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Job Opening: Staff Assistant II, East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University

Posted on November 28, 2016 by LM

Institution: Harvard University Department: East Asian Languages and Civilizations Location: Cambridge, MA Posted: 11/14/2016 Type: Full Time Education: BA preferred Auto req ID: 41013BR Duties & Responsibilities: The EALC Program Assistant supports the administrative operations and communication initiatives in three … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Manager, Asia Campus Master of Public Health Program, University of Utah

Posted on November 26, 2016 by LM

Institution: University of Utah Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posted: 11/14/2016 Type: Full Time Requisition Number: PRN12881B Job Summary: This individual will be responsible for managing projects in relation to the educational programs for the MPH programs at University of … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Right Thoughts at the Last Moment: Buddhism and Deathbed Practices in Early Medieval Japan

Posted on November 20, 2016 by LM

Via the University of Hawai’i Press. Right Thoughts at the Last Moment: Buddhism and Deathbed Practices in Early Medieval Japan JACQUELINE I. STONE 616pp. November 2016 Cloth – Price: $68.00 ISBN: 978-0-8248-5643-4 Buddhists across Asia have often aspired to die with a clear … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: The History Problem: The Politics of War Commemoration in East Asia

Posted on November 13, 2016 by LM

Via University of Hawai’i Press. HIRO SAITO DECEMBER 2016 264 pages ISBN 9780824856748 $62.00 East Asia / history / sociology Seventy years have passed since the end of the Asia-Pacific War, yet Japan remains embroiled in controversy with its neighbors … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Amezaiku

Posted on November 4, 2016 by LM

The self-taught Japanese artist carves, sculpts and paints delicate lollipops into intricate edible sculptures. Continue reading →

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Job Openings: Senior Instructor, TESOL Tokyo International University of America (TIUA) (3 positions)

Posted on October 22, 2016 by LM

Employer: Tokyo International University of America (TIUA) Location: Salem, Oregon Starting Date: January 1, 2017 Application Deadline: November 11, 2016 Position Title: Senior Instructor (3 positions), full-time, non-tenure-track Contract Period: 2 positions (3 years + 1 year renewal possible, pending … Continue reading →

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Get Involved! Volunteering with a Sister City Organization

Posted on October 5, 2016 by LM

This article does not necessarily reflect the views of any sister-city organization mentioned and are the sole opinions of the authors. Written with the permission of SKSCA and MSCA. Introduction One great way to get involved with your local Japan-related … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: International Program Coordinator, Global Academic Ventures [Australia]

Posted on October 1, 2016 by LM

Institution: Global Academic Ventures Location: Sydney, Australia Posted: 09/22/2016 Deadline: Open Until Filled Type: Full Time Education: not listed Open to those eligible for the Australian Work and Holiday visas 462 or 417, or have work rights in Australia Global … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Program Coordinator, International Programs, American University

Posted on September 29, 2016 by LM

Institution: American University Location: Washington, DC Posted: 9/19/2016 Type: Full Time Position Number: 13389 Department: School of International Service Education: BA or equivalent training/experience Description: Under the supervision of the SIS Office of International Programs (OIP) Program Manager, this position … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Student Exchange Program Manager, States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs

Posted on September 17, 2016 by LM

Employer: States’ 4-H International Exchange Programs Location: Seattle, WA Posted August 30, 2016 Education: Bachelor’s degree 4-H is the largest youth development organization in the USA, growing confident young people who are empowered both for life today and prepared for careers … Continue reading →

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