Welcome back!

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:51:34 -0400

Welcome back to UMBC for Fall Semester 2024!

We have some exciting things coming up this semester. If you need last minute advising or help with schedule adjustments, remember to reach out.

Additionally, students are invited to a workshop with Dr. Tina Chen, who will be visiting campus this Fall 2024 as part of our Global Asias Conversation series! Dr. Chen is the director of Penn State's Global Asias Initiative and founding editor of Verge: Studies in Global Asias. On Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 10am-11:30am we will host a Student Workshop / Breakfast. Tina Chen will lead students in a discussion of an assigned reading and explore student interest in Global Asias, Asian American and diaspora, and Asian Studies.

Light breakfast & coffee will be provided. Location: Fine Arts 424

RSVP here by Sept 27, 2024: bit.ly/TinaChenBF

Keep an eye on this space as well for information about other activities and talks that will take place this term.

Finally, I am stepping down as Director of Asian Studies and returning to full time in the history department. Dr. Constantine Vaporis -- the founding director of the Program -- will be moving into the Director's Office this week. He'll be your go-to for advising and other questions this year.

Warmly,

Dr. Meredith Oyen