Uncovering Chinese Railroad Workers’ Experience in Utah through Archaeology

Event Overview

This event is designed for Chinese Bridge students who are currently enrolled in the CHIN 3117 course, which is offered by six public universities and conducted in 29 high schools across Utah. The event agenda includes a campus tour, a warm welcome from our sponsors, and an engaging interactive lecture centered around the history of Chinese Railroad Workers in Utah during the 1860s. Following the lecture, we have scheduled a stimulating panel discussion, featuring an archaeologist, descendants of Chinese railroad workers, and a Broadway musical composer.

Event Agenda:

• 9:00am-9:45am - In-Person campus tours for 150 high school students 
• 10:00am-10:30am - Welcome from the dean of College of Humanities (TBD) and brief introductions to the College of Humanities, the Chinese program in the Department of WLC, Asian studies, the Bridge Program in L2TReC, and scholarship opportunities at the U. 
• 10:30am-11:15am - Interactive lecture on “Uncovering Chinese Railroad Workers’ Experience in Utah through Archaeology” by Dr. Chris Merritt, Utah State Historic Preservation Officer, Utah State Government
• 11:15am-12:00am - Panel Discussion on the history of Chinese Railroad Workers in Utah and their contributions to the U.S.

Meeting Details

Virtual Meeting:

Zoom Webinar at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 29^th, 2023

Zoom Link: https://utah.zoom.us/j/98368439462

Meeting ID: 983 6843 9462

Passcode: Bridge

For in-person details, please contact your Chinese Bridge instructor or coordinator. 

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