Waging Peace in Vietnam Exhibit and Events

Oct. 30, 2023

Read an article published by the CU libraries about this series here. October 30, 5:00-7:00PM, British and Irish Studies Room, Norlin Library, Opening Reception Introduction to an exhibit that depicts the important, but largely unknown, role of U.S. active duty military and returning veterans in opposing the war in Vietnam...

Israel-Hamas war an ‘ongoing catastrophe,’ faculty say

Oct. 26, 2023

An article from the Colorado Arts and Sciences Magazine: At a panel discussion Wednesday, CU Boulder experts on the modern Middle East noted that the current war differs from previous conflicts Though conflict between Israel and the militant group Hamas has simmered and flared for decades, the war initiated Saturday...

This week: Fallout: Asian networks of nuclearity and Indonesian Cultural Day

Oct. 23, 2023

CAS invites you to two events this week: Fallout: Asian networks of nuclearity Friday, October 27, 2023, coffee at 10am, panels begin at 10:30am Flatirons Room, Center for Community (C4C) with Keynote by Shiloh Krupar (Georgetown University) at 3:30pm in Guggenheim room 205 co-sponsored by the Department of Geography and...

Asia-Related Courses Spring 2024

Oct. 16, 2023

ASIA 1000 Origins of Contemporary Southeast Asia T/Th 2pm-3:15pm Explores the dynamic present of Southeast Asia in light of its complex past. Introduces the shared historical experiences that have shaped diverse Southeast Asian societies, with a focus on the continuing effects of colonialism, nationalism, and globalization in the region. Examines...

Preserving culture by learning an endangered language

Oct. 12, 2023

An online beginning Tibetan language course offered at CU Boulder allows learners worldwide to access contemporary resources for a less-frequently taught language A new Â鶹ÊÓƵ online language class is aiming to preserve an endangered language and create access to an important aspect of culture and identity. Beginning...

CAS Event this week - Green politics in the Lower Mekong Subregion

Oct. 9, 2023

Green politics in the Lower Mekong Subregion Wednesday October 11 5:00-6:00 pm Eaton Humanities 135 Professor Nguyen Minh Quang, a visiting scholar from Vietnam, will speak about the 'conflict' between key players and actors in the Mekong region's green politics – governments and investors vs. local CSOs/NGOs supported by western...

CU Boulder Days of Compassion events next week

Oct. 2, 2023

Cultivate compassion for your community and yourself at CU Boulder Days of Compassion CU Boulder Days of Compassion is a series of events over three days, October 9 through 11, that invite you to contemplate and practice compassion in community. The University Libraries, the Renée Crown Wellness Institute , and...

Event this Saturday: Symposium on Student Assessments and Pedagogy in Less Commonly Taught Languages

Sept. 25, 2023

September 30, 2023 09:00 AM Humanities 250 (There is a football game on campus this day, so plan ahead. Parking will be very limited) contact dalc@colorado.edu with any questions Please join us for a Symposium on Student Assessments and Pedagogy in Less Commonly Taught Languages (Arabic, Chinese, Hindi/Urdu, Japanese, Korean)...

CAS Welcomes Shae Frydenlund and Nurul Wahyuni

Sept. 18, 2023

Shae Frydenland is a full time instructor who will spearhed the Climate and Society in Asia initiative. Nurul Wahyuni is teaching Indonesian as a Fulbright teaching scholar. Dr. Shae Frydenlund ’s research and teaching is motivated by an acute interest in the world of work and labor policy in Asia...

CAS Welcomes New Staff Members Lucy Lin and Hannah Palustre

Sept. 11, 2023

Lucy Lin has joined the Center for Asian Studies staff since April 2023. Lucy’s role is Accounting and Grant Assistant. She also works as the HR Liaison of Center for Asian Studies and Teaching East Asia. Lucy grew up in southern China and was a middle school teacher. She migrated...

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