【UC Irvine Humanities Talk Series】

We are honored to welcome two distinguished scholars from the School of Humanities at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), who will each share their insights on thought-provoking topics:

Dean Tyrus Miller will present “Creative Misunderstanding in Art and Aesthetics”, exploring how moments of misunderstanding can spark new interpretations and creative possibilities in the realm of art and aesthetics.

Associate Dean Yong Chen will discuss “Teaching and Researching Immigration and Food in US History”, examining the intersections of migration and culinary culture to shed light on the complexities of U.S. history.

From aesthetics and creativity to history and culture, this event offers a unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge humanities scholarship. Whether your interests lie in art, history, culture, or social issues, you won’t want to miss this inspiring lecture!

Speaker:

【Tyrus Miller】Dean of the School of Humanities and Distinguished Professor of Art History and English at the University of California, Irvine.

【Yong Chen】Associate Dean in the School of Humanities and Professor of History at the University of California, Irvine.

Time: 2025/11/26 Wednesday 12:20-14:00

Location: IB Building 9 Floor Classroom

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/fGZCFjJd7Fb1VVXP6

Please note that this lecture does NOT count as an EMI lecture.