Dr. Shneiderman Lectures on Political Participation in Nepal

Nov. 14, 2016

On October 7, the University of Colorado was host to Dr. Sara Shneiderman, associate professor of anthropology at the University of British Columbia. While on campus Dr. Shneiderman met with students in the graduate seminar "Anthropology of Tibet and the Himalayas," and gave a public lecture titled "Restructuring Life: Citizenship,...

CU History Professor Fredy González Awarded Fulbright Scholarship

Oct. 21, 2016

Fredy González, professor of history at CU Boulder, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship for the 2016-17 year. González's work focuses on Chinese immigrants in secret societies from the mid-19th century through the 1930s. In the 1920s, many leaders of different secret societies assassinated each other. “I am hoping I...

Japan internship program featured in Boulder Daily Camera

Oct. 17, 2016

The Center for Asian Studies Japan internship program and executive director Danielle Rocheleau Salaz have been recently highlighted in the Daily Camera! Last summer, CAS launched its Japan internship program with three companies in Tokyo. CAS will hold an information session about 2017 internship positions next month. For more information...

Freeman-ASIA Scholarship Deadline Fast Approaching!

Oct. 10, 2016

Freeman-ASIA provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students applying to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. A Freeman-ASIA Award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc. Student Deadline: October 20,...

16th Annual East-West International Graduate Student Conference

Oct. 4, 2016

Call for Abstracts | Deadline for Submission: Friday, October 14, 2016 by 11:59PM HST. Hawaii Imin International Conference Center Honolulu, Hawaii, USA February 16-18, 2017 Opening Ceremony: Thursday, February 16, 2017 Conference Paper Presentations: Friday-Saturday, February 17-18, 2017 For updates about the conference, please check out the IGSC Facebook page...

Asian Studies Major Lillian Poush Awarded Gilman Scholarship

Sept. 22, 2016

Asian Studies major Lillian Poush has been awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship to study in Osaka, Japan during the 2016-2017 school year! Lillian is double majoring in Asian Studies and Linguistics. Congratulations, Lillian! Gilman scholars receive up to $5,000 to apply toward their study abroad or internship program costs...

Last Life in the Universe Screening: A Review

Sept. 20, 2016

Found in Translation: A review of Last Life in the Universe Last Life in the Universe is a cinematic collaboration between artists in Thailand and Japan released in 2003. This enigmatic film is directed and co-authored by the famed Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, dubbed the hipster filmmaker of Thailand. The co-screenwriter is...

CAS Japan Internship Program Offers Culture, Immersive Experience

Sept. 12, 2016

In collaboration with CU Study Abroad, CAS launched its Japan internship program this summer. Three companies participated: Chiyoda Rubber Company, U.S. Meat Export Federation and Mitsubishi Corporation. Students completed the internship for academic credit and practiced Japanese language skills. CU Boulder Today reported on the internship and how it came...

'Asians in Colorado' explores life for early Asian pioneers in the Centennial State

Sept. 9, 2016

Professor William Wei's new book, "Asians in Colorado," was published earlier this year by University of Washington Press. Wei's research has focused on modern China as well as the Asian American experience. Wei focuses on these experiences in the book: "Providing the most comprehensive examination to date of Asians in...

Upcoming Screenings: Cinema Kabuki & Last Life in the Universe!

Sept. 1, 2016

CAS is kicking off our fall event calendar with two screenings: Cinema Kabuki: Sagi Musume and Last Life in the Universe! From a white heron to a coquettish girl, to a woman seducing her lover and hellish betrayal, Sagi Museum , or “Heron Maiden,” is one of the most challenging...

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