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Join Asian Studies for a screening of the Academy Award-winning Best Picture The Last Emperor! This 1987 masterpiece tells the story of China's last emperor, Puyi, and is based on his...

We had a glimpse of spring earlier this week, but winter is back this morning. In Japan, plum blossoms are out in full force! These bright pink flowers - an earlier cousin of the more famous...

The WInter Session is wrapping up and Spring 2024 is just around the corner. We hope that you've had a productive, relaxing January, and are looking forward to welcoming you to campus next week,...

It's a short week here on campus, but the semester is continuing its march towards finals in a few weeks. If you are celebrating this week, we hope that you will have a safe and happy holiday, and...

Fall foliage is on full display on campus and around town, and the semester continues! Here's the latest from Asian Studies. Guest Lecture - Dr. Yunwoo Song, "Why Be Moral?"  Asian Studies is...

It's that time again - Spring 2024 Registration starts next week, Oct 31! Are you ready to sign up for your classes? Here's a checklist of things you can do to prepare!  Online Schedule Available...

The semester is hurrying along, and October is in full swing this week. So much is happening on campus and elsewhere - here are some highlights.  Homecoming This Week!  UMBC celebrates...

The semester is in full swing and we hope your classes and work are going well. A lot is happening on campus these days - take a look!  NBR Fellowships The National Bureau for Asian Research...

It's been a chilly start to the semester so far, but there are so many things happening on campus, you're sure to stay warm! In Kyoto, February is when the gardens of plum trees at Kitano Tenmangu...

It's cold and rainy on campus today, but our thoughts are looking ahead towards sunny and warm summer. If you're not sure yet how you'd like to spend your summer break, there are tons of options...