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Performance: Kiyotsune at the Kongo Noh Theatre in Kyoto

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Paula

The INI – International Noh Institute is pleased to invite you to the Taikai Gala Recital on 29 June 2013 at the Kongo Noh Theatre in Kyoto. The event will feature the Noh Kiyotsune, in which Diego Pellecchia will make his debut as shite main actor in a full production. … Continue reading →

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Funding: CCWH/Berks Graduate Student Fellowship (Dissertation writing)

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Paula

Coordinating Council for Women in History Berks Graduate Student Fellowship Date: 2013-09-15 Description: The Coordinating Council for Women in History and the Berkshire Conference of Womens History Graduate Student Fellowship is a $1000 award to a graduate student completing a dissertation … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: Early Modern Japan: Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life in the Age of the Shoguns

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Paula

Voices of Early Modern Japan Contemporary Accounts of Daily Life during the Age of the Shoguns Constantine Vaporis (Author) Trade Paperback · 352 Pages $36.00 U.S. · $41.50 CAN · £23.99 U.K. · €25.99 E.U. ISBN 9780813349008 Description Voices of … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Asian Philosophy or Asian Religion

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Paula

Institute: Nanyang Technological University, School of Humanities and Social Sciences Location: Singapore Position: Assistant Professor in Asian Philosophy or Asian Religion (Philosophy Group) Faculty position in Asian Philosophy or Asian Religion (Philosophy Group) The School of Humanities and … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Instructor, Japanese Language, Ohio University

Posted on June 7, 2013 by LM

Institution: Ohio University Location: Athens, OH Posted: 06/03/2013 Application Due: 07/05/2013 Type: Full Time Education: MA and experience required Instructor, Japanese Language, for Ohio University. Instruct Japanese language and culture courses, teaching how to speak and write Japanese and the … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Communications & Outreach Coordinator, Stanford University

Posted on June 6, 2013 by LM

Institution: Stanford University Location: Stanford, CA Posted: 05/23/2013 Type: Full Time Education: Bachelor’s + experience Working with the Associate Director for Research, faculty, and program leadership at the Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center (S-APARC), the Communications and Outreach Coordinator will have … Continue reading →

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Call for Papers: Harvard Asia Quarterly

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Paula

Call for Papers: The Harvard Asia Quarterly (HAQ) is a professional academic journal of Asian studies affiliated with the Harvard University Asia Center. We publish four times per annum on multidisciplinary topics related to issues in East, South, Central, and … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: International Programs Advisor, Elon University

Posted on June 4, 2013 by LM

Institution: Elon University Location: Elon, NC Posted: 05/28/2013 Application Due: Open Until Filled Type: Full Time, Interim Education: bachelor’s degree Elon University is seeking a highly qualified individual to contribute to our team-oriented work environment for this entry-level, one-year interim … Continue reading →

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Funding: ACLS announces initiatives in Buddhist studies

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Paula

The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) announces a new initiative supporting research and teaching in Buddhist studies funded by a $1.9 million grant from the Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation (http://www.rhfamilyfoundation.org/). Working with the Foundation, ACLS will offer … Continue reading →

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Book Announcement: 3.11 as History: a book (E/J)

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Paula

Published on 3.11 by staff members of Tohoku Gakuin University, Sendai. The title of the book is 『歴史としての東日本大震災　口碑伝承をおろそかにするなかれ』（岩本由輝編、刀水書房、2013年）. It contains 5 articles, written by faculty member living either in the Sendai region, or in Soma City, Fukushima.

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