China Showcase Event on the UA Mall

Feb. 8, 2019

A message from Albert Welter, Head of the East Asian Studies Department

"I’m happy to report the extraordinary success of the China Showcase event on the UA Mall yesterday (Friday). I hope you all had a chance to attend. It was really great––a wonderful opportunity to promote the ongoing success of EAS, particularly the China programs. The event covered everything from a “What did Confucius really say?” test, Chinese tea explanation and tea ceremony presentation, Chinese costume fashion show, Chinese language students singing demonstration (I was unaware of what hidden talent we have!), poster drawings from students of Chinese literary heroes, chopstick competition, a study-abroad photography contest, and so much more! Many thanks to all who joined in the fun, especially student volunteers who did so much to make it a success. It made me really proud to be a member of such a creative and vibrant community. Special thanks to Professors Camp, Diao, Du, and Gregory, who were instrumental in the planning to make the event such a success. And also to Theresa, who along with her minions did so much to create the poster boards and attend to all the details that go into an event such as this. What a lot of fun! A hearty thanks to all of you. It was so nice to see EAS and China take over the UA mall for a day. Maybe again next year?"

 

Buddhist Compassion

When
3:30 – 5 p.m., March 22, 2016
Where
Poetry Center, Helen S. Schaefer Building, 1508 E Helen St.

Author of Buddhist Fasting Practice  The Nyungne Method of Thousand Armed Chenrezig, Wangchen Rinpoche was recognized as a Tulku at an early age by Dorje Chang Kalu Rinpoche, and is a lineage holder of the Kagyu Shanga-pa sect and teaches widely in Asia and Europe.

Informal conversation with Rinpoche and light refreshment following the talk


Buddhist Studies: Past, Present, Future

When
4 – 5 p.m., April 6, 2016
Where
Kiva Auditorium (Student Union Building)

Abstract:

Defining Buddhist Studies has become more difficult as disciplinary structures are being questioned for relevance and accountability. Where should Buddhism be studied in a time when the literature is filled with “obituaries” of established practices and institutions? How important is it for the field to become a clearly mapped knowledge “territory”? Is it possible to conceive of an approach between scholars that is collaborative and even interdependent? Can knowledge produced in the context of application within the digital realm be accepted? Is there information that will be suppressed in the ensuing debate?  Will the future bring a broader system of quality control? Is this a moment of singularity where potentials are available to signal an era of creativity?

 

Join us in Welcoming Scholars from Kyushu University

When
4 – 8 p.m., March 21, 2016
Where
The University of Arizona Poetry Center

Join us in welcoming scholars from Kyushu University who are participating in our 

Kyushu University and University of Arizona Symposium,

Topics in Language, Literature and Culture, which will be held at 

The University of Arizona Poetry Center 4-7PM, March 21, 2016 (Reception 7-8PM)

 

Celebrate Homecoming 2015 with East Asian Studies!

When
11:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Oct. 23, 2015

11:30 AM   HOMECOMING BBQ BASH

Location: UA Mall, east of Old Main | Cost: $35

Enjoy food, music, and more while mingling with fellow Wildcats. Open to ALL UA friends, alumni, faculty, staff, and students. Buy your tickets here.

 

1:30 PM  COLLEGIATE SHOWCASE

 

The Future of China’s Past: Looking into the Meaning of China’s Rise

Location: Student Union Memorial Center, Kiva Room | FREE!

What does China’s cultural renaissance bode for the future? Head of East Asian Studies Albert Welter discusses current engagements with models of China’s past with an eye toward exploring the possibilities shaping China’s (and the world’s) future.

 

3:30 PM  POETRY CENTER OPEN HOUSE

Location: UA Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St.  |  FREE!

Drop in for docent-led tours of the renowned Poetry Center and peruse the library’s prominent permanent collection and current Baja Arizona exhibition in the gallery.

 

6:00 PM  EAST ASIAN STUDIES ALUMNI RECEPTION

Location: Yume Japanese Gardens, 2130 N. Alvernon Way  |  Cost: $15  

Relax at Tucson’s beautiful Yume Japanese Gardens. This tranquil setting is the perfect place for alumni, faculty, students, and staff to mingle while enjoying the gardens. Sample fine Asian cuisine and spend time socializing with friends old and new. Tickets and more information available here.

 

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES ALUMNA OF THE YEAR  

Brandy DeVelbiss Christian

Our distinguished alumna Brandy DeVelbiss Christian (EAS ‘95) has been successfully putting her East Asian Studies degree to good use in her current position as Chief Operating Officer of the Port of New Orleans, the fifth busiest port in North America. Brandy’s insights into Chinese language and culture launched her career at the Port of San Diego where she pursued international business opportunities. Her ability to speak Chinese has helped propel her career and strengthen her Asian business relationships. Her experience is a shining example of humanities at work in the real world. Welcome back to the UA, Brandy!

 

2026 Arizona in Kyoto Scholarship Recipient Presents to SAJCC Council

Sept. 10, 2026
2026 AZ in Kyoto scholarship recipient (Claire De Leon) presents to SAJCC Council.

The SAJCC 2026 Arizona in Kyoto scholarship recipient was Claire De Leon, a Japanese Culture/English Literature double major Senior at the University of Arizona. SAJCC Council met on September 9 at East Asian Studies Department conference room (1512 E. 1st St.) to hear Claire’s presentation on her study abroad experience in Kyoto. 14 students participated this summer.

She had written in her application essay:
“My studies at the University of Arizona have been particularly focused on the Heian court and its literature. Kyoto, being the capital and the location of the Imperial Court for around a thousand years starting in the Heian, is the best possible place to visit if I want to continue learning about the court! I plan to visit museums, the old palace, and sites like Rokujou that are mentioned in works like Genji Monogatari.”

Attending were Chair of Scholarship committee Carolyn Classen, members of the committee: her husband Dr. Albrecht Classen (Director of Medieval Europe study abroad) and retired EAS professor Dr. Min Yanagihashi. Other SAJCC Council members attending were Co-Director Miki Pimienta, and Co-Treasurer Miyako McKay, who provided the Japanese snacks, courtesy of SAJCC.

Faculty in attendance: AZ in Kyoto Co-directors Chieko Nakano and Dr. Margaret Camp, and EAS Chair Dr. Wenhao Diao. Chieko provided the green tea (hot and cold). Missing was SAJCC Council member Dr. Josh Schlachet, also on that faculty, currently on sabbatical in Berlin.

This was SAJCC’s 5th year of scholarships for this summer study abroad program, which started in 2019 (with 3 year covid hiatus). Both Claire and the EAS faculty expressed their gratitude for the $500 scholarship.

Culture/History | Southern AZ Japanese Cultural Coalition

Korean Halloween Night: Folklore, Talismans, & Spirits of Korea

Experience Korean Halloween Traditions!

When
4:30 – 6:30 p.m., Oct. 28, 2026
Where
Main Library 112 (Integrated Learning Center Courtyard)

Join us for a cultural night where Korean folk beliefs meet Halloween traditions! Immerse yourself in Korean cultural activities such as making lotus flower lanterns, talisman making, fortune telling, and more. Create, explore, and celebrate together!

 

Open to the public!

 

For more information, contact east-asian-studies@arizona.edu.

Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

Experience the Joy of the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

When
3 – 5 p.m., Sept. 25, 2026
Where
Manuel Pacheco Integrated Learning Center, Room 141

The Chinese Language Program at the Department of East Asian Studies invites you to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival and experience the Chinese culture of reunion! Join us for a festive celebration featuring activities such as tasting mooncakes, paper folding, ring tossing, lantern painting, and more. Come enjoy the holiday, connect with your peers, practice your Chinese communication skills, and experience the traditions of the Mid-Autumn Festival in a fun and interactive environment.

Open to all students at U of A! Invite your friends!

Contacts
Prof. Bo Liu
liubo@arizona.edu
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

Eating Right Everywhere: Food and Health in Global Perspective

Workshop and Symposium at the University of Arizona

When
9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Aug. 28, 2026
Where
Iris Cantor Building, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, 1502 E Mabel…

What should we eat? Dietary choice has preoccupied and perplexed societies worldwide—so devilishly simple and confoundingly involved at once. Join us for a day of presentations and discussion by prominent food studies scholars as we seek to reimagine healthful consumption in a global, humanistic framework.

Featuring contributions from historians, anthropologists, sociologists, and nutritionists, this symposium will take us around the globe: from the tables and narratives of African diaspora to Japan’s inner world of microbial fermentation; from the cookbooks of late-colonial Mexico to the politics of vegetarianism; from inside US prison dietary programs to the healing foods of Cambodia, and much more. We hope you will join us as we ask together: is there such a thing as ‘eating right everywhere’?

Free and open to the public; Lunch provided

 

Please contact Dr. Josh Schlachet at jschlachet@arizona.edu with any inquiries

Contacts
Dr. Josh Schlachet
jschlachet@arizona.edu
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