Measuring Time by the Sun and Moon
Wednesday 2/8/17 from 9am - 10:15am, at Southeast Corner, Library (cultural snacks provided)
"Measuring Time by the Moon and the Sun" (scientific & cultural perspectives). Jenny Weitz, will share what it means, from an astronomical perspective, to measure years from lunar cycles. There is no absolute "best" method for counting time as all systems have pluses and minuses. Lili will reveal how the Lunar calendar shapes Chinese lives, (e.g.) when choosing the date of a child's conception/gender, or wedding and funeral date arrangements. The session will be both educational and entertaining!
Lili Kang, Library Faculty
Jenny Weitz, Astronomy Faculty
Survey: Measuring Time by the Sun and Moon
East Meets West
Thursday 2/9/17 from 10:30am - 11:45am, at KSC1000. Co-sponsored by the Buxton Library & PVCC Entrepreneur Education Center (cultural snacks provided)
"East Meets West: Intercultural Communication & Business Etiquette" (scenario analysis & panel discussion). PVCC Faculty and students, and community members. Lively and engaging discussion about the cultural norms, customs, intercultural dos and don'ts.
Kishore Dash, Business Faculty
An Nguyen, Library Student Worker
Gary Smith, CIS Faculty
Survey: East Meets West
Artistic Expression and Social Justice
Thursday 2/16/17 from 12pm - 1:15pm, at Southeast Corner, Library (lunch provided)
"Artistic Expression and Social Justice" (panel discussion). David Bradley/art student and Paula Crossman. Discuss the complex intersection of artistic practice and social activism as seen through the life and art of some of China's contemporary artists working under the Communist regime.
David Bradley, Art Faculty
David Bradley, Art Faculty, shows off his selfie with Ai Wei Wei!
David Bradley, Art Faculty
Pingil Rivera, Art Student