Event

ASIA DAY 2012 is a one- day event is aimed to stimulate and pique high school students' interest in Asia and promote a better understanding of this region. The students not only gain valuable information about Asia from experts (Penn faculty and graduate students) in the respective fields but also get a taste of Asian cuisine, participate in interactive performances and activities, and experience a day at the Penn campus!

ASIA DAY 2012 will be held at the University of Pennsylvania Museum and the invited school will be responsible for arranging transportation of its students to and from the venue. There are no other costs associated with this program. ASIA DAY 2012 is directed at high school students with a limit of 30 students from each school, accompanied by their teacher, to participate in this fun- filled educational event which starts with registration at 8:45 a.m. and will end at around 2:30 p.m. A lunch of Asian cuisine will be served between activities. Attendance is mandatory for all sessions and details about the day’s schedule will be provided to you before the event.

* Co-sponsored by the Center for East Asian Studies, South Asia Center, and the International Classroom at the Penn Museum