East-West Center: Events

Asian Perspectives on Democracy and Global Justice ( 2009-11-12 to 2009-11-15 )

Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:00:00 -0600

This 3-day program will address the complex interplay of tradition and transformation in East and Southeast Asia, with a focus on to the reach and reconception of the politics and culture of democracy in these dynamic regions. The workshop will include lectures and discussions of the possibilities and global relevance of distinctively Asian pluralisms, with special attention to contemporary uses of traditional religious and secular resources.Contact: Brad Park, bdpark@smcm.edu

Performance by Ariw Poenipan Cultural Group ( 2009-11-14 )

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

8:00 - 9:15 p.m. Admission free.Evening parking on the UHM campus, $5.Exhibition: quot;Dance Machinesquot; from Torres Strait IslandsA touring exhibition from Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Thursday Island, Torres Strait, AustraliaGuest Curator: Robyn FernandezExhibition Design: Michael Schuster amp; Lynne Najita This exhibit features traditional and contemporary dance masks, headdresses, drums, and other dance accoutrements.amp;nbsp; Video and photography provide context for appreciating this...

Repression and Punishment in North Korea: Survey Evidence of Prison Camp Experiences ( 2009-11-17 )

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Repression and Punishment in North Korea: Survey Evidence of Prison Camp Experiences Featuring: Dr. Marcus NolandDeputy Director and Senior Fellow, Peterson Institute for International EconomicsNon-Resident Senior Fellow, East-West Center The penal system has played a central role in the North Korean government's response to the country's profound economic and social changes. In their report Repression and Punishment in North Korea: Survey Evidence of Prison Camp Experiences, Dr. Marcus Noland...

Malaysia, the U.S., and China in the Post-Cold War Period: Implications for ASEAN ( 2009-11-20 )

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Co-sponsored by the Malaysia-America Society of Washington D.C. Featuring:Mr. Mustafa IzzuddinVisiting ASEAN Fulbright Fellow, Georgetown University withMr. Thomas J. ReckfordPresident, Malaysia-America Society of Washington DCVice Chairman, World Affairs Council, Washington DC Since the end of the Cold War, Malaysia's interaction with the two great powers of China and the United States has impacted not only its own foreign policy, but also the activities of the Association of Southeast Asian...

Video showing quot;RANquot; -- Episodes 1 - 3 ( 2009-12-06 )

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Sunday, 1:30 amp;#8211; 4:00 p.m. Admission free. Exhibition: quot;Dance Machinesquot; from Torres Strait IslandsA touring exhibition from Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Thursday Island, Torres Strait, AustraliaGuest Curator: Robyn FernandezExhibition Design: Michael Schuster amp; Lynne Najita This exhibit features traditional and contemporary dance masks, headdresses, drums, and other dance accoutrements.amp;nbsp; Video and photography provide context for appreciating this unique indigenous art...

Video showing quot;RANquot; -- Episodes 4 � 6 ( 2009-12-13 )

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Sunday, 1:30 amp;#8211; 4:00 p.m. Free Admission. Exhibition: quot;Dance Machinesquot; from Torres Strait IslandsA touring exhibition from Gab Titui Cultural Centre, Thursday Island, Torres Strait, AustraliaGuest Curator: Robyn FernandezExhibition Design: Michael Schuster amp; Lynne Najita This exhibit features traditional and contemporary dance masks, headdresses, drums, and other dance accoutrements.amp;nbsp; Video and photography provide context for appreciating this unique indigenous art...

41st Summer Seminar on Population ( 2010-05-29 to 2010-06-26 )

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The East-West Center, Population and Health Studies, will hold its 41st annual Summer Seminar in May/June 2010. The three independent workshops making up this year's Summer Seminar are: Population Aging and the Generational EconomyAndrew Mason and Ronald LeeHonolulu, June 6-19 Health-Care Financing and Insurance Systems Gerard Russo and Gilda DiazHonolulu, May 29-June 18 then Manila, June 19-26 Communicating with Policymakers about Population and HealthSidney Westley...

East-West Center Craft Fair will Feature Gifts with International Flair ( 2009-12-03 to 2009-12-04 )

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The East-West Center (EWC) will host its annual Holiday Craft Fair on December 3 and 4 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm in front of the EWC's John Burns Hall, 1601 East-West Road (corner of Dole Street and East-West Road). Limited parking is available on the lawn next to Burns Hall for $4.00.amp;nbsp; Items for sale at the fair include Asia-Pacific handicrafts, home-made stationary, hand-crafted jewelry and glassware, koa boxes, Bonsai trees, Kokeshi dolls, ceramics, local snacks, and more.amp;nbsp; For more...

Implementing the Madrid Action Plan in Pacific Biosphere Reserves: Pacific Island Approaches to Integrated Coastal Conservation and Sustainable Human Development ( 2009-12-01 to 2009-12-03 )

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

The meeting will focus on the experiences gained by the Biosphere Reserves in the Pacific region as possible models for sustainable development. This activity is organized by the UNESCO Man and Biosphere Program and co-sponsored by the Pacific Science Association and the East-West Center.

Moral and Civic Education in Asia-Pacific Societies ( 2009-12-03 to 2009-12-06 )

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600

This invitational four-day seminar is being held in conjunction with the annual conference of the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia (PESA). This seminar represents an initial effort to address the intersection between moral and civic education in the Asia Pacific Region, and hopefully to establish a research agenda for further investigation.