China

On Wednesday February 17, the Fourth Day of the Year of Tiger, the Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library is hosting a conference on "Home Sweet Home: Return Migration in Hong Kong and its Implications" and a book launch of "Hong Kong Movers and Stayers: Narratives of Family Migration".

DATE AND TIME
Wed Feb 17, 2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION
Richard Charles Lee Canada-Hong Kong Library, University of Toronto Libraries, 8th floor, Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street

SCHEDLUE
9:30 – 10:30 Opening

10:30- 11:00 Conceptual and Methodological Issues
“Conceptual and Measurements Issues of Return Migration” Eric Fong (Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Toronto)

11:00-11:30 Return Migration- Hong Kong Perspective (1)

The Asian Institute’s Chu programme organised a field school delegation to Taiwan in December 2009. The students travelled to Taiwan for a week, during which time they met with and interviewed officials in government (including Taiwan’s former Premier), leaders in industry and academia, as well as social movement / NGO activists. The students also prepared papers in advance of their trip, which they presented “seminar style” to the Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs and at the National Taiwan University and National Chengchi University.

In short, these students experienced a truly global moment. The trip was such a great success that the field school will be continued in the coming years.

Tea as Beverage and Ritual Offering in Medieval Chinese Buddhist Monasteries

James A. Benn
Associate Professor of Buddhism and East Asian Religions
McMaster University

Friday, January 29
2:30 pm
Purple Lounge, Department of East Asian Studies
Robarts Library 14th Floor

Date: 7 January 2010
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: 208N, North House

DESCRIPTION

Thinking of getting a Master's degree? Have an interest in the Asia Pacific? The MAPS program allows you to add a specialization in Asia Pacific Studies in addition to a Master's degree. You are invited to an informal information session with the program director, administrator, current MAPS students and alums. Learn about possible entry awards for new students and scholarships for those who are eligible to travel to the region to study a language or conduct research. Learn about unique resources and opportunities available to MAPS students, such as coordinating a World Bank conference at the Munk Centre or co-editing an exciting e-journal. Come and have your questions answered.

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The Student Mobility Program is designed to support short term initiatives involving exchanges, study tours, internships, scholarships, etc., in Canada, and is intended for organizations willing to offer international students the opportunity to advance their understanding of Canada in those areas of interest to Canada or in areas of shared policy challenges between Canada and the international student's country.

Applicants may request funding up to $10,000.

Applications need to be submitted to the local Canadian mission by February 1st , for events happening after April 1st. Late applications will not be considered.

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