Analects for audience participants. Special book prizes for teachers and educators - contact chinese.studies@umich.edu for details..\n\nFree and open to the public.\n\nIf there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact AADL at howarde@aadl.org. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.\n\n*AADL is hosting this event which is co-sponsored by the Michigan Taiwanese American Organization and the U-M Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies.*
UID:140328-21886926@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140328
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - 1st Floor Lobby
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251117T162550
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T103000
SUMMARY:Presentation:CGIS: Summer 2026 International Internships with Omprakash Info Sessions (December 2025 & January 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The U-M Global Social Impact Internships Program with Omprakash helps students earn academic credit while pursuing independent social impact internships in Asia\, Africa\, and Latin America.\n\nInternship fields include health\, engineering\, education\, human rights\, sustainability\, and gender-based advocacy.\n\nAlongside your internship\, you will engage in critical dialogue and reflection about the complexities of striving for justice while crossing differences of culture and power\, and you will create a series of digital storytelling posts that document your experiences through lenses informed by our course themes.\n\nInfo Session Dates and Times:\n\nWednesday\, December 3\, 2025 from 10:00-10:30 AM ET\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 from 12:00-12:30 PM ET\nWednesday\, January 28\, 2026 from 11:00-11:30 AM ET\n\nPlease register via Calendly: https://calendly.com/omprakash-org/u-m-global-social-impact-internships-info-session\n\nInfo session Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82074105905\n\nFor more information and questions about Omprakash internships\, please see: https://www.omprakash.org/joinedge/michigan-social-impact-internships\n\nYou can also contact the Omprakash staff for more information and to ask questions:\n\nEthan Goldbach: Director of EdGE Programs (ethan@omprakash.org)\nWilly Oppenheim: Executive Director (willy@omprakash.org)
UID:141957-21889680@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141957
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251202T151537
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251203T140000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Summer International Internships w/ CIEE Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) has partnered with four internship provider organizations that maintain portfolios of placements around the world\, offering the chance for undergraduate students to participate in quality International Internships over the summer. This info session will go into detail about the program for one of these providers\, CIEE. \n\nCIEE Summer Global Internship programs combine a full-time internship with an integrated academic seminar (earning 6 total credits) to provide professional exploration and specific skills development over the course of 8+ weeks during the summer. You’ll learn to contextualize real-world experience while learning about local business culture\, intercultural communication\, professional development\, and linkages between local and global industry trends. With 18 approved locations in 17 different countries across the globe and placements in a wide variety of career fields--Arts\, Business\, Communication\, STEM\, Health Sciences\, Policy/Law\, and many more--you're sure to find a fantastic option that's the right fit for you! \n\nSound interesting? Come join us either in-person or virtually to learn more! Register now via Sessions: myumi.ch/R32QX
UID:141346-21888663@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141346
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251202T151537
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T150000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Summer International Internships w/ CIEE Info Session
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) has partnered with four internship provider organizations that maintain portfolios of placements around the world\, offering the chance for undergraduate students to participate in quality International Internships over the summer. This info session will go into detail about the program for one of these providers\, CIEE. \n\nCIEE Summer Global Internship programs combine a full-time internship with an integrated academic seminar (earning 6 total credits) to provide professional exploration and specific skills development over the course of 8+ weeks during the summer. You’ll learn to contextualize real-world experience while learning about local business culture\, intercultural communication\, professional development\, and linkages between local and global industry trends. With 18 approved locations in 17 different countries across the globe and placements in a wide variety of career fields--Arts\, Business\, Communication\, STEM\, Health Sciences\, Policy/Law\, and many more--you're sure to find a fantastic option that's the right fit for you! \n\nSound interesting? Come join us either in-person or virtually to learn more! Register now via Sessions: myumi.ch/R32QX
UID:141346-21888664@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141346
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251117T162550
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T123000
SUMMARY:Presentation:CGIS: Summer 2026 International Internships with Omprakash Info Sessions (December 2025 & January 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The U-M Global Social Impact Internships Program with Omprakash helps students earn academic credit while pursuing independent social impact internships in Asia\, Africa\, and Latin America.\n\nInternship fields include health\, engineering\, education\, human rights\, sustainability\, and gender-based advocacy.\n\nAlongside your internship\, you will engage in critical dialogue and reflection about the complexities of striving for justice while crossing differences of culture and power\, and you will create a series of digital storytelling posts that document your experiences through lenses informed by our course themes.\n\nInfo Session Dates and Times:\n\nWednesday\, December 3\, 2025 from 10:00-10:30 AM ET\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 from 12:00-12:30 PM ET\nWednesday\, January 28\, 2026 from 11:00-11:30 AM ET\n\nPlease register via Calendly: https://calendly.com/omprakash-org/u-m-global-social-impact-internships-info-session\n\nInfo session Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82074105905\n\nFor more information and questions about Omprakash internships\, please see: https://www.omprakash.org/joinedge/michigan-social-impact-internships\n\nYou can also contact the Omprakash staff for more information and to ask questions:\n\nEthan Goldbach: Director of EdGE Programs (ethan@omprakash.org)\nWilly Oppenheim: Executive Director (willy@omprakash.org)
UID:141957-21889681@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141957
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251205T145400
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T180000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:Sword and Scroll: Three Centuries of Chinese Martial Arts Fiction
DESCRIPTION:The Chinese literary genre of wuxia 武俠 (martial arts fiction) poses an enduring challenge for translators\, as no single English term captures the essence of the xiake 俠客 — the Chinese martial arts hero. The xiake is defined less by extraordinary physical power and more by a commitment to justice and individual freedom\, often prioritizing moral action over societal law and hierarchy. Rooted in ancient texts\, the moral codes and martial skills of the xiake have fascinated generations of readers. The genre remains the most widely read form of popular literature and has inspired contemporary Kung Fu films and xiuxian 修仙 (cultivation) novels.\n\nThis Third Thursday\, join the Asia Library staff to explore three centuries of the rich wuxia tradition\, from its flourishing in the mid-Qing dynasty to the 21st century. On display are representative literary works—both translations and Chinese originals—tracing the development of the genre\, alongside academic scholarship on its historical context\, narrative aesthetics\, and cultural impact. We would also like to share the legacy of these stories through adapted films\, DVDs\, and comic works that capture the collective memories of wuxia across generations of readers.\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 prize!
UID:142426-21890942@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/142426
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Asia Library, 4th Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251210T113622
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T230000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260118T235900
SUMMARY:Meeting:APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 18TH: Up to $30\,000 Grant For Student Sustainability Projects
DESCRIPTION:The Student Sustainability Coalition is awarding up to $30\,000 for student driven projects that enhance sustainability or in some instances social sustainability for the University of Michigan's campus community. Attend grant office hours\, email\, or check out our webpage to learn more!\n\nLINK TO APPLY: https://forms.gle/k7ChrFbqbjkAnNjt8
UID:117733-21891124@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/117733
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:1027 E. Huron Building
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260112T153042
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T150000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Celebrate 2026 Japanese New Year in the Tadoku room at the Asia Library!
DESCRIPTION:Ring in the Year of the Horse with snacks\, fun\, and Japanese New Year traditions! Join us for an afternoon of:\n\n* Tsugaru shamisen performance by a graduate student\n* Origami and festive crafts\n* Traditional games – karuta\, sugoroku\, and more\n* Japanese calligraphy\n* Light refreshments
UID:141940-21889659@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141940
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Tadoku Room, Asia Library, 4th Floor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251117T162550
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T113000
SUMMARY:Presentation:CGIS: Summer 2026 International Internships with Omprakash Info Sessions (December 2025 & January 2026)
DESCRIPTION:The U-M Global Social Impact Internships Program with Omprakash helps students earn academic credit while pursuing independent social impact internships in Asia\, Africa\, and Latin America.\n\nInternship fields include health\, engineering\, education\, human rights\, sustainability\, and gender-based advocacy.\n\nAlongside your internship\, you will engage in critical dialogue and reflection about the complexities of striving for justice while crossing differences of culture and power\, and you will create a series of digital storytelling posts that document your experiences through lenses informed by our course themes.\n\nInfo Session Dates and Times:\n\nWednesday\, December 3\, 2025 from 10:00-10:30 AM ET\nThursday\, January 15\, 2026 from 12:00-12:30 PM ET\nWednesday\, January 28\, 2026 from 11:00-11:30 AM ET\n\nPlease register via Calendly: https://calendly.com/omprakash-org/u-m-global-social-impact-internships-info-session\n\nInfo session Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82074105905\n\nFor more information and questions about Omprakash internships\, please see: https://www.omprakash.org/joinedge/michigan-social-impact-internships\n\nYou can also contact the Omprakash staff for more information and to ask questions:\n\nEthan Goldbach: Director of EdGE Programs (ethan@omprakash.org)\nWilly Oppenheim: Executive Director (willy@omprakash.org)
UID:141957-21889682@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141957
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260203T134647
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260215T200000
SUMMARY:Film Screening:Movie Night - Unmistaken Child
DESCRIPTION:A rare\, intimate journey into faith\, reincarnation\, doubt\, and karma. Unmistaken Child follows a young monk (Geshe Tenzin Zopa\, ALC's Khyentse Visitor) on an extraordinary mission: to find the reincarnation of his beloved teacher\, one of Tibetan Buddhism’s great masters. Traveling through remote Himalayan villages\, his search unfolds not as spectacle but as a deeply human story of love\, loss\, and responsibility. With breathtaking landscapes and quietly powerful moments\, the film captures the fragile space where ancient tradition meets real lives. There is no narration telling you what to believe—only faces\, silences\, and the emotional weight of a decision that will forever change a child and his family. Both moving and unsettling\, Unmistaken Child invites viewers to witness a living spiritual tradition while asking timeless questions: How do we recognize another soul? What is the cost of being found? Tender\, beautiful\, and unforgettable\, this acclaimed documentary lingers long after the screen goes dark.
UID:144985-21896240@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144985
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location - Theater 1
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260216T124141
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260216T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260216T140000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:LSA Asian Languages and Cultures
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning about a new language? Grab some snacks and swag and learn about the languages we offer in ALC!
UID:145567-21897536@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145567
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pond Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260213T155213
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T180000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Tibetan Buddhist Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:LSA Asian Languages and Cultures invite you to join us for a catered Tibetan Buddhist Roundtable with Geshe Tenzin Zopa\, Khenpo Tshering Chophel\, and Lama Nancy Burks to explore: What is the Mind? What is Mind Training? Why Train the Mind? Moderated by Dr. Sangseraima Ujeed.
UID:145461-21897376@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145461
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Michigan League - Vandenburg
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260217T102901
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260220T170000
SUMMARY:Social / Informal Gathering:Lunar New Year Across Asia
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy food\, crafts\, and games from China\, Korea\, the Philippines\, and more as we celebrate the Lunar New Year festival! Everyone is welcome\; stop by for 10 minutes or 2 hours!
UID:145590-21897562@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145590
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:North Quad - 1500
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20251024T123135
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260221T220000
SUMMARY:Performance:A2 Dhoom
DESCRIPTION:A2 Dhoom is an annual collegiate Bollywood-fusion dance competition\, first held at the University of Michigan in 2012 until its last competition in 2019. It is a regional competition affiliated with Desi Dance Network (DDN)\, a national organization that connects over 80 university teams and hosts the national competition Legends for the top-ranked collegiate Bollywood-fusion teams in the circuit. The competition will involve 8 competing teams as well as 2 additional exhibition performances by student organizations at Michigan. This competition provides student dancers and teams a platform to showcase their creativity\, artistic expression\, and technical skill while celebrating the rich and diverse cultural heritage of South Asia through dance.
UID:140692-21887503@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/140692
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Lydia Mendelssohn Theatre
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260107T144911
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T173000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:EIHS Lecture: Historicizing Transness Otherwise: Asia Narratives and Decolonial Thought
DESCRIPTION:This lecture develops transtopia as an unruly concept that emboldens a continuum model of transness\, thereby activating a mode of historical inquiry that dismantles both the transphobic order of the past and the transgender presumption of the present. That is\, it challenges both the assumption that gender nonconforming figures did not exist historically and the idea that the Western category of transgender delivers the best framework for understanding their experience. To unveil and remedy some of the most salient flaws of epistemic convention in historical inquiry\, historical exemplars from the Sinophone Pacific will be analyzed and weighted in decolonial terms.\n\nHoward Chiang holds the Lai Ho & Wu Cho-liu Endowed Chair in Taiwan Studies at the University of California\, Santa Barbara\, where he is Professor of East Asian Languages & Cultural Studies\, Director of the Center for Taiwan Studies\, and an affiliated faculty of History and Feminist Studies. He is the author of two award-winning monographs: \"After Eunuchs: Science\, Medicine\, and the Transformation of Sex in Modern China\" (Columbia\, 2018) and \"Transtopia in the Sinophone Pacific\" (2021). Between 2019 and 2022\, he served as the Founding Chair of the Society of Sinophone Studies.\n\nThis event presented by the Eisenberg Institute for Historical Studies. It is made possible in part by a generous contribution from Kenneth and Frances Aftel Eisenberg.
UID:141696-21889197@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141696
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Tisch Hall - 1014
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260302T164656
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T210000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Dancing with the Dragon | WORKSHOP for Decorating the Dragon
DESCRIPTION:Presented as part of the Dancing with the Dragon Inititative. Learn more: https://myumi.ch/JPVp8\n\nAttend a workshop to decorate the dragon body with garlands and glitter\, bells and bottlecaps\, sequins and sparkle! Events will be held on March 12\, 17\, 19 from 6 - 9 PM at the Duderstadt Design Lab (1321 Duderstadt Center).\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cstep@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:146100-21898388@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146100
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Design Lab (1321 Duderstadt Center), Ann Arbor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260303T091841
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260317T210000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Dancing with the Dragon | WORKSHOP for Decorating the Dragon
DESCRIPTION:Presented as part of the Dancing with the Dragon Inititative. Learn more: https://myumi.ch/JPVp8\n\nAttend a workshop to decorate the dragon body with garlands and glitter\, bells and bottlecaps\, sequins and sparkle! Events will be held on March 12\, 17\, 19 from 6 - 9 PM at the Duderstadt Design Lab (1321 Duderstadt Center).\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cstep@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:146122-21898410@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146122
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Design Lab (1321 Duderstadt Center). Ann Arbor
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260216T115552
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T123000
SUMMARY:Presentation:Schwarzman Scholars Info Session
DESCRIPTION:Schwarzman Scholars provides a fully-funded 10-month Master’s Degree in Global Affairs at Beijing’s Tsinghua University. The experience encompasses unique opportunities in and outside the classroom\, providing Scholars with extensive leadership training\, a network of senior mentors\, opportunities to engage in high-level interactions with Chinese leaders and visiting speakers\, optional internships\, career development guidance\, and travel seminars around China. Scholars learn about China’s importance on the global stage through a rigorous and dynamic core curriculum\, delivered by world-class faculty and guest speakers. Join ONSF and Schwarzman Scholars for a presentation on how to apply and an opportunity to ask questions after.
UID:145537-21897490@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145537
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 555
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260203T151330
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T180000
SUMMARY:Reception / Open House:K-Library Collections: The Roots of Blossoming Korean Culture
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to discover the richness and diversity of Korean culture. Step into a world of unique and historic treasures\, spanning from the seventeenth century to the present and showcasing voices from both South and North Korea. \n\nK-pop and the Korean Wave (Hallyu) have taken the world by storm — captivating hearts and inspiring fascination — but the story of Korean culture stretches much deeper and further back. For more than a century\, U-M scholars and librarians have explored these roots and built vibrant collections of Korean materials. Today\, thanks to the dedication of scholars\, donors\, community members\, and organizations in Korea\, our library is home to over 100\,000 Korean-language materials.\n\nHighlights at this event include Akhak kwebom (樂學軌範\, 1610)\, the Sambongjip Wooden Print Block (三峰集木版\, 1791)\, the Han’gul Bible translated by John Ross (1887)\, issues of Nodong Sinmun\, children’s literature\, cartoons\, and works by the acclaimed author Han Kang. Join us for this rare opportunity to experience the extraordinary legacy and dynamic spirit of Korean culture—there’s something here for everyone to explore!\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 prize!
UID:144991-21896248@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/144991
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Asia Library (4th floor-North)
CONTACT:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260303T092752
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T210000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Dancing with the Dragon | WORKSHOP for Decorating the Dragon
DESCRIPTION:Presented as part of the Dancing with the Dragon Inititative. Learn more: https://myumi.ch/JPVp8\n\nAttend a workshop to decorate the dragon body with garlands and glitter\, bells and bottlecaps\, sequins and sparkle! Events will be held on March 12\, 17\, 19 from 6 - 9 PM at the Duderstadt Design Lab (1321 Duderstadt Center).\n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cstep@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:146124-21898418@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146124
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Duderstadt Design Lab (1321 Duderstadt Center). Ann Arbor
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260305T104533
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T130000
SUMMARY:Other:Southeast Asian Noodle Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Friday\, March 20th from 11 am - 1 pm in the Language Resource Center (1500 North Quad) for our Southeast Asian Noodle Day!\n\n-Attend the language presentations\n-Engage in fun activities\n-Explore various cultures\n-Embrace new opportunities\n-Sample noodles from Indonesia\, the Philippines\, Thailand\, and Vietnam\n\nFREE ADMISSION for U-M students!\n\nRegistration is required. Please register here: https://myumi.ch/W6WPd\n\nQuestions? Contact agustini@umich.edu
UID:146222-21898674@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146222
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:North Quad - 1500
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260312T123102
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T235900
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Indonesian Cultural Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:INDONESIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2026\nIslands of Rhythm\, Oceans of Stories: Experience Indonesia\n\nThe Indonesian Cultural Festival (ICF) 2026 is an annual cultural celebration organized by the Indonesian Student Association at the University of Michigan (ISA-UM). The festival aims to introduce and celebrate the richness of Indonesian culture while fostering cross-cultural exchange within the University of Michigan community. This year’s theme\, “Islands of Rhythm\, Oceans of Stories: Experience Indonesia\,” highlights the diversity of Indonesia’s cultural heritage\, traditions\, and artistic expressions. Through a series of engaging programs\, ICF invites participants to explore the stories\, creativity\, and vibrant spirit of Indonesia.\n\nJoin us for a month of culture\, art\, music\, and celebration! \n\n📸 Photography Contest\nSubmission due: March 20\, 2026 - 11:59pm\n\n🎬 Movie Screening\nMarch 27\, 2026 (5:00pm - 7:00pm)\nWeiser Hall - 110\n\n🎵 Angklung Musical Workshop\nMarch 28\, 2026 (2:00pm - 3:00pm)\nInternational House Ann Arbor / IHAA (921 Church St)\n\n🎨 Batik Coloring Workshop\nApril 2\, 2026 (3:00pm - 5:00pm)\nWeiser Hall Level 1\n\n🎉 Festival Night\nApril 3\, 2026 (5:00pm - 8:00pm)\nMichigan League Ballroom\n\nICF 2026 welcomes all students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and the broader community to experience Indonesian culture. Let's celebrate Indonesian heritage together! Stay tuned for the event details! #ICF2026ExperienceIndonesia
UID:146309-21898860@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146309
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:
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DTSTAMP:20260226T101023
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T200000
SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Xin Chào Việt Nam (Hello Vietnam): Ticket to Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Xin Chào Việt Nam 2026: Ticket to Childhood invites you on a heartfelt journey back to the wonder of growing up in Vietnam. Inspired by the beloved book Cho tôi một vé đi tuổi thơ (Give Me a Ticket to Childhood)\, the event celebrates imagination\, joy\, and the cultural values that connect us across generations and borders.\n\nOver four hours\, participants will experience Vietnam through storytelling\, movement\, and play:\n\n1. Cultural Presentation (30–45 minutes): Discover the sights\, sounds\, and traditions that shape the everyday lives of Vietnamese children\, from schoolyard games to family values\, through an engaging multimedia showcase.\n\n2. Dance Performance (45 minutes): Enjoy an original student-choreographed performance set to traditional Vietnamese music\, blending grace and energy in a celebration of community and identity.\n\n3. Cultural Immersion Activities (90 minutes): Join the lively Vietnamese bamboo dance and take part in hands-on workshops featuring traditional childhood games. Participants will receive a “VISA passport” filled with fun\, interactive challenges. Complete them all to earn a special prize!\n\nWhether you grew up in Vietnam or are discovering it for the first time\, this event offers a welcoming space to connect\, laugh\, and relive the universal magic of childhood. Come ready to move\, learn\, and make new memories\, with a “ticket” back to the wonder years.
UID:145972-21898196@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145972
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260217T135919
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T190000
SUMMARY:Fair / Festival:Xin Chào Việt Nam 2026 - A Ticket to Childhood
DESCRIPTION:Xin Chào Việt Nam 2026 – Ticket to Childhood is inspired by the beloved Vietnamese book Cho tôi một vé đi tuổi thơ and invites audiences to rediscover the joy\, imagination\, and cultural values rooted in childhood. The event centers on the universal idea that we were all once children\, using nostalgia as a bridge to foster empathy\, belonging\, and cross-cultural understanding. For the Vietnamese community\, being far from home\, the program offers a comforting reminder of familiar traditions\, while international guests gain a meaningful window into everyday life growing up in Vietnam. The showcase begins with a cultural presentation exploring the environments\, values\, and experiences that shape Vietnamese childhood. This is followed by an original dance performance set to traditional music\, choreographed and performed by student members to preserve authenticity and community voice. Attendees will be invited to join a traditional Vietnamese bamboo dance\, a lively folk activity many Vietnamese children grow up watching or trying at festivals\, school events\, and community gatherings. The final segment features an interactive workshop highlighting classic Vietnamese childhood games\, creating space for laughter\, learning\, and shared experience.
UID:145633-21897612@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/145633
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Michigan Union - Pendleton Room
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260312T123102
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T190000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Indonesian Cultural Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:INDONESIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2026\nIslands of Rhythm\, Oceans of Stories: Experience Indonesia\n\nThe Indonesian Cultural Festival (ICF) 2026 is an annual cultural celebration organized by the Indonesian Student Association at the University of Michigan (ISA-UM). The festival aims to introduce and celebrate the richness of Indonesian culture while fostering cross-cultural exchange within the University of Michigan community. This year’s theme\, “Islands of Rhythm\, Oceans of Stories: Experience Indonesia\,” highlights the diversity of Indonesia’s cultural heritage\, traditions\, and artistic expressions. Through a series of engaging programs\, ICF invites participants to explore the stories\, creativity\, and vibrant spirit of Indonesia.\n\nJoin us for a month of culture\, art\, music\, and celebration! \n\n📸 Photography Contest\nSubmission due: March 20\, 2026 - 11:59pm\n\n🎬 Movie Screening\nMarch 27\, 2026 (5:00pm - 7:00pm)\nWeiser Hall - 110\n\n🎵 Angklung Musical Workshop\nMarch 28\, 2026 (2:00pm - 3:00pm)\nInternational House Ann Arbor / IHAA (921 Church St)\n\n🎨 Batik Coloring Workshop\nApril 2\, 2026 (3:00pm - 5:00pm)\nWeiser Hall Level 1\n\n🎉 Festival Night\nApril 3\, 2026 (5:00pm - 8:00pm)\nMichigan League Ballroom\n\nICF 2026 welcomes all students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and the broader community to experience Indonesian culture. Let's celebrate Indonesian heritage together! Stay tuned for the event details! #ICF2026ExperienceIndonesia
UID:146309-21898861@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146309
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - 110
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260312T123102
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260328T150000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Indonesian Cultural Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:INDONESIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2026\nIslands of Rhythm\, Oceans of Stories: Experience Indonesia\n\nThe Indonesian Cultural Festival (ICF) 2026 is an annual cultural celebration organized by the Indonesian Student Association at the University of Michigan (ISA-UM). The festival aims to introduce and celebrate the richness of Indonesian culture while fostering cross-cultural exchange within the University of Michigan community. This year’s theme\, “Islands of Rhythm\, Oceans of Stories: Experience Indonesia\,” highlights the diversity of Indonesia’s cultural heritage\, traditions\, and artistic expressions. Through a series of engaging programs\, ICF invites participants to explore the stories\, creativity\, and vibrant spirit of Indonesia.\n\nJoin us for a month of culture\, art\, music\, and celebration! \n\n📸 Photography Contest\nSubmission due: March 20\, 2026 - 11:59pm\n\n🎬 Movie Screening\nMarch 27\, 2026 (5:00pm - 7:00pm)\nWeiser Hall - 110\n\n🎵 Angklung Musical Workshop\nMarch 28\, 2026 (2:00pm - 3:00pm)\nInternational House Ann Arbor / IHAA (921 Church St)\n\n🎨 Batik Coloring Workshop\nApril 2\, 2026 (3:00pm - 5:00pm)\nWeiser Hall Level 1\n\n🎉 Festival Night\nApril 3\, 2026 (5:00pm - 8:00pm)\nMichigan League Ballroom\n\nICF 2026 welcomes all students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and the broader community to experience Indonesian culture. Let's celebrate Indonesian heritage together! Stay tuned for the event details! #ICF2026ExperienceIndonesia
UID:146309-21898862@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146309
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260303T161647
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T163000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Dancing with the Dragon | VOLUNTEER to Dance the Dragon
DESCRIPTION:Train together with your friends! Volunteers will train with Golden Tiger Kung Fu & Extended Learning Academy on March 29—fill out our registration form to participate. We need teams of 8 people to bring the new\, reimagined U-M dragon to life.\n\nREGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://myumi.ch/61AAm\n   \n   Performances are scheduled at Hill Auditorium on April 6 and the FoolMoon Festival on April 10. Volunteer dancers must be available to perform at BOTH events!   \n\n*Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at cstep@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
UID:146127-21898420@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146127
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Duderstadt Center - Room 3358
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260312T123102
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T170000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Indonesian Cultural Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:INDONESIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2026\nIslands of Rhythm\, Oceans of Stories: Experience Indonesia\n\nThe Indonesian Cultural Festival (ICF) 2026 is an annual cultural celebration organized by the Indonesian Student Association at the University of Michigan (ISA-UM). The festival aims to introduce and celebrate the richness of Indonesian culture while fostering cross-cultural exchange within the University of Michigan community. This year’s theme\, “Islands of Rhythm\, Oceans of Stories: Experience Indonesia\,” highlights the diversity of Indonesia’s cultural heritage\, traditions\, and artistic expressions. Through a series of engaging programs\, ICF invites participants to explore the stories\, creativity\, and vibrant spirit of Indonesia.\n\nJoin us for a month of culture\, art\, music\, and celebration! \n\n📸 Photography Contest\nSubmission due: March 20\, 2026 - 11:59pm\n\n🎬 Movie Screening\nMarch 27\, 2026 (5:00pm - 7:00pm)\nWeiser Hall - 110\n\n🎵 Angklung Musical Workshop\nMarch 28\, 2026 (2:00pm - 3:00pm)\nInternational House Ann Arbor / IHAA (921 Church St)\n\n🎨 Batik Coloring Workshop\nApril 2\, 2026 (3:00pm - 5:00pm)\nWeiser Hall Level 1\n\n🎉 Festival Night\nApril 3\, 2026 (5:00pm - 8:00pm)\nMichigan League Ballroom\n\nICF 2026 welcomes all students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and the broader community to experience Indonesian culture. Let's celebrate Indonesian heritage together! Stay tuned for the event details! #ICF2026ExperienceIndonesia
UID:146309-21898863@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146309
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Weiser Hall Level 1
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260312T123102
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T200000
SUMMARY:Exhibition:Indonesian Cultural Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:INDONESIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2026\nIslands of Rhythm\, Oceans of Stories: Experience Indonesia\n\nThe Indonesian Cultural Festival (ICF) 2026 is an annual cultural celebration organized by the Indonesian Student Association at the University of Michigan (ISA-UM). The festival aims to introduce and celebrate the richness of Indonesian culture while fostering cross-cultural exchange within the University of Michigan community. This year’s theme\, “Islands of Rhythm\, Oceans of Stories: Experience Indonesia\,” highlights the diversity of Indonesia’s cultural heritage\, traditions\, and artistic expressions. Through a series of engaging programs\, ICF invites participants to explore the stories\, creativity\, and vibrant spirit of Indonesia.\n\nJoin us for a month of culture\, art\, music\, and celebration! \n\n📸 Photography Contest\nSubmission due: March 20\, 2026 - 11:59pm\n\n🎬 Movie Screening\nMarch 27\, 2026 (5:00pm - 7:00pm)\nWeiser Hall - 110\n\n🎵 Angklung Musical Workshop\nMarch 28\, 2026 (2:00pm - 3:00pm)\nInternational House Ann Arbor / IHAA (921 Church St)\n\n🎨 Batik Coloring Workshop\nApril 2\, 2026 (3:00pm - 5:00pm)\nWeiser Hall Level 1\n\n🎉 Festival Night\nApril 3\, 2026 (5:00pm - 8:00pm)\nMichigan League Ballroom\n\nICF 2026 welcomes all students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, and the broader community to experience Indonesian culture. Let's celebrate Indonesian heritage together! Stay tuned for the event details! #ICF2026ExperienceIndonesia
UID:146309-21898864@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146309
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Michigan League Ballroom
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260311T121104
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260404T220000
SUMMARY:Performance:Generation APA \"Lucid\"
DESCRIPTION:The annual GenAPA cultural show will be held on Saturday\, April 4\, 2026 at the Michigan Theater. With roughly 300 performers and 1\,300 audience members\, GenAPA stands as the largest student-run pan-Asian cultural programs. Promoting cultural diversity through tradition and history remains intrinsic to the core values of GenAPA.\n\nThis year’s theme\, “Lucid\,” captures the essence of awareness and intentionality in art and expression. To be lucid is to see clearly and understand the layers of history\, emotion\, and identity that shape creativity within the A/PIA community. The show invites performers and audiences alike to reflect on what it means to create art in a world that often oversimplifies or stereotypes their stories. Through our show\, we aim to celebrate cultural heritage while empowering students to define their identity on their own terms.\n\nGroups Featured:\nGreenwood\nK-Gayo-3\nMichigan Masala\nMichigan Mayuri\nMichigan Sahana\nMiMSA\nMoli Collective (Jazz + Jasmine)\nMuay Thai\nQingyun Chinese Music Ensemble\nrXn\nVeryUs
UID:141648-21889132@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/141648
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260314T102550
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260412T150000
SUMMARY:Well-being:AAPI Community Health Screening
DESCRIPTION:United Asian American Medical Student Association (UAAMSA) is hosting our annual Community Health Screening to help combat barriers that the local Asian population may encounter in managing their health. We will be providing free blood pressure measurements\, A1c blood sugar\, and eye exams as well as education on interpreting screening results. Mandarin-speaking interpreters and materials will also be provided.
UID:146600-21899337@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/146600
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asia
LOCATION:Taubman Library
CONTACT:
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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:Asia
LOCATION:Rackham Graduate School (Horace H.) - Auditorium
CONTACT:
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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
LOCATION:Hatcher Graduate Library - Asia Library, 4th Floor
CONTACT:
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