Saturday, March 29

Field Trip to Rutgers University

An exciting day trip to Rutgers to see historic sites and hear stories about the “First Japanese Students"

By American Buddhist Study Center

Date and time

Saturday, March 29 · 10:30am - 2:30pm EDT

Location

43 College Ave

43 College Avenue New Brunswick, NJ 08901 United States

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Event lasts 4 hours

Field trip to

Rutgers University

With Professor Haruko Wakabayashi

Please join us for this joint field trip with the Princeton Japanese Association. The trip includes a walking tour of historic sites, a lecture by Professor Haruko Wakabayashi, a viewing of the William E. Briffic Collection of archival materials, and a Japanese bento lunch, for $30.

If coming from New York City, a van will leave at 9am from the New York Buddhist Church at 331 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10025. There will be a separate charge for this round-trip service.

Frequently asked questions

Will lunch be served?

Yes a Japanese Bento lunch is included in the cost

Will transportation be available?

If there are enough people there will be a Van arranged to transport folks from Upper West Side, Manhattan to Rutgers and back. The cost of the rental will be equally divided amongst the passengers. If interested, please send an email to info@ambudddhist.org

Will the lecture be in English?

The primary language for the lecture will be Japanese. There will be occasional translation. Slides will be in English.

What is William E. Briffick Collection?

The papers of William Elliot Griffis, a unique scholarly resource, document the experience of Westerners in Japan, the roots of Japanese-American relations, and the special friendship between Japan and Rutgers during the Meiji period (1868-1912).

Organized by

American Buddhist Study Center