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February

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Please click here to see the list of upcoming Spring 2014 Events.

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Venue:GC 283 A

On Wednesday, February 5th, 2014 at 2:00 PM, Dr. Steven Heine, Professor and Director of Asian Studies, will be giving a lecture based on his book "Sacred High City, Sacred Low City: A Tale A Tale of Religious Sites in Two Tokyo Neighborhoods."

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Venue:GC 276

Dr. Morten Schlütter (University of Iowa) will be speaking on the topic of "Chinese Zen Meditation: Kōan Contemplation versus Silent Sitting" on Friday, February 7th at 1:00PM in GC 276.

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Venue:GL 220

Lectures by Dr. Jeffery Cox (Professor of History, University of Iowa) and Dr. Steven Heine (Professor and Director of Asian Studies, FIU). Please RSVP by January 30th at calyc@fiu.edu or call 305-348-5949. Event co-sponsored by Asian Studies Program, European Studies Program and the Miami-Florida European Union Center of Excellence (MEUCE).

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Venue:GL 220

Dr. Jeffrey Cox (University of Iowa) and Dr. Heine (FIU) will be discussing the sacred and secular in Northern Europe and Japan on February 11, 2014 at 12:30 pm in The Green Library, room 220.

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Venue:Lowe Art Museum

"In 1998, a shipwreck was discovered by fishermen just off the coast of Belitung Island in the Gelasa Strait between Sumatra and Borneo. The wreck dates to around 830 and constitutes the single most significant collection of archaeologically recovered materials from the Tang Dynasty."

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Venue:Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Film Showing & Discussion Friday, February 21, 2014 Time: 6:30pm, museum doors will reopen at 5:45pm Discussion led by Director Aaron Woolfolk "The Harimaya Bridge is a drama about an American man who must travel to Japan to claim some important items belonging to his late son, from whom he was estranged. While there, he learns several secrets his son left behind. "

March

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The Chinese Club in collaboration with the Asian Student Union, the Japan Club, and the Chinese Students and Scholars Association, are hosting the Asian Film Festival 2014 from February 18 to April 1. The films to be viewed come from China, Kazakhstan, Taiwan, and Japan.

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Venue:Miami Beach Convention Center 1901 Convention Center Dr. Miami Beach, FL 33139

The LARGEST Comic Con in Miami, Florida Supercon is South Florida’s Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention. Florida Supercon takes place JULY 3-6, 2014 at THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER! It’s 4 days of fun featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more! FSC is excited to

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Venue:MARC Pavilion

The Southern Japan Seminar this year will take place on Friday, March 7, 2014 at the MARC Pavilion. Please click here to see the flyer.

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Venue:SIPA 125

The 2014 Chinese Speech & Skit Contest will be held on March 15th, 2014 in SIPA 125.

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Venue:GC 280

Dr. Yoneyuki Sugita, visiting scholar from the University of Osaka, will be speaking on a US-Japan relations topic titled: "9/11 and Japan's Consistent Security Policies" on March 27, 2014 at 7:50 PM in GC 280.

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Venue:GL 100, GL 100A

The Japanese Speech Contest will be held on March 29, 3014 at 8:00 Am in GL, rooms 100 and 100A.

April

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Summer 2014 (May 12- June 20, 2014) Classes Begin: May 12, 2014. Click here for featured courses and important dates.

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Venue:BBC Campus - Wolfe University Center Ballroom

Lawrence Sanders Award in Fiction is honoring Amy Tan who will be speaking at FIU on Thursday, April 3, 2014 from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Event co-sponsored by the FIU Creative Writing Program, the Department of English, and the Asian Studies Program.

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Venue:SIPA Lobby

The purpose of this career fair is to give students, especially Asian Studies majors and students studying Japanese, the opportunity to network with representatives of Japan-related companies who are interested in their skills. Students will be given the chance to present their Curriculum Vitae for internship opportunities, or either full-time or part-time employment.

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Dr. Shenggao Wang, Chinese Language and Culture Instructor, will be moderating a Roundtable discussion on April 8th titled "Shanghai Students Again Top Global Test" as part of the Global Learning for Global Citizenship series.

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Venue:WC 130

Dr. Haruo Shirane and Dr. Tomi Suzuki from Columbia University will be coming to FIU to discuss traditional and modern Japanese literature. The event will take place on April 11, 2014 at 1:00 PM in WC 130.

July

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Venue:Miami Beach Convention Center

The LARGEST Comic Con in Miami, Florida Supercon is South Florida’s Comic Book, Anime, Animation, Video Game, Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Pop Culture Convention. Florida Supercon takes place JULY 3-6, 2014 at THE MIAMI BEACH CONVENTION CENTER! It’s 4 days of fun featuring celebrity guests, comic book creators, voice actors, industry guests, cosplayers, artists, writers, panels, Q&A’s, films & shorts, costume & cosplay contests, vendors, parties, anime, workshops, video gaming and more!

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Venue:Frost Art Museum

Open and Free Exhibition at the Frost Art Museum (Opening Reception on Saturday, July 12, 2014): The spirit of the horse inspires this exhibition. In Chinese, the name Ma means horse and the year 2014 marks the Chinese year of the horse. Internationally renowned as a 21st century inheritor of the ancient traditions, Simon Ma looks up to the experience of the Chinese Master Xu Beihong. For more details, click here.

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Venue:Frost Art Museum

Open and Free Exhibition at the Frost Art Museum (Meet the Artist on Monday, July 14, 2014): The spirit of the horse inspires this exhibition. In Chinese, the name Ma means horse and the year 2014 marks the Chinese year of the horse. Internationally renowned as a 21st century inheritor of the ancient traditions, Simon Ma looks up to the experience of the Chinese Master Xu Beihong. For more details, click here.

September

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A nationwide professional development program for K-12 teachers to encourage teaching and learning about Asia. To apply, please contact asian@fiu.edu. Deadline to apply is October 1, 2014.

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National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (NCTA) Seminar - Fall 2014 - Sign-up by Oct 1, 2014

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Venue:SIPA 100

Dr. Heine will be speaking on his book titled "Sacred High City, Sacred Low City" (Oxford University Press, 2012) on September 17, 2014 in SIPA 100. This event is open to all FIU students.

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Venue:Coconut Grove

Master Chufei Tsai, appointed Tibetan Buddhist and Taoist, would like to offer the Zen Village for student consideration in internships or volunteer work. Zen Village is a non-profit organization whose focus is enriching the lives of those in the community through wellness, spirituality and cultural appreciation. Contact: Gabriella Oviedo, (305)567-0165.

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Venue:GC 140

JET Program Info Session. Session Scheduled for Wednesday, Septmeber 24th, 2014 at 1:30 PM in GC 140. Contact: Michael Herrero, JET Program Coordinator at (305) 530-9090 x145, jet@mi.mofa.go.jp.

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Please click here to view the list of upcoming Asian Studies events for Fall 2014.

October

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We are now accepting applications for the Asian Studies MA degree program for Fall and Spring 2015.

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A nationwide professional development program for K-12 teachers to encourage teaching and learning about Asia is offered on Saturdays. To apply, please email asian@fiu.edu.

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Venue:GL 100

Join us for a film showing of "Always: Sunset on Third Street 3." Event is free and open to all FIU students. Room: GL 100.

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Venue:GC 271A

JETAA-FL is hosting an application workshop for applicants interested in the JET Program. Please bring your application and draft or outline of your statement of purpose. In this workshop, we will answer application questions and work with you to create strong statements of purpose.

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Venue:SIPA 103

Lecture by Dr. Steven J. Heine (University of British Columbia) on the Japanese Social Psychology and Comparison to the United States. Event is free and open to all FIU students.

November

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Venue:FIU Frost Art Museum

Many of the prints selected for this exhibit of Koizumi Kishio's views of Tokyo in the 1930s highlight serene urban landscapes at temples, shrines, gateways, gardens, parks, fields, rivers, and bridges. Professor Steven Heine, an authority on Japanese religion and society and author of more than two dozen books including "Sacred High City, Sacred Low City" (Oxford University Press, 2012), explores the fascinating connections between these seemingly contradictory images.

Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA-FL) Fall Conference

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The Chinese Language Teachers Association (CLTA-FL) will host its Fall Conference at FIU MMC Campus on Sunday, November 16, 2014. Please email mali@fiu.edu for questions.

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Venue:SIPA 502-3

This research seminar will be given by current and former Asian Studies graduate students. Event is free and open to all FIU students.

December

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Venue:SIPA 100

Meet Sebastian Masuda: Japanese Contemporary Artist & Founder of Harajuku Kawaii Culture this Wednesday 12/3 1-2:15pm @ SIPA 100.

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A great time to enjoy Japanese culture, meet other Japanese students, learn more about Japan, and more! Presented by the Association of Florida Teachers of Japanese (AFTJ).