Lecture
Understanding China : A WMU Asian Initiatives Lecture Series
Posted by Elizabeth Braaksma
for Haenicke Institute for Global Education
WMU Asian Initiatives presents a new lecture series titled "Understanding China." Dr. Yi WU, the new assistant director of WMU Asian Initiatives, will deliver remarks. Sessions will be held in Sangren Hall, Room 4510, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- March 4, 2026: Galloping into the Year of the Horse: A deep dive into the symbolic and cultural significance of the horse in Chinese literature, art, and idioms.
- March 11, 2026: Education in China: An overview of the current educational landscape, from primary school through higher education.
- April 1, 2026: The Life of Chinese Families: A look at daily life in China today, focusing on modern trends among youth and how they contrast with traditional family values.
WMU Asian Initiatives is part of the Haenicke Institute for Global Education. Learn more about the Institute and its offerings on our website.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 — 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Room 4510
Sangren Hall, Western Michigan University
999 Rankin Ave.
Kalamazoo, MI 49008 US
Yi Wu, Assistant Director of Asian Initiatives