Special Lecture: Rise of Asia in Our Globalized World
Thursday, October 31, 2024 1:30–2:45 PM
- LocationVisual Arts Building: 111
- DescriptionThis special lecture is presented by Wenxian Zhang, professor and head of Archives and Special Collections in Olin Library at Rollins College.
This is part of the Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia and the World lecture series. This lecture series provides a rare opportunity for students to learn first-hand from esteemed scholars about one of the most important regions in the world today. Students from UCF's top-ranking schools and programs will develop a more comprehensive understanding on the cultural, political and economic forces that have shaped modern Asia through this Special Lecture Series. Asia has a major role in manufacturing, technology and investment markets. Non-governmental organizations specializing in economic development, healthcare and environmental protection also are active throughout Asia. The goal of this course is to help students become global citizens who look forward to the prospects of cooperation between Americans and Asians in building a better, conflict-free world in the 21st century.
Registration Link: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2024/ - Websitehttps://events.ucf.edu/event/3521880/special-lecture-rise-of-asia-in-our-globalized-world/