New Godzilla movie, Shin Godzilla (シン・ゴジラ), in Pittsburgh October 11 - 18.

The 2016 Japanese blockbuster Shin Godzilla (シン・ゴジラ) will have a limited theatrical release in the US from October 11 to October 18

PNC hiring bilingual (Korean-English) Sales Representative Specialist.

PNC is hiring a bilingual Sales Representative Specialist fluent in both Korean and English for its downtown Pittsburgh location.

Job Profile

• Performs customer service and sales support activities and initiatives. Transitions the conversation to present sales opportunities to increase share of wallet to higher valued customers, handles inquiries, and cross-sells home secured lending products. Specialty roles support a complex dedicated suite of products/services, service a sophisticated client base, and/or leverage an advanced process or tool to support PNC customers.
• Receives, investigates, and responds to customer service and sales inquiries regarding all retail products, services and issues via all channels through which customers are served. Interacting with line of business partners. Performs outbound call activities as defined by business needs.
• Cross-sells applicable products and services. Recommends appropriate solutions. Follows defined treatments and/or employs active listening skills to present alternative solutions.
• Maintains high levels of customer satisfaction consistent with PNC's core values. Demonstrates commitment to quality through customer and service partner interactions. Handles complex or reoccurring issues to management. Serves as a coach or mentor and may serve as a trainer to the sales team.
• Documents customer interactions, results of sales activities, and completes service requests.

More details available at the job posting on PNC.com.

Chinese movie I Belonged To You (从你的全世界路过) at Waterfront through October 12.

The 2016 Chinese romance film I Belonged To You (从你的全世界路过), which opened at the AMC Loews Waterfront theater on September 30, will continue to run there through October 12.

Study Abroad in South Korea information session, October 7 at Pitt.

The University of Pittsburgh's Daehwa Korean Conversation Club will present a Study Abroad in South Korea information session on October 7 as part of its weekly conversation hour.

We'll be talking about the application process, life in Seoul, language barriers, culture shock, finances, and much more!

The information session will run from 4:30 to 5:30 pm in the ground floor of the Hillman Library (map), and is free and open to the University of Pittsburgh community.

Chinese film Mountains May Depart (山河故人) at Maridon Museum, October 7.

The 2015 Chinese film Mountains May Depart (山河故人) will play at the Maridon Museum on October 7 as part of this fall's Chinese Film Series.

Organization of Chinese Americans Free Medical and Dental Clinic, October 17.

The Pittsburgh chapter of the Organization of Chinese Americans will hold its annual Free Medical and Dental Clinic (義診) on Monday, October 17, at Montefiore hospital.



The event runs from 6:30 pm to 10:00 pm, and registration is required. More information and registration details available on the above flyers by OCA Pittsburgh.

China Work, Study Abroad & Scholarship Experiences Sharing & Information Session, October 5 at Pitt.

The University of Pittsburgh's Asian Studies Center, along with the Confucius Institute and the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, is hosting a China Work, Study Abroad & Scholarship Experiences Sharing & Information Session on October 5.

Do you plan to work or start your own business in China?

Do you want to gain summer internship experiences in China?

Do you want to teach English in China?

Do you want to know the tips applying for national scholarships?

Do you want to learn about study abroad and summer intensive language programs?

Join the information session if your answer is YES!!!

Light refreshments will be served.

The event starts at 3:30 pm in 4130 Posvar Hall (map) and is free and open to the university community.

Shippensburg U. graduate finishes first week in China Arena Football League.

via @bigmetzy, Metz's Instagram page.

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania graduate Jake Metz, an offensive lineman who spent time in the Philadelphia Eagles' training camp this summer, is one of a couple Pennsylvanians on rosters of China Arena Football League, which began play on October 1. Metz, a 6'7" (200.66 cm) offensive lineman, was chosen in the third round of the CAFL draft by the Qingdao Clipper, one of the league's six teams. The Clipper beat the Guangzhou Power 38-35.

Handa City Sashiko Program at the Society for Contemporary Craft, October 7.

by littlelixie (2010, Creative Commons)

The Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania and the Society for Contemporary Craft will present an information session and demonstration on sashiko (刺し子) on October 7.

Sashiko is a decorative reinforcement stitch, similar to Western quilting, traditionally with white thread on an indigo background. The presentation will be given by Fumiyo Iwadachi and the hands-on making session will be facilitated by Itsuko Hotta.

The event runs from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The cost is $50, and the required registration can be done on the Society for Contemporary Craft website. It's located at 2100 Smallman St. in the Strip District (map).

1989 China/Avant-Garde Exhibition at Pitt continues through October 31.

Wang Youshen, Newspaper-Advertising, 1993

The 1989 China/Avant-Garde Exhibition – from Gao Minglu Archive that opened on April 8 at the University of Pittsburgh's Hillman Library will continue through October 31.

Dr. Minglu Gao is a research professor in the Department of the History of Art and Architecture (HAA) at Pitt, and a leading scholar of Chinese contemporary art. Over three decades Dr. Gao has been building a collection of Chinese contemporary art unique in the world today. These unique primary materials include manuscripts, posters, paintings, and exhibit catalogs, as well as slides, videos, recordings, etc.

Since 2014, the University Library System has been working the HAA department, Asian Studies Center, and University Center for International Studies to create a digital archive of Dr. Gao's collection. This exhibit will showcase many of the items in Dr. Gao's collection, and present an unparalleled look into the world of Chinese contemporary art.

The Spring 2006 issue of Pitt Magazine has one of many lengthy profiles on Gao. Hillman Library is located at 3960 Forbes Ave. (map) in Oakland.