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January
K-12 Language for Business Conference
| Start: | Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, 08:00AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, 02:00PM |
| Venue: | Sofitel Miami Hotel |
FIU CIBER is thrilled to announce our 3rd Annual K-12 Language for Business Conference that will be held on January 15, 2011 at the Sofitel Hotel in Miami, Florida. Our 3rd Annual Conference will support five track languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese and Arabic. This one day conference is free to all K-12 Foreign Language Teachers, as well as professors from Community Colleges and Universities across the nation.
Why the Chinese are So Interested in the Jews
| Start: | Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, 07:00PM |
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| End: | Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011, 09:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC 243 |
Guest speaker from Nanjing University, Prof. Xu Xin, will be giving a lecture at FIU. Co-sponsors: Asian Studies Program, Sephardic Studies Program, Dept. of Religious Studies, TAK
The Geisha Influence on Kimono Fashion
| Start: | Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, 11:00AM |
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| End: | Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, 01:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, MARC Pavilion |
Guest speaker Liza Dalby will be lecturing on "The Geisha Influence on Kimono Fashion," on Friday, January 28, 2011. She will also presenting for the National Corsortium for Teaching about Asia seminar that will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2011.
February
AFTJ Meeting
| Start: | Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, 10:00AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011, 02:00PM |
| Venue: | Consulate-General of Japan Eiichi Kawahara's Residence |
AFTJ members were recently invited to the Consulate-General of Japan Eiichi Kawahara's house on February 28, 2011 for a meeting to exchange information and opinions to improve Japanese education in Florida.
March
Southern Japan Seminar
| Start: | Saturday, Mar. 5, 2011, 09:30AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Mar. 5, 2011, 04:30PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, MARC Pavilion |
The annual Southern Japan Seminar (SJS) promotes the research and educational activities of Japan-related scholars in the Southeastern United States. This year’s event will be held in Florida International University’s MMC Campus at the MARC Pavilion on Saturday, March 5, 2010.
An Evening of Sufi Love Poetry
| Start: | Monday, Mar. 7, 2011, 07:00PM |
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| End: | Monday, Mar. 7, 2011, 09:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC 243 |
Performance by Peter Rogen (spoken word), Brian Neal (flute) with Persian musicians at FIU
Japan Relief Bake Sale Fundraiser
| Start: | Friday, Mar. 11, 2011, 11:00AM |
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| End: | Friday, Mar. 11, 2011, 04:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC Pit |
Let’s help the people of Japan overcome the devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami. ALL proceeds will go to the International American Red Cross for Japan Tsunami and Earthquake Relief. To donate baked goods contact Jennifer Garcia at asian@fiu.edu
Japan in Crisis: An FIU Teach-In
| Start: | Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2011, 11:00AM |
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| End: | Wednesday, Mar. 23, 2011, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC Ballrooms |
Throughout its history Japan has suffered many natural disasters, including the most recent tsunami. However, Japan has always remained a resiliant nation. How will the country respond? What can be learned from these tragic events? Join the School of International and Public Affairs for a teach-in on the crisis featuring a panel of FIU experts.
2011 Florida Statewide Japanese Speech & Skit Contest
| Start: | Saturday, Mar. 26, 2011, 09:00AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Mar. 26, 2011, 02:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL 100 |
On Saturday, March 26, 2011 the 2011 Florida Statewide Japanese Speech & Skit Contest will be conducted in the GL (Green Library) 100, at Florida International University (Modesto A. Maidique Campus, former University Park Campus) in Miami.
April
South Asia, Security and Religion: The US between Pakistan, Afghanistan and India
| Start: | Friday, Apr. 1, 2011, 11:00AM |
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| End: | Friday, Apr. 1, 2011, 02:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, MARC Pavilion |
Lecture by Ambassador Ahmad Kamal, United Nations Institute of Training and Research.
Jain Art “Visions of the Conqueror”: Phyllis Granoff
| Start: | Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2011, 02:00PM |
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| End: | Wednesday, Apr. 13, 2011, 02:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Frost Art Museum |
Art exhibit by Phyllis Granoff (Yale) - “Visions of the Conqueror” Jain Art
Japan Culture Day
| Start: | Saturday, Apr. 30, 2011, 10:00AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Apr. 30, 2011, 03:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA |
Please join us on April 30, 2011 for Japan Culture Day, a day dedicated to promoting Japanese culture through cultural workshops and demonstrations in origami, wearing kimono (traditional Japanese clothing), ikebana (flower arrangement), Iaido, Kendo, Aikido, and much more.
June
NCTA Summer 2011
| Start: | Monday, Jun. 13, 2011, 09:00AM |
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| End: | Monday, Jun. 13, 2011, 02:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus |
National Consortium for the Teaching about Asia. Asian Studies at Florida International University
July
Release of Japan Studies Review, Volume XV
| Start: | Sunday, Jul. 10, 2011, 08:00AM |
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| End: | Sunday, Jul. 10, 2011, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus |
The Japan Studies Review is a refereed journal published annually by the Southern Japan Seminar and Asian Studies at Florida International University.
August
Association of Florida Teacher of Japanese Newsletter
| Start: | Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, 08:00AM |
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| End: | Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011, 03:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus |
The AFTJ, Inc. is the Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese. We are a registered, non-profit educational organization devoted to the study and teaching of Japanese language and culture from K-16 level.
September
Sufi Approach to Healing 9/11
| Start: | Sunday, Sep. 11, 2011, 04:00PM |
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| End: | Sunday, Sep. 11, 2011, 06:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Wertheim Performing Arts Center |
This event is sponsored by the Program in the Study of Spirituality and the College of Architecture + The Arts. It is set to take place 4-7 p.m. in the Wertheim Performing Arts Center at Modesto A. Maidique Campus on Sunday, September 11, 2011.
October
JET Program - Information Session
| Start: | Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, 12:30PM |
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| End: | Friday, Oct. 7, 2011, 01:45PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC 150 |
The Consulate General of Japan in Miami, the JET Program and Asian Studies at Florida International University presents: JET PROGRAM - INFORMATION SESSION
The Future of Nuclear Power in a Post-Fukushima World
| Start: | Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, 05:00PM |
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| End: | Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, 08:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, PG-5 Market Station 153 |
ASIAN STUDIES / MEUCE / CEPEX Presents: "The Future of Nuclear Power in a Post-Fukushima World" with Guest panelists.
November
Fall Reception
| Start: | Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, 04:00PM |
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| End: | Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, 05:30PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Faculty Club |
Asian Studies Fall Reception - Welcome New Faculty
CONFERENCE ON ZEN MASTER DŌGEN
| Start: | Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, 09:30AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, MARC Pavilion |
Florida International University’s Asian Studies Program, in collaboration with the Buddha Soto Zen Center, invites you to join in the upcoming “Bringing Dōgen Down to Earth” conference
December
NCTA Seminar
| Start: | Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, 09:00AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus |
A nationwide professional development program for K-12 teachers to encourage teaching and learning about Asia.
Study Abroad in China & Japan
| Start: | Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, 09:00AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus |
Study Abroad in China & Japan
Japan Immersion Day
| Start: | Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, 09:30AM |
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| End: | Monday, Dec. 12, 2011, 01:30PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL 100 & GC Pit |
A great time to enjoy Japanese culture, meet other Japanese students, learn more about Japan, and more!
