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Sheryl WuDunn Shares Half the Sky Aspirations
17 September
The first Asian-American to win a Pulitzer Prize, recently spoke at an event co-hosted by Asia Society Texas Center and HoustonPBS previewing the documentary series.
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Asia Society’s QFest Debut: Touching Glimpse Into Transgender Issues, Tradition, and Identity
28 July
Houstonians gathered at Asia Society Texas Center to watch two powerful documentaries exploring gender and identity in Asia.
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Houston Most Ethnically Diverse City in United States, Study Finds
23 May
Asia Society Texas Center hosted the invitation-only program "Houston as an Asia Pacific City and Its Significance to Cities Across America" as part of the four-day Grand Opening of its new 40,000-square-foot home.
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First Look Festival Welcomes Public to New Asia Society Texas Center
16 April
Asia Society Texas Center offered a long-anticipated first look at its spectacular new home in the heart of Houston’s Museum District.
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Dedication & Ribbon-Cutting Mark Asia Society Texas Center Opening
16 April
Grand Opening Ceremony of the Asia Society Texas Center, Saturday April 14, 2012.
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Baker: US Should Not Fear 'Asian Century'
12 April
Former Secretary of State James A. Baker III discussed policy hotspots before an Asia Society audience in Houston on Thursday, April 12, 2012.
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Celebrated Artist Lee Ufan Installs New Sculpture at Texas Center
5 March
Fresh from installing the inaugural piece in Asia Society Texas Center's Sculpture Garden, artist Lee Ufan voiced the hope that "Relatum — signal" spurs dialogue about creating a more harmonious relationship between nature and civilization.
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Chandran Nair: Unrestrained Consumerism Can't Be Asia's Future
17 November
Think tank founder and author Chandran Nair urged Asia’s political leadership to face hard truths and reject economic growth based on limitless consumption in favor of providing such basics as clean water, safe food, and sanitation.
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Asia Society Texas Center Hosts Its Largest Gala, Honors James Baker III
24 March
On the eve of opening the Asia Society Texas Center's new building, over 600 guests attended the Tiger Ball to revel in a celebration of Asia.
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A Balancing Act: Resources, Livelihoods, and Indonesia's Environment
15 February
Indonesia's Komodo National Park exemplifies how hard it is to implement environmentally-friendly industry in underdeveloped regions.
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