Center for East Asian Studies

Thursday, November 19
Tea & Talk: Judith Major, "A Tour of Suzhou's Classical Gardens." Major (Professor, School of Architecture, Design, and Planning) will present illustrated observations on several of the finest classical gardens in Suzhou and discuss why she prefers them to the more elaborate imperial parks and gardens of Beijing.
Time: 4 pm
Location: Kansas Room, Kansas Union

Sunday, November 2
Korean Film Festival: Whisper Princess (2002)
An action-comedy-melodrama directed by Lee Jeong-hwang about a South Korean rock drummer who meets the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, who is visiting Seoul as a member of an arts troupe.
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Spencer Museum of Art Auditorium

Thursday, December 3
CANCELED Tea & Talk: Michael Taylor (Title TBA).
We will reschedule Prof. Taylor's talk during the spring 2010 semester.

Tuesday, December 8
CHINA Town Hall Webcast: Kurt M. Campbell (U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs), “Issues in U.S.-China Relations,” and Bonnie S. Glaser (CSIS Senior Fellow and Freeman Chair in China Studies), “Chinese Foreign Policy: Continuity and Change.” Campbell will speak live via webcast for 15 minutes and then take questions via email. Glaser will follow in person, speaking for 30 minutes and then taking questions from the audience. CHINA Town Hall is a national day of programming on China involving 40 cities throughout the United States. The event is free and open to the public.
Time: 7 pm
Location: Woodruff Auditorium, Kansas Union