Sunday, December 8, 2019 - 2:00pm
Lehigh University, Global Commons Room, Williams Hall, 31 Williams Drive. Bethlehem, PA 18015
Buiding Home Away from Home - Join us as we learn from each other, from experiences of building a community and explore what it means to build a home away from home.
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The Lehigh Valley-JAJAJA, with support from the US-Japan Council, and Asian Studies Program at Lehigh University is hosting a summit to highlight our community of Japanese in America, Japanese Americans, and Japanese Aficionados in the region. Attendees will hear from a panel of local representatives as well as participate in a customized workshop facilitated by the esteemed speaker, author, and professional development coach, Shawn Kent Hayashi.
Doors open and check-in: 1:30 pm
Program: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Parking: Parking is available at the Zoellner Arts Center (420 E. Packer Drive)
Summit Agenda:
- Part 1: Portraits of Japan in the Lehigh Valley
Moderated panel of 3 local representatives
- Part 2: Community Building Workshop
Facilitated by Shawn Kent Hayashi
What to expect:
Summit will be conducted in English but spoken Japanese is welcomed. Summit program will be printed bilingually (English and Japanese). Q&A portions can be in English or Japanese and translators will be able to assist.
- This is a family-friendly event (5yrs old +). Let us know if you're bringing young children and we can make accommodations.
- This event is ideal for young adults (middle-school to college students)
- Light refreshments and Japanese appetizers will be provided
This program is made possible by the funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan and the U.S.- Japan Council.
