From current news, STEM, to arts and history, The University of Chicago Hong Kong Campus Faculty Director and Executive Director share a broad range of interests. The Director’s Pick series catalogs an array of webinars covering various topics that our directors wish to share with our audience.
Each episode will feature individual faculty or a panel of faculty members, experts, and one of our directors moderating the conversations. Our audience can also submit their questions during the live webinar.
Director’s Pick will spark your curiosity with fascinating stories and discoveries in many fields. Tune in and listen to what the world is talking about.
Director's Pick Schedule
| Episode & Date | Topic |
| March 31, 2022 | War in Ukraine - A Grave Miscalculation |
| April 12, 2022 | New Digital Methods in East Asian Studies |
| May 5, 2022 | Human Trafficking and Public Discussion in China: Debating the Feng County Incident |
| August 18, 2022 | Dinosaurs, Expeditions and More |
| August 25, 2022 | The Asian American Experience – Debunking Model Minority Myths |
| September 8, 2022 | Socially Disconnected, The Trend Toward Loneliness |
| October 27, 2022 | Power Play – Talent vs Owners in Sports |
| November 17, 2022 | Rethinking the Olympics – The “Dynamic Sustainable” Model |
Veblen's World of Luxury Mini-Series Schedule
| Episode & Date | Topic |
| Episode 1 – June 2, 2022 | The Impact of Veblen Thought |
| Episode 2 – September 15, 2022 | Asia’s Booming Luxury Market |
| Episode 3 – October 6, 2022 | Sino-European Luxury Trade and the Making of the Early Modern World |