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Paula lives in the vortex of academic life. She studies medieval Japanese history.

End of the year cleaning

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Paula

Hope everyone is enjoying their holidays! Since this semester swallowed us whole here at Shinpai Deshou, there was a lot of backlog for updating site links and info. But right now there’s about three inches of snow and sleet on … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: The Imperial Court in China, Japan, and Korea: Women, Servants, and the Emperor’s Household (1600-early 1900s)

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Paula

Location: California, United States The University of San Francisco Center for the Pacific Rim is pleased to announce the call for papers for The Imperial Court in China, Japan, and Korea: Women, Servants, and the Emperors Household (1600 early 1900s) … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Asian Art, Skidmore College, Vstg Asst prof

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Skidmore College, Art History Location: New York, United States Position: Visiting Assistant Professor Skidmore College invites applications for a Visiting Assistant Professor, 1-year leave replacement, starting Fall 2013.  PhD or ABD in Art History; salary commensurate w/experience.  Teach 20 … Continue reading →

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Funding: Toyota Foundation Grants

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Paula

http://www.toyotafound.or.jp/english/02program/ The Toyota Foundation offers a number of grant opportunities for research and activities in Japan. Although the theme specifics for some programs listed are geared towards previous years, they include: Grant Program for Community Activities In keeping with our … Continue reading →

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No Fun Link Friday Today

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Paula

Sorry guys, no Fun Link Friday today. Chalk it up to holiday madness or the end of the world, but things are crazy around here! More fun next week! Have a wonderful holiday and travel safe, everybody! 🙂

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Things have slowed down a bit with the holiday season and finals (for both completing and grading!) at hand. But we promise things will pick up soon! 🙂 Best of luck to all of those tackling grades and the season!

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Paula | Leave a comment

Funding: Japan-US Friendship Commission Grants

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Paula

http://www.jusfc.gov/ JUSFC accepts grant applications in the following areas: 1) Exchanges and Scholarship 2) Global Challenges 3) Arts and Culture 4) Education and Public Affairs Which organizations may apply? Any non-profit organization in the United States or Japan that deals with Japanese … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Religion and Politics in Contemporary Japan: Soka Gakkai Youth and Komeito

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Paula

Fisker-Nielsen, A. M. (2012) Religion and Politics in Contemporary Japan: Soka Gakkai Youth and Komeito London and New York: Routledge (Japan Anthropology Workshop Series). Book description: Presenting a study of politics at grassroots level among young Japanese, this book examines … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: East Asian History, Pacific University

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Pacific University, History Location: Oregon, United States Position: Assistant Professor of East Asian History Pacific University invites applications for a tenure-track position in East Asian History to begin in August 2013.   PhD required by date of contract.  A … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: East Asian Studies (esp Japan), Kalamazoo College

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Kalamazoo College, History Department Location:   Michigan, United States Position:   Instructor, Temporary, Visiting Assistant Professor, East Asian Studies Kalamazoo College seeks applications for a one-term (10 week) position beginning 1 April 2013 and ending on 12 June 2013 … Continue reading →

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