East Asian Library events
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1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/asian-heritage-month-literary-celebration-0
Join us for the Asian Heritage Month Literary Celebration!
This event is free and open to all. First come, first served. Space is limited, and for building access, registration is required in advance. Registration will close once full.
Date: Thursday, May 29, 2025
Location: The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th Floor, Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/M81HLpN2wiCdmPmE8
Event Part I: LiterASIAN… Read more about this event
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2:45 PM - 5:15 PM (Doors open at 2:30 PM)
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/taiwan-resource-centre-chinese-studies-trccs-u-t-10th-anniversary-celebration
The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is pleased to invite you to a special celebration marking the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Taiwan Resource Centre for Chinese Studies (TRCCS) at the University of Toronto Libraries. Officially opened in 2015, this was the first TRCCS established in Canada, and we are proud to celebrate a decade of academic collaboration and resource development.
The TRCCS was launched by Taiwan’s… Read more about this event
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11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/exhibition-education-troubled-times-life-and-legacy-james-g-endicott-1898-1993
Discover the extraordinary life of James G. Endicott, a Canadian missionary, educator, and peace activist who shaped 20th-century China-Canada relations. This exhibition traces his transformative journey—from his missionary work in West China through war and revolution to his role as a leading voice for peace during the Cold War. Explore a captivating collection of artifacts, hear Endicott's own reflections, and experience the heartfelt memories… Read more about this event
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/stay-date-eals-events
The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library hosts a variety of in-person, virtual, and hybrid events, workshops, lectures, and panel discussions throughout the year. The library is dedicated to providing current, critical, and supportive programs for University of Toronto students, faculty, staff, and the broader East Asian and Asian Canadian communities.
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3:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th floor, Robarts Library, 130 St. George Street, Toronto.
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/u-t-families-celebrate-lunar-new-year-2025
The Family Care Office and Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library invite U of T community members and their families to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is a significant celebration in many East and Southeast Asian cultures and their diasporic communities. Join us as U of T community members share their unique traditions; participants are invited to enjoy family-friendly activities (including crafting a lucky pouch) for children. … Read more about this event
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11a.m.
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Innis Town Hall, William Doo Auditorium
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/kotatsu-2025-japanese-cinema-innis-town-hall
The Cheng Yu-Tung East Asian Library is proud to be a community partner for the screening of the stunning Japanese anime film Children of the Sea at the Japan Foundation, Toronto's annual winter film showcase at Innis Town Hall. This year’s edition also offers a perfect blend of five contemporary Japanese films, running from morning to night on Saturday, January 25. We open and close with stunning anime films, with a diverse selection of… Read more about this event
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10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/cheng-yu-tung-east-asian-library-ai-innovation-series
The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is actively developing the AI Innovation Series to support both library staff and the broader university community, including students, faculty, and researchers. For library staff, the series focuses on integrating AI into daily operations and special projects to enhance workflow efficiency and service delivery. For faculty, students, and researchers, the series offers insights into AI tools and methods that… Read more about this event
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3 p.m.-5 p.m.
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/transforming-classical-chinese-texts-searchable-databases-ai
Transforming Classical Chinese Texts into Searchable Databases with AI
Discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of classical Chinese studies in this insightful talk by Guenther Lomas, founder of Sigtica and an expert in document intelligence. As AI continues to play a crucial role in the digital humanities, Lomas will explore innovative methods that enhance research capabilities and unveil new insights into historical texts and cultural… Read more about this event
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East Asian Anti-Japan Armed Front: September 14, 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. | The Pregnant Tree and the Goblin: September 28, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Soup and Ideology: TBA
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Innis Town Hall, William Doo Auditorium
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/film-screening-uncovering-memories-violence-cold-war-and-east-asia
Uncovering Memories: Violence, Cold War, and East Asia
The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is proud to sponsor the film series.
This screening series features three films that explore experiences and memories related to violence, imperialism, and the Cold War in East Asia. By critically examining the Japanese armed group's resistance against neo-imperialism (East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front), the unrecorded memories of women in U.S… Read more about this event
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6 p.m.
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The Japan Foundation, Toronto, 2 Bloor Street East, Suite 300, Toronto.
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/curtain-new-chapter-kawaguchi-toshikazus-journey-storytelling-across-genres
“Curtain Up to a New Chapter: KAWAGUCHI Toshikazu’s journey of storytelling across genres”
Fully booked and registration is closed—Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is thrilled to co-present with the Japan Foundation, Toronto, a book talk and film screening event featuring Japanese author Kawaguchi Toshikazu. The book has been translated into over 30 languages and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, gaining popularity with diverse audiences.
Fully booked - “Curtain Up to a New… Read more about this event