📚🌸 K–5 Bilingual Story Time with Ms. Siyi Chen Join us for a Mandarin–English story time about the Qingming Festival, plus hands-on cultural activities for kids and families. 🗓 Apr 11 | ⏰ 10–11:30 AM 📍 Worlds of Words Center, College of Education (Rm 453)

📚✨ Join us for a K–5 Bilingual Mandarin–English Story Time with Ms. Hui Zhou! 🗓 Feb 14 ⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM 📍 Worlds of Words Center, Rm 453 Enjoy Chinese Zodiac stories + hands-on cultural activities for kids and families. All are welcome! 🌞🎉

🎊 Celebrate Lunar New Year at the East Asian Language & Culture Festival! Live performances, hands-on activities, student showcases, games, & more! 🎶🎨 📍 UA Mall | 🗓 Wed, Feb 18 | ⏰ 11am–2pm ✨ Open to all!

📚 K–8 AZ teachers! Join us for an in-person PD workshop on teaching biography through East Asian picture books. 🗓 Mar 28 | 📍 Univ. of Arizona, Tucson 💵 $50 award | ⏱ 6 PD hours 📝 Apply by Mar 1 (limited spots!) via link here: tinyurl.com/2x7vsdev

On Jan 10, our K–5 bilingual story time celebrated Chinese Lunar New Year! Students enjoyed stories in English and Chinese, learned about traditions and symbols, and created hands-on crafts. A fun mix of language, creativity, and cultural learning 🐉✨🧧🏮

📚✨ Join us for a K–5 Bilingual Mandarin–English Story Time with Ms. Kai Chen! 🗓 Jan 10 ⏰ 10:00–11:30 AM 📍 Worlds of Words Center, Rm 453 Enjoy Chinese Lunar New Year stories + hands-on cultural activities for kids and families. All are welcome! 🌞🎉

Explore how teaching & learning happen around the world! 🌍 Take TLS 387: Intro to Global Education this spring (T/Th 11–12:15). Core course for the Global Education Minor. Questions? Contact Dr. Yousra Abourehab ([email protected]).

Honored to be invited to Prince Elementary’s International Night! Our incredible student Siobhan once again shared East Asian cultures and traditions with students and families. Love seeing everyone so curious and excited! 🌏💛

🎥 Movie Night: BELLE (竜とそばかすの姫) Join us for a screening of Mamoru Hosoda’s visually stunning and emotionally moving film BELLE! 📅 Thurs, Nov 13, 2025 🕓 4:00 PM 📍 Harvill Room 302 A story about identity, connection & the digital world. No registration — just come and enjoy!

🎉 CEAS was thrilled to join the History & Humanities Festival at Presidio School! Two amazing EAS students led hands-on activities in Chinese calligraphy and mahjong, sharing culture and creativity with the community. 🖌️🀄 #CEAS #CulturalExchange #Mahjong #Calligraphy #CommunityEvent #Outreach

🌕✨ Celebrate culture & wellness at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center’s 20th Anniversary Mid-Autumn Wellness Celebration! 📅 Oct 4 | 3–6 PM | Tucson, AZ 🎟️ $50 | tucsonchinese.org/midautumn Featuring NYT bestselling author Lisa See & wellness expert Dr. Andrew Weil 🌿📚🍽️

🌕✨ Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the Chinese Language Program! 🎨 Paper folding 🎯 Ring tossing 🖌 Arts & crafts 📅 Fri, Oct 3 | ⏰ 3–5 pm 📍 Main Library, Room B254 Don’t miss this fun cultural celebration! 中秋节快乐! 🏮🐇

📢 The Dept. of East Asian Studies at the U of A is hiring! 🔹 Tenure-track Assistant Prof. in Modern/Contemporary Japanese Studies 🔹 Starts Aug 2026 | Ph.D. required Apply here: arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/caree... 🗓️ Review begins Nov 11, 2025.

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🌍📚 Discover New Worlds Through Literature — Virtual workshop series for HS students & instructors! 📅 Sept 9: Poem reading of 水调歌头·明月几时有 led by a grad student in East Asian Studies. ✅ Certificate of completion Sign up today! Link: uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Are you interested in studying Tibetan? The Center for East Asian Studies is offering a Tibetan language tuition-waived program funded by the US Dept. of Education with the cooperation of the University of Kansas. Fill out this interest form by June 20th: tinyurl.com/CEAS-Tibet

Join us this Saturday, May 10, from 10 AM to 12 PM!

CEAS research funding application deadline extended to June 1, 2025! Currently enrolled UofA seniors and graduate students welcome to apply for $1000 award to be used for domestic and/or international travel for research during Winter 2025 or Spring 2026! ceas.arizona.edu/students/cea...

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Looking to work on your degree's language requirements during the summer and get ahead? Sign up for beginner Japanese held live online with real-time interaction and personalized support! Enroll now while there is still space in the course and make the most of your summer!

Looking for an intercultural activity you can do with your kids? Come to Bilingual Story Time with Ms. Ying Wang on Saturday, May 10th from 10 AM - Noon! This Mandarin-English story time will be held at the Worlds of Words Center at the College of Education, room 453.

It's almost time for the China Town Hall event! This provides an opportunity to engage with communities across the U.S. to discuss the U.S.-China relationship. Be sure to register so you can attend via Zoom! This Thursday at 3:30PM Register here: tinyurl.com/49n9c4zd

Just one week away!

Curious about using Japanese in your career? Join us for a special info session to connect with UofA graduate students who have experienced life in Japan! Bring your questions about living/working in Japan & start planning your future! Tomorrow from 4-5 pm in the Main Library 112 Snacks provided!

The 2025 China Focus Essay Contest invites undergrad and grad students to submit entries! Topics: U.S.-China relations & Made in China 2025 🕐 Deadline: May 1st (11:59PM Pacific) 📝 Languages: ENG & CHN 💰 Prizes: 2 awards of $1,000 and 4 awards of $500 ENG: shorturl.at/rMsCK CHN: shorturl.at/58soV

Come to Cocochava on Wed., April 16th from 6-9PM at the UA Mall stage for music, food trucks, and photos!

UofA celebrates new Regents Professors, provost and championship title! In recognition of their exceptional achievements in teaching, research and scholarship, three University of AZ faculty members were confirmed as Regents Professors: Dr. Nikolich, Dr. Wu, & Dr. Zaritsky!

Join Photography and Asian Diaspora in the Americas on April 26-27th virtually or in-person! Explore the historical trajectories, cultural productions, political mobilizations, & social realities of Asian diasporic communities across the Americas. asianphotography.art.arizona.edu

Interested in global politics? Then sign up to virtually attend China Town Hall! The national event, in conjunction with local town halls, provides an opportunity to engage with communities to discuss the U.S.-China relationship. Date: Thursday, April 24 (3:30PM) To register: tinyurl.com/49n9c4zd

Join us for the U.S.-Central Asia Research Network (U.S.-CARNet) Online Lecture “China’s Response to the New U.S. Administration.” 🕒 Date & Time: April 10, 9:00 AM U.S. Eastern time Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... Translation to/from Russian language will be available!

Curious about using Japanese in your career? Join us for a special info session Thurs, April 17 from 4-5 PM to connect with Japanese language students who have experienced life in Japan! From study abroad programs to career paths, bring your questions about Japan & start planning your future today!

Asian Histories & Heritages in Video Games Event! Those interested in philosophy, literary, cultural, game, and/or Asian studies are highly recommended to join us for the upcoming "15 Hour Reading Club!" Friday, April 25th from 6-7 PM (MST) over Zoom Book to read: tinyurl.com/2up6vkrr

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗼𝗳𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝗿𝗱 (𝟭𝟭𝗔𝗠 - 𝟮𝗣𝗠) 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗼𝗳𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹! Enjoy free food, games and other activities that celebrate the opportunities that come from language learning! 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 and 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹! cercll.arizona.edu/event/languagefair2025/ #UALangFair

Join a lecture from Dr. Jianbao Wang on April 3rd at 3PM, titled "From Global Ethics to Multi-Planetary Ethics: A Perspective of Spiritual Humanism," at 3 pm on April 3rd at Environment and Natural Resources 2, room N604. For more information: cbs.arizona.edu/news/join-ou...

Author and illustrator Guojing will be joining CEAS at the TFOB 2025 for a special book signing! Her books will be available at the Children's Tent during the festival. Be sure to bring them to booth 423 on Sun., March 16, from 11 AM to 12 PM!

The CEAS Student Research Grant is now open! Graduate students & senior undergrads whose research/study is related to East Asia are eligible. You could receive up to $1000! The deadline is May 15th. Link: ceas.arizona.edu/students/cea... Questions? Contact Alice Yu: [email protected]

Vanessa Le is coming to the Tuscon Festival of Books! Get one of her books at the UA Campus Store or Amazon in advance, or purchase a copy at the festival in the lower level of ILC. Be sure to bring it to booth 423 on Sat., March 15th for the book signing event!

CEAS will be at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 15th and 16th! Come to booth 423 for a book signing event with authors Vanessa Le and Guojing!

We’re excited to introduce our brand-new Tell Me About East Asia Blog! 🎉 We’re diving deep into the recent political turmoil in South Korea with a two-part series by Drs. Scott Gregory and Sandra Park. 👉 Check out the full series! 🔗https://ceas.arizona.edu/out.../tell-me-about-east-asia-blog

15 Hours Reading Club Event! 15 Hours is an online reading club co-sponsored by the CEAS at the UofA and the College of Visual Art Research at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute. Donna Haraway, Staying with the Trouble Thur, Feb. 20th (3:30-6PM MST) Zoom: arizona.zoom.us/j/88002135863 Password: wanwu25

🎉 Congratulations! Dr. Jiang Wu, CEAS-affiliated faculty, and his team are finalists in the 2024 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition! Help them win the Community Choice Award and VOTE HERE: storytelling-for-a-better-world-story.hub.arcgis.com/pages/vote-f... "Regional Religious Systems in Hangzhou, China"

Dr. Wenhao Diao, the Interim Head of EAS and the co-director of CEAS, was invited by CGTN America to talk about the Spring Festival and the celebrations across the world. Check it out on YouTube: youtu.be/eiw3W2Z9VB4?...

Nezha 2 is now in theaters! In Journey to the West, Nezha appears as a warrior assisting the protagonists —this classic is explored in CHN 345 Buddhists, Bandits, and Beauties. Meanwhile, Fengshen Yanyi tells Nezha’s origin story—topics you can dive into in CHN/RELI 331 Taoist Traditions of China.

Study Abroad in Bhutan with Dr. Rae Dachille! youtube.com/shorts/fV-dX... Arizona in Bhutan Info Session Wed., Feb. 12th (2:30 - 4:30 PM) Learning Services Building 246 Learn more about the program and talk about scholarship options and applications. Or contact: [email protected]

Come enjoy a talk given by the author of "Home at the Great Wall," Jim Spear, on Tuesday, Feb. 18th at 5PM! Park at the Park Ave. Garage and come to CAPLA room 103 for the event!

The East Asian Studies Festival is coming on Wednesday, Feb. 12th (11AM - 2PM) at the UA Mall! Come and enjoy activities and performances celebrating East Asian culture!

Join us on February 20 for a day of laughter and learning with the English Rakugo Association. Rakugo is a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling. Date: Wednesday, February 20 Workshop: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Performance: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1RZm...