As part of ASU's commitment to global engagement, sustainability, and future-oriented knowledge and research, the Center for Asian Research has organized a series of virtual lectures for the 2021-2022 academic year on the theme of "Global Asia in a Multipolar World." This virtual lecture series highlights research from prominent scholars in an array of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and beyond, broadly centered on Inter-Asian networks and flows of ideas, peoples, and texts across national and linguistic borders.
Kūkai on Truth Vs. Beauty
by Dr. Nicholas Williams
Friday, September 24th, 2021 at 11:00 am
Questions to consider:
1) Who was Kūkai? Why is he an important figure in both Japanese and Chinese religious and cultural history?
Sponsored by Center for Asian Research & the School of International Letters and Cultures
Date & Time: October 21, 2021, at 4:30pm AZT
Questions to consider:
1) The legendary Japanese animator Osamu Tezuka is often compared to the American animator Walt Disney. How appropriate is this comparison? What are some of the similarities between the two artists’ careers, and what are the limitations of this comparison?
The Center for Asian Research condemns the recent wave of violence against Asian, Asian-American, and Pacific Islander communities and stands in solidarity with all groups and individuals affected by prejudice and discrimination. We remain committed to combatting these shameful actions through education, and our events and programming reaffirm our dedication to public outreach and engagement.
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 6 & Monday, April 12, 2021 at 4:00 pm
One-time registration is required to attend both the Lecture on April 6 & the Round-table Discussion on April 12.