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January
JapaNetwork
JapaNetwork is an institutional network designed in collaboration with FIU (Dr. Steven Heine and Dr. Asuka Mashav) and the Consulate-General of Japan in Miami.
February
2016 Southern Japan Seminar
The annual Southern Japan Seminar (SJS) promotes research and educational activities of Japan-related scholars in the Southeastern United States. This year’s event was held on Florida International University’s MMC Campus at Graham Center (GC) 150 on Friday, February 26, 2016. The event featured 7 lectures and a musical performance.
Chinese New Year Event Photos
On February 12, 2016, FIU Asian Studies Program and Modern Language Department along with many guests celebrated the Chinese New Year! The celebration was held on at GL 100 from 7:00-9:00 PM. This event was free and open to the public. Chinese snacks and drinks were provided. There were many great performances throughout the night. Thank you to all who came to celebrate. Click above for pictures from the event.
April
Cool Japan @ FIU
On February 27 & 28, 2016, FIU's Asian Studies & Modern Language Programs, Japan Club, Geek Culture Club along with the Japanese Consulate in Miami held a two-day event dedicated to Japanese Traditional & Pop Culture! People played games or entered a contest to WIN Prizes!! Attendees enjoyed tea, onigiri or taiyaki while listening to J-pop or Taiko drumming and so much more.
May
Recap from the A.S.G.S.O. Farewell party
Check out the A.S.G.S.O. Asian Studies Farewell Party that happened on May 2, 2016. Thank you to everyone who came out to say goodbye to those people who were graduating and farewell to those going back home to Asia. We had a blast and we will miss you all. ---- Lisa Niven (President, A.S.G.S.O.)
Asian Studies Awardees
Asian Studies is proud to announce that several of our graduate and undergraduate students are recipients of a number of prestigious awards!
Our Students in a Kimono Fashion Show this past weekend!
This past Sunday at the Museum of Science and Discovery in Fort Lauderdale local Kimono designer, Hiromi Asai held a fashion show. Her show was in conjunction with the museums Asian Pacific Heritage Celebration. A few of our students/alumni were models in her show. Click more to see a video from the event. Courtesy of the Sun-Sentinel.
Asian Studies Director, Dr. Steven Heine's has just Released his latest book.
Chan Rhetoric of Uncertainty in the Blue Cliff Record Sharpening a Sword at the Dragon Gate
3 FIU Asian Studies Students Received the U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship
The Critical Language Scholarship Program is part of a U.S. government effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical foreign languages.
Check out our tour of The Art of the Video Games Exhibition
Our visit to The Art of the Video Game Exhibition at the Frost Art Museum. Join us on our adventure.
May is Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month - Proclamation from President Obama
Presidential Proclamation -- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, 2016
August
Volume XX (2016) of Japan Studies Review is Now Available
The current 2016 issue (Volume XX) of the Japan Studies Review (JSR) is now available as a PDF file. For hard copies, contact asian@fiu.edu.
FIU Asian Studies Program Newsletter 2015-2016
Fall 2016 Edition: Includes information on the "Tokyo: High City and Low City" NEH Summer Institute, the Japan Foundation's Institutional Project Support Program Grant Activities, student accomplishments and awards (including a World's Ahead Graduate and the Omar K. Carrion Scholarship), Undergraduate/Graduate Student and Alumni News, as well as a spotlight on Dr. Asuka Mashav, and other faculty news.
October
Alumni Spotlight "Christian Deleveaux"
On occasion, we spotlight our alumni and all of the great things they have been doing since they graduated the FIU Asian Studies Program. Today's update is Christian Deleveaux.
Recap Video from Dr. Heine's Book signing at Books and Books yesterday.
Recap from Dr. Heine's book signing for the "Rhetoric of Uncertainty in the Blue Cliff Record: Sharpening a Sword at the Dragon Gate" at Books & Books on 9/23/16
Photo Recap from "Welcome to Asia @ FIU" event 9/23/16
"Welcome to Asia @ FIU" event was held on 9/23/16 in the GC Pit area of MMC. This event was held by the Asian Studies Graduate Students Organization (A.S.G.S.O.) in Collaboration with Japan Club and Modern Language Graduate Students Organization.
Happy Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) and Good Yom Kippur (Jewish Day of Atonement or Reflection)!
Rosh Hasanna is the Jewish festival of new year and is celebrated this year from October 2 to 4. To mark the occassion, Aravindan Neelakandan caught up with Prof. Nathan Katz, who has been working both in the academics as well as cultural field for the promotion of Hindu-Jewish ties.
November
Recap from the Alumni, Where are they now? (Asian Studies Career Workshop)
This workshop featured four alumni. Each of the alumni discussed their time at FIU and how they arrived at the place they are now in life. It was a great conversation regarding positives and negatives of college life, internships, part-time work, study abroad and so much more. Please click above to see a few pictures from the event.
Recap from International Student's Club 4th Annual World's Fair
The World Fair is an amazing multicultural event prepared by the International Students Club, the ISSS office and around 12 student organizations. Took place 11/16/16.
Recap from the Ainu visit
On Friday, November 4th, the Ainu, the indigenous people from Japan visited the FIU MMC campus to teach us about their traditional culture. They left all who attended with a great appreciation for their history and traditions.
President Barack Obama at FIU
President Barack Obama campaigns for Hillary Clinton at Florida International University on November 3, 2016. Some of our Asian Studies students went to support.
December
Recap from Japan Immersion Day 12/12/16
It was a great day to enjoy Japanese culture, meet other Japanese students, learn more about Japan, and have fun! Held on: December 12, 2016 19:30 AM - 1 :30 PM 1 Held at: FlU Modesto A. Maidique Campus 1 GL 100 and GC classrooms The workshops this year included: Japanese culture,Sushi-making,Kimono try-on,Marial arts - Kendo,Video Games,Anime,Chopstick decoration/Hachimaki making,Calligraphy Japanese bracelet making/origami crafts,Sumie (Japanese brush painting)
