SearchFourth Annual Non-Western Culture Week (April 7 to 11, 2008)
"Stay Connected: Ethics and Business in Asia"
With support from Creighton's Non-Western Committee, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and the Werner Institute for Negotiation and Dispute Resolution at Creighton School of Law, the Asian World Center celebrates Creighton’s 4th Annual Non-Western Culture Week from April 7 to 11, 2008. The theme of this event is “Stay Connected: Ethics and Business in Asia." Major programs include: a public talk by Dr. Thomas Jackson of University of Hawaii entitled “Getting Connected, Staying Connected, Philosophy in Community: The Ultimate ‘Wireless’ Connection;" a roundtable discussion on “Doing Business in Asia” by professors from Creighton's Law School, College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences, as well as business executives from Omaha-based companies, such as Werner Enterprises.
The keynote event takes an ethical look at China’s thirsty for energy and its environmental crisis. The event provides a chance to reflect the views on this important issue from both Chinese and American perspectives. Two University professors from China’s Hohai (River and Sea) University are invited to be the keynote speakers.
The 4th Non-Western Culture Week also presents a week-long display of books on ethics and books focusing on business ethics with particular emphasis on Asian economies (by Mr. Nathan Morgan from the Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library).
Finally, with cooperation from Creighton University Dining Services, Dr. Maorong Jiang, Director of Asian World Center, will host a live cooking show with a causal talk entitled “Ethical Inquiry into Chinese Recipes: A Casual Talk with Live Cooking Show."
The events are all free and open to the public. For a detailed listing of events, please see below.
Schedule
Sponsored by Creighton's Non-Western Committee, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, and
the Werner Institute for Negotiation and & Dispute Resolution at Creighton School of Law
The Asian World Center Presents
Creighton’s 4th Annual Non-Western Culture Week
April 7 to 11, 2008
Featuring
STAY CONNECTED: ETHICS AND BUSINESS IN ASIA
- Week-Long Display of Books on Ethics
Time: Daily 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm, April 7 to 11, 2008
Location: Room L21 of the Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library
- Monday, April 7, 2008
Public talk: “Getting Connected, Staying Connected, Philosophy in Community: The Ultimate ‘Wireless’ Connection”
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Jackson, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Hawaii at Manoa
Time: 4:30-5:30 pm
Location: Room L02 of the Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library
- Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Educational Seminar on Business Ethics and Asian Economic Development
"Books on Ethics---An Introduction"
Speaker: Mr. Nathan Morgan, Reference & Instructional Services, Creighton Reinert-Memorial Alumni Library
Time: 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Location: Union Pacific Room of the Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library
- Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Panel discussion: "Doing Business in Asia"
Panelists: Dr. Bruce Aronson (Professor of Law), Creighton Law School, Mr. Craig Stoffel (VP Global Logistics of Werner Enterprises), and Ms. Ann Kennedy (InfoUSA)
Moderator: Dr. Leida Chen (Professor of Professor of Information Systems & Technology, College of Business)
Time: 2:30 to 4:00 pm
Reception: 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Location: Union Pacific Room of the Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library
- Thursday, April 10, 2008
1. Ethical Inquiry into Chinese Recipes: A Casual Talk with Live Cooking Show
By: Dr. Maorong Jiang, Director of Asian World Center
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 pm
Location: Brandeis Dining Hall
2. Asian Ethics Forum: The Tibetan Issue----All Views Considered with Remarks by Dr. Jinmei Yuan of Philosophy
Time: 3:30 to 4:30 pm
Location: Union Pacific Room of the Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library
- Friday, April 11, 2008
Public Forum: Connect China’s Fast Developing Economy with Ethical Inquiries
Keynote Presentation: "China’s Thirsty for Energy and Environmental Crisis---An Ethical Look at the Three Gorgeous Dam"
Speakers: Drs. Sihong Liu and Dahuai Yu (Hohai - River and Sea - University in China)
Time: 3:30-4:30 pm
Reception: 4:30 to 5:30 pm
Location: Union Pacific Room of the Reinert-Alumni Memorial Library