Early China Seminar Lecture Series Title: "Convict Politics: From Utopia to Serfdom in Early China (221 BCE—23 CE)"Speaker: Liang Cai, University of Notre DameTime: January 30, 2026 (4:30-6:30 PM EST)Venue: Kent Hall 403**Please use the 'Request Pre-circulated Paper' link to RSVP by January 26 . All visitors without a CUID are required to receive pre-authorization to gain … [Read more...]

Early China Seminar Lecture Series Title: "Divergent Paths: Ritual, Power, and Collective Action in Liangzhu and Shijiahe"Speaker: Liye Xie, University of TorontoTime: February 27, 2026 (4:30-6:30 PM EST)Venue: Faculty House*Please check the announcement board in the first floor lobby for room information.**Please use the 'Request Pre-circulated Paper' link to RSVP by … [Read more...]

Early China Seminar Lecture Series Title: "Conceptualizing Crisis in Early China"Speaker: Shirley Chan, Macquarie UniversityTime: March 13, 2026 (4:30-6:30 PM EST)Venue: Faculty House*Please check the announcement board in the first floor lobby for room information.**Please use the 'Request Pre-circulated Paper' link to RSVP by March 9. All visitors without a CUID are … [Read more...]