Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia & the World 2025 Lecture Series
Thursday, September 25, 2025 12:00–1:15 PM
- LocationVirtual and Classroom 1: 220
- Description2025 Lecture Series
Sponsored by the Eurasia Foundation (From Asia)
With 60 percent of the world's population, Asia is not only home to the world's oldest civilizations, it also represents cultural and economic vitality. Asia has a major role in manufacturing, technology and investment markets. Non-governmental organizations specializing in economic development, healthcare and environmental protection are also active throughout Asia. This series will provide a rare opportunity for students and the community to develop a better understanding of the cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped modern Asia by hearing from esteemed international scholars.
Journey to the Ottoman Empire: Chinese Travelers to the Early Turkish Republic
Giray Fidan
Professor and Chair, Chinese Translation & Interpreting Department at Ankara Haci Bayram Veli University, Turkiye
Virtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/ - Websitehttps://events.ucf.edu/event/3939083/reaching-for-the-stars-as-a-global-citizen-an-intellectual-journey-of-asia-the-world-2025-lecture-series/