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Job Opening: Early Modern or Modern Japanese History

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Paula

Institution: University of California – Los Angeles, History Location:   California, United States Position:   Assistant Professor, Associate Professor Tenure-Track Professor, Early Modern/Modern Japanese history, Tenure-Track Professor Tracking Number:  1130-1213-02 The UCLA History Department seeks a historian of early modern … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Japanese Studies, Senior Lecturer, MIT

Posted on August 28, 2012 by Paula

Institution:  Massachusetts Institute of Technology Location:   Massachusetts, United States Position:   Lecturer in Japanese Studies, Foreign Languages and Literatures Section Senior Lecturer in Japanese Studies, MIT The Massachusetts Institute of Technology invites applications for a full-time Senior Lecturer in … Continue reading →

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Funding: [general] Mesothelioma Help

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Paula

Beth, a reader, kindly pointed me in the direction of this $100- $5,000 scholarship which can be used for study abroad for both undergraduate and graduate students. The deadlines are September 21st and October 12th, so check it out! — … Continue reading →

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Funding: [general] Fellowship in Sacred Music, Worship and the Arts

Posted on August 26, 2012 by Paula

Yale ISM Fellows in Sacred Music, Worship and the Arts The Yale Institute of Sacred Music is accepting applications for the 2013-2014 ISM Fellows in Sacred Music, Worship and the Arts. Scholars and practitioners whose work is in sacred music, … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Bilingual Product Specialist (Japanese/English), Nintendo

Posted on August 26, 2012 by LM

Company: Nintendo Location: Redmond, WA Education: BA and JLPT 1 Posted: Aug 2 (Aug 8 to LinkedIn) Description of Duties Translates game text, scripts, manuals and other text as requested Provides input regarding localizing game content Translates in-game text, voice … Continue reading →

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Japan ICU Foundation Fundraising Dinner for Tohoku

Posted on August 26, 2012 by LM

Via JETWit.com On Friday, September 14, the Japan ICU Foundation (JICUF) will hold a special Fundraising Dinner in Washington, DC to support ICU’s ongoing programs for earthquake relief in Japan. The Tohoku Earthquake moved us all in its devastation and … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Director of Admissions/International, Monroe College

Posted on August 25, 2012 by LM

Institution: Monroe College Location: New Rochelle, NY Posted: 08/23/2012 Application Due: Open Until Filled Education: BA required, MA preferred SUMMARY Monroe College seeks outcomes-focused Assistant Directors to plan, coordinate, and supervise international enrollment initiatives directed at audiences in Asia, Latin … Continue reading →

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Funding: Now Available, 2013-14 Applications for David L. Boren Scholars and Fellows

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Nyssa

The applications for the 2013-2014 David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships are now available at http://www.borenawards.org. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, … Continue reading →

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Call For Papers: MECHADEMIA 9: ORIGINS

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Paula

For volume 9 of the Mechademia series, the editors seek submissions linked to the broad theme of “origins.” The search for origins is as controversial as it is persistent. Many critics staunchly reject efforts to locate singular origins or answers … Continue reading →

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Job opening: Asia Programs Director at UNC Chapel Hill

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Nyssa

UNC Chapel Hill is looking for an Asia Programs Director to start in December 2012. This position establishes, manages, and promotes all study abroad programs in Asia. It requires close collaboration within the Study Abroad Office with those responsible for … Continue reading →

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