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THIS ISSUE: Event Wrap: Meiji University Prof. Dairokuno Visit / Upcoming Event: EASC Manuscript Review - Charlotte Furth / Upcoming Event: Japanese American Studies / Event Reminder: EASC Grad Forum / Event Reminder: EASC Manuscript Review - Duncan Williams / Event Reminder: Prof. Gene Cooper Memorial / Scholarship Opportunities / Events Around USC & LA |
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| Event Wrap: Meiji University Prof. Dairokuno Visit
Last Wednesday, February 24, Professor Kosaku Dairokuno, Faculty and former Dean of the School of Political Science and Economics at Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan visited USC to discuss future exchanges between the two institutions. In addition to meeting with select faculty members and university administrators, Prof. Dairokuno took extra time to give a special presentation to some of our summer 2016 Global East Asia Japan applicants about Meiji University, which will be their host institution while in Japan. PHOTOS
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| RSVP required. Please do so by this Friday to allow for adequate time to read through the manuscript. EASC Manuscript review is a professional development seminar for faculty and graduate students from USC and the community. Please click to learn more about the EASC Manuscript Review.
MONDAY | MARCH 21 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | DML G28 | RSVP
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| This one-day conference, following the EASC Manuscript Review for Duncan Williams, will be held at the Japanese American National Museum and highlights the significance of the positionality of both the subject and object of Japanese American studies. Topics range from mixed-race studies to publication culture to Japanese American Buddhism. For details such as schedule, speakers, and abstracts, please click HERE.
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| Event Reminder: EASC Grad Forum - "Public Speaking"
David Kang, Director of Korean Studies Institute and Center for International Studies and Professor of International Relations and Business, will be leading this professionalization seminar. It is designed to help graduate students learn the basics of good presentation in a variety of settings and will offer a series of tips and advice on the use of PowerPoint, effective body language, and other aspects of public speaking. Lunch will be provided.
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| Event Reminder: EASC Manuscript Review - Camp Dharma by Duncan Williams
Leading scholars in the fields of American Ethnic Studies and Theology and Religious Studies will discuss a new book manuscript entitled Camp Dharma by Duncan Williams, Director of USC Shinso Ito Center for Japanese Religions and Culture and Associate Professor of Religion and East Asian Languages and Cultures at USC. Manuscript discussants include Tetsuden Kashima, Professor of American Ethnic Studies at the University of Washington, and Sharon Suh, Chair and Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Seattle University. Additional support for this event is provided by USC Korean Studies Institute and USC Center for International Studies. RSVP required. Please do so by tomorrow to allow for adequate time to read through the manuscript. EASC Manuscript review is a professional development seminar for faculty and graduate students from USC and the community. Please click to learn more about the EASC Manuscript Review.
FRIDAY | MARCH 11 | 2:00 - 5:00 PM | DML 110C | RSVP | Flyer
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| Event Reminder: Prof. Gene Cooper Memorial
On Monday, March 28, USC East Asian Studies Center and the Department of Anthropology will host a memorial for Prof. Gene Cooper at the University Club. Join us as we celebrate the life of our beloved colleague, mentor and friend. Please RSVP by mid-March if you are planning to attend.
MONDAY | MARCH 28 | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | University Club | RSVP
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| Scholarship Opportunities
Korean Government Scholarship Program
The Korean Government Scholarship Program is designed to provide graduate studies in Korea for international (non-Korean citizen) students with the aim of promoting international exchange in education, as well as mutual friendship amongst the participating countries. Applicants must hold a bachelor's or master's degree from outside of South Korea. The Huayu Enrichment Scholarship was established to encourage international students and individuals to undertake Mandarin Chinese language study in Taiwan and provides an excellent opportunity for international students to enhance language skills and to gain new cultural experiences by being immersed in a Chinese-speaking environment.
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| Hinamatsuri
SUNDAY | MARCH 6 | 1:00 PM | Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
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