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Author Archives: LM
Job Opening: Academic Advisor: International Programs, University of Utah
Institution: University of Utah Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posted: 03/02/2015 Type: Full Time Education: BA required, MA preferred Department: Asian Studies Program Job Summary: Advises a diverse population of students in regards to their academic planning and progress by … Continue reading
Fun Link Friday: Home-for-All in Soma
Here’s a positive story about reconstruction in Soma to end our week. Four years ago a devastating earthquake and tsunami destroyed 250,000 homes in the Tohoku region of Japan. In the wake of the tragedy, architect Toyo Ito established Home-for-All, … Continue reading
Job Opening: Sales Representative II, Trident Seafood
Via PNWJETAA Employer: Trident Seafoods Location: Seattle, WA Education: BA/BS or combination of education and experience Deadline: May 1, 2015 Description The Sales Representative receives, investigates, and responds to customer inquiries regarding shipments, products and complaints. Expected travel to Alaska … Continue reading
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Tagged bilingual, job opening, sales, Seattle, Trident Seafood
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Paid Internship Opportunity: Office of International Students & Scholars, Yale University
Via the JETWitJobs Mailing list. Institution: Yale University Location: New Haven, CT Type: paid Deadline: not listed Education: current graduate student or recently graduated graduate students Term: one year Yale University has an established internship program for graduate students or … Continue reading
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Tagged Connecticut, intern, international education, MA, PhD, student exchange, Yale University
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Job Opening: Resident Director, International Studies Abroad [Beppu]
Via JETWit.com Institution: International Studies Abroad (ISA) Location: Beppu, Japan Education: Bachelor’s required, MA preferred Posted 2/26/2015 GENERAL DESCRIPTION International Studies Abroad, is a study abroad provider currently with 28 destination countries, encompassing 74 distinct and exciting cities. ISA has … Continue reading
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Tagged Beppu, international education, Japan, job opening, study abroad
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Book Announcement: Zen Koans
Author: Heine, Steven; 206pp. August 2014 Paper – Price: $17.00ISBN: 978-0-8248-3974-1 Cloth (Print on Demand) – Price: $48.00 ISBN: 978-0-8248-3973-4 Via University of Hawai’i Press “What is the sound of one hand clapping?” “Does a dog have Buddha-nature?” These cryptic … Continue reading
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Tagged book announcement, Buddhism, east asia, religion, Zen
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Fun Link Friday: A Playlist of Music in Haruki Murakami’s Novels
For fans of novelist Murakami Haruki, check out this article on the music in his novels and the linked playlists of music appearing in his works. (More than just “Norwegian Wood”!) At times, reading Murakami’s work can feel like flipping … Continue reading
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Tagged fun link friday, literature, modern literature, Murakami Haruki, music
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Fun Link Friday: The Town that Inspired Spirited Away’s Food
If you love the cinematic meals of Studio Ghibli, head over to Munchies for a tour of Jiufen, Taiwan, the town that inspired the iconic food scenes of Spirited Away. The side-by-side comparison shots are a wonderful addition to the … Continue reading
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Tagged food, fun link friday, movies, Spirited Away, Studio Ghibli
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Job Opening: Japanese Cataloging Librarian, University of California Berkeley
Institution: C.V. Starr East Asian Library, University of California, Berkeley Location: Berkeley, CA Posted: 02/20/2015 Recruitment Period: Open Feb 19, 2015 through Apr 6, 2015 Start date: June 1, 2015 Education: MLS The Environment The UC Berkeley Library is an internationally … Continue reading
Job Opening: Development and Program Specialist, Peace Winds America [part time]
Institution: Peace Winds America Location: Seattle, WA Start date: March 1, 2015 Application deadline: March 31, 2015 Education requirements: BA Employment type: Part time Peace Winds America is opening a part-time position that will focus on development and fundraising, supporting … Continue reading
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Tagged job opening, NPO, part time, Peace Winds America, Seattle, Washington
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