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News & Events Forever Foreign (2022)

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Events: Academic Year 2025-2026

WHAT IS WAR:
Created & Performed by Eiko Otake & Wen Hui

Friday, October 3
Saturday, October 4
7:30 p.m.
Norberg Studio A, Cornerstone Arts Center

Two artists explore memory and conflict through movement and storytelling. Discussion and questions with the artists following the show.

This event has limited seating. To attend, you must reserve tickets in advance and provide the name of each person in your party. Reserve your spot HERE.

Please note this performance contains nudity and addresses themes of war and violence.

General Department Events and Deadlines*

Asian Studies Faculty Block Meetings

Second Thursday of each block. ID House classroom. 12:15 - 2:00

Asian Studies Retreat

Asian Studies Opening Year Reception

An opportunity to hear from students who have studied in an Asian country. Block 2.

Student Gaylord Prize Submissions*

Fall submission - first Friday of Block 3.
Spring submission - the spring round of Gaylord funding is contingent upon the number of awards made in the fall. Should remaining funds allow a spring round, submissions are due the third Friday of Block 6.

Gaylord Faculty Research Grant*

Proposal with a budget, itemizing anticipated expenses, to Karen Obrzut in the Dean’s Office by the 3rd Friday of Block 6. More information.

Gaylord Speaker

The block varies from year to year.

Asian Studies Language Prize*

Due third Friday of Block 5.

Chinese New Year Party

Students, faculty and staff gather in February in celebration of Chinese New Year. Those in attendance enjoy Chinese food and activities. Students from all Chinese levels perform songs and skits. Block 5 or 6.