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Job Opening: Academic Advisor: International Programs, University of Utah

Posted on March 16, 2015 by LM

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 →

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Fun Link Friday: Home-for-All in Soma

Posted on March 13, 2015 by LM

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 →

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Job Opening: Sales Representative II, Trident Seafood

Posted on March 12, 2015 by LM

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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Paid Internship Opportunity: Office of International Students & Scholars, Yale University

Posted on March 10, 2015 by LM

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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Job Opening: Resident Director, International Studies Abroad [Beppu]

Posted on March 9, 2015 by LM

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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Book Announcement: Zen Koans

Posted on March 8, 2015 by LM

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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Fun Link Friday: A Playlist of Music in Haruki Murakami’s Novels

Posted on March 6, 2015 by LM

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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Fun Link Friday: The Town that Inspired Spirited Away’s Food

Posted on February 28, 2015 by LM

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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Job Opening: Japanese Cataloging Librarian, University of California Berkeley

Posted on February 28, 2015 by LM

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 →

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Job Opening: Development and Program Specialist, Peace Winds America [part time]

Posted on February 25, 2015 by LM

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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