Asian World Center
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Since 2006, the AWC has focused on building bridges between Asia and the West through rigorous scholarship, academic programs, and hosting public events, lectures, and presentations by distinguished guests from across the globe.
Virtual Event Upcoming: April 8, 2024
Topic: Global Advances in Alzheimer's and Dementia Research and Treatment Speaker: Claire Sexton, DPhil., Spokesperson, Senior Director, Scientific Programs and Outreach at the Alzheimer's Association, Chicago Date/Time: 11:00 am to 12:00 NOON. April 8, 2024
Webinar Link: https://creighton.zoom.us/j/99722930997?pwd=VGRvSXB1b2Z5OTB2bWJ0M0JYdEpUQT09
Access Informational Poster with QR Code: Here
Alzheimer's and dementia are major global health challenges, with prevalence increasing as populations age. As of recent estimates, around 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and this number is projected to nearly triple by 2050. These conditions not only affect individuals but also place significant burdens on families, caregivers, and healthcare systems globally.
The Asian World Center joins the Nebraska World Affairs Council in virtually hosting Claire Sexton, DPhil. She is senior director, Scientific Programs and Outreach at the Alzheimer’s Association. In this role, she leads research programs and initiatives to accelerate the Association’s scientific agenda.
Dr Sexton will present statistics on the global prevalence of Alzheimer's and dementia, and the latest research advances into risk reduction, early diagnosis and treatment for Alzheimer's and other dementia. Her talk will also highlight how the Alzheimer's Association is accelerating research globally through both its funding and convening of researchers.
Dr. Sexton’s bio (with her photo) is available at: https://www.alz.org/press/spokespeople/claire-sexton-dphil
Distinguished Guest Speaker Series with Dr. Bing Chen: Three Events in the Spring of 2024
Date/Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM, Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Location: UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center Room 201
Join Creighton's Asian World Center, the Nebraska World Affairs Council, and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at UNL for a lecture discussing urgent climate change and its humanitarian security implications, emphasizing the need for comprehensive action. Climate change is no longer distant; it’s a pressing reality affecting us all. Dr. Chen’s lecture explores this intersection, guiding us in global diplomacy to safeguard our future. This event empowers action in the face of the global crisis.
Learn more about distinguished guest speaker Dr. Bing Chen.
Registration Link: Click Here
Date/Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM, March 27, 2024
Location: UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center Room 201
Join Creighton's Asian World Center, the Nebraska World Affairs Council, and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at UNL for a lecture examining the various geo-engineering techniques proposed and their potential risks and benefits, offering insights into the ethical, environmental, and geopolitical considerations that come into play. By exploring the cutting-edge research and ongoing debates in this field, the lecture invites attendees to contemplate the role of geo-engineering in shaping our planet’s future and the importance of responsible decision-making on a global scale.
Learn more about distinguished guest speaker Dr. Bing Chen.
Registration Link: Click Here
Date/Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM, May 1, 2024
Location: UNO Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center Room 230
Join Creighton's Asian World Center, the Nebraska World Affairs Council, and the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at UNL for a lecture exploring the critical question of environmental stewardship and advocacy in today’s world. Through thoughtful analysis and real-world examples, this lecture encourages audiences to contemplate their own role in speaking up for the Earth and fostering a sustainable future for our planet.
Learn more about distinguished guest speaker Dr. Bing Chen.
Registration Link: Click Here
New Article from Dr. Maorong Jiang
In "The International Relations of Proxy War: Great Power Competition Facilitates Policy Shifts in North Korea-US Relations," Dr. Jiang explores a path forward in United States policy toward the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. Dr. Jiang argues that the United States has an opportunity to counter China and Russia by accepting the temporary reality of a nuclearized peninsula and focusing on drawing North Korea into the constraining regimes of the international community.
See the full article by clicking here.
Originally published in Modern Diplomacy, October 9, 2023.
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Asian World Center
Lower Reinert Alumni Library L09 (Between the RadLab & the Union Pacific Room)
(402) 280-2860
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Dr. Maorong Jiang
Director of Asian World Center
MaorongJiang@creighton.edu
Dr. Jinmei Yuan
Professor of Philosophy
JinmeiYuan@creighton.edu
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