Author Archives: Paula

About Paula

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

Fun Link Friday: Illusions

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Paula

While floating about the internet ignoring my studies, I stumbled across a video on Tokyo Tek that tickled my puzzle bone. Apparently there’s such a thing as the Best Illusion of the Year contest, and back in 2011 Koukichi Sugihara of … Continue reading →

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Job Openings: Hinoki International School (teachers, coordinators, liasons)

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Paula

Several positions are open at the Hinoki International School related to bilingual immersion programs. See the website listings here for more info: http://www.hinoki-school.org/employment/

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Conference: The Asian Conference on Media and Mass Communication 2012

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Paula

The International Academic Forum, in conjunction with its global partners, is pleased to announce the Third Annual Asian Conference on Media and Mass Communication 2012, to be held in Osaka, Japan, from 2-4 November 2012. The MediAsia event is a … Continue reading →

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The Realities and Benefits of Translation as a Full-time Job – An Introduction

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Paula

This week we have a special guest article on translation by a professional in the field. Ever wonder what it takes to be a translator? Considering going outside of academia with your Japanese? See what he has to say about … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Associate Curator of Asian Art

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Paula

Duties & Responsibilities: The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Associate Curator of Asian Art is expected to be an intellectual authority of, and assume the full range of curatorial responsibility for, the collection of Japanese art at the Museums. The Rockefeller Associate … Continue reading →

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General funding: Kluge Fellows

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Paula

Kluge Center at the Library of Congress: Call for Applications for Kluge Fellow Location: District of Columbia, United States Kluge Fellowships Research in the humanities and social sciences, especially interdisciplinary, cross-cultural or multilingual Open to scholars worldwide with a Ph.D. … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Studies Librarian, Princeton University

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Paula

Institution: Princeton University Library Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States Position: Japanese Studies Librarian Requisition #1200229 Princeton University Library is one of the world’s most prestigious research institutions serving a diverse community of 6,400 students, 1,100 faculty and many … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Buddhist Studies, Tung Lin Kok Visiting Professor

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Paula

Institution: University of Toronto – Scarborough, Humanities Location: Ontario, Canada Position: Tung Lin Kok Yuen Visiting Professor in Buddhist Studies The Department of Humanities in the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for the position of … Continue reading →

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Funding: Asian Cultural Council Grants

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Paula

http://www.asianculturalcouncil.org/?page_id=20 Individual Grants Asian individuals seeking grant assistance to conduct research, study, receive specialized training, undertake observation tours, or pursue non-commercial creative activity in the United States or among the countries of Asia in the visual and performing arts are … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Rewriting History in Manga: A New Medium for Debate? International Workshop

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Paula

Sponsored by: Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund School of Languages and Cultures at the University of Sydney Organized by: Dr Nissim Otmazgin Department of East Asian Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Dr Rebecca Suter, Dr Lionel Babicz Department of Japanese … Continue reading →

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