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NYU Shanghai is in full bloom this week, with end-of-the-year shows that demonstrate students’ passion, talent and ingenuity. Whether they are performing on stage, presenting their research, or exhibiting their art, one thing is clear—the hard work has paid off.

As the semester comes to a close, here’s what’s been happening on campus and in the city:
 

In a panel moderated by Adjunct Professor of Finance Michele Geraci on Nov 14, students and faculty dove into multiple dimensions of historic Sino-Italian exchanges that date back to Marco Polo in the 13th century.

In light of growing political backlashes across the developed world, Vice Chancellor Jeffrey Lehman and Dean of Business Yuxin Chen staged a stimulating debate on Thursday to explore the pros and cons about globalization, a major driving force of economic and social changes during past decades.

Moderated by Associate Vice Chancellor Xiao-Jing Wang, the discussion started with Professor Lehman defining globalization as “an increased movement of goods, services, money, people and ideas” in three dimensions---volume, distance and speed.

On November 4, Berlin-based artist and designer Yang Liu gave a presentation of her award-winning cultural pictograms at NYU Shanghai.

Drawing from her experiences of growing up in China and Germany, Liu’s ‘East Meets West: An Infographic Portrait’ juxtaposes eye-catching infographics that cleverly distill her observations of the two cultures.

Over 150 students and faculty gathered in the auditorium on October 19 to watch a live webcast of the 10th CHINA Town Hall, featuring Dr. Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and political scientist who once taught at Harvard University.