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Tuesday, March 24th. 5-6:30pm
Maathai 207

PBRC Spring Panel

An entire panel of visiting young scholars:

Aries Arugay (University of the Philippines Diliman), Conditional Democrats? (Un)Civil Society-Led Resistance under a Diminished Democracy in the Philippines (2001-10). Student discussants: JP Dimatulac and Erika Trinidad
Ming Chee Anh (Lund University), Institutions and Social Mobilizations: The Chinese Education Movement in Malaysia (1951-2011). Student discussant: James Haynes and
Duyen Bui (University of Hawaii). Civil Society Actors Digitally Connect in Vietnam: Recoding Spheres of Resistance. Student discussant: Ted Nguyen

A male student with bleach blonde and black hair gestures towards a framed photo of a man speaking at a lectern.

Dec 16, 2025 3 Min Read

A Piece of Soka History: John Montgomery’s Legacy at SUA

Walking through the antechamber of the Founders Hall Meeting Room, visitors may notice a portrait and plaque honoring John Montgomery (1920-2008). It hangs next to photographs of other eminent scholar...

Apr 26, 2018 1 Min Read

Ulam - Main Dish Documentary Screening

Pacific Basin Research Center Presents "Ulam - Main Dish" Screening and Q&A with the Filmmakers Alexandra Cuerdo and Rey Cuerdo Thursday, April 26, 2018 5:00-7:00p.m. Pauling ...

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Mar 5, 2019 1 Min Read

Opportunities in International Development Assistance—Eric Bjornlund

President of Democracy International and Georgetown University professor Eric Bjornlund will speak at Soka on March 5, 2019.

Apr 6, 2016 1 Min Read

How to Have Your Soul and Eat It Too - Richard Fox

Pacific Basin Research Center Presents Dr. Richard Fox, Universität Heidelberg "How to Have Your Soul and Eat It Too: Moments of Translational Indeterminacy on the Indonesian Island of Bali" ...

Mar 6, 2017 1 Min Read

Humanity’s Penchant for Violence: Patterns of Religious Expressions - Michael Jerryson

Pacific Basin Research Center Presents Dr. Michael Jerryson - Associate Professor of Religious Studies Youngstown State University “Humanity’s Penchant for Violence: Patterns of Religious E...

Oct 20, 2015 1 Min Read

México, Asia and the Trans-Pacific Partnership - Jose Luis

Pacific Basin Research Center Presents Jose Luis "México, Asia and the Trans-Pacific Partnership" Tuesday, October 20, 2015 12:00-1:00 p.m. PBRC Library (Ikeda 475)   The negotiat...

Oct 27, 2014 1 Min Read

Warriors into Peacemakers - Dan Caldwell

Pacific Basin Research Center Presents Dan Caldwell “Warriors into Peacemakers” October 27, 2014 5:00-6:00 p.m. Maathai 207   Dan Caldwell is distinguished professor of political ...

Mar 4, 2014 1 Min Read

Children of Immigrants, Belonging, and Citizenship - Leo Chavez

Pacific Basin Research Center Presents Leo Chavez "Children of Immigrants, Belonging, and Citizenship" March 4, 2014 5:00-6:30 p.m. Pauling Hall 216   Soka University is prou...

Oct 16, 2013 1 Min Read

Constituent Power in Latin America - Maxwell Cameron

Pacific Basin Research Center Presents Maxwell Cameron "Constituent Power in Latin America" Wednesday October 16th, 2013 5:00-6:30 p.m. Pauling 216   Dr. Maxwell Cameron argu...

Nov 16, 2010 1 Min Read

The Business of the Environment: Trends and Challenges of Natural Resource Management - Garry Brewer

PBRC Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Dr. Garry Brewer of Yale University "The Business of the Environment: Trends and Challenges of Natural Resource Management" Tuesday, November 16th, ...

Apr 21, 2011 1 Min Read

Sub-Saharan Africa and the Bottom Billion - Michael R. Curtis

Michael R. Curtis, Ph.D Deputy Director of Office of Sustainable Development Bureau of Africa USAID "Sub-Saharan Africa and the Bottom Billion" Thursday, April 21st, 2011 5:00-6:00 p.m. Student...

Mar 29, 2011 1 Min Read

Education’s Hero? Icons, John Dewey, and Ethics - Lynda Stone

PBRC Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Dr. Lynda Stone, President of the John Dewey Society "Education’s Hero? Icons, John Dewey, and Ethics" Tuesday, March 29th, 2011 5:00-6:00 p.m. Stu...

Dec 16, 2025 3 Min Read

A Piece of Soka History: John Montgomery’s Legacy at SUA

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Ulam - Main Dish Documentary Screening

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