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January
Integrated Lake Basin Management (ILBM)
| Start: | Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, 12:30PM |
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| End: | Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, 01:30PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, WC 130 |
Dr. Masahisa Nakamura from Shiga University in Japan will be coming to give a lecture at FIU in WC 130 as part of the weekly Plant Talk from the FIU Biology Department: “Integrated Lake Basin Management (ILBM) as a Contributing Framework toward Meeting the Global Water Management Challenges”
Books & Books - Sacred High City, Sacred Low City
| Start: | Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, 08:00PM |
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| End: | Thursday, Jan. 19, 2012, 09:30PM |
| Venue: | Books & Books, 265 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables |
Dr. Steve Heine will be presenting his new book, Sacred High City, Sacred Low City: A Tale of Religious Sites in Two Toyko Neighborhoods, at the Books & Books located at Coral Gables.
Target Wednesday After Hours: Chinese artist Qin Feng
| Start: | Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, 06:00PM |
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| End: | Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, 08:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum |
Opening reception of Qin Feng at the Frost Art Museum
"West Wind East Water" Art Exhibition by Qin Feng
| Start: | Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, 06:00PM |
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| End: | Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012, 08:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, The Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum |
Meet and Mingle with Qin Feng
Origami Demonstration Workshop
| Start: | Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, 01:00PM |
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| End: | Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, 03:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 125 |
Sponsored by the Consulate of General of Japan in Miami.
Transcending Death in Departures (Okuribito)
| Start: | Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, 01:00PM |
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| End: | Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, 02:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, SIPA 502 |
Lecture by Michihiro Ama (Assistant Professor, University of Alaska)
February
SJS & Midwest Japan Seminar 2012
| Start: | Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, 06:00PM |
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| End: | Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, MARC Pavilion |
Joint Southern Japan Seminar (SJS) and Midwest Japan Seminar (MJS)
March
Japanese Speech & Skit Contest 2012
| Start: | Saturday, Mar. 24, 2012, 11:00AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Mar. 24, 2012, 03:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL 100 A & B |
For more information, please contact Naoko Komura at komuran@fiu.edu.
Fukushima Hula Girls
| Start: | Monday, Mar. 26, 2012, 03:00PM |
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| End: | Monday, Mar. 26, 2012, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC 140 |
Eastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Memorial Film Event
American Veda
| Start: | Thursday, Mar. 29, 2012, 05:00PM |
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| End: | Thursday, Mar. 29, 2012, 07:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, CBC 155 |
Book Discussion by Phil Goldberg, Interfaith Minister; Co-sponsored by the Program in the Study of Spirituality
Chinese Speech Contest 2012
| Start: | Saturday, Mar. 31, 2012, 08:00AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Mar. 31, 2012, 04:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GL 100 |
Chinese Speech Contest
April
Thinking about Obamacare from Japan
| Start: | Monday, Apr. 2, 2012, 03:00PM |
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| End: | Monday, Apr. 2, 2012, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC 243 |
Thinking about Obamacare in Japan. Lecture by Takakazu Yamagishi, Nanzan University, Japan. Co-sponsored by Department of Politics & International Relations and Asian Studies Program.
God as King or God as Ascetic? Seeing and Ornamenting the Jina Image
| Start: | Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2012, 06:00PM |
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| End: | Wednesday, Apr. 4, 2012, 08:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC Ballroom |
The Department of Religious Studies and the Program in the Study of Spirituality present the Second Annual Mahavir Jayanthi Lecture tited "God as King or God as Ascetic? Seeing and Ornamenting the Jina Image" by John E. Cort from Denison University.
Who Then is My Neighbor?
| Start: | Friday, Apr. 6, 2012, 09:00AM |
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| End: | Friday, Apr. 6, 2012, 03:00PM |
| Venue: | Coral Gables Congregational Church Parsonage 3131 DeSoto Boulevard, Coral Gables |
The Program in the Study of Spirituality presents a lecture by Jan Willis from Wesleyan University titled: "Who Then is My Neighbor? A Baptist-Buddhist Reflection on the Spiritual Common Ground of Love" Co-sponsored by the Coral Gables Congregational Church.
Tohoku Region: Rebuilding for a Better Tomorrow
| Start: | Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, 08:00AM |
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| End: | Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, Green Library |
This gallery exhibit features pictures provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and is sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in Miami. The pictures show the recovery and rebuilding of the area directly affected by the earthquake and tsunami and also highlight the beauty and culture of the Tohoku region.
Wanko: Eastern Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Memorial Film
| Start: | Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, 03:00PM |
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| End: | Monday, Apr. 9, 2012, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, GC 140 |
"Wanko: The Story of Me, My Family, and My Dog"
May
Summer A & Summer C
| Start: | Monday, May. 7, 2012, 08:00AM |
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| End: | Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus |
Summer A: May 7-June 21, 2012. Summer C: May 7-August 10, 2012.
MDC Lecture by Dr. Steven Heine: "Pathways to Zen" for the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
| Start: | Tuesday, May. 29, 2012, 06:00PM |
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| End: | Tuesday, May. 29, 2012, 07:00PM |
| Venue: | MDC - InterAmerican Campus - Room 401 |
Dr. Steven Heine will be speaking on the "Pathways to Zen" for the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Event at the Miami Dade College - InterAmerican Campus on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.
June
NCTA Summer Seminar 2012
| Start: | Monday, Jun. 18, 2012, 12:00PM |
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| End: | Tuesday, Apr. 10, 2012, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus |
Now accepting applications! For more information, please email us at asian@fiu.edu.
UM Lowe Art Museum Lecture and Exhibit Preview - 300 Years of Japanese History
| Start: | Friday, Jun. 22, 2012, 07:00PM |
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| End: | Friday, Jun. 22, 2012, 10:00PM |
| Venue: | UM |
UM Lowe Art Museum Showcases Almost 300 Years Of Japansese History In Its 60th Year Exhibition Preview and Lecture Friday, June 22 at 7 p.m. The Lowe Art Museum, located at the University of Miami 1301 Stanford Drive Coral Gables.
Summer B & Summer C
| Start: | Monday, Jun. 25, 2012, 08:00AM |
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| End: | Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, 08:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU |
Summer B: June 25 - August 10, 2012 Summer C: May 7-August 10, 2012.
August
Fall 2012 - Featured Asian Studies Courses
| Start: | Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, 10:00AM |
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| End: | Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, 11:00AM |
| Venue: | FIU |
Selected list of courses.
Grad Student Orientation
| Start: | Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, 01:00PM |
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| End: | Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2012, 04:00PM |
| Venue: | SIPA 502 |
Asian Studies Graduate Students Orientation. August 15, 2012.
Fall 2012 Begins
| Start: | Monday, Aug. 20, 2012, 08:00PM |
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| End: | Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, 08:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU |
Fall Registration Opens: August 6, 2012 Classes Begin: August 20, 2012
Miami Art Museum: "Kimsooja: A Needle Woman"
| Start: | Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, 06:00PM |
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| End: | Sunday, Aug. 26, 2012, 08:00PM |
| Venue: | Miami Art Museum |
On June 28, Miami Art Museum opens Kimsooja: A Needle Woman – a multi-channel video installation by Korean artist Kimsooja. The exhibition provides an epic sense of globalization’s impact on cities throughout the world. The eight synchronized large-scale videos, each depict a major metropolitan center: Cairo, Delhi, Lagos, London, Mexico City, New York, Shanghai and Tokyo.
Last Day to Add/Drop
| Start: | Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, 08:00AM |
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| End: | Friday, Aug. 31, 2012, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU |
August 31, 2012 is the last day to add or drop a course without a fee. Please be sure to add or drop earlier rather than later!
September
Last Day to Apply for Fall Graduation
| Start: | Friday, Sep. 14, 2012, 08:00AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Sep. 15, 2012, 12:00AM |
| Venue: | FIU |
September 14, 2012 is the last to to apply for Fall 2012 graduation. Please be sure to apply early!
"Iwami Kagura": Japanese Shinto Theatrical Dance Performance
| Start: | Friday, Sep. 21, 2012, 11:00AM |
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| End: | Friday, Sep. 21, 2012, 12:00PM |
| Venue: | GC 243 |
Iwami Kagura - This dance group will be coming from Masuda City, Shimane Prefacture to perform an ancient Japanese dance called "Iwami Kagura" as part of their U.S. tour. Event is free and open to all students and faculty. Co-sponsored by the Consulate General of Japan in Miami, Japan Foundation, FIU's Department of Modern Languages and Asian Studies Program.
October
"A Comparison of Foreign Language Teaching Methodologies and Policies in EU & Asia" Linguistics Symp
| Start: | Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, 01:00PM |
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| End: | Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, 03:00PM |
| Venue: | GC Panther Suite |
This symposium will critically examine language teaching policies, methodologies, and trends in two regions of the world: Asia and the European Union. Jointly organized by the Asian Studies Program and the Miami-Florida European Union Center along with Modern Languages Department, we are honored to bring together two top scholars in the field of applied linguistics and language learning: Dr. Chuanren Ke (University of Iowa) and Dr. Meg Malone (Center for Applied Linguistics).
JET Program Info Session - Monday, October 15
| Start: | Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, 02:00PM |
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| End: | Monday, Oct. 15, 2012, 03:00PM |
| Venue: | GC 314 |
The Japan Exchange & Teaching (JET) Program is an opportunity through the Japanese government for college graduates to work in Japan. Come learn more about the requirements and benefits of this program at the Info Session this Monday, October 15 at 1:00 pm in GC 314.
JET Program "Follow-Up" Meeting
| Start: | Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, 01:00PM |
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| End: | Monday, Oct. 22, 2012, 03:00PM |
| Venue: | SIPA 502-3 |
JET Program FOLLOW-UP Meeting Monday, October 22 1:00-3:00 PM SIPA 502-3
November
Film Series: "Quartet!" Celebrating 30 years for the city of Urayasu
| Start: | Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, 03:00PM |
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| End: | Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | GC 140 |
The film "Quartet!" (2011) directed by Junichi Mimura, shot during the Great East Japan Earthquake, will be shown in GC 140 on Monday, November 5th.
CLTA Workshop "Chinese New Year"
| Start: | Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, 09:00AM |
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| End: | Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012, 05:00PM |
| Venue: | PG5 Room 134 |
2012 CLTA-FL Fall Workshop. Theme : "Chinese New Year." Registration: Sunday Nov 11, 2012. 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (PG5-134). Presented by the 孔子學院 Confucius Institute of Miami Dade College.
Study Abroad Art Exhibition
| Start: | Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, 05:00PM |
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| End: | Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012, 07:00PM |
| Venue: | Graham Center Art Gallery |
Study Abroad Art Exhibition Opening Reception. Featuring works from students who participated in FIU's study abroad programs to China, France, and Japan.
Japan’s Trade Policy: Relations with the Americas - Dr. Naoki Tanaka
| Start: | Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 11:00AM |
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| End: | Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, 12:00PM |
| Venue: | GC 150 |
Lecture by Dr. Naoki Tanaka, President of Center for International Public Policy Studies (CIPPS), Japan, focuses on current trends of globalization and Japan's economic diplomacy policy aimed at promoting a stronger economic and trade relationship with the Americas. Presented by Asian Studies at FIU and co-sponsored by LACC. Free and open to the public.
December
NCTA Seminar 2012-13
| Start: | Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, 08:00AM |
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| End: | Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, 03:00PM |
| Venue: | SIPA 502-3 |
NCTA @ FIU: A nationwide professional development program for K-12 teachers to encourage teaching and learning about Asia. 30-hour seminar in 6 sessions.
Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) December 2nd at FIU
| Start: | Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, 08:00AM |
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| End: | Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, 08:00PM |
| Venue: | FIU |
The Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) is China's national standardized test designed and developed by the HSK Center of Beijing Language and Culture University. HSK test will be administered on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at FIU. Applicants must register to take the test before November 16.
Japan Immersion Day!
| Start: | Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, 09:30AM |
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| End: | Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, 01:30PM |
| Venue: | GC Pit, GL 100 |
A great time to enjoy Japanese culture, meet other Japanese students, learn more about Japan, and more! Presented by the Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese (AFTJ).
Asian Studies Holiday Reception
| Start: | Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, 02:00PM |
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| End: | Monday, Dec. 10, 2012, 03:00PM |
| Venue: | SIPA 503 |
Asian Studies Holiday Reception will be held on Monday, December 10th from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in SIPA 503.
