This event is co-organized by the College of Education Global Educator's Cohort Program (GECP) and the Office of International Studies in Education (OISE) and co-sponsored by the Asian Studies Center.

This event is co-sponsored by the College of Education Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office. Co-Sponsors: Department of Educational Administration, Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, Office of China Programs, Asian Pacific American Studies, Asian Pacific American Graduate Alliance and MSU Asian Studies Center.

This event is organized by the MSU Chinese Faculty Club, Capital Area District Library (CADL) Okemos Branch, and MSU Office of China Programs (OCP)

The 17th Annual Endowed Bernard Gallin Lecture in Asian Anthropology is organized by the MSU Department of Anthropology

This talk is organized by Dr. David Humphrey in the Department of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures, and is made possible by funding from the MSU Asian Studies Center’s Title VI National Resource Center grant.

This concert is organized by the Michigan Sangeetha Natya Academy in collaboration with MSU College of Music and the Asian Studies Center.

Conference Dates: July 11-15, 2023
Deadline: April 16, 2023
Abstract Submission Portal
Conference Website

This year’s conference theme, “The Promises and Dilemmas of Indonesia,” seeks to inspire reflection on Indonesia’s successes, discontents, and efforts to rework, reinterpret, and negotiate all aspects of civic, legal, and cultural living, against and in light of Indonesia’s internal fractures and frictions and its important profile and positionality globally and in the Asia-Pacific region. 

Visit the AIFIS-MSU Conference Website for more information.

Conference Dates: September 29 – October 1, 2023 (in person)
Venue: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Proposal Deadline: May 1, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. CT.
Proposal Submission Form
Conference Website

Proposals for panels, roundtables, and individual papers from all disciplines focusing on various regions such as China and Inner Asia, Northeast Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Asian Diaspora, as well as comparative, inter-Asian, and global Asia topics, are welcomed. The conference is open to scholars and students from all regions, including faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students, as well as independent scholars.

For questions about the call for proposals, please contact Misumi Sadler at [email protected] or Yuchia Chang at [email protected].

Kick-off Event: Tuesday, June 13, 2023, 6:00 -8:30 p.m. ET
Full Week Seminar: August 7 - 11 , 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET
Venue: MSU International Center, 427 N. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI

Application Deadline: May 28, 2023
Application Form

The Asian Studies Center at Michigan State University and the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia at the University of Pittsburgh are excited to announce the 2023 Teaching East Asia Foundational Summer Seminar for K-12 teachers and educators. This seminar brings together classroom teachers with a team of MSU faculty to explore ideas for teaching East Asia through art and literature.

Benefits for Participants 
All participants who complete the requirements of the program will receive a $300 stipend, $250 worth of free teaching resources, option for 30 SCECH hours (pending approval), and qualify as an alum for future NCTA short courses and study tours. We have limited funding to support lodging for participants who live more than 30 miles away from MSU East Lansing campus. 

Who should apply?
To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must be a K-12 educator from the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. This summer's seminar may be up particular interest to those teaching art, literature, and/or history, but teachers of all subject areas are encouraged to apply if East Asia is in some way relevant to what you offer. 

For any questions, please contact Dr. Ethan Segal at [email protected] or Dr. Jiahang Li at [email protected].

2023 MSU Workshop for Teachers of Japanese

Embracing Learner Variability Through Individualization and Optimization: Concepts and Strategies

Saturday, May 13, 2023 - 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Registration Form (Please Register by April 28)

Workshop Summary: Learn how to optimize learning activities for students of different language levels in your classroom through the practice of individualization. Explore theoretical frameworks, teaching methodologies, and practical implementation models. Gain confidence in incorporating individualized instruction to better support student diversity. Join us for this dynamic workshop on embracing learner variability!

For any questions, please contact Dr. Akiko Imamura ([email protected])

2023 Council of Korean Studies Scholarships Application

Deadline: June 30, 2023, Including a recommendation letter
Submission Form

1. Richard Kichu & Joan Sojeon Moon Scholarship

Moon Scholarships awards $1,000 each to two qualified MSU students. Recipients will be selected based on academic performance and financial need. Special consideration will be given to the students who significantly have promoted an understanding of Korean culture.

2. David Cho Scholarship

Cho Scholarships awards $1,000 each to two qualified MSU students. Recipients will be selected based on academic performance and financial need. Special consideration will be given to either the students who have promoted an understanding of Korean culture or the students that are U.S. veterans, ROTC members, and/or active members of the military.