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January

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Venue:GC Ballroom

Come join us at the Lunar New Year Celebration at the GC Ballroom on Saturday, January 25th from 6 to 9pm (doors will open at 5:30pm).

February

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Venue:GC 314

Join us and bring your partner in crime for a screening of an Asian romantic comedy titled "This is Not What I Expected" on Valentine's Day (Friday, February 14) at 1PM in GC 314.

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APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 17, 2020 The Japan-U.S. Friendship Commission (JUSFC) and the International House of Japan (I-House) are currently seeking three Summer Interns for short-term (not to exceed two weeks) internships during late July-August 2020 to coincide with the Olympic Games in Tokyo. The interns will support the ongoing activities of the 2020 U.S.-Japan Creative Artists Program (NichiBei Creative Artists).

Welcome to Asia

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Venue:GC Pit

Come get a preview of all things Asia-related at FIU. You’ll learn more about the various student organizations, cultures, and languages. There will be music, dances, and giveaways! Hosted by Asian Studies Graduate Student Organization. Open to all FIU students. Funded by CSO. For more information, please visit ASGSO's Panther Connect: https://fiu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/ASGSO

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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

March

Resume Writing for Asian Studies Students

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Venue:SASC 305

Join us for tailored resume writing advice hosting by Career and Talent Development. If you're interested in applying for jobs relevant to your Asian Studies program, we'll be providing advice about how to advertise your language skills, study abroad experiences, and relevant work experience. Additionally, for those interested in pursuing graduate studies, we will provide advice on writing CVs. Open to all majors!

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Venue:SASC 160

Enjoy a live drawing demo of Mitsuhiro Arita whose an Illustrator, Designer and Concept Artist. This event will have an introduction and Q&A session followed by a free autograph session (limited to one item per person--must be addressed). This event will be located in SASC 160, on March 11,2020 from 11:00-2:00 pm.

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Venue:SIPA 103

Join us for a lecture led by Asian Studies Program Director and Professor, Dr. Steven Heine. He will be discussing his area of specialty, Dogen, a famous Japanese Zen monk. The tile of his talk is "Enlightenment in a World of Turbulence: The Teachings of Zen Master Dogen."

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Venue:FIU MARC Pavillion

Please note that this event has been cancelled. / The Southern Japan Seminar (SJS) is co-sponsored with the Asian Studies Program, the Global Indigenous Forum, and the Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies.

April

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Venue:FIU

The Master of Arts in Asian Studies (MAAS) at FIU is a growing interdisciplinary program in the prestigious Green School of International and Public Affairs drawing on excellent faculty resources in various departments, including Art History, Environmental Studies, Global and Sociocultural Studies, History, Modern Languages, Politics and International Relations, Religious Studies, and more. Click here for details!

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Venue:DM 353

In this lecture, Dr. Evelyn Hu-Dehart will argue against the common assumption that Chinese "coolies" constituted an extension of slavery in Cuba by showcasing the life histories of coolies who made the transition from bondage to freedom, from plantation to city, from agricultural laborer to urban worker.

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Venue:University of Miami

We are happy to announce Spring 2020 AFTJ Contests. For more details, please see the attachments. We look forward to receiving entries/registrations from your students. Several of the best contestants identified at the AFTJ speech contests will participate in AFTJ Wakayama Japanese Video Speech Contest, and the winner will be invited on a free trip to Wakayama, Japan! Click for more details!

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Venue:Whitten Learning Center Room 170 , University of Miami

We are happy to announce Spring 2020 AFTJ Contests. For more details, please see the attachments. We look forward to receiving entries/registrations from your students. Several of the best contestants identified at the AFTJ speech contests will participate in AFTJ Wakayama Japanese Video Speech Contest, and the winner will be invited on a free trip to Wakayama, Japan! Click for more details!!

May

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Venue:FIU

Click here to view Fall 2020 Course Offerings

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Contact us at asian@fiu.edu with your questions and we will set up a Zoom meeting upon request.

June

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Venue:Zoom

Join us today at 3 p.m. for "Spotlight on Global Inequalities," presented by Ruth K. & Shepard Broad Distinguished Lecture Series. The webinar will address the vulnerabilities of specific groups highlighted by COVID-19. One of the speakers for this event is Dr. Matthew Marr, Associate Professor, FIU Department of Global and Sociocultural Studies and Asian Studies Program. Click here to register for the Zoom event!

July

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Online Talk from Ancient Dragon Zen Gate, Chicago: Zen Meditation & Dharma Talk by Dr. Steven Heine on Zen Views of Travel and Place – Monday, July 20, 2020 @ 7:15 PM – 9:00 PM [Chicago time] / 8:15 PM - 10:00 PM [EST] Visit www.ancientdragon.org for the Zoom meeting details.