Asian Studies at the University of Vermont - Events
Asian Studies
Events
The following compilation of
events
includes events presented and/or co-sponsored by the UVM Asian Studies
Program, Asian related events sponsored by or affiliated with
the greater University of Vermont community, and other local Asian
related events that may be of interest.
Spring 2008 Events:
"Ways of Learning - An Apprentice Boat Builder in Japan"
Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008, 4:00 pm, Fleming Museum Auditorium, UVM
The UVM
Asian Studies Outreach Program announces an exciting presentation on a
rich history of Japanese traditional arts and crafts, many of which are
quickly disappearing. Douglas Brooks, boat builder, writer and
researcher will present "Ways of Learning - An Apprentice Boat Builder
in Japan" which illustrates his experiences with traditional crafts
drawn from over a dozen trips to Japan from 1990. Event is free
of charge.
Japanese House Movie Nights
Submitted by Johathan Tinkham
The
first [official] round of Japanese House Movies is here! We've got a
mix this month between Disney, horror, and manga-made-live-action so
there's bound to be something for everyone. We've also got a guest
speaker: UVM graduate student, Michael Blouin, will be giving a talk
about Japanese Horror films; his talk will then be followed by a
showing of "Ju-on: The Grudge." It's sure to be an interesting [and
frightening] evening!
I've attached the poster
(click here for poster)
for the L/L monitors or general distribution, feel free to hand it
around, but we'll [hopefully] be printing out copies and posting them.
Line-Up:
Alice in Wonderland: Fri, Feb 1st at 5:30 in L/L CM315
(in Japanese w/ English Subtitles)
Michael Blouin Talk: Fri, Feb 8th at 5:30 in L/L CM315
Japanese Horror Films (followed by Ju-on aka The Grudge)
Nana 2 (Based on the manga) on Fri, Feb 15th at 5:30 in L/L CM315
We'll have refreshments as usual, and we hope to see you there!
Past Events:
Fall 2007 Past Events:
Wednesday, September 12
Fall 2007 Social Justice Film Series:
Mai's America (2002)
A Documentary by Marlo Poras
A personal journey that defies all expectations. Mai, a smart,
vivacious, and resilient Vietnamese teenager, travels to America for
her senior year of high school, shouldering her family's high
expectations and her own visions of western-style success. Yet, nothing
in Mai's wildest imagination could prepare her for what she finds in
rural Mississippi. Encounters with white Pentecostal and black Baptist
host-families, a local transvestite, and South Vietnamese immigrants
challenge her long-held ideas about America, the concept of freedom,
her identity and even her homeland of Vietnam.
Noon, UVM John Dewey Lounge
Free and open to the public.
For information, or large groups, please contact Wes Rodriguez at the
Center for Cultural Pluralism,
wrodrigu@uvm.edu, 656-7990.
Sponsored by the UVM Center for
Cultural Pluralism and the Office of the Associate Provost for
Multicultural Affairs
Wednesday, September 19
Concert: Burlington Taiko Drummers
6 pm at the UVM Outdoor Amphitheater, University Heights
Located on the athletic campus between Harris-Millis and
Marsh-Austin-Tupper.
In the event of rain, the event will take place in the atrium of the
Dudley H. Davis Student Center.
Free and open to the public
Sponsored by the Japanese House and
the Global Village Residential Living Community
Thursday, September 27
Ringo Matsuri (Apple Festival): Taiko in the Orchard
20th Anniversary Celebration of Taiko in Vermont
Drumming and parade through the orchard - All players and lovers of
taiko (Japanese drumming ) and Asian cultures are warmly invited.
Noon to 2:00 pm and 3:00 to 4:30 pm.
Free and open to the public
Information: Alison Takenaka of Burlington Taiko, 802-288-9998
Sp
onsored by Burlington Taiko and
Shelburne Orchards
Monday, October 1
2007 George D. Aiken Lectures Present The Promise & Price of
Modernization in China
Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Nicholas Kristof
5:00 pm: Welcome by UVM
President Daniel Mark Fogel, introduction by College of Arts &
Sciences Dean Ellie Miller,
keynote address by Nicholas Kristof, and Q & A by Lisa
Schnell of the Department of English.
6:30 pm: Book signing
Ira Allen Chapel, UVM Campus
Free and open to the public
Hosted by the College of Arts &
Sciences
Monday, October 15
2007 George D. Aiken Lectures Present Social Change in
China Film Series
6:00 pm at the Fleming Museum downstairs
screening room
Interesting Times: The Secret of My
Success (2002)
Directed by Duan Jinchuan, 59 min
This powerful, revealing study of Chinese rural politics depicts a
system in which corruption, fear, and opportunism thrives. Within the
small farming community in which the film is set, there is a growing
culture of distrust and duplicity, one that fosters a low regard for
life and self-worth. One is tempted to draw a parallel between the
village and China itself, but it's just as tempting to draw a wider
parallel with the aspirations of globalization. One of the very best
films of the year that no one saw.
With Sunrise over Tianamen Square
(1998) animated film
Directed by Shui-Bo Wang and Donald McWilliams, 30 min.
Sunrise Over Tiananmen Square is a visual autobiography of an artist
who grew up in China during the historic upheavals of the '60s, '70s
and '80s. Through a rich collage of original artwork and family and
archival photographs, Shui-Bo Wang offers a personal perspective on the
turbulent Cultural Revolution and the years that followed.
Hosted by the College of Arts &
Sciences
Monday, October 22
2007 George D. Aiken Lectures Present Social Change in
China Film Series
6:00 pm at the Fleming Museum downstairs
screening room
Happy Times (2000)
Directed by Zhang Yimou, 102 min.
Zhao is an old laid-off worker who's dreaming of getting married. After
trying unsuccessful proposals, he finally pairs off with a gargantuan
divorcée with two children. She, however, demands a lavish wedding and
that Zhao finds a job and another place to stay for her blind
step-daughter. Pretending he's the General Manager of a non-existent
posh hotel "Happy Times," Zhao has to find ways and means of keeping
both mother and stepdaughter happy.
Hosted by the College of Arts
&
Sciences
Wednesday, October 24
Fall 2007 Social Justice Film Series: Genghis Blues (1999)
A documentary by Roco and Adrian Belic
The story of a blind blues musician's journey in 1995 to the
Republic of Tuva, where he became the first American ever to compete in
an unusual contest of multi-harmonic "throat singing." Paul Pena played
blues with the greats T Bone Walker, B.B. King, and Bonnie Raitt.
Genghis Blues is a film about exploration and friendship, and a man
whose struggle in life is not defined by conformity and rules but by an
unquenchable curiosity, and love of music. Pena's story is a true
inspiration to all.
5:00 pm, UVM UHeights N1 Multipurpose
Room
Free and open to the public.
For information, or for large groups, please contact Wes Rodriguez at
the Center for Cultural Pluralism,
wrodrigu@uvm.edu, 656-7990.
Sponsored by the UVM Center for
Cultural Pluralism and the Office of the Associate Provost for
Multicultural Affairs
Monday, October 29
2007 George D. Aiken Lectures Present Social Change in
China Film Series
6:00 pm at the Fleming Museum downstairs
screening room
East Palace, West Palace, or Behind the Forbidden City (1996)
Directed by Yuan Zhang, 90 min.
In China, homosexuality isn't illegal, but homosexuals are
routinely persecuted by police and arrested for "hooliganism." The film
focuses on a young gay writer A-Lan who, being attracted to a young
policeman, manages to have himself interrogated for a whole night. His
life-story, which he tells during the interrogation, reflects the
general repression of the Chinese society. The policeman's attitude
shifts from the initial revulsion to fascination and, finally, to
attraction.
Hosted by the College of Arts &
Sciences
Monday, November 5
2007 George D. Aiken Lectures
Present Social
Change in
China Film Series
6:00 pm at the Fleming Museum downstairs
screening room
Together (2002)
Directed by Kaige Chen, 116 min.
Young violinist Xiaochun and his father move from their small,
provincial town to Beijing so Xiaochun can audition for a prestiguous
music academy. Their new life is unfamiliar but full of promise,
allowing the young man to truly figure out which direction he wants to
take in life.
Hosted by the College of Arts &
Sciences
Saturday, November 10
Tibet Festival
Enjoy traditional Tibetan dance,
music, crafts bazaar,
exhibits and
more. Fun for everyone! Free! (Donations accepted at
the
door to benefit the Tibetan Association of Vermont.)
11:30 - 4:30, Memorial Auditorium, Main Street, Downtown Burlington.
Click here to see
Tibet
Festival Poster.
Monday, November 12
Haro Hara! Pilgrimage to Kataragama,
Sri Lanka
A Film by Samuel Holt and Ethan Higbee
(Q & A with the director to follow)
7:00 pm, Fleming Museum Room 101
Sponsored by the UVM Department of
Religion
For information on Asian Studies events, please contact:
Tracey Durgan, Coordinator, Asian Studies Program
(802) 656-5764 or e-mail Tracey.Durgan@uvm.edu
For information on Chinese House events please contact:
John Yin, Director, Chinese Language
(802) 656-0371 or e-mail John.Yin@uvm.edu
or visit:
Chinese
House Calendar
For information on Japanese House events please contact:
Kazuko Suzuki, Lecturer of Japanese Language
(802) 656-4477 or e-mail Kazuko.Suzuki@uvm.edu
or visit:
Japanese
House Calendar
Spring 2007 Past Events:
Friday, February 2 through April 20
Every Friday, the L/L Japanese House
presents Japanese Films
Starts at 5:30, CM315, L/L
Presented by Japanese House
More information: jonathan.tinkham@uvm.edu
Friday, February 16 - Cancelled
Wednesday, February 28 -- New Date!
Performance and lecture: David Budbill
plays shakuhachi, Japanese
Bamboo Flute
12:20 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. , UVM Recital
Hall, Redstone Campus
Free and open to the public
Directions:
Directions
to UVM and Music Dept. Recital Hall
Presented by the UVM Japanese
Language Program and UVM Music Department
Tuesdays, February 20, 27, and March 6
Students for a Free Tibet presents our
semesterly Tibetan Film Festival!
8:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Lafayette
Hall L108
Beginning with 7 Years in Tibet, followed by Tibet: Cry of the Snow
Lion, and finishing with Kundun.
Three powerful films on three consecutive tuesdays. Come on out!
Wednesday, March 21
Tibetan Dinner
Come enjoy delicious food and
celebrate Tibetan culture!
5:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. Billings North
Lounge, B300
Presented by Students for a Free Tibet
Contact: Kate Stinchcomb - 513-708-6075
Saturday, April 14
P
erformance: Sanjeev Abhyankar,
Hindustani vocalist,
Accompanist: Ramdas
Palsule, Tabla
7:00 p.m., UVM Recital Hall, Redstone
Campus
Ticket prices TBA.
Information: 802-860-9556
Email: fimd@uvm.edu
Directions:
Directions
to UVM and Music Dept. Recital Hall
Visit:
http://www.uvm.edu/~fimd/
Presented by the UVM Friends of
Indian Music and Dance
Fall 2006 Past Events:
Wednesday, September 27
Lecture: Traditional Chinese Garden Art
7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. C315
L/L
Presented by Chinese House
Wednesday,
October 4
Chinese Painting: Characteristics and
Appreciation
7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. C315 L/L
Presented by Chinese House
Thursday, October 5
"Calligraphy" workshop by Kazuko Suzuki
12:00-1:00 CM302, L/L
(Call 656-4477 for registration)
Presented by Japanese House
Wednesday, October 11
Ethnic Mongolian Music and Dance
Performance
Leland and Gray's Journey East,
a non-commercial
educational/cultural arts exchange program, welcomes talented
artists from the Inner Mongolia University Performing Arts
College.
The performance is free and
open
to the
public.
7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. McCarthy Arts
Center, St. Michael's College
Made possible through major
funding
from the Freeman Foundation
and support from the Asian Studies Outreach Program at the University
of Vermont.
Thursday, October 12
"Japanese Flower Arranging" workshop
by Kimiko Yumoto
12:00-1:00 CM302, L/L
(Call 656-4477 for registration; nominal fee collected at workshop)
Presented by Japanese House
*Friday, October 13
Film Viewing: "Ghost in the Shell"
Directed by Mamoru Oshii
5:30-7:30 CM315, L/L
Presented by Japanese House
*Every Friday, the L/L Japanese
House presents Japanese Films
Starts at 5:30, CM315, L/L
Presented by Japanese House
More information: jtinkham@uvm.edu
Saturday, October 14
Indian Students Association
presents Diwali Nite: the festival of
lights
A colorful festival of food, dancing,
music and other events
Wednesday, October 18
Lecture and Demonstration:
Acupuncture: Theory and Practice
by Dr. Charles Murdock
7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. C315 L/L
Presented by Chinese House
Wednesday, October 25
Lecture: Chinese Tea Culture
7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. C315 L/L
Presented by Chinese House
Thursday, October 26
"Tea Ceremony" workshop by Akira Nagata
Tea and sweets served (Call
656-4477 for registration)
3:30-4:30 B180 International Lounge
(B180), L/L
Presented by Japanese House
Thursday, November 2
"Kimono" demonstration by Yumi Kotoge
3:30-4:30 B180 International
Lounge (B180), L/L
Presented by Japanese House
Wednesday, November 1
Lecture and Demonstration: Chinese
Martial Arts
by Master Dan Leahy
7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. TBA
Presented
by Chinese House
Saturday, November 4
Tibet Festival
Enjoy traditional Tibetan dance,
music, food, crafts bazaar,
exhibits and
more. Fun for everyone! Free! (Donations accepted at
the
door to benefit the Tibetan Association of Vermont.)
11:30 - 4:30, Memorial Auditorium, Main Street, Downtown Burlington
Saturday, November 4
Friends of Indian Music and Dance
presents
Prasanna
Classical Carnatic electric guitarist,
with Lakshman Mahadevan
(mridangam)
7:00 p.m. at UVM Recital Hall,
Redstone Campus
$5 students, $10 members*, $20 non-members - *night-of-show, new
membership discount available ($25 minimum donation)
email: fimd@zoo.uvm.edu
website: www.uvm.edu/~fimd
Wednesday, November 8
Chinese Cuisine and Gastronomy:
General Introduction
7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. C315 L/L
Presented by Chinese House
Wednesday, November 15
Lecture and Performance: Chinese
Two-Stringed Fiddle
(Er-hu) by Ms. Qi Shen
7:30 p.m. - 8:20 p.m. C315 L/L
Presented by Chinese House
Spring 2006 Past Events:
Thursday, April 20
Workshop: "Japanese Flower Arranging"
by Kimiko Yumoto
(Call 656-4477 for registration)
12:30-1:30 CM305, L/L
Presented by Japanese House
Monday, April 24
Lecture: "Why China is Likely to
Achieve Its Growth Objectives"
by Professor Robert W. Fogel, Charles
R. Walgreen Distinguished
Service Professor of American
Institutions and director of the Center for Population Economics, the
University of Chicago Graduate School of Business
3:30 - 5:00, Davis Auditorium,
Fletcher Allen Health Care
Presented by the Dan and Carole
Burack
President's Distinguished Lecture Series
Tuesday, April 25
Film: "Gobi Women's Song"
Vermont filmmaker Sas Carey will
attend the filming to tell her story, talk about the making of the film
and answer questions.
8 PM, CC Theater, Billings
Presented by Culture Jam Film Festival
Friday, January 27
Lecture: "Ethical Dilemmas: Can a Good
Buddhist Eat Meat?"
Guest Speaker, Asst. Professor of
Religious Studies, Seton
Hall University; Post-doctoral Fellow of the Academia Sinica, Taiwan.
1:30 - 2:45 pm, Memorial Lounge,
Waterman
Sponsored by the Religion Department
Monday, January 30
Lecture: "Being National, Ethnic or
Buddhist: Theravada Monastic Training in the Chinese National Sangha"
Thomas Borchert, University of
Chicago
12:30-1:45, John Dewey Lounge, 325 Old
Mill
Free and open to the public
Sponsored by the Religion
Department
Thursday, February 2
Film: The Hidden Blade
kakushi ken, oni no tsume
7:00 pm, Lafayette L207
Presented by the History Department
Friday, Feb 3
Lecture: "The Arhat’s Many Faces: Rise
of the Arhat Cult in Medieval China (9th-13th cent.)"
(Ryan) Bong Seok Joo, Princeton
University
2:00-3:15pm, Memorial Lounge, Waterman
Building
Free and open to the public
Sponsored by the Religion Department
Monday,
February 6
Lecture: "The Significance of Blood
Disembodied: Female Body in Medieval Chinese Soteriology"
Jessey J.C. Choo, Princeton University
10:00-11:30 a.m., John Dewey Lounge,
325 Old Mill
Free and open to the public
Sponsored by the Religion
Department
Friday, February 10
Lecture: "The Dao (Way) and the Sage
in the Han Dynasty Compendium Huainanzi"
Judson B. Murray, Brown University
3:30-5:00 p.m., 427 Waterman Building
Free and open to the public
Sponsored by the Religion
Department
Thursday, February 16
Discussion: "Life in Japan"
UVM students who studied in Japan will
lead a discussion.
7:15 - 8:45 CM315, L/L
Presented by Japanese House
Thursday, March 2
Workshop: "Calligraphy" by Kazuko
Suzuki
(Call 656-4477 for registration)
12:30-1:30 CM305, L/L
Presented by Japanese House
Thursday, March 9
Lecture: "History, Politics and Comic
Books in Contemporary Japan-Korea Relations"
Erik Esselstrom, UVM Assistant
Professor of History
12:15-1:15, John Dewey Lounge, 325 Old
Mill
Area and International Studies Spring
Lecture Series
Thursday, April 6
Demonstration: "Kimono" by Mutsumi
Corson
12:30-1:30 B180 International Lounge
(B180), L/L
Presented by Japanese House
Monday, April 10
Talk: "Buddha's Warriors: The Story
of the CIA-Backed Tibetan Freedom Fighters, the Chinese Invasion and
the Ultimate Fall of Tibet"
Presented by author Mikel Dunham.
7:30 John Dewey Lounge, 3rd Floor Old
Mill
Presented by Student for a Free Tibet
Co-sponsored by UVM Asian Studies
Program and Sociology
Wednesday, April 12
F
ilm: "Of civil wrongs and rights: the
Fred Korematsu Story"
Fred Korematsu resisted, and then
challenged in court the forced
internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. This film
tells his story.
12:00 - 1:30 Marsh Lounge, Billings.
Presented by the Center for Cultural
Pluralism, co-sponsored by the Office of the Vice Provost for
Multicultural Affairs
Thursday, April 13
Workshop: "Tea Ceremony" by Mutsumi
Corson
tea and sweets served (Call 656-4477
for registration)
12:30-1:30 B180 International Lounge
(B180), L/L
Presented by Japanese House
Saturday, April 15
Performance: "Shashank & Purbayan
Chatterjee present: Jugalbandhi! Flute
and Sitar Duet"
Accompanied by: V.V.
Ramanamurthy (Mridangam), Samir
Chatterjee (Tabla)
7:00 pm, UVM Recital Hall, Redstone
Campus
Tickets: General $15/FIMD Members
$10/Students $5
Information: 802-860-9556
Artist Information:
Shashank
Directions:
Directions
to UVM and Music Dept. Recital Hall
Visit:
http://www.uvm.edu/~fimd/
For all concerts at UVM, tickets are available at the door one hour
before the concert begins. Seating is unreserved. Free parking
is available for the concerts at UVM.
Presented by the Friends of Indian Music and Dance
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