Winter 2022 Registration Opens Monday, October 18!

Winter 2022 classes meet January 3-28, and many will take place online. Students who enroll in Winter courses typically take one class (up to 4.5 credits). Winter can be a great opportunity to catch up or get ahead if you are planning to graduate in four years! 

Asian Studies students may be especially interested in the following electives which will be offered this winter: 

• HIST 381 - From Samurai to Salariman: Japanese History Through Film and Literature - Prof. Vaporis
  Meetings: asynchronous, online
  This course counts towards UMBC's GEP/GFR 'culture' requirements
• HIST 434 - The Vietnam Wars in International Context - Prof. Oyen 
  Meetings: asynchronous, online
  This course counts towards UMBC's GEP/GFR 'social science' requirements
• MUSC 230 - Musics of the World - Prof. Beck
  Meetings: synchronous (Tues/Thurs/Fri 9am-12:10pm), online
  This course counts towards UMBC's GEP/GFR 'arts and humanities' requirements and UMBC's GEP/GFR 'culture' requirements

For general information about Winter Session 2022, visit the Winter Session website.

We hope you enjoyed celebrating Homecoming 2021 last week and this past weekend! The semester continues, and so does the approach of autumn leaves and weather.

Advising is Coming!

We've set up a convenient Advising Guide on our website to help you with your planning. Take a look, and let us know if you have any questions. We're here to help! Spring 2022 registration begins on November 2, 2021. Start planning now so that you'll be ready when your registration time begins!

Winter Session 2022

Thinking about taking a class during the Winter Session? Winter session registration opens on Monday next week (Oct 18). Winter can be a great time to catch up on GEP requirements or to take an elective you couldn't quite fit into your fall or spring schedule! 

Most of the course offerings this winter will be online, but a few are available on-campus. If you aren't sure what classes might be an option for you and your degree plans, please email us, and we'll be happy to help!

Career Fair for Students with Advanced Japanese Skills

Do you have at least three years of Japanese language study? Thinking about plans for after you graduate? The Boston Career Forum's Virtual Booth Days event will take place on October 30 and 31 (Japan time) and will connect students with more than 160 companies around the world. Registration is free, but space is limited - if you're interested, you can sign up online, or check out the attached flyer for more information. 

ASCOM Meetings - Fridays at Noon

Want to get involved on campus? Interested in meeting fellow Asian Studies students? The Asian Studies Council of Majors (ASCOM) meets every Friday at noon this semester in Fine Arts 558! 

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

• ASCOM meeting: every Friday at noon, Fine Arts Building 558
• Winter Session registration opens Monday, Oct 18
• Spring 2022 Schedule of Classes available Monday, Oct 25

Is there something you'd like to see in these bulletins, or something you have a question about? Let us know! 

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October is here, bringing with it midterms, pumpkin patches and lattes, and fun seasonal events. It's an exciting time in Asian Studies, too - see below for all of the news and events coming up!

Spring 2022 Advising - Coming Soon

It's hard to believe that Spring 2022 advising is almost here! The list of Spring 2022 classes will be available online beginning on October 25, and Spring 2022 registration will begin on November 2. 

Don't wait! Get ready now in three easy steps:

1. Look at your Degree Plan in your myUMBC profile to learn what classes or requirements you still need to complete for your degree program. 
2. Look at your Student Account in your myUMBC profile - do you have an account hold? Holds can be placed for several reasons, but most of them will prevent you from being able to register for classes. Contact Student Business Services for more information about resolving an account hold. 
3. Sign up for an advising appointment with your advisor. For Asian Studies majors, Dr. Oyen is your advisor. More information about making an appointment is available on our website!
   
   If you are not an Asian Studies major, contact your major's department to learn more about their Spring 2022 advising plan and make an appointment; Dr. Oyen can also meet with students enrolled in the Asian Studies minor or certificate program to answer questions about your remaining requirements.

Critical Language Scholarship - Apply by November 16!

Have you completed at least one year of Korean classes at the university level, or at least two or three years of Chinese or Japanese? Maybe you're interested in learning an Asian language not offered here at UMBC? Applications for the Critical Language Scholarship, a prestigious eight-week summer intensive language program, are now open! More information, including available languages and eligibility requirements, can be found on their website. UMBC's Education Abroad team can help you with any questions you might have about applying. 

Homecoming This Week!

Celebrate UMBC's Homecoming this week, on campus and virtually. From the Carnival on Saturday to the Puppy Parade, from Grit-X talks to a community photo with Dr. Hrabowski, there's always something fun and festive to check out for Homecoming. See the full schedule here. 

Upcoming Events, Programs, and Deadlines At A Glance

• Advising appointments and registration clearance: starts this week
• Homecoming: all week and this weekend
• UMBC Library's Humanities/Social Science Literature Review Workshop: Oct 6 [tomorrow!], online 
• Online schedule of classes (Spring 2022) available: October 25
• Spring 2022 registration window opens: November 2
• Critical Language Scholarship Application Deadline: November 16

Questions about this newsletter? Want to see something included that we're overlooking? Let us know!

Thank You!

Thank you to those who joined us for last week's conversation with Mary Popeo! We'll have more invited speakers throughout the semester - keep an eye on our calendar here on myUMBC, or on our website, for more information! 

Thank you, too, to those who entered our t-shirt design contest! Our celebrity judge, Dr. Jacob, will review the entries and we'll announce the winner soon. 

Princeton University Graduate Programs Info Session

Are you thinking about grad school? ...not sure if you're thinking about grad school? Together with the Asian Studies Council of Majors, we'll welcome Dr. Anna Shields, Professor of Chinese Studies and Chair of Princeton's East Asian Studies Department, to campus at noon on Friday, October 1, to learn about available graduate opportunities. 

Princeton offers a variety of options, including their graduate program and the Princeton in Asia fellowships - the session will be an excellent opportunity to ask Dr. Shields for insight and information. We'll have refreshments and other giveaways for those joining us in person, and will also stream the event online for those who can't make it to campus. For more info, check out the myUMBC post!

Tonight: "Inspired by the Hibakusha" with Peace Culture Village's Mary Popeo

Join Asian Studies, MLLI, and History for this virtual session! Mary Popeo, co-founder of Peace Culture Village, will join us from Hiroshima to share the ways in which youth are carrying on Hiroshima survivors' legacy into the future. The lecture will begin at 7:30pm - for more information and a link to the session, please visit our myUMBC page! 

Last Chance: Screen "The Vow from Hiroshima" On-Demand

'The Vow from Hiroshima,' a documentary tracing the life of survivor Setsuko Thurolow, is still streaming through the end of the day today! If you haven't had a chance to watch her story and her quest to abolish nuclear weapons, today is your last opportunity. For more information, including how to access the virtual on-demand screening, please see the event page on myUMBC!

Internship and Career Fair - Friday!

Are you looking for a job, or maybe an internship? UMBC's Fall Career and Internship Fair takes place Friday, Sept 24, from 11:30-3:30pm. The career fair will bring hundreds of local and national companies virtually to campus to meet you and learn about what you have to offer! For more information and instructions for filling out your profile before the event, visit the Career Center's myUMBC event page. 

Upcoming Deadlines and Events

• Career and Internship Fair - Friday, Sept 24 - online
• Asian Studies shirt contest entry deadline - Sunday, Sept 26
• Princeton University Grad School and Other Programs Session - October 1 - hybrid - more info soon!

Did You Know?

The Asian Studies Council of Majors (ASCOM) is a student organization explicitly for students in UMBC's Asian Studies program, as well as students who are interested in Asia more generally. Run by and for students, it features fun events and meetings throughout the academic year. You can learn more about ASCOM on their myUMBC page, or follow them on Instagram!

Keep up to date with Asian Studies on social media, too - like us on Facebook and Instagram, and follow us on Twitter!

On-Demand Film Screening: "The Vow from Hiroshima"

This documentary, which follows the life of a survivor of the Hiroshima bombings and her quest to abolish global nuclear weapons, is available to screen online September 14-Sept 21. For more information, including how to access the on-demand online film, please see the event announcement on myUMBC. 

Asian Studies, together with MLLI and History, will also host a virtual lecture about Hiroshima's youth and the way they are carrying survivors' legacies forward, with Mary Popeo on the 21st (see below). 

Virtual Lecture with Mary Popeo: "Inspired by the Hibakusha"

Those who screen the film may also be interested in a follow-up virtual lecture hosted by Mary Popeo, entitled "Inspired by the Hibakusha." Mary will join us from Hiroshima, where she works with the organization Peace Culture Village, a youth-led movement dedicated to creating a sustainable peace culture. 

Mary's talk will take place online at 7:30pm on Sept 21, which is the International Day of Peace. For more information about joining the lecture, please visit the event page on myUMBC. 

On-Campus Job Opportunities

Have you visited UMBCworks recently? A variety of on-campus student jobs are available - check out the Career Center's listings highlights on myUMBC and consider applying! 

Education Abroad Week is Coming - Sept 20-24!

Start planning for your study abroad experience at UMBC by joining the Education Abroad team for Education Abroad Week! Learn about program options, scholarships, and how to plan financially for study abroad opportunities. Join the team to win giveaways throughout the week! For more information and a full list of events, visit their myUMBC page!

Upcoming Events and Deadlines 

• Deadline to drop a class without a "W": today, Sept 14
• Deadline to apply for Fall 2021 Graduation: tomorrow, Sept 15
• Fall 2021 Career and Internship Fair: Sept 21
• EXTENDED! The UMBC Review is seeking additional submissions! Submit your research by the new deadline: Sept 24 
• Asian Studies Shirt Design Contest Deadline: Sept 26

Free Korean Online Classes with K-Buddy

K-Street is once again hosting its popular online, free Korean language-learning classes this semester! A variety of options are available, ranging from a Hangul masterclass to sessions focused on K-pop dances and Korean cooking. Learn more and sign up at K-Buddy's website. 

Virtual On-Demand Film Screening: "The Vow from Hiroshima"

Together with the Department of History and the Department of Language, Literacy, and Culture, Asian Studies will host an on-demand virtual film screening of "The Vow from Hiroshima," a documentary which tells the story of a survivor of the Hiroshima bombings and her lifelong quest to abolish nuclear weapons. The film will be available on-demand September 14-21. On Sept 21, a virtual presentation will take place - more information about this presentation, and how to sign up for the on-demand film screening, will be available soon. 

ASIANetwork Student Opportunities

ASIANetwork has announced three opportunities for undergraduate students, with deadlines throughout the fall semester: 

• Student Video Challenge (Interest App Due Oct 15)
  Students at an ASIANetwork school will work with students at Asian universities to produce a video presentation. 
• McJimsey Student Paper Competition (Submit by January 15, 2022)
  Undergraduates and 2021 graduates are invited to submit their work on Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, or the Asian Diaspora to this competition. The winner will receive a $200 cash prize and their essay will be published in ASIANetwork's journal. The winner and runners-up will also be invited to present their work at ASIANetwork's annual conference (April 8-10, 2022, Geneva, NY).
• Call for Poster Presentations (Submit by November 1, 2021)
  Students (individuals or groups of 2-4) may submit proposals for poster presentations to be given at ASIANetwork's annual conference (April 8-10, 2022, Geneva, NY). Details and additional information are available at the link above. 

UMBC Review Open for Submissions

The UMBC review is now accepting submissions for its 23rd edition (April 2022)! Undergraduates, or recent graduates who completed their work during their undergraduate career, from any discipline are welcome to submit their work for consideration. Submission deadline: Sept 17

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

• Sept 7 (today!): History Dept Welcome Reception, 11:30-12:45, Fine Arts North [pond side] 5th Floor Lobby
• Sept 9 (Thursday): Involvement Fest! (online and virtual)
• Sept 14-21: On-demand virtual film screening "The Vow from Hiroshima" (online presentation: Sept 21) - link and other info available soon!
• Sept 21: Fall 2021 Career and Internship Fair 
• Sept 26: Asian Studies Shirt Design Contest Deadline

Is there something you'd like to see in these Asian Studies bulletins? Let us know! 

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Gilman Scholarship Applications Open

Interested in study abroad? The Benjamin A. Gilman Foundation awards up to $8,000 to support students pursuing study abroad opportunities. The deadline to apply is October 5! For more information, see the news item on Study Abroad's myUMBC page.

Shirt Design Contest

The Asian Studies program celebrates its 10th anniversary this academic year, and we're marking the occasion with a shirt design contest! The contest is open to all UMBC students; the top three designs, as chosen by our celebrity judge Dr. Jacob (Associate Dean, CAHSS, and ASIA affiliate faculty), will win fabulous prizes, and the first-place design will become our new shirt! See the attached flier for more information. The deadline to submit your entry is Sunday, Sept 26. 

Asian Studies Welcome Week Reception - Sept 2

Join us for our 2021 Welcome Week Reception this Thursday, in the Fine Arts Amphitheatre and Recital Hall Lobby! We'll have sushi, drinks, snacks, and other giveaways. We can't wait to see you! For more information, check out the event page on our myUMBC.

Involvement Fest - September 9

Stop by involvement fest, in person or virtually, to meet and learn about the more than 200 student organizations who are active on campus. From honor societies to ultimate frisbee, there's something for everyone! For more information about who will be there and when, visit the Involvement Fest page!

On-Campus Job Opportunities

Are you looking for a way to earn some extra cash this academic year? The Career Center's UMBCworks webpage has listings of jobs available on and near campus - visit their website and set up a profile to get started!

Approaching Events and Deadlines

• Sept 2 - Welcome Week Reception (see above)
  
• Sept 9 - Involvement Fest
• Sept 14 - last day to drop a class without a "W"
• Sept 15 - last day to sign up for graduation for Fall 2021

Classes Begin Next Week!

We look forward to welcoming you back to campus or back to class this Fall, and hope that your summer has been as relaxing as it can be. Classes begin next week - August 31 - and we hope that you will have a successful and enjoyable semester! 

HIST 103 Meeting Format Update

HIST 103, East Asian Civilization, will be meeting fully online this fall, as opposed to the originally-announced in-person format. If you have questions about this change, please contact Dr. Oyen. 

Welcome Week Event - September 2

Asian Studies is hosting a Welcome Week Event on Thursday, September 2. Stop by the Fine Arts Recital Hall lobby and Amphitheatre for sushi, snacks, and giveaways, or just to say 'hi'! 

Planning to Graduate This Fall?

Students who plan to graduate this fall (December 2021) should be sure to register for Graduation by September 15! More information is available at the Registrar's website or in your myUMBC profile's 'Graduation' card. 

Calling All Artists: Asian Studies 10 Year Anniversary T-Shirt Design Contest!

In celebration of our 10th year anniversary at UMBC, Asian Studies is sponsoring a t-shirt design contest! We'll have more information about how to enter and what your design should include next week. The top three entries chosen by our celebrity judge will win fabulous prizes, including UMBC bookstore gift cards or a snack pack from H-Mart! 

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