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New Course Available

Sign up to learn more about political leadership in Asia!

Asian Studies is offering a “new” course this fall, ASIA 300: Political Leadership in Asia. For the Fall 2025 semester, we will be having instructor Zareen Taj teach this course! Zareen Taj may be...

Posted: July 3, 2025, 1:03 PM

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Spring 2025 Asian Studies Graduates

Congratulations to our Spring 2025 graduates! Amanda Lynne Evans Asmaou Thiam Alyssa Thomas Sarah Jeannette Siskind All of us here in the program are so proud of you and your...

Posted: May 22, 2025, 1:10 PM

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Asian Studies Early December Updates

Winter Courses! Summer Study Abroad! Finals are Coming!

It's a busy time of the semester and year, and there's a lot happening on campus! Before you dive into studying for finals, be sure to see below for the latest Asian Studies news.  Winter 2025...

Posted: December 5, 2024, 9:22 AM

Asian Studies Newsletter - Week of Nov 19

Int'l Education Week! Summer Study Abroad in Japan! And More

They're calling for snow flurries, or at least "winter precipitation" of some kind, here at the tail end of this week. If you're looking for more winter than a few stray flakes, though, the...

Posted: November 19, 2024, 11:47 AM

Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Info Session

November 19 (tomorrow!), 5-6:15pm

If you are a currently enrolled UMBC undergraduate or graduate student interested in a year of research, study, or teaching in more than 140 countries around the world, attend this special...

Posted: November 18, 2024, 9:06 AM

Asian Studies Mid-November Updates

Int'l Education Week is Coming!

The days are shorter now, and a bit colder, but campus remains lively and exciting as ever for Asian Studies students. Here are a few events, dates, and deadlines of interest for you in the coming...

Posted: November 14, 2024, 9:49 AM

Asian Studies Early November Updates

Guest Lecture Next Week! Last Chance for Advising!

Today is Election Day! If you haven't voted yet, polls are open now until 8pm tonight. Maryland has same-day voter registration, so even if you aren't already registered, you may be able to cast a...

Posted: November 5, 2024, 12:16 PM

Asian Studies End of October Updates

Sign up for Advising! Upcoming Events Highlights!

Halloween is here! Will you be dressing up on Thursday? In Japan, 2024 is the 10th anniversary of "Mundane Halloween," where people dress up not as witches or zombies or ghosts but as everyday...

Posted: October 29, 2024, 10:04 AM

Asian Studies Updates

Advising Reminders! Winter Session! More Special Events!

Seasonally chilly weather isn't the only thing happening on campus lately. Keep reading to learn more about upcoming events, deadlines, and other news of interest for Asian Studies students! ...

Posted: October 16, 2024, 1:35 PM

Asian Studies October Updates

Happy autumn! Open for advising & study abroad news & more!

As the leaves begin to change here on campus and the weather finally gets a bit cooler, we're highlighting some of the upcoming deadlines, important dates, and other things happening in Asian...

Posted: October 8, 2024, 12:17 PM