Programs and Activities

Asian Programs has been diligent in its purpose of serving as an amalgamation agent between UIndy faculty and students, and the university’s international partners in Asia. Asian Programs has brought programs and cultural activities that have brought a wealth of enriching experiences for our campus community. Activities are publicized in both local and national newspapers which have enhanced the visibility of UIndy.

The following are sample programs and activities organized or initiated by Asian Programs in the past few years:

envisioning, organization, and launching the Au-Ho-nien Museum on campus
facilitation of international scholars' visits from Taiwan, Japan, Korea, and China to UIndy, and from UIndy to Taiwan and China
organization of symposia in the U.S.A. and South Africa
sponsorship of Asian art exhibits, lectures, performances
implementation of inter-university agreements
exploration and development of new interdisciplinary academic collaborations with sister institutions
recruitment of students from Taiwan, China, Japan, etc.
offering of courses in Chinese Culture and Society
establishment of sister institutions in Asia (Tunghai University, Chinese Culture University, Anhui Normal University, Shanghai Normal University, Zhejiang Medical College, Kaushiung Medical University), Ningbo Institute of Technology, and Shandong Institute of Physical Education and Sports
collaboration with the University of Indianapolis Press in publishing books with Asian titles
assisting faculty travel to China and Taiwan
assisting graduate and undergraduate students trips to China and Taiwan
assisting in the implementation of the Sino-American project with Ningbo Institute of Technology (the NIT project)
designing the Music in Art program by collaborating with sister universities and the Indianapolis Opera (i.e., Plaisir d’Amour—Joy of Love Concert)
designing the Chinese textile exhibit on campus (Chinese children’s hats and baby carriers on display at CDFAC Gallery)
presenting Art Talk programs in San Francisco, Chicago, and Washington, DC (in collaboration with the art museums in major cities)
speaking at community events (i.e., Conference on Indiana’s Ethnic Families; Indiana consortium for International Program, Spring Program)
hosting visiting scholars from sister universities

Action Plans

The following are programs and activities to be organized or initiated by Asian Programs through the year 2012:

Annual lecture series in art and social-political-economic issues, 2007-2012
Music in Art program (in collaboration with Indianapolis Opera and partners in Asia), March 27, 2008 (Huangshan Encounter—Joyful Gathering in Mt. Huang)
Social events for Asian students (many of these events are open for students, faculty, and staff), 2007-2012
Hosting a special art exhibit of modern art works from Taiwan (in collaboration with the Culture Bureau, ROC and the Art Department, UIndy), November 3-December 1, 2007
Delivering of a keynote speech at an international conference to be held at our sister school in Taipei (Journey with Art Afar—Embracing Lingnan Painting in America), May 22, 2007
Organizing 2nd Faculty China Familiarization Trip, May 2008
Organizing 2nd International Symposium on Service-Learning, May 13-15, 2007
Presentation of Chinese Textile and Symbolism at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, March 7, 2008
Assisting and coordinating with various units to implement the NIT project, 2007-2012
Strengthening student exchange programs with Tunghai University and Chinese Culture University in Taiwan, 2007-2012
Assisting the Modern Languages Department to establish Chinese language program, 2007-2012
Organizing leadership enrichment training programs for Chinese managers and executives, 2007-2012
Assisting ELSC in recruiting students from Asia, 2007-2012
Hosting delegations from sister universities, 2007-2012
Hosting visiting scholars from sister universities, 2007-2012
Working with University of Indianapolis Press on the publication of Asian titles, 2007-2012