Reaching for the Stars as a Global Citizen: An Intellectual Journey of Asia & the World 2025 Lecture Series
Thursday, August 28, 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.
Opening Remark: Asia and Global History in American Higher Education
Peter Larson
Professor of History and Associate Dean for Research & Creative Activity, University of Central Florida
The Necessity and Possibility of the Asian Community
Chung Joon-Kon
Chief Researcher, Eurasia Foundation (from Asia), Japan
Virtual Location URL: https://cah.ucf.edu/eurasia-lectures-2025/ - Websitehttps://events.ucf.edu/event/3926306/reaching-for-the-stars-as-a-global-citizen-an-intellectual-journey-of-asia-the-world-2025-lecture-series/