Center for Chinese Studies

October 24, 2012

Eric — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 03:30:38 +0000

The following talk is coming up next week, WEDNESDAY, October 24.

The Center for Chinese Studies China Research Seminars series is cosponsored by the Confucius Institute at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

The University community and public are cordially invited to attend.

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“Psychological Distress of Older Chinese: Exploring the Roles of Leisure Activities, Social Support, and Subjective Social Status”

by Wei Zhang, UHM Sociology

Date: Wednesday, October 24
Time: 12:00 noon
Place: Moore Hall 319 (Tokioka Room)

Abstract: The goal of this research is to examine if the long neglected correlates such as leisure activities, social support, and subjective social status contribute to variations in psychological distress among older Chinese. Using data collected in one of the most developed areas in China—Suzhou city, Jiangsu province, we find that engaging in collective exercises, living with both spouse and adult children, providing support to other family members as well as perceived availability of social support from others are particularly beneficial for mental health whereas perception of relative deprivation and low life quality is detrimental to mental health of older Chinese. This work is among the first studies that comprehensively examined various important correlates of psychological distress and indicate the unique patterns of distress among the elderly in the most developed area in the contemporary China.

About the Speaker: Wei Zhang is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at The University of Hawaii, Manoa. Her research primarily focuses on Medical Sociology, Asian Americans, and Aging in China. Her recent articles appear in Social Science & Medicine, Health & Place, Sociology of Religion, Journal of Gerontology: Social Science, and Journal of Aging and Health.

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The Fall 2012 China Seminars & Public Events are cosponsored by the Confucius Institute at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. All listed events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 956-8891, e-mail: china@hawaii.edu.

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“Chinese Merit Scholarship” offered by Hawaii Chinese Association to UH Manoa Chinese Studies students

yangming — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:03:58 +0000

Announcement: The Hawaii Chinese Association is generously offering two $500 “merit” scholarships to UHM students who are currently enrolled in at least three China-focussed courses at UHM. The application form is downloadable below, and all requested materials must be emailed to china@hawaii.edu by the new deadline, Sept 30, 2012, in order to be considered. Application and supporting documents may also be delivered to the Center for Chinese Studies office, in Moore Hall 417, by the deadline. See application form for more details.

If you have questions about the application, please contact Daniel at 956-8891 or email china@hawaii.edu

application form

2012 US-China International Youth Festival in China

yangming — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:52:23 +0000

This is Amanda Ding from a U.S. Federal Educational Nonprofit. Here is an overseas summer opportunity which cultivates Global Citizenship and provides Service Learning experience for youth. Please feel free to contact us for more information. We look forward to seeing you in our Festival!

“Think Global, Act Local”

2012 US-China International Youth Festival (2nd IYF)
July 1-29, Xian & Beijing, China

3-Day Youth Summit

…to tackle global issues with elite peers and high-profile experts

3-Week Service Learning

…to gain hands-on experience in influencing Chinese young minds

2-Day Xian Tour and 1-Day Beijing Tour

…to immerse in an ancient and modern Chinese culture and scenery

To win a Full-package Grant up to $2,000

To get an Early-Bird Registration Rate (Before April 30)

APPLY NOW! at eactus.com

How to Apply
· An application form is attached. You may fill it out and send it to application@eactus.com
· The grants will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. We strongly encourage you to apply early. Learn more about grants & rewards and fees.
Need more information?
· Visit IYF web page: eactus.com/2012-us-china-international-youth-festival/
· Follow “EACT” on Facebook
· Email Amanda.ding@eactus.com with your questions

More background information about the IYF
The first US-China International Youth Festival (IYF) was held between July 12, 2011 and August 6, 2011 in China. IYF was initiated and hosted by Education Association for China Tomorrow (EACT), one US 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization. Through the Global Development Youth Summit, volunteer teaching, and cultural immersion programs, IYF provided an excellent platform for youths from all over the world to exchange ideas and perspectives on mutual understanding, self-improvement, youth entrepreneurship and career development, climate and environmental sustainability issues, and the realization of the Eight Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations.

The first IYF was officially included in “UN’s International Year of Youth” (From August 12, 2010 to August 11, 2011) which gained plenty supports from related governmental agencies as well as a good number of organizations and individuals from US, China and many other countries. Participating parties include US Embassy in Beijing, World Bank, World Health Organization, UN-Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UN-Volunteer, Dream Corps International, Civic Concepts International, and several renowned universities and institutions. Other supporting organizations are US Department of State-“100,000 Strong Initiative”, American Congressmen, the State governments of Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia, Chinese Embassy in the United States- Department of Education, International Monetary Fund, top-ranked universities like Harvard, Yale and Cornell, and many overseas Chinese groups.

Sincerely,
Amanda Ding
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Program Manager
Education Association for China Tomorrow
10411 Motor City Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (240) 395-1376, Fax: (240) 395-2347
Email: amanda.ding@eactus.com

Download the Appliation Form:

2012 International Youth Festival Application Form

course list Fall 2012

yangming — Fri, 04 May 2012 20:42:03 +0000

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Scholarships offered by the Taiwan Government – Application Deadline: March 31st

yangming — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:03:07 +0000

Announcement on scholarships for study in Taiwan

Taiwan provides generous Huayu Enrichment Scholarships for foreign students to enhance their Mandarin Chinese language skills in Taiwan.

and

Taiwan provides generous Taiwan Scholarships scholarships for foreign students to pursue degrees in Taiwan.

For more information and application, please visit http://www.tw.org/scholarships/main.html

Also, you can refer to the official website at http://www.studyintaiwan.org or http://www.tw.org/scholarships

May 3rd, Hawaii Theatre – Upcoming Concert by Famed Hong Kong Singers

yangming — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 07:14:30 +0000

Announcement of an upcoming concert being sponsored by the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii (HKBAH):

The HKBAH is presenting a first ever in Hawaii concert by famed Hong Kong singers – Li Hung Kay, Black Girl, Suzan Guterres and Peter Chan
Ho Tak who sing favorite songs of the golden 70s, 80s, and 90s – yes, the “oldies”. Songs in Cantonese, Mandarin and English, they are
evergreen and beloved by many who remember those songs from way back then.

Date and Time: Thursday, May 3, 7:00pm

Venue: Hawaii Theater Center

Tickets: $30 for Upper Balcony; $40 for Balcony; $60 for Orchestra/Loges/Parterres
$5 per ticket discount for seniors (62 and older), full-time students, children and youth (4-17 yr) with valid ID
$5 per ticket discount for HKBAH members and group tickets sales of 8 and more
For tickets, call the box office at 808-528-0506, or visit www.hawaiitheatre.com

Ode to Spring – 2012 Han Sheng Concert, March 11, 4 pm, Orvis

yangming — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 09:14:07 +0000

The 2012 Han Sheng Music Association Concert titled “2012 Ode to Spring (春韵音乐会)” will be held at Orvis Auditorium, Dept. of Music, UHM, Sunday March 11th, 2012 at 4 PM.

With the mission of celebrating Chinese choral music and China’s musical heritage, the Han Sheng Music Association (汉声合唱团) is a choral group specializing in Chinese choral music. It was founded by a group of enthusiasts for Chinese choral works in Honolulu, in the early 1970s. The group’s repertoire includes traditional and contemporary Chinese songs sung in several regional dialects.

Currently, the Association is under the directorship of Prof. Frederick Lau of the University of Hawaii at Manoa Music Department. The group performed in numerous Chinese and non-Chinese community functions and festivals. In recent years, Han Sheng has presented concerts annually at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Orvis Auditorium.

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Award Winning Chinese Film, Let the Bullets Fly, opens March 2nd

yangming — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:03:54 +0000

Attached is a discount coupon for faculty and students affiliated with Chinese Studies at UH (including members of CSSAUH); print it out and exchange for tickets at the box office. Please note that you’ll need to show your UH ID to gain admission.
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LET THE BULLETS FLY is the newest film from award-winning director Jiang Wen, starring Chow Yun-Fat, Carina Lau, and Ge You. It is currently the highest grossing domestic film of all time in China, and is the frontrunner with the most nominations for this year’s Hong Kong Film Awards.

The trailer is currently on iTunes, and you can also Like the film on Facebook (www.facebook.com/LetTheBulletsFly<http://www.facebook.com/LetTheBulletsFly>) or visit the official website (www.letthebulletsfly.wellgomovies.com/<http://www.letthebulletsfly.wellgomovies.com/>) for updates and more information.

Let the Bullets Fly opens in Honolulu on March 2nd at the Pearlridge West 16. Please see the attached for a special discount for University of Hawaii Chinese Studies faculty and students.

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University of Tokyo-University of Hawai’i Summer Residential Institute–APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2012

yangming — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 09:52:30 +0000

Dear UH Students in Chinese and Japanese Studies

This summer July 31 through August 17 (three weeks) our department will be hosting the first University of Tokyo-University of Hawai’i Summer Residential Institute in Comparative Philosophy. I am attaching the description and the tentative program for the Institute that includes the participation of several of the University of Tokyo’s most popular teachers. The Institute is a combination of thematic lectures and a close reading of core texts in Chinese and Japanese philosophy.

The costs for the Institute—the $100 application fee and the $300 program fee—will be waived for our own UH students who would like to join the group, and it is probable that we will have funding to cover some meals and social events.

Please let us know if you are planning to apply for this opportunity.

Roger T. Ames

Masato Ishida

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Master’s in East-West Relations, Beijing Foreign Studies University – Deadline April 30, 2012

yangming — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 02:41:15 +0000

Greetings from Beijing!
The Center for East-West Relations (CEWR) at Beijing Foreign Studies University in Beijing, China is now accepting applications for the East-West Relations M.A. program to begin Fall 2012. This unique M.A. program focuses on the importance of culture in international diplomacy and international communication. The curriculum is constructed in a way to provide students with an understanding of the background assumptions and priorities that inform Eastern and Western policies and practices. All major courses will be taught in English, but students will be expected to participate in Chinese language courses during the two-year program.
We believe that this is an excellent opportunity for students to learn about culture in an international setting with some of the best scholars of comparative politics, philosophy, and culture.
Attached to this email, you will find the program brochure with a detailed outline of the curriculum, costs and application requirements. Information about the program can also be found on our website at www.cewr-china.com.
Please forward this information on to interested students. Thank you for your help in promoting this new program.

Sincerely,
Trenton Wilson
Center for East-West Relations
School of International Relations and Diplomacy
Beijing Foreign Studies University

Please respond to 魏德伟: cewr.eastwest@gmail.com

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