As part of his visit to UA this November, Professor Kurtis Schaeffer, who teaches Tibetan religion and history at the University of Virginia, will be having an informal Q and A session. All students interested in Tibet, Buddhist studies, Asian history, or issues in the study of religion and history are welcome to attend. The […]
Modern China in Cinema
Presented by Honors College, Housing and Residential Communities, and Asian Studies. THE EVOLUTION OF THE FIFTH GENERATION THROUGH THE FILMS OF CHEN KAIGE AND ZHANG YIMOU will consist of four films shown in November at 8 pm in Riverside Community Center Media Room. The films are Wed. 9th Nov. – Yellow Earth (1984), dir. Chen […]
Visualizing War and Change: Untold Stories of Daily Life from Vietnam through Visual Materials (1945-2011)
Gorgas Library October 24-December 16, 2011 This exhibit features twenty-two North Vietnamese post-World War II period propaganda posters, together with everyday objects, including books, veterans’ diaries, postcards, movies and films, name tags from social organizations, stamp and money collections, and medals from fallen soldiers. These items express different narratives of the wars, from the government’s […]
Speaker Series: Exploring Alternative Archives for Global Histories
The University of Alabama’s History Department will be hosting a series of lectures on global histories and cultures through October and November. Global Histories poster Monday Oct 24 – 7.30pm Smith Hall, Room 205 More than a whore or a wench: Writing marginal histories in the early modern Atlantic World Professor Jenny Shaw Department […]
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Study Abroad in Asia
This Thursday October 6th, the Honors College Assembly will host a Study Abroad Interest Night focusing on Asia. Are you interested in studying abroad? Come meet with teachers and students who have already gone through the process and find out which program will work best for you. FREE FOOD will also be provided. Hear the incredible stories of others […]
Foreign Service lecture
Are you interested in Foreign Service? An Asian Studies minor prepares you to Do More in many fields, including Foreign Service. Friday, October 7, David Newell, a UA alum, will discuss his experiences in the foreign service and career opportunities for students with a variety of international interests, including Asian Studies. He will talk about his […]
Sampling Asia Fair
Wednesday, 7 September, at 6 pm on Woods Quad, the Asian Studies Program hosts the Sampling Asia Fair. Come out for free Asian food, Mehendi, Asian languages, Japanese drums, and anime. Several student organizations related to Asia will also be present, so you can find out how you can “Do More!” with Asian Studies at […]