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Living Writer - Hua Hsu
The son of Taiwanese immigrants, Hua Hsu grew up desperate to build an identity of his own. But despite his countercultural interests, he struck up a friendship with Ken, a seemingly mainstream San Diego native whose Japanese-American family had been in the country for generations. Hua’s New York Times bestselling memoir Stay True is the poignant story of that friendship and the marks it left on his life, as well as a moving reflection on identity, self-discovery, connection, and the immigrant experience.
Book Signing with Hua Hsu
Thursday, September 24 | 3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. | Bookstore
Living Writers: Hua Hsu, Stay True (Public lecture)
Thursday, September 24 | 5:00 p.m. | Colgate Memorial Chapel
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Lampert Institute hosts Tanvi Madan
Madan is visiting Colgate University as part of the Lampert Institute Speaker Series and will discuss "US-India Relations in the Trump-Modi Era."
Tanvi Madan is a senior fellow in the Center for Asia Policy Studies in the Foreign Policy program at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. She is also the host of the Global India podcast. Madan’s work explores India’s role in the world and its foreign policy, focusing in particular on India’s relations with China and the United States. She also researches the U.S. and India’s approaches in the Indo-Pacific, as well as the development of interest-based coalitions, especially the Australia-India-Japan-U.S. quad.
Tuesday, September 8 | 4:30 p.m. | Ho 101
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Asian Studies Celebration and Banquet Spring 2026
The Asian Studies community gathered for a memorable evening of student reflections, live music, and fantastic food.
The event featured moving reflections from our graduating seniors, who shared insights on their journeys through the Asian Studies major. Guests were also treated to an incredible lineup of musical performances, beginning with Jerry Zhang ’26, who played Fisherman’s Song at Dusk (渔舟唱晚) and Liu Yang River (浏阳河) on the guzheng. To close out the night, Chengzhe Richard Li ’27—a junior Computer Science major and Music minor—delivered a spirited performance of Night Shanghai, accompanying himself on piano and vocals.
Attendees wrapped up the celebration over a delicious banquet catered by The Red Chili and Chartwells.
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Spring Gathering at the LibraryThe Asian Studies program and the Department of East Asian Languages and Literatures recently joined forces for a lively spring get-together at "The Library"—the cozy, underground bar at the Colgate Inn.
With over 20 students and faculty in attendance, the evening was filled with great conversation and community bonding. As the night wound down, a dedicated late crew stuck around to trade memorable stories from their study abroad experiences across Asia, reflecting on everything from incredibly kind host families to the more challenging, humorous moments of living abroad.
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Register for ASIA 200: Centering Asia
Asia makes up over half of humanity — yet how much do you really know about it? Take ASIA 200 with Professor Sklyar this fall (MW 2:45). Dive into the histories, connections, and cultures that define one of the world’s most dynamic regions. Learn from Asian Studies professors and gain fresh global insight.
Open to all years; no prerequisites; counts toward: LAP Confronting Collective Challenges | SOSC AOI | PCON Elective | ASIA major/minor
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Another Fall 2026 course available:
POSC/MIST 355
Centers on the interdisciplinary study of the modern Ottoman Empire and republican Turkey. Topics include modernity and political development, war and conflict, nationalism and identity, revolutions, democratization and democratic breakdowns, civilian – military relations, the Cold War and geopolitics, urbanization, globalization and European Union integration, religion and Political Islam, and migration. Students explore these areas and associated questions with insights from the fields of Political Sociology, Comparative Politics, and International Relations, and build the historical perspective needed to understand politics in modern Turkey and the regions surrounding it.
Contact Professor Metehan Tekinirk mtekinirk@colgate.edu
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EALL: Oshaberi Cafe
Japanese Program Weekly "Chit-Chat" Cafe.
Weekly on Wednesdays | 109 Lawrence Hall | 4:15 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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Asia-related Student ClubsJoin Tea Club! Tea Club provides a space for everyone to come and relax while drinking various teas from across the world! We host biweekly events, often collaborating with other clubs, to spread bring people together through tea! Please reach out through Instagram (@colgateteaclub) or email (teaclub@colgate.edu) if you have any questions or wish to collaborate!
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)
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 program director, Professor Yang Song, at ysong@colgate.edu
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