Spring 2011
Feb 10
Nanda Octavia
Feb 17
Sinclair Bell
Feb 24
King Chung
Mar 3
John Hartmann
Bethany Elkington
Mar 24
Adrian Huang
Mar 31
Marsha Black Chen
Apr 7
Arundeep Jella
A Glance of West Sumatra:
Introduction of Padang, capital city of West Sumatra, its culture &
Tourism spots.
Study in Germany: How and Why to do Research in the “Land of Ideas.”
This talk will present information for students and faculty on the potential
benefits of studying and doing research in Germany, and the sources of
funding available from the German government.
Heart of Hearing Humanitarian Trip to Taiwan
In May 2010, Dr. Chung led a group of audiology students from Northern
Illinois University to a Heart of Hearing Humanitarian Trip to Taiwan. The
themes of the trip were academic exchanges, hearing services, and cultural
immersion. This presentation will provide details of this amazing trip and
discuss the implications to students’ personal and professional growth.
Folk Epidemiology Recorded in Palm Leaf Texts: Digital Manuscript
Collection, National Library of Laos
In an effort to preserve traditional medicine knowledge and to uncover
information about disease patterns and treatment in the People’s Democratic
Republic of Laos, linguistic experts have scanned centuries-old medical
records incised on palm leaf manuscripts for disease entries. A list of more
than 7000 records, mostly from Buddhist monasteries, covers folk categories
of diseases, symptoms and remedies. The record sheds light on the medical
history and traditional medicine heritage and folk beliefs of the people of
Laos. Our analysis provides an index for faster research into specific
diseases and their traditional treatments. The lecture is illustrated with
photos from Laos and summary graphs produced by the study.
A Glimpse of Humor in Japan
The Japanese people are regarded as a race displaying a tendency towards
seriousness. It sounds like an oxymoron when it comes to humor in Japan.
The presenter will provide a description of the social context and historical
background that have shaped the role of humor in Japan.
The Experience of Nontraditional College Students: Perspectives from
Jamaica and United States of America.
Indians and their Idiosyncrasies
The presentation will focus on the behavioral traits of Indians. It might be a
little odd for people from other nationalities but such things work in India
and were necessary for the society to progress. I think some of the aspects of
the Indian society provide the way forward for the entire international
community.