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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 1h

Undergraduate and graduate students can spend a summer in intensive language training through the Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program. Applications are now open and will be accepted until November 18.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 4h

In the Fall 2017 issue of EAA, @kimanh.bsky.social published "The 'Mundane Violence' of International Water Conflicts," introducing readers to environmental and social issues that have only grown more acute in the years since this article first appeared.

The “Mundane Violence” of International Water Conflicts - Association for Asian Studies

Statistics about water resources abound. Some, like the combined length of rivers in the United States (3.5 million miles), make for interesting but forgettable trivia. Others, like the number of…

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 7h

We are halfway through the 2025 AAS elections, but only 10% of members have voted so far 🫤 If you still need to cast your ballot, check your email today for a reminder message with a link to our voting platform.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 1d

CFP reminder: "Asian Studies in the Digital Age, Old and New," 65th annual meeting of the Southeast Conference of the AAS, January 23-25, 2026 at Georgia Tech. Submit proposals by October 31.

Annual Meeting — SEC AAS

Southeast Conference of the Association for Asian Studies

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 1d

Congratulations to AAS Member Xiaolu Ma, whose book has been honored by @aseees.bsky.social!

ASEEES Association for Slavic, East European, & Eurasian Studies @aseees.bsky.social · 10d

Congratulations to Xiaolu Ma, honorable mention recipient of the University of Southern California Book Prize for Transpatial Modernity: Chinese Cultural Encounters with Russia via Japan (1880–1930) with Harvard University Asia Center.
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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 1d

Established by member vote in 2020, the Diversity and Equity Committee is the newest AAS governance body. Its members advise the Board of Directors on issues relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Portrait of Kimberly Hassel, Assistant Professor of Japanese Studies at Duke University, featured as a nominee for the Diversity and Equity Committee in the AAS 2025 Elections.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 1d

With over 3,000 attendees, #AAS2026 is the perfect place to hold your #AsianStudies business meeting or reception! Submit a request now to secure meeting space in Vancouver next March.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 2d

If you're an AAS member who maybe ... misplaced ... the ballot email sent to you in mid-September, no need to fret: a reminder link to your ballot will arrive on Thursday, October 16. Get ready now by reviewing the election slate posted at our website!

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Nominee Gregory Goulding, Associate Professor of Literary Studies at University of Pennsylvania, running for South Asia Council in AAS 2025 elections.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 2d

Last call! All nominations for the 2026 Sumie Jones Prize for Project Leadership in Japan-centered Humanities must be submitted by 5pm ET tomorrow, October 15.

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Call for nominations for the Sumie Jones Prize recognizing leadership in Japan-centered humanities projects by the Association for Asian Studies.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 3d

Click, click, click, and ... VOTE! Thanks to our election provider, Survey & Ballot Solutions, casting your ballot in the AAS 2025 elections will only take a few minutes. Log in and vote before November 17.

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Campaign poster for Mark Halperin, nominee for East & Inner Asia Council in AAS 2025 elections, professor of history at UC Davis, advocating for workshops and support for younger Asian studies scholars.

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Society for the Social History of Medicine (SSHM) @sshmedicine.bsky.social · 3d

The 2026 SSHM Conference will be @universityofleeds.bsky.social. The theme will be In/Out and we are inviting papers that consider experiences of being in and/or out of health or health care in any period or geographical location. #HistMed #HistSTM
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SSHM 2026: In/Out

Location: University of Leeds Dates: 30 June to 3 July 2026 Submission Deadline: 5.00pm (GMT) 11th January 2026 Conference Co-Convenors: Dr Alexia Moncrieff & Dr Katherine Rawling Conference Co…

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 3d

If you're planning to attend #AAS2026 in Vancouver but need some help financing your trip, check out our conference funding opportunities. We are committed to facilitating the attendance of as many people as our resources allow!

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A red Japan passport, travel documents, and a toy airplane on a laptop keyboard symbolizing travel for the AAS 2026 Annual Conference in Vancouver.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 6d

Thank you to everyone who has voted so far in the AAS 2025 elections! If you haven't done so yet, why not make today the day? It only takes a few minutes!

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Nominee Phillip Guingona, Assistant Professor of History at Nazareth University, stands outdoors near a brick archway for the AAS 2025 Council of Conferences election.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · Sep 11

The AAS Southeast Asia Council invites applications for its #AAS2026 dissertation workshop on "Global Southeast Asias," made possible thanks to support by the Henry Luce Foundation. Apply by October 20 to participate!

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · Sep 12

Advanced PhD students are invited to apply for the AAS Northeast Asia Council's #AAS2026 dissertation workshop, "Labor and the Politics of Care in East Asia," supported by funding from the Henry Luce Foundation. Application deadline: October 20.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 8d

#CFP: 26th Asian Studies Association of Australia Biennial Conference, "Beyond Borders: Reimagining Asian societies in and across a Shifting World." June 29-July 2, 2026—proposals due November 7, 2025.

Home - 26th Asian Studies Association of Australia Biennial Conference

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 9d

Makers of documentary and independent films about Asia have *10 days left* to submit their work to the #AAS2026 Film Expo! Thanks to the UIUC Center for East Asian and Pacific Studies for being our partner in producing this event.

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AAS 2026 Film Expo call for documentary and independent films on contemporary Asian life, deadline October 17, 2025, for the Vancouver conference.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 9d

The AAS 2025 elections opened on September 16, with voting available until November 17. AAS members: log in to your ballot and cast your vote! Don't miss this chance to make your voice heard.

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Portrait of Mary Gallagher wearing a green blouse and necklace, nominated for Vice President of the Association for Asian Studies in 2025.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 9d

New #AsiaNow post: AAS Statement on Discontinuation of International and Foreign Language Education Grant Programs

Statement on Discontinuation of International and Foreign Language Education Grant Programs - Association for Asian Studies

On Sept. 10, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) decided to prematurely terminate programs promoting international and foreign language education, which have been funded by federal grants…

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 9d

#CFP "Closed Borders and Global Connections: Being Global after Globalization" — World History Association conference, to be held June 25-27 in Incheon, Korea. Early submission deadline is December 1!

WHA Korea 2026

The WHA will be hosting the 35th WHA Annual Meeting in Incheon, Korea, from 25- 27 June, 2026, co-sponsored by George Mason University Korea, in affiliation with The Academy of Korean Studies.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 10d

Call for Submissions — "Global Perceptions of China: Insights from the Next Generation." Scholars under the age of 35 are invited to submit proposals by October 31.

Call for Submissions

CCA invites young scholars under 35 to submit paper proposals on how China is perceived in their countries or regions, as part of a new initiative to highlight underrepresented perspectives on…

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 10d

AAS-in-Asia 2026 to Take Place at Lahore University of Management Sciences—submit your organized panel session or roundtable proposal by November 13!

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Colorful poster for AAS-in-Asia Lahore conference, Sept 25-27, 2026, themed 'Centering Asia: Refiguring Connections, Recharting Futures'.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 13d

AAS Members: it's time to exercise ... exercise your right to vote, that is! Log in to your ballot and cast your vote in our 2025 elections. 💪

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Nominee Paul Foster, Associate Professor of Chinese at Georgia Tech, running for Council of Conferences in AAS 2025 Elections with a focus on promoting cross-cultural collaborative research.

Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 14d

Exhibit, advertise, and sponsor at #AAS2026! We have many different opportunities for publishers and programs to reach our Annual Conference participants in Vancouver—book yours today.

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Promotional graphic for AAS2026 Annual Conference in Vancouver, March 12-15, highlighting 55% exhibit booths sold and inviting bookings for booths, sponsorships, and ads.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 14d

If you know a graduate student or college-level Japanese instructor who stands out as an exceptional language teacher, it's time to nominate them for the 2026 Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award! All materials must be submitted by January 23.

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2026 Hamako Ito Chaplin Memorial Award offers $1,000 for excellence in Japanese language teaching to graduate students and college instructors.

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