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What Is Asia?
A recent Journal of Asian Studies special issue questioned the ‘meaning’ of Asia in the current and future world. In a time that many have already called the “Asian Century,†this panel, in collaboration with the Boston [...]University Center for the Study of Asia, continues the discussion started by the journal. The panel was moderated by the Director of the Pardee Center Professor Adil Najam, and featured academically diverse points of view from professors M. David Eckel (BU Religion), Robert Hefner (BU Anthropology), and Eugenio Menegon (BU History).
Hosted by the Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future on February 14, 2011.
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CCSR Ryan Symposium - Fall 2013 (Part I)
Service Learning Strengthening Character Across Cultures: Japan and the United States
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2013
This seminar featured presentations by university leaders and faculty on diverse ways of strengthening character and moral [...]decisions. Presentations will be followed by a cross-cultural dialogue as well as discussion with the audience.
Participants from Reitaku University: University President Osamu Nakayama; Professor Shujiro Mizuno; Professor Peter Luff Albert; Mr. Norikazu Furukama, University Alumnus
Participants from Boston University: Dean Hardin Coleman; Professor Stephan Ellenwood; Professor Phil Tate, Professor Joel Scott
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When Disaster Strikes: Michael Mendillo
A wide range of experts from the fields of global health, NGOs and journalism, as well as citizens and volunteers explore the collaboration and tension between journalists and public health workers at times of crisis.
When Disaster Strikes: [...]Reporting and Responding
Michael Mendillo, a Professor of Astronomy at Boston University, answered questions about his experience in Japan during the 2011 earthquake.
Hosted by Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, Center for Global Health and Development, College of Communication, and School of Public Health on April 14, 2011
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