On 5 November 2021, The Beijing Center (TBC) was proud to have three speakers shared their critical opinions on our online event, “Ethics in the Age of AI”, as a part of the “East Meets West Talk” series. Against the backdrop of the emergence and development of artificial intelligence (AI), this event explored the intersection…
Part of “East Meets West Talks” series, The Beijing Center presents “Ethics in the Age of AI.” The emergence and development of artificial intelligence has raised many ethical questions regarding its growing impact. Our interactive discussion will focus on exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, morality, and ethics. The specific focus will be on cross-cultural perspectives on AI deployment…
On July 16, 2021, TBC held its series event East Meets West Talks, bringing together a diverse group of speakers who shed light on a pressing global issue – environmental destruction and Caring for our Common Home – planet Earth. Read more below or watch the full event recording here. Dr. Carlos Zepeda from the…
On June 16, 2021, The Beijing Center held an online event as part of its East Meets West Talks series. The event introduced three speakers who addressed the pressing importance of service-learning as community involvement and student engagement in higher education. The discussion centered around the ways in which service-learning is being implemented in different…
The Ignatian Year: May 20, 2021 – July 31, 2022 The Year will open on May 20th, the 500th anniversary of when Ignatius the soldier was injured by a cannonball in the Battle of Pamplona. The Year will conclude on July 31, 2022, the feast day of St. Ignatius. The peak of the celebration will…
One of the main aspects we celebrate at The Beijing Center is our inclusivity of diverse groups of people. The community we have cultivated includes people of different cultural backgrounds, race, and sexual identity, as we work towards providing more educational opportunities to learn and promote diversity and inclusion. As part of their student experience…
On March 13, 2021, The Beijing Center held an online webinar discussing a prevalent global issue at the moment – mental health. During a time where a plethora of knowledge is being offered about how to nurture your mental wellness while faced with the ongoing pandemic, three academics came together to provide some unconventional ancient…
In Chinese culture, the occasion on which people give thanks with family is the Mid-autumn festival. Chinese New Year also celebrates similar concepts, but with emphasis on family reunion and setting precedents for prosperity in the year ahead. However, it is also said that the modern Chinese are the only non-North Americans who celebrate western…
The Forbidden Palace is an architectural wonder and the first recognized Chinese World Heritage site. Constructed in 1420, in the early Ming Dynasty, it is by far the largest ancient palatial structure in the world, covering a total of 180 acres. Today, it is the most valuable piece of real estate in the world, worth…
The current changes in the global education environment due to COVID-19 has prompted many academic institutions and universities to adapt and modify the way they educate their students. Starting this summer, TBC began offering virtual internship experiences to students interested in China and its growing business market. As part of TBC’s Virtual Internship Program, students…
