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    Global Asia: BC Perspectives –
    An evening of Talk, Dance and Food

    Presented by the Simon Fraser University Global Asia Program – Including a virtual presentation by Ajahn Sona

    What is Global Asia? As globalization enters the Asian Century how does the circulation of people, ideas, money, and products impact us in Vancouver and beyond? How do our connections to Asia inform our world and our work? In a series of short lectures, including a pre-recorded talk by Ajahn Sona, local speakers with extraordinary perspectives, will share their thoughts on these questions, the meaning of “Global Asia” and how Asia informs their world and their work.

    You’re invited to this exciting evening event celebrating the launch of Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences new Global Asia Program. Catered reception to follow.

    Thursday, November 7, 6:30PM
    SFU Vancouver – Segal Graduate School of Business, Room SB 120
    500 Granville Street (@ W. Pender St.)

    This event is free and open to the public. Please see the Event Poster for more information. Click here to register.

    Please share this event with your friends and contacts, in person and through social media. SFU Global Asia organizers invite you to follow them on Twitter (@sfuglobalasia), Facebook (@sfuglobalasia) and Instagram (@sfu_globalasia).

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