Asian Studies April Updates

Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:12:46 -0400

Spring continues apace here on campus. The cherry blossoms have come and gone from Tokyo already, very early, but northern Japan is still enjoying them for now. We hope your break was a relaxing and enjoyable one! Keep reading for news from Asian Studies.

Fall 2023 Advising and Registration are Now Available!

Have you checked out the Asian Studies advising guide here on myUMBC yet? If not, now is a great time! Learn about the advising process and review the Fall 2023 schedule of classes before your registration appointment!

Congratulations to Asian Studies Affiliate Faculty Award Winners!

We are very pleased to celebrate the announcements that two Asian Studies affiliate faculty members have been announced as Faculty Award recipients!

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Kyung-Eun Yoon, recipient of the 2023-2026 Presidential Teaching Professor award, and Dr. Charissa Cheah, recipient of the 2023 University of Maryland System Board of Regents' Faculty Award for Excellence in Scholarship or Research!

Celebrate Holi This Weekend with UMBC's Hindu Student Council!

Join the UMBC HSC on Erickson Field this Saturday, April 8, from 1-5pm for a Holi festival! Enjoy games, food, and entertainment in this lively celebration of the festival of colors - see the attached flier for additional information.

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

Now through August: Fall 2023 advising and registration; see above

Friday, April 7: Last day to withdraw from individual courses with a W. Visit the Registrar's website for more information.

Saturday, April 8: Holi festival; see above

Tuesday, April 12: URCAD 2023!

[thumbnail image ID: several people hold out their hands, palms up, to display the vibrant orange, pink, purple, and red powders coating them during a Holi celebration. many of the hands and arms are bedecked in rings and bracelets.]