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Poems of Mulla Sadra

FedEx Global Education Center, Room 1005 Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join The Carolina Center for the Study of the Middle East and Muslim Civilizations and UNC Persian Studies department for a Persian Lecture Series presented by Dr. Mohsen Kadivar, a professor at Duke University. The lecture will be about the … Read more

Bridges, Not Walls: The Life and Legacy of Forugh Farrokhzad

FedEx Global Education Center, Room 1005 Chapel Hill, NC, United States

"What would happen if one women told the truth about her life?" Muriel Rukeyser asked. Her response was short: "The world would split open". And Adrienne Rich, who believed "Lying is done with words, and also with silences," argued, "When … Read more

Global Spotlight Week: Crisis of Citizenship

These films, art, music and talks highlight critical issues of citizenship and belonging across world regions. As international debates center migration and belonging, these events will provide space for education and reflection on what it means to belong, what it … Read more

Documented Film Screening & Panel

FedEx Global Education Center, Nelson Mandela Auditorium 301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC, United States

In our screening of Documented, we will learn about the life of Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who is an undocumented immigrant and activist in the U.S. Vargas, a Filipino American, continues to be a strong proponent of … Read more

Journey into Asia (JIA) 2018

Memorial Hall Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Journey into Asia (JIA), started in 1992, is the Asian Students Association's annual cultural showcase. JIA is an essential part of UNC’s AAPI community, providing the largest platform and outlet for AAPI students to express their Asian-American identities, both through … Read more

Chinese Square Dance

Fetzer Gym A 101 Student Recreation Center #8610, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

Join the Chinese faculty members from the Asian Studies department in learning about Chinese Square Dance thisThursday, Fetzer Gym A, 5:30-6:40PM.    

Crazy Rich Asians Screening & Panel

Silverspot Cinema University Place, 201 S Estes Dr #100, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

*Sold Out: Email human@unc.edu to be added to the waitlist* Carolina Asia Center, the UNC Institute for the Arts and Humanities, the Phillips Ambassadors, and Carolina Public Humanities invite you to Silverspot Cinema for an evening of food, conversation, and … Read more

The Carolina Asia Center supports diverse Asia-related events. However, CAC co-sponsorship of any talk, seminar, documentary screening, film screening, performance or celebration does not constitute endorsement of or agreement with the views presented therein. As an academic institution, we value diverse perspectives that promote dialogue and understanding.