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Author Archives: LM
Job Opening: Program Officer, Asia Program, German Marshall Fund of the United States [Belgium]
Institution: The German Marshall Fund of the United States Location: Brussels, Belgium Start date: June 2, 2014 Application deadline: May 30, 2014 Education requirements: BA/MA/MSc Level of language proficiency: Fluency in written and spoken English required; Proficiency in at least one … Continue reading
Job Opening: Operations Coordinator for the Japanese Agricultural Training Program, Big Bend Community College [part time]
An interesting position for our readers with some experience in agriculture: Institution: Big Bend Community College Location: Seattle and Moses Lake, WA Application Due: 05/28/2014 Type: part-time with benefits Deadline: May 28, 2014 OPERATIONS COORDINATOR FOR THE JAPANESE AGRICULTURAL TRAINING … Continue reading
Job Opening: Coordinator I, Asia Center, Harvard University
Institution: Asia Center, Harvard University Location: Cambridge, MA Posted: 05/07/2014 Type: Full Time Education: n/a Duties & Responsibilities: This position provides support for and coordination of a variety of the Asia Center’s central activities and events, including the coordination of … Continue reading
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Tagged administrative, Asia Center, Coordinator I, event planning, grant writing, Harvard University, job opening
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Job Opening: Administrative Assistant, Economic Section, Embassy of Japan DC
Via the JETWit Jobs mailing list. Institution: Embassy of Japan Location: Washington DC Education: BA or equivalent experience Opening date: May 10, 2014 The Embassy of Japan is seeking an individual for the position of Administrative Assistant in the Economic … Continue reading
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Tagged administrative assistant, BA, economic section, Embassy of Japan, job, job opening, translation, Washington DC
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Fun Link Friday: Harry Potter as an ’80s Anime
Meanwhile at Neo-Hogwarts: What if Harry Potter were a 1980s cyberpunk anime a la Akira? Check it out on Youtube below. Via Wired.
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Tagged 1980s, Akira, anime, fun link, fun link friday, Harry Potter
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Job Opening: Administrative Associate II, Mansfield Center, University of Montana
Institution: The University of Montana Location: Missoula, MT Closing Date: Screening begins May 6, 2014; Applications received after 5/5 may be considered Education: High school required, BA preferred The Mansfield Center houses programs that embody the core interests and characteristics … Continue reading
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Tagged administrative, Asian culture, Asian language, clerical, job, job opening, Mansfield Center, Missoula, Montana, University of Montana
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Job Opening: Special Collections Assistant II, Princeton University [part time]
Institution: Princeton University Location: Princeton, NJ Posted: 04/25/2014 Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Part-Time Education: high school Position Summary: The position takes care of several daily recurring tasks related to circulation and public services, such as handling outgoing and … Continue reading
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Tagged administrative, assistant, east asia, job opening, librarian, library, New Jersey, Princeton, Princeton University
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Funding: 3 Japanese Government Scholarships, Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle
Three scholarships are available through the Consulate-General of Japan in Seattle: Undergraduate Student Scholarship, Research Student Scholarship, Specialized Training College Students Scholarship Deadline: May 20, 2014 Available to U.S. citizens living in the states of Washington, Montana, Idaho, Oregon and Alaska. … Continue reading
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Tagged Alaska, fellowship, funding, graduate, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, professional training, research, Research Student Scholarship, scholarship, specialized training college, Specialized Training College Students Scholarship, undergraduate, Undergraduate Student Scholarship, vocational school, Washington
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Book Announcement: A Principled Stand: The Story of Hirabayashi v. United States
Via University of Washington Press. A Principled Stand: The Story of Hirabayashi v. United States Gordon K. Hirabashi, with James A. Hirabashi and Lane Ryo Hirabashi. paperback not available $29.95 HARDCOVER (9780295992709) PUBLISHED: April 2013 SUBJECT LISTING: Asian American Studies, … Continue reading
Fun Link Friday: Cat Hanami
Hanami: not just for people. Check out these adorable cats enjoying the sakura over on Neko Memo’s post “Golden Collaboration! A Collection of Beautiful Photos of Cherry Blossoms and Cats” 「黄金のコラボ！ 桜と猫の美しすぎる画像集」. Via RocketNews24.
What can I do with a B.A. in Japanese Studies? 