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Asians & Asian Americans at Carolina: Lecture and Exhibit Kickoff
February 20, 2017 @ 12:20 pm - 1:20 pm
Since the first student from Japan set foot on campus in 1893, Asians and Asian Americans have become an integral part of this university. Join us for a lecture by Heidi Kim, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature, who will provide an introduction to this rich history and the unveiling of a week-long exhibit at Wilson Library.
Lunch will be served & exhibit will be on display beginning at 12:00.
12:20: Asia Week Program Overview by Thupten Norbu, Interim Director of the Carolina Asia Center
12:25: Welcome Remarks by Morgan Pitelka, Professor of Asian Studies and Director of the Carolina Asia Center (On-leave 2016-2017)
12:30: “Asians & Asian Americans at Carolina” by Heidi Kim, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature
1:00: Q&A with Morgan Pitelka, Heidi Kim, and student organization leaders
This event kicks off Asia Week 2017.
Photo: Asian Students Association, 1990 Yackety Yack, Wilson Library
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