Asian Studies Program Florida International University Modesto A. Maidique Campus SIPA Building, Room 512 11200 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33199 Phone: 305-348-1914 Email: asian@fiu.edu
Advising Questions?
Contact us at asian@fiu.edu with your questions and we will set up a Zoom meeting upon request.
The Art of Video Games is one of the first exhibitions to explore the forty-year evolution of video games as an artistic medium, with a focus on striking visual effects and the creative use of new technologies. It features some of the most influential artists and designers during five eras of game technology, from early pioneers to contemporary designers. The exhibition focuses on the interplay of graphics, technology and storytelling through some of the best games for twenty gaming systems...
Dr. Steven Heine, PI of the National Endowment of the Humanities (NEH) grant, will share tips and strategies for successfully writing grants to the main funder of Humanities research and programming.
The Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs welcomes you to attend an Initiative for Muslim World Studies sponsored event, "Islam in China: And Overview Over a Forgotten Identity." This lecture will be by Wang Gen Ming, Ningxia University, China.
This cultural exchange will feature performances by both the famous Golden Buddha Jazz Band from Beijing China and FIU's top student jazz combo, followed by discussion on Jazz music and Jazz in China.
Location: Wertheim Performing Arts Center (WPAC), Room 157
Join us in celebrating the Chinese New Year ! The celebration will be held on Friday, February 12th at GL 100 from 7:00-9:00 PM. This event is free and open to the public. Chinese snacks and drinks will be provided. Please invite your friends and family members to join us! Co-sponsored by Asian Studies Program and the Department of Modern Languages.
Lecture by Dr. Anne Allison, Professor Duke University
Thursday, February 25, 2016
3:00 PM I FlU Modesto A. Maidique Campus I GL 1 00-A
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The annual Southern Japan Seminar (SJS) promotes research and educational activities of Japan-related scholars in the Southeastern United States. This year’s event will be held in Florida International University’s MMC Campus at Graham Center (GC) 150 on Friday, February 26, 2016.
*CANCELLED EVENT: Will inform if it gets rescheduled.**Music plays a vital role in all religions. This lecture will present examples of the rich sounding world of Japanese Buddhism and will illuminate how music has shaped the lives of Buddhist clerics and lay devotees from around the eighth century until today.
FIU's Cuban Research Institute will be organizing a discussion on The Chinese Diaspora in Cuba on March 24, 2016 at 2:00 PM in GL 220. Click here for more details.
FIU - GL 100 & Asia Trend/Y.E.S.S. Center (Orlando)
March 2016 is the anniversary of the great east Japan earthquake. The film, Tohoku Tomo, tells the story of the tragedy devastating Japan that occurred on March 11, 2011. There will be two screenings available. Click on the flyer for additional details.
Guest Lecturer: Susan Southard author of, "NAGASAKI: LIFE AFTER NUCLEAR WAR" to speak about her book and do a reading in the Japan & U.S. class on March 31st.
Her book has just been has been awarded the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize, administered by the Columbia University School of Journalism and Harvard University’s Nieman Foundation for Journalism.
When: Thursday, March 31, 2016
Time: 7:50-9:00pm
Where: FIU PC (Primera Casa) Room 211
College of Business Complex (CBC) Room 254 - Florida International University MMC
The Asian Studies Graduate Students Organization presents part 3 of our their Professional Development Series.
Do you know what you are going to do once you graduate?
We all may have goals in mind but may not know quite how to achieve them or how to make ourselves stand out from the mass of applicants. In our next workshop, we will help you learn how to be the best you can be in today's job market.
Celebrating the first bud of spring, the museum’s largest annual event transforms Morikami Park into a unique Japanese festival enjoyable for the whole family. Hatsume Fair features three stages of continuous entertainment, rows of artisan, craft and plant vendors, a Japanese food market, specialty sake and beer selections and so much more!
The Asian Studies Graduate Students Organization invites you to celebrate those graduating from the program and those that have studied abroad from Asia that are leaving FIU soon.
Ichimura Gardens is hosting their annual spring festival on Sunday, May 8th, 2016 from 10am to 5pm. Several events will be hosted during the day, including Japanese tea ceremony. If interested please see the attached video of Ichimura's 2015 Japanese tea ceremony demonstrated by FIU alumni, Jennifer Beaty and Johnathan Hardy. Please come out and join the event and we hope to see you there!
West End Regional Library - 10201 Hammocks Blvd., Miami, FL 33196
In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, learn the Japanese art of paper sculpture that is created out of a single piece of folded paper without using scissors, tape, glue or staples. Space is limited. Contact the branch for registration.
書道 Shodō (Japanese Calligraphy) was offered at FIU for the first time this past semester. Students flocked to the class and filled it to capacity. You can see what they learned by viewing their final projects now on exhibition at the FIU Green Library, 2nd floor till mid-June. Click more to see a short video of the exhibit.
South Dade Regional Library 10750 SW 211 St., Cutler Bay, FL 33189
In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, learn the Japanese art of paper sculpture that is created out of a single piece of folded paper without using scissors, tape, glue or staples. Space is limited. Contact the branch for registration.
Morikami Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33446
Morikami welcomes guests on select Friday evenings (from 5:30-8:30pm) throughout the summer to experience and explore their Japanese gardens, cold drink in hand. Sip craft sake selections – some sweet, sparkling, creamy, or even in a can – that you might not find anywhere else in South Florida.
Morikami Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33446
Join Morikami on May 14th for the Fourth Annual World Bonsai Day as they celebrate this important Japanese art, and their world-class bonsai collection – which was named a World Bonsai Friendship Federation Cooperation Center in 2013. World Bonsai Day remembers the legacy of bonsai master Saburo Kato, a key figure in the modern history of bonsai. Visit them and learn more about Mr. Kato’s influence as well as the art of bonsai. All activities are FREE with paid museum admission.
The Museum of Science and Discovery (Fort Lauderdale)
Dancers! Music! Drummers!May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Join us for Music and Dancing, Food and Flowers, Arts and Crafts, Surfing Lessons and more! It’s an exciting way for the whole family to experience the cultures of Asia and the South Pacific Islands.
Miami Lakes Branch Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Rd, Miami Lakes, FL 33014, United States
An interactive performance of Japanese taiko drumming and famous Japanese legend: In 1576 the people of Nabune Japan, on the Noto Hanto coast, cleverly save their village from invading samurai by frightening the enemy away with masks and fires on the beach and...drums. Includes the science of sound, the language of Japanese taiko drumming, and learning rhythm patterns. Recommended for ages 5 and up."
The Museum of Science and Discovery (Fort Lauderdale)
Dancers! Music! Drummers!May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Join us for Music and Dancing, Food and Flowers, Arts and Crafts, Surfing Lessons and more! It’s an exciting way for the whole family to experience the cultures of Asia and the South Pacific Islands.
Morikami Gardens, 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, Florida 33446
The true spirit of sado — harmony (wa), reverence (kei), purity (sei), tranquility (jaku) — along with a sip of green tea and a sweet – can bring a calm perspective to a busy life.
A four-week Summer Institute on Tokyo, entitled Tokyo: High City and Low City: A NEH Summer Institute for College and University Teachers
Tentative Schedule: June 4 – July 1, 2016
Application Deadline: March 1, 2016
A nationwide professional development program for K-12 teachers to encourage teaching and learning about Asia. To apply, please contact Maria Sol at asian@fiu.edu
Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139
Florida Supercon is the state's largest annual comic book convention and it takes place right here in Miami at the Miami Beach Convention Center. There are always a multitude of Asian related elements; Anime & other Asian related films, Cosplay Contest, Cosplay seminars, & video games. In the past there has been taiko drum performances, kimono and Harajuku style fashion history and dressing classes. The trade show has Asian snacks like Pocky and Kimonos for sale.
http://floridasupercon.com/
ASU would like to welcome new & returning students to the 2016-2017 school year. They would also like to invite everyone to thei first general body meeting, being held on Thursday, September 1st, GC150 from 2:45-4:45. There you can meet their eboard & other members & learn about upcoming meetings and events. We will also be serving free food &refreshments. If you haven't already, be sure to like their Facebook page (facebook.com/asu.fiu) for updates on club activities and announcements.
Japan Exchange and Teaching Program Information Session held Monday September 12th at FIU MMC Graham Center 280. Questions? Contact Lauren Sorondo, JET Program Coordinator, at JET@mi.mofa.go.jp
The Asian Studies Graduate Students Organization (A.S.G.S.O.) in conjunction with the Japan club, bring you an event to learn, participate and enjoy all things related to the continent of Asia here at FIU.
Stay tuned for all the details of the event.
A nationwide professional development program for K-12 teachers to encourage teaching and learning about Asia. To apply, please contact Maria Sol at asian@fiu.edu
Dr. Steven Heine will be presenting his latest book, Chan Rhetoric of Uncertainty in the Blue Cliff Record, on September 28, 2016 at 8:00 PM at Books & Books.
Friends, come join the Chinese Club at FIU for authentic Chinese food, music, and casual discussion as we join together to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节)! We will be hosting this event in GC 316 on Thursday, September 29th from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
Please do not forget to RSVP for this event! You can do so by visiting our RoarSync Portal.
We hope to see you there!
谢谢！ 中秋节快乐！
P.S. YES! We will have Moon Cakes!
The Author of this year's Common Reading Book Selection, Yeonmi Park, will be presenting her book "In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom" at FIU on October 4-5, 2016. There will be a Book Signing after her presentation. Click here for more details.
The old stone of Johnny Ma’s debut feature is Lao Shi, an unassuming taxi driver whose display of basic compassion in an extreme situation prompts others to regard him as a “moral fossil.”
$2 Discount on tickets - click for more info.
The old stone of Johnny Ma’s debut feature is Lao Shi, an unassuming taxi driver whose display of basic compassion in an extreme situation prompts others to regard him as a “moral fossil.” $2 Discount on tickets - click for more info.
Brought to you by the FIU Japan Club.
Japan Club will be hosting its second Japanese film. We will be showing a cultural film and will have a discussion on it after the movie ends. Invite your friends and come join us to learn about the Japanese culture!
Are you applying for the JET Program? Come to the application workshop! JET alumni will talk about how to write a good statement of purpose and make suggestions on whom to ask for letters of recommendation. There will be a brief presentation followed by one-on-one peer review and Q&As, so please bring a draft of your application and what you have written for your statement of purpose so far.
Join the language clubs, Le Cercle Francais, Japan Club, Chinese Club, Pi Delta Phi, Brazilian Culture Club, Spanish Club, Italian Club and others in celebrating Halloween with a big bash!! We will be serving food, drinks and ice cream cake!
The University is celebrating the linguistic diversity of our community, as well as promoting language learning resources for those who want to add to their repertoire.
· Socialize with other students and faculty who speak the same language(s) as you
· Win prizes at language trivia
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).
Brought to you by the FIU Japan Club. Japan Club will be hosting its second Japanese film. We will be showing a cultural film and will have a discussion on it after the movie ends. Invite your friends and come join us to learn about the Japanese culture!
The A.S.G.S.O. is working with the Film Department to have a movie screening at the end of November and we are going to attach the end of semester party to it. This will be a potluck, please bring a snack to share with everyone. Click for info. on the film being shown.
Grants for college graduate, graduate students, and working professionals for an academic year of advanced language study. The Blakemore Foundation provides its fellows with tuition plus a stipend to cover travel and living expenses at eligible language programs in East and Southeast Asia.
Application deadline December 30, 2016
