We envision a three-day conference starting from the 2019 International Women’s Day to consider the roles that women have had in the Ru tradition and to elaborate resources from within the tradition for re-envisioning women as exemplary persons in the contemporary world. The notion of an exemplary person 君⼦is central to the tradition as the goal of moral self-cultivation, attained by education and character cultivation, but its application to women has not been common, and the moral status of women…

  EuroAsia Shorts 2019 proudly presents an annual week of short films from Europe, Asia, and the United States, screened at embassies and cultural centers throughout Washington, D.C. Every night includes a cultural Q&A and discussion with experts, and several nights include special reception events! Join an international cinematic dialogue that is uniquely Washingtonian. ​France and China will screen their short films on June 6 at 6:30 PM at the Alliance Française de Washington DC, followed by a panel discussion. Space…

  Come join us at the National Press Club for the 4th annual National Honors Gala to honor 10 extraordinary students from across the U.S. for their contributions to mutual understanding and people to people exchange.