Past Event Archive
Presentations for
One in a Billion: One Man’s Remarkable Odyssey through Modern-Day China
by author, Nancy Pine
Saturday, September 24, 2022, 10:15 am (PST)
MBA Course – Chinese and U.S. Education Compared
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Los Angeles, California
(Live and online)
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 7:15 pm (PST)
1st of a Series – Journey from Academic to Narrative Writer
Villa Gardens
Pasadena, California
(Live)
Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 11:00 am (PST)
One in a Billion presentation and discussion
P.E.O (Philanthropic Educational Organization)
Burbank, California
(Live)
Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 7:15 pm (PST)
2nd of a series
Villa Gardens
Pasadena, California
(Live)
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Ashby Village
Berkeley, California
Presentation link: https://youtu.be/X-DqJstyIYQ
Thursday, May 6, 2021
Pasadena Senior Center Cultural Thursdays
Pasadena, California
Presentation link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lEedLAK4fI
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Book Review Group, Novel Pack
St. Edmund’s Church
San Marino, California
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Pilgrim Place World Affairs Forum
Claremont, California
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Queens Public Library Literary Thursdays
New York City
Presentation link information: Queens Library Literary Thursdays with Nancy Pine
https://youtu.be/PgTOHrmqvmg
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Pasadena Public Library
Pasadena, California
Friday, May 28, 10 am (PDT)
Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) Book Review Group
Pasadena area, California
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Altadena Neighborhood Book Group
Michele Zack, contact
Altadena, California
Sunday, June 27, 2021
Naomi Jue, contact
Fullerton, California
Conversation with Michele Zack
Vroman’s Bookstore
Pasadena, California
Presentation link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZf3hdtzHUk
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Interview with Anne Fossan
MonteCedro Community
2212 El Molino Avenue
Altadena, California
https://youtu.be/AqefKyTBmQQ
Sunday, September 26, 2021
MBA Course
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Los Angeles, California
(Zoom)
Sunday, November 18, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Book Group Discussion
San Gabriel Valley, California
(Live)
Sunday, February 6, 2022
MBA Course
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Los Angeles, California
(Zoom)
Tuesday, February 8, 7pm (PT)
Book Group Discussion
Altadena Public Libraries
Altadena, California
(Zoom)
Saturday, November 27, 12:30-2:15 p.m.
Book signing and author event
Flintridge Bookstore
La Canada-Flintridge, California
(Live)
Sunday, June 19, 3:30 pm (PDT)
MBA Course
Mount Saint Mary’s University
Los Angeles, California
(Live)
Archive of Events Pre-2021
Events
December 4, 2015. Topic: Preschool Narrative Development in China. Paper and poster with Yu Zhenyou. Sponsor: Literacy Research Association.
October 8 – 18, 2015. China. Collaboration meetings between Mount Saint Mary’s University and Nanjing University plus its affiliate, Jingling College, and Nanjing Normal University with An Wei.
March 26, 2015. Northridge, California. Topic: Comparison of Chinese and U.S. Education. Sponsor: School of Education, California State University Northridge.
February 26, 2015. Topic: World Cultures in Education Annual Lecture. What can be learned from other cultures. Sponsor: School of Educational Studies, Claremont Graduate University.
January 11 – 18, 2014. Barcelona, Spain. At Fundació Catalana per a la Recerca i la Innovació, with my husband, Caltech professor Jerome Pine. Consulting about K-12 interactive science education.
August 1, 2014 – Irvine, CA. Topic: Chinese Learning Compared to U.S. Learning Sponsor: Concordia University Asia Programs
April 19 – May 4, 2014 – Nanjing, Hefei, Xi’an and Beijing, China. Collaborations with Nanjing University, East China Normal University, and China Women’s University, including:
development of programs with Mount St. Mary’s College
observations of schools in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, and Hefei, Anhui Province
research about children’s learning
interviews for my next book, Xi’an
collecting of artifacts for Museum of Teaching and Learning (MOTAL) exhibition.
April 16, 2014 – Claremont, CA Topic: China and U.S. Schooling Compared Sponsor: School of Educational Studies, Claremont Graduate University. Watch a video of the presentation here. [link needed]
April 3, 2014 – Stockton, CA Topic: What Kids Learn and Don’t Learn in Chinese and U.S. Schools Sponsor: San Joaquin Delta College
February 11, 2014 – Los Angeles, CA Topic: Understanding Chinese Education Sponsor: Mount St. Mary’s College Instructional Leadership Program
November 6, 2013 – Davis, CA Topic: Chinese and U.S. Education Compared Sponsor: University of California at Davis
November 5, 2013 – Sacramento, CA Topic: Critical Thinking in Chinese & American Education Sponsor: Cosumnes River College, Dept. of Sociology
October 24, 2013 – Cerritos, CA Topic: China and U.S. Schools Compared Sponsor: Cerritos Library
October 15, 2013 – Smithfield, Rhode Island Topic: Educating Young Giants: What Kids Learn (And Don’t Learn) Sponsor: U.S.-China Institute at Bryant University
October 11, 2013 – New York, NY Topic: Author Talk and Book Signing: Educating Young Giants Sponsor: China Institute of America
October 9, 2013 – New Haven, CT Topic: Fireside Chat with Nancy Pine Sponsor: Yale-China Association View vídeo here. [link needed]
October 8, 2013 – Cerritos, CA Topic: Chinese and American Schools Compared Sponsor: American Association of University Women
September 1, 2013 – Arcadia, CA Topic: Comparison of China and U.S. Education Systems Sponsor: La Jaja Kidsfest and Family Expo
May 19, 2013 – Monterey Park, CA Topic: Chinese and American Education Compared Sponsor: Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Library
April 21, 2013 – Pasadena, CA Topic: Lecture for “Authors on Asia” Series Sponsor: Pacific Asia Museum
April 19, 2013 – Anaheim, CA Topic: Classrooms in China Sponsor: Museum of Teaching and Learning (MOTAL), Distinguished Speaker Series
April 17, 2013 – San Gabriel, CA Topic: What Can Chinese and U.S. Educators Learn from Each Other? Sponsor: Delta Kappa Gamma, an international society of educators
April 8, 2013 – Church of the Good Shepherd, Arcadia, CA Topic: Chinese Education in the 21st Century Sponsor: American Association of University Women
March 14, 2013 – Pasadena, CA Topic: Educating Young Giants (book discussion and signing) Sponsor: Vroman’s Bookstore
March 7, 2013 – Beijing, China Topic: U.S. and China Preschools: Contrasts and Similarities Sponsor: School of Child Development, China Women’s University
February 23, 2013 – Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China. Topic: What Does Creativity Mean for Chinese Education? Sponsors: Comparative Education Society of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Institute of Education
February 12, 2013 – Stockton, CA Topic: Education in China and the United States Sponsor: School of International Studies: Tuesday World Forum, University of the Pacific
February 11, 2013 – Walnut Creek, CA Topic: Educating Kids in China and America Sponsor: Chinese American Association, Rossmoor Community
October 26, 2012 – Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona Topic: Performance vs. Improvisation in Chinese and U.S. Schools Sponsor: Comparative International Education Society, Western Conference
August 26, 2012 – Pasadena, CA Topic: Educating Young Giants Sponsor: Adult Education Forum, All Saints Church
August 22, 2012 – Interview by Chu Guofei, deputy director, North American Office, The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, and editor of the English language newspaper Topic: Views on Chinese and American education for The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Chinese and English language newspapers
August 20, 2012 – Discussion with delegation from the academic presses of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Topic: Trends in the Social Sciences in the United States Sponsor: Mount St. Mary’s College, Los Angeles
August 3, 2012 – Talk to Preschool Specialists from Guangzhou, China Topic: Dynamic Trends in Preschool Education in America and China Sponsor: The Los Angeles Guangzhou Sister City Association
June 12, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA Topic: Chinese and American Education, “Food for Thought” talk and discussion Sponsor: Center for Cultural Fluency, Mount St. Mary’s College
June 7, 2012 – Pasadena, CA Book Launch Reading and Party (It was a great celebration!) Sponsors: Altadena Christian Children’s Center (ACCC) and Children, Youth & Families Program of All Saints Church
May 22, 2012 – Book Release of Educating Young Giants: What Kids Learn (And Don’t Learn) in China and America (Palgrave Macmillan Publishers)
March 25, 2012 – Conversations with parents in Beijing comparing Chinese and American education. Which would be better for their children?
March 18-24, 2012 – Nanjing, China. Collaboration meetings at Nanjing University and visits to middle schools and elementary schools
March 15, 2012 – Los Angeles, CA “Aiming toward College in China and the United States: A Comparison.” Sponsor: Inauguration Symposium, Mount St. Mary’s College