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Conrad Chipman '25 on fellowships, study abroad, and Asian language study - TODAY
Thursday, March 5 |11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Keck Center lounge, Lawrence Hall. Lunch provided by K.Yumma (Korean cuisine)
Come talk with Conrad about his experiences with studying language not offered at Colgate and charting one's own study abroad experiences.
Conrad Chipman ’25 was an Asian Studies major and Religious Studies minor. He is currently a Boren Fellow studying at Yonsei University and interning at the Database Center for North Korean Human Rights (Seoul). In the fall he will be a master's student in the Georgetown University Walsh School of Foreign Service. He is also the previous recipient of the Boren Scholarship and the Award for Excellence in Asian Studies at Colgate. Other language institutes where Conrad has studied:
- Middlebury Language Schools, School of Korea
- Changbuk National University, Korean Intensive Summer Language Program
- Sogang University, Korean language Education Center
- Yonsei University, Korean Language Institute
Cosponsored by Asian Studies Program, EALL, the Keck Center, ONFS
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EALL Spring Festival Party
On Saturday, February 23, 2026 EALL Spring Festival Party, cosponsored by the Asian Studies program celebrated Chinese food and culture.
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Talk by Jing Wang, Associate Professor of Chinese, Department of EALL
Science, ‘Religion,’ and World Society in Thoughts of Joseph Needham
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 4:15pm to 6pm | Lawrence Hall, The Robert Ho Lecture room 105
This talk examines Needham’s evolving world-view during the anti-fascist 1930s and 1940s. With the idea of cosmic, biological, and social evolution as the background of his thinking, Needham envisions “the ideal society” of humanity free of class division, colonialism, and fascism, the differences of which are but quantitative.
From Christian teachings, Marxism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, he derives a world “religion” with the common spirit of altruism and love characterizing human society at a higher level of integration. Toward the realization of this social vision, Needham stresses the role of science and the responsibility of scientists as citizens. Hence his work in setting up UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Sector in 1945.
Refreshments will be provided.
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AHUM Colloquium Event
Why Chinese Philosophy Still Matters?
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | 4:15pm to 6pm
Lawrence Hall | Robert Ho Lecture room 105
What is the best way to live a flourishing life? How does one make ethical choices? And what should we concretely do to live in a fuller and more inspiring way? Questions such as these were at the heart of philosophical debates in China. The answers that classical Chinese thinkers developed in response to these questions are among the most powerful in human history The goal of this talk will be to ask what we can learn if we take some of these ideas seriously.
Presented by Michael Puett, Walter C. Klein Professor of Chinese History and Anthropology and the Victor and William Fung Director of the Asia Center at Harvard University; Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar
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Center for Women's Studies Brown Bag with Anita Mannur
April 21, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.|Center for Women's Studies Lounge- East Hall
Baking, Gender, and the Asian American Intimate Eating Public
This talk examines baking as a site where gender, labor, and Asian American intimacy are negotiated within public culture.
Cosponsored by Asian Studies Program and English Department
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Asian Studies and EALL concentrators & Faculty hold the date
Asian Studies and East Asian Languages and Literatures concentrators and faculty happy hour! Wednedsay March 25 | 4:30-6:30 \ Location TBD.
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The Freeman Award for Study in Asia
Academic Year 2026-2027
All applications for Academic Year 2026-2027 are now open including the following terms: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Academic/Calendar Year 2026-2027, and Spring 2027.
The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
The application deadline is: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:59pm Eastern Time
Please note that both Student Applications and Study Abroad Adviser certifications must be submitted by the day of the deadline. Late or uncertified applications will not be considered.
Students who are interested in applying can reach out to Steve Wright in the Office of National Fellowships and Scholarships (ONFS) for additional information.
https://apply.iie.org/freemanasia
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Asia-related Student ClubsThe Korean Culture Association (KCA) welcomes everyone to come experience the food, traditions, and fun of Korean culture! This year’s events will include Yasik Study Night, Chuseok Celebration, Kimbap Making, Ramen Night, and more. We are excited to meet you all, please feel free to contact ajeon@colgate.edu or hlkim@colgate.edu to get involved!
Join Tea Club! Relax with us after a hard week of studying with tea, snacks, and games. Join the GroupMe for event updates.
Sipsam is Colgate's K-pop dance club that meets once a week and performs in Dancefest every semester. We are open to all levels of dance experience. If interested, please follow us on instagram (@sipsam_colgate) or email our president, Sabrina Lin, at smlin@colgate.edu.
Please contact Cathy Sheridan-Lee if you would like your club or event in the Asian Studies monthly newsletter at csheridanlee@colgate.edu
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Political Science or IR Major? Consider adding Asian Studies as a companion major or minor!
Asia plays a critical role in global politics and foreign relations. Explore economic systems, alnguages, cultures, religion, and history across the continent. Many POSC courses already count towards ASIA, and many ASIA courses satisfy Core, Area of Inquiry, and foreign language requirements.
Find the full list of ASIA courses, such as Core, EALL, Religion, Music, Geography, History, and Economics by searching for "XASI" on the course offerings page.
Questions? Visit us in the Asian Studies Center at 19 Persson Hall or email the interim program director, Professor Brenton Sullivan, at bsullivan@colgate.edu
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