Category Archives: InternationalStudiesBlog

President builds relations in China, South Korea, Hong Kong

Posted on April 24, 2013 by jgreen

Binghamton University’s ideal Asian partners include companies, other universities, high schools, governments and alumni. So it was only natural that President Harvey Stenger’s recent trip abroad would be spent connecting with University partners in all these categories in China, Korea … Continue reading →

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Binghamton University German Studies Colloquium (BUGSC): April 19-20, 2013

Posted on April 17, 2013 by jgreen

Progress and Risk – Fortschritt und Risiko in German Studies is the theme of the 2013 Binghamton University German Studies Colloquium, which will take place on Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20, in the Engineering and Science Building, ES-2008. … Continue reading →

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Israel Independence Day celebration on Tuesday, April 16

Posted on April 15, 2013 by jgreen

Hillel at Binghamton presents Yom Ha’atzmaut – Israel’s Independence Day — from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 in the Mandela Room and Old Union Hall. The event will be themed around the vibrant Israeli market place, the shuk. Come eat … Continue reading →

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Symposium on Korean pop music Friday, April 12

Posted on April 8, 2013 by jgreen

The Center for Korean Studies and the program in the Department of Asian American Studies invite the campus community to the annual Korean/Korean Studies Symposium, “Hallyu America! The Global Flow of K-Pop” from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, in FA-258. … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Remembrance Day Ceremony to be Held at Binghamton University

Posted on April 5, 2013 by jgreen

Hillel at Binghamton will host its annual community Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance Day) memorial ceremony and 25-hour name reading beginning at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, in the AC-Chamber Hall. All members of the Greater Binghamton community are invited to … Continue reading →

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Ethnic Geography Workshop

Posted on March 18, 2013 by jgreen

The Ethnic Geography Workshop, sponsored by the Harpur College Dean’s Speaker Series, will take place from 1:15-2:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in SW-206. The workshop, titled “Macau’s Transformation Within the Urban Development of Greater China,” will be led by Clifton … Continue reading →

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From the Library of Congress: Cultural Heritage in South Sudan

Posted on March 14, 2013 by jgreen

The Library of Congress in partnership with the United Nations Association of the National Capital Area presented a lecture on the cultural heritage of the new Republic of South Sudan. SPEAKERS: John Bul Dau, Abioye Oyewole, Angel Batiste, Hanibal Goitom, … Continue reading →

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From the Library of Congress: Paraguayan Folk Harp Ensemble

Posted on March 14, 2013 by jgreen

The Paraguayan folk harp is one of the most recognizable folk music traditions in South America. Las Vegas resident Mariano Gonzales mesmerizes audiences with his delightful and sometimes surprising repertoire on this handcrafted traditional instrument. His solo performances have included … Continue reading →

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‘Popular Religious Narratives in Arabic’ talk on Friday

Posted on March 14, 2013 by jgreen

The Department of Classical and Near Eastern Studies will present a public lecture by Professor Kamal Abdel-malek, American University in Dubai, at 10 a.m. Friday, March 15, in LH-9. The topic of the talk is “Popular Religious Narratives in Arabic.” … Continue reading →

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An evening with Eric Schwartz

Posted on March 12, 2013 by jgreen

Monday, March 18, 2013 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Location: AC-Chamber Hall Binghamton University will host Eric Schwartz ’79 – a public policy expert and former White House and United Nations advisor – for this special event. Schwartz will speak … Continue reading →

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