Help promote the Asian Studies Program! Looking for short video introductions from students Want to help recruit new students to Asian Studies at UMBC?  We're currently starting the fall recruitment season -- sending information out to prospective freshman, transfer students, and current students interested in our major/minor.  Recruiting will look a little different this year, though, so I'm looking for some help!

To participate, film a very short (Tik-Tok length) video of yourself introducing yourself as a major/minor/certificate student, talking about a class you enjoy, talking about why you love learning an Asian language, or identifying something else you like about being part of Asian Studies at UMBC.

We'll use these short videos along with some statements from our faculty to  to interest prospective new students to join our community.

Send segments or direct questions to me at oyen@umbc.edu.
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Scholarships are available for summer study of Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Hindi through the Critical Language Scholarship Program.

Many Asian languages qualify for the program. You do not need prior study of Hindi (or  Azerbaijani, Bangla, Indonesian, Persian, Punjabi, Turkish,  or Urdu) to qualify.  You do need at least one year of Korean completed, or two years of Chinese or Japanese to qualify.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals and have completed any language prerequisites before the start of the program in the summer.

Applications are due November 17th, 2020.  Reach out to Asian Studies or the Study Abroad office at UMBC for help with your application.
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Join the Honors College for a virtual "Lunch and Learn" to discuss the basic principles of origami design and their applications beyond creating works of art.

https://umbc.webex.com/umbc/j.php?MTID=md2e4c2992dafbb7c75c882152b31ee4e

If you have trouble joining the Webex event, please contact Dr. Julie Oakes at juloakes@umbc.edu


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Since 1990, the Blakemore Foundation has awarded over $20 million in grants to graduating seniors, college graduates, graduate students and young/mid-career professionals to fund an academic year of advanced language study in East and Southeast Asia.

Superior candidates pursuing careers which will involve the regular use of an East or Southeast Asian language, in fields such as academia, STEM, international business, accounting, law, medicine, journalism, architecture, teaching, social and NGO work, and government service, are encouraged to apply.

Applications for fellowships for the 2021/2022 academic year are now open at https://blakemorefoundation.communityforce.com.

Blakemore Freeman Fellows receive a stipend for living, travel and study expenses and full tuition for programs such as:

● Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies at Tsinghua University
● International Chinese Language Program at National Taiwan University
● Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies in Yokohama
● Seoul National University, Sogang University and other language programs in South Korea

Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are also available for advanced language study in:

● Thailand     ● Vietnam     ● Indonesia     ● Cambodia     ● Myanmar
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Tuesday, September 1, 2020 · 2 PM - 3 PM
Join Online Event
The Asian Studies Program hopes you can join us for our Virtual Welcome Week Event TODAY, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 2-3 p.m.

No need to RSVP, just drop in whenever you are able to between 2-3 p.m.  We'd love to have you join us for the entire event, but no worries if you can't stay the whole time, or if you need to join us a little later than 2 p.m.

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The Asian Studies Program hopes you can join us for our Virtual Welcome Week Event TOMORROW, Tuesday, September 1, 2020 from 2-3 p.m.

No need to rsvp, just drop by our virtual event whenever convenient for you. You can stay the whole time or come late, leave early, etc. The whole point is to stay connected, even though it is virtually at this time!




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As we embark on our mostly online fall semester, please check in if you have questions, concerns or need help with planning. 

I have created two kinds of appointment slots via Calendly.com: one for short check in sessions, and one for longer planning.  These are not yet the fall advising clearance sessions - those will start in October. This is for anyone who still needs clearance to register this fall, wants to discuss schedule changes, or needs to start thinking longer term about study abroad and internships.

To make an appointment, follow this link: https://calendly.com/oyen

If you need to talk to me about these issues but the times listed don't work for you, please email: oyen@umbc.edu.

Sincerely,
Dr. Oyen
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Graduating seniors are required to turn in a short portfolio of their work over the course of the major.  In lieu of a capstone experience, students who intend to graduate with a major in Asian Studies are required to complete a small portfolio prior to graduation. The portfolio is due to Dr. Meredith Oyen by November 25, 2020 and should contain the following items:

Please assemble all items in the portfolio into a single .pdf, .doc, or .docx file beginning with a table of contents (list of items included in the file).  Submit via email to Dr. Meredith Oyen, Director, Asian Studies Program (oyen@umbc.edu).  Dr. Oyen is also happy to meet with you or answer emailed questions about the requirement.   

 

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We have all faced the uncertainty and confusion of the pandemic and what it means for the future. Some of our Asian and Asian American friends, colleagues, and students have dealt with racist attacks and anger aimed at them, associating them unfairly with the virus’ origins. And in the last few weeks, the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have served as a stark reminder of the longstanding inequities in American society that disproportionately threaten Black lives. Combined with the higher case fatality rates for people of color from COVID-19, the lockdowns, and economic pain unevenly distributed across the country, it can feel like American society is at a breaking point.

We are a community of people who are interested in the study of Asia: its languages, cultures, traditions, politics, economics, and international relations. As a community, we’re diverse. Right now, that means that we’re hurting in a lot of different ways. But it also means we have a wide variety of strengths, talents, and contributions to respond to these issues in distinctive ways.

As we all consider how best to respond, to push back against the destruction of racism, to care for those in our circle who are hurting, to seek change in any way we can, remember we have the strength and support of this community behind us.

Dr. Oyen ]]> It’s been a heartbreaking few months for many of us. We have all faced the uncertainty and confusion of the pandemic and what it means for the future. Some of our Asian and Asian American... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/93607/guest@my.umbc.edu/fa19ccc2225a32e75e20c647f13fed2f/api/pixel Asian Studies Program https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/asianstudiesprogram https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/547/d6d66b1cc0ed324b96b4cfc23eb152f9/xsmall.png?1747932320 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/547/d6d66b1cc0ed324b96b4cfc23eb152f9/original.png?1747932320 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/547/d6d66b1cc0ed324b96b4cfc23eb152f9/xxlarge.png?1747932320 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/547/d6d66b1cc0ed324b96b4cfc23eb152f9/xlarge.png?1747932320 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/547/d6d66b1cc0ed324b96b4cfc23eb152f9/large.png?1747932320 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/547/d6d66b1cc0ed324b96b4cfc23eb152f9/medium.png?1747932320 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/547/d6d66b1cc0ed324b96b4cfc23eb152f9/small.png?1747932320 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/547/d6d66b1cc0ed324b96b4cfc23eb152f9/xsmall.png?1747932320 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/547/d6d66b1cc0ed324b96b4cfc23eb152f9/xxsmall.png?1747932320 Asian Studies Program 1 0 true Thu, 04 Jun 2020 14:13:18 -0400 P/F Advising and Summer Connections As we transition into the summer after a very unusual semester, here are a few things to keep in mind.

1.) The deadline to change your grade in a course to pass/fail or retroactively withdraw from spring semester is June 10.  You are strongly encouraged to meet with an academic advisor before making any decisions.  To that end, Dr. Oyen will be available by appointment on Google Hangout, over the phone, or by email.  Send an email to oyen@umbc.edu to arrange your appointment.

2.)  Similarly, advising for fall semester is ongoing, so if you still need advising or would like to discuss any of your options, please do get in contact (again, by emailing oyen@umbc.edu).

3.)  Stay connected over the summer!  Follow us on Instagram (@umbcasianstudies), Facebook or Twitter (@umbcASIA). This summer, we'll preview some of the fall 2020 course offerings, profile some of our students and faculty, and check in on our portable ninjas.  

Have a healthy and restful summer, and let us know what you need.

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