East Asian Library events

Images of China: Illustrations by Zhang Ming-ming

Exhibition poster depicting images of student illustrations and illustrations from artist, Zhang Ming-ming.
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Ongoing: Sept-Dec 2023
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th floor, Robarts Library
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/images-china-illustrations-zhang-ming-ming
                The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library and the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce an exhibition presenting the illustrated works by notable Chinese-American illustrator, Zhang Ming-ming alongside displays of student illustrations from East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto.  Exhibition duration: September - December 2023. Location: The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th… Read more about this event

Film Screening of Green Jail and Q&A with Director

Event Poster for Green Jail documentary screening and Q&A with the director. There is a QR code to register for the event in the bottom right corner.
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(Screening) Oct 16-20, (Q&A) Oct 17 at 7:30-8:30 PM
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Online: MyMedia, Zoom
Registration
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/film-screening-green-jail-and-qa-director
                Sold out - Read the transcript for the discussion: Documentary Filmmaking as an Act of Mourning: An Online Q&A with Director Huang Yin-Yu available here. The University of Toronto community is invited to join an online film screening of the documentary film Green Jail (2021) and Q&A with the director during the week of October 16, 2023. The online streaming is available from October 16th to 20th, while the… Read more about this event

Tibetan Studies Library Orientation 2023

Poster for Tibetan Studies Orientation event has text and image. Displays a photograph of rare Tibetan pecha organized on shelves in the Tibetan Collection Room at the East Asian Library at the University of Toronto. The text reads: Tibetan Studies Bibliographic Session Facilitated by Kristina Dy-Liacco on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Located at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library. A light lunch will be served! Please RSVP for the session by Wednesday, September 20, 2023.
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12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library
Registration
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/tibetan-studies-library-orientation-2023
                Registration Closed - Join us for an insightful session providing an overview of Tibetan Studies bibliographic resources at the University of Toronto Libraries and beyond! We will focus on both Tibetan and English language resources. It is also a great opportunity for students to connect with their peers over lunch to learn about the academic supports available to them! Tibetan Studies Bibliographic Session Facilitated by: Kristina Dy-… Read more about this event

The Pursuit of Purpose, with Yukimura Makoto

Event poster for The Pursuit of Purpose: Charting Vinland with YUKIMURA Makoto depicts the magna illustrated cover of Vinland Saga and pictures of Yukimura Makoto and Dr. Max Dionisio.
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Doors Open 5:30 pm, Discussion 6:00-7:15pm
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The Japan Foundation, Toronto
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/pursuit-purpose-yukimura-makoto
              Sold Out - The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is thrilled to invite you to join this special event with globally acclaimed manga artist, Yukimura Makoto making his Canadian debut as this year's guest from Japan for the Toronto International Festival of Authors!  On September 22, 2023, Yukimura Makoto will discuss with Dr. Max Dionisio (from the Royal Ontario Museum) about the secret to his creativity, artistic… Read more about this event

The Fantastical & the Real: Film Talk Series

Event poster with image and text. Image of a faded stone window. Text reads: The Fantastical & the Real: 2023 EASGSU Film Talk Series, running from Thursday Sept 7 to Thursday Sept 21 2023. The event has two parts, first various film screenings and the second is panel discussions held over zoom. There are multiple locations including Robarts Library, 14th Floor, EAS Lounge & Robarts Library, Media Commons Theatre 3025. In the top right corner is a QR code for more information.
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Various Times from Sept 7-21, 2023
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Multiple locations - See schedule
Registration
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/fantastical-real-film-talk-series
                Sold Out - The Fantastical & the Real: 2023 EASGSU Film Talk Series A two part series: Part I: Film Screening, Part II: Panel Discussions The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library is excited to announce our collaboration with the Graduate Student Union of East Asian Studies (EASGSU), and the Graduate Union of Students of Art (GUStA) for this two part series celebrating multiple endeavors of film and video production that… Read more about this event

An Afternoon of Beijing Opera with Li Jun (李 军) Event

Event poster displays image and text. On the left hand side shows a portrait of opera singer Li Jun in performance dress.
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1:00pm-3:30pm
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th floor, Robarts Library
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/afternoon-beijing-opera-li-jun-li-jun-event
                  Sold Out - Join us for a special performance with opera singer, Li Jun on Thursday May 18, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in person at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th floor of Robarts Library at the University of Toronto. For questions or accommodations, please email eal.events@utoronto.ca. Presentation is in Chinese, with English interpretation. The event is free and open to all. Spaces are limited. Please register… Read more about this event

Book Launch Event - “Asian Canadian Voices: Facets of Diversity”

Image description depicts image and text. Event poster displays Dr. Lai's portrait as the special guest speaker, with a photograph cut-out of the the Asian Canadian Voices publication stacked with one of the book covers standing on top. The background pattern is a light purple gingko leaf pattern.
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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th floor, Robarts Library
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/book-launch-event-asian-canadian-voices-facets-diversity
Sold Out - (view video recording below) - We cordially invite you to join us for the book launch of "Asian Canadian Voices: Facets of Diversity" at the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library. This inspiring collection showcases the works of eleven authors who share remarkable stories, reflections, and insights on the Asian Canadian heritage and experience. We are honoured to celebrate the book launch of this publication project that reflects the East Asian Library's long-standing commitment to… Read more about this event

Online Training Workshop: Introduction to China Research Gateway (CRG) Resources

Display poster description shows image and text. The image is a desktop screenshot of the CRB database showing a city view. Below reads the title: Introduction to China Research Gateway (CRG) Resources with the noted date, time and zoom details for the workshop event.
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12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Zoom (Online)
Registration
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/online-training-workshop-introduction-china-research-gateway-crg-resources
                Sold Out - The Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library at the University of Toronto Libraries recently acquired access to the China Research Gateway (CRG) e-resource for the University of Toronto community. The China Research Gateway is a comprehensive Chinese e-collection that greatly empowers research and our sources from China at the University of Toronto. The CRB's vendor Eastview, is hosting an online training workshop to help inform… Read more about this event

How to Produce Learning: Some Preliminary Thoughts on Neo-Confucian Knowledge Culture (1200-1700)

Poster for the event: How to Produce Learning: Some Preliminary Thoughts on Neo-Confucian Knowledge Culture (100-1700) scholars talk. Image depicts Chinese calligraphy an a watercolour of a Confucian scholar writing at a desk in an enclosure that is surrounded by trees.
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2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. (EST)
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Zoom (Virtual)
Registration
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/how-produce-learning-some-preliminary-thoughts-neo-confucian-knowledge-culture-1200
                Sold Out - (view video recording below) - Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library Resources Access Grant Program (COVID-19) Scholar Talk  We invite you to join the scholarly talk with Professor Lianbin Dai from the Department of Pacific and Asian Studies, University of Victoria, and moderator Professor Nathan Vedal from the Department of East Asian Studies at the University of Toronto for their discussion about Neo-Confucian… Read more about this event

U of T Families Celebrate Lunar New Year 2023 Event

Event poster depicts illustration of a rabbit and a cat with firework backdrop. Image and text describes invites U of T community members and their families to celebrate Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year in many East and Southeast Asian cultures. Communities celebrate in different ways, at different times. U of T community members will share about ways of celebrating, and activities will be available for children. Scan QR code to RSVP bottom right corner.
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3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
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Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library, 8th floor, Robarts Library
Registration
linkhttps://east.library.utoronto.ca/eal-newsletter/u-t-families-celebrate-lunar-new-year-2023-event
                            Sold Out - The Family Care Office and the Cheng Yu Tung East Asian Library invite U of T community members and their families to celebrate Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year is one of the most important celebrations of the year in many East Asian and Southeast Asian cultures. Communities celebrate in different ways, at different times. U of T community members will share about ways of celebrating, and… Read more about this event