Artist and poet Sam Roxas-Chua Yao has worked alongside archaeologists in Astoria, The Dalles, and John Day to explore Chinese history in Oregon. Come discover how Sam translates artifacts to art through audio field recordings, calligraphy using inks made from collected material, and poetry inspired by site surveys and subject matter experts.

Included with regular admission; free for MNCH members and UO ID card holders. Show your Oregon Trail or other EBT card for an admission discount. 

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History offers free admission on the first Friday of the month. Investigate Oregon's amazing fossils and ecosystems, and delve into its cultural history—from the First Americans at Paisley Caves to the dynamic cultures of today's Tribes.  

Foodways in early East Asia reflect cultural identity, technological innovation, and community practices. Prehistoric societies across the region diversified their diets with wild resources, experimented with early farming, and developed distinctive cooking and serving traditions. This session highlights research on food procurement, preparation, and consumption in Neolithic China and Japan, alongside comparisons with food culture resilience in Oregon.

Hosted by:

Prof. Gyoung-Ah Lee (Anthropology, University of Oregon)

Presented by:

Prof. Anne Underhill (Anthropology, Yale University)

Prof. Xuexiang Chen (Archaeology, Shandong University)

Prof. Hiroki Obata (Archaeology, Kumamoto University)

Prof. Katelyn McDonough (Anthropology, University of Oregon)

Event Sponsors:

Yoko McClain Lecture Series in Japanese Studies, Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures, Food Studies Program, Department of Anthropology, Museum of Natural and Cultural History, Center for Asian and Pacific Studies.

The symposium is open to the public, and light snacks will be provided.