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December 2, 2009
Regnier Hall Auditorium, 12610 Quivira Rd.
University of Kansas Edwards Campus
John Kennedy, Ph.D., Associate Professor,The University of Kansas
Chinese census reports indicate an abnormally high percentage of male children born in China. Is this accurate? Where are the missing girls?
Scholar John Kennedy’s research in rural China has revealed large numbers of unregistered, unreported girls in China’s villages. What lies ahead for these girls? What are the implications of raising unregistered girls for the girls and for their families? John Kennedy draws from his research and personal experiences in rural China to help us understand the complex issues related to gender imbalance in rural China.
Dr. Kennedy holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of California, Davis. An expert in Chinese politics and rural China, he has developed extensive collaborative research programs with colleagues in Xian and rural Shaanxi Province. Dr. Kennedy is Associate Professor of Political Science at KU.
November 15, 2009
Regnier Hall, 12610 Quivira Rd.
University of Kansas Edwards Campus
Admission is free and creative materials are included.
Come join the Confucius Institute at KU and find out how it feels to write Chinese!
Chinese Calligraphy has been regarded as the ideal art form of China and a quintessential element of Chinese culture. Calligraphy is thought of as a guide to one's personality. It is also considered both meditative and exuberant depending on whether the brush glides across the paper or flies. Anyone can learn calligraphy – it’s fun and easy for all ages.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will work with artist Valda Hsu to learn the basic brush strokes as well as the relationships between brush painting, calligraphy and writing Chinese characters. They will also learn the history and art of Chinese calligraphy through samples and displays of different calligraphy styles and supplies. Participants will explore the picture and symbol histories of some primary Chinese characters and words. Through writing Chinese characters, participants will begin to unlock the mysteries of the Chinese written language.
About the artist:
Valda Hsu was born and raised in Taiwan. She came to America in 1983 to attend college and study art. After more than four years of rigorous study she graduated from Art Center College of Design with honors. Prior to her journey to the U.S., she received advanced training in traditional Chinese brush painting with landscape master Yu Wei. Hsu has worked at Hallmark Cards in the specialty design section. She currently teaches art and Mandarin Chinese language and culture in the Kansas City region.
November 10, 2009
Regnier Hall, 12610 Quivira Rd.
University of Kansas Edwards Campus
Co-sponsored by the World Trade Center of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, the Confucius Institute, and the KU Edwards Campus
Author Alexandra Harney focuses in her book, The China Price, on the consequences of China's ceaseless pursuit of economic growth. Drawing on interviews, she takes us into factories and their dormitories to show youths who have flocked from the countryside to take manufacturing jobs. Finish the book and then join us and our panel of local executives for an insightful and enlightening educational experience.
Confucius Institute Business Lecture
Business Media in China Today: How Businesses Use Emerging Media in China
April 15, 2009
Regnier Hall, 12610 Quivira Rd.
University of Kansas Edwards Campus
Li Rong, co-founder, Vice President and Vice Editor-in-Chief, 21st Century Business Herald Group, Guangzhou Province
What is the current role of business media in China and how is that role changing? How do businesses in different sectors deliver their message to target audiences? Via print? Online media? Text messaging? This is a unique opportunity to hear an insider’s view on the ways businesses navigate the rapidly evolving world of emerging media in China today.
Mr. Li , a working journalist for many years before moving to the business side, supervises the design, printing, publication, and circulation of all publications of the 21st Century Business Herald Group. Mr. Li is visiting the University of Kansas for three weeks as a journalist in residence at the School of Journalism.
The 21st Century Business Herald is the largest business newspaper in China, with a circulation of over 650,000 and readership of nearly 2.7 million. The 21st Century Business Herald’s web site, http://www.21cn.com/ is a major electronic source for business news. The 21st Century Business Herald Group also publishes magazines and weeklies on business, finance, and travel.
2009 Kansas City Chinese Film Festival | 2009堪城中国电影节
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Saturdays - February 28, March 7, 14, 21, and April 4 at 10:00am
Bilingual discussions after the films
Cosponsored by the Confucius Institute, the Kansas Humanities Council and the Kansas City Chinese Association
Community events:
Kansas City Chinese Association 堪城中华联合会
2009 Chinese New Year Celebration 迎春联欢会
Master of Ceremonies: Surae Chinn of Channel 5 News and CJ Wei, KCCA Vice President
Chinese New Year traditions with red-packages (gifts), Red Drum Dance featuring 30 children in traditional dress; performances also include the Lion Dance, martial arts, Traditional Chinese Music, Chinese Folk Dance, and more..
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009,
7:00-9:00pm
Yardley Hall, Carson Center, Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210
Admission: non-KCCA members $10/person ($15 at the door), $5/student
(see KCCA web site for KCCA member admission)
details at www.kcca-ks.org
Kansas City Society for Friendship with China
2009 Chinese New Year celebration dinner
Sunday, Jan.25, 2009
InterContinental Hotel (401Ward Parkway)
Host: John Phillips; Mistress of Ceremonies: Surae Chinn
Speaker: Mary Eisenhower, CEO of People to People International
Topic: "China-Great Business Opportunities for 2008 and Beyond"
Tickets: $75/person
Table sponsorship: $750/table
Details at www.chinagardensociety-kc.org
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009,
7:00-9:00pm
Yardley Hall, Carson Center, Johnson County Community College
12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, KS 66210
Master of Ceremonies: Surae Chinn of Channel 5 News and CJ Wei, KCCA Vice President
Chinese New Year traditions with red-packages (gifts), Red Drum Dance featuring 30 children in traditional dress; performances also include the Lion Dance, martial arts, Traditional Chinese Music, Chinese Folk Dance, and more..
Admission: non-KCCA members $10/person ($15 at the door), $5/student
(see KCCA web site for KCCA member admission)
details at www.kcca-ks.org
