Greenberg-Starr Department of Chinese Language and Literature

Comics is finally coming of age as an artistic and literary form. Now this once-maligned medium of expression is poised for new opportunities, thanks to a mutating media environment and a potential revolution in visual education. Author and comics artist Scott McCloud shines a light on these and other fascinating trends in a fast-moving visual presentation.

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Dana Auditorium (Sunderland Language Center)

Free
Open to the Public

Advocating for Animal Rights in China

4:30 PM ET

Sponsored by:: Rohatyn Center for Global Affairs, Greenberg-Starr Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Environmental Studies, and East Asian Studies

“Advocating for Animal Rights in China,” by Zhang Dan. Ms. Zhang has served as China’s Ambassador for World Animal Day and is the vice chairman of the China Small Animal Protection Association and co-founder of the China Animal Protection Media Salon. She was awarded the first Andrew Award for Outstanding Media Contribution at the 7th Asia for Animals Conference in 2011. She is the editor of the 2012 “Dongwuji” (Animal Essays), which collects Chinese writing on non-human animals and has a preface by Hsing Yun, the founder of the Fo Guang Shan International Buddhist Order. Ms.

Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room

Free
Open to the Public

A Field Guide for Foreign Languages, Cultures and Literatures Majors

4:00 PM ET

Sponsored by:: Greenberg-Starr Department of Chinese Language and Literature, French and Francophone Studies, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish Department, and Center for Careers & Internships

The “Field Guide for Foreign Languages, Cultures and Literatures Majors” brings back Foreign Languages alumni to help students think broadly about where their study in Foreign Languages, Cultures and Literatures might take them, and learn about the many career paths developed by alumni. The Field Guide is designed to answer the perennial question, “What can I do with my liberal arts major or degree?” The Field Guide features an alumni panel, followed by an informal reception, allowing students, alumni, and faculty to connect.

Closed to the Public

Panel: Implications of China's Rise on the Global Order

4:30 PM ET

Sponsored by:: Greenberg-Starr Department of Chinese Language and Literature

Axinn Center 219

Movie Screening: Abacus, Small Enough to Jail

6:30 PM ET

Sponsored by:: Greenberg-Starr Department of Chinese Language and Literature, Economics, and Political Science

As the 90th Academy Award ceremony approaches, MiddLaw would like to present documentary Abacus: Small Enough to Jail, which details the legal battle struggle of the only U.S. bank indicted after the 2008 financial crisis. Abacus Federal Savings Bank, the first Chinese-owned bank in New York’s Chinatown, was accused of mortgage fraud in a lawsuit that spanned five years.

Robert A. Jones '59 Conference Room