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Western Michigan University – Summer Translation Institute

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Paula

Application Deadline: May 1, 2011 *Applications received after that date will be considered based upon available space. What is the Summer Translation Institute? The Summer Translation Institute (STI), hosted by the Department of Foreign Languages at Western Michigan University, offers a … Continue reading →

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Digital Research and Japanese History Symposium at UC Berkeley

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Paula

We are pleased to make an announcement of the Japanese Historical Text Initiative (JHTI)’s “Digital Research and Japanese History” Symposium, sponsored by the Center for Japanese Studies and the Department of History of the University of California, Berkeley. The symposium … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Visiting Fellows at Waseda Institute for Advanced Study

Posted on April 9, 2011 by LM

From the University of Michigan CJS mailing list: I am pleased to announce that Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (WIAS) is presently recruiting senior level researchers as Visiting Fellows whose appointment periods are over 1 month and up to 6 … Continue reading →

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Huge list of disaster relief/volunteer opportunities!

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Paula

Here is an amazing compilation of disaster relief/volunteer information and advice for helping out in Japan and from abroad by David Slater at Sophia University, Tokyo. (posted with permission) Please distribute this link widely to get as much information out to as … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, useful links | Tagged disaster relief, earthquake, earthquake relief, Japan, tsunami, tsunami relief, volunteer opportunities, volunteering | 7 Comments

Job Opening: Professor of History

Posted on April 7, 2011 by LM

See original posting at GWC’s website for more information and to apply. Georgia Gwinnett College seeks an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in East Asian History for Fall 2011 (full time). In anticipation of increases in enrollment for the 2011-2012 … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Part-Time LEO Lecturer, Screen Arts and Cultures

Posted on April 7, 2011 by LM

From the University of Michigan. Original posting is here. The Department of Screen Arts and Cultures is seeking a LEO Lecturer I. The starting date is September 1, 2011. This position is pending final approval. Responsibilities Responsibilities include course coordination … Continue reading →

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Job Opening: Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthroplogy

Posted on April 6, 2011 by LM

See posting on HigherEdJobs.com for details. POSITION: The Department of Anthropology/Geography at California State University Stanislaus invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropology. This position is designed for a person who … Continue reading →

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University of Michigan Ross School of Business: Japan Night Benefit

Posted on April 5, 2011 by LM

This information comes to us from Masashi Nishio via the Center for Japanese Studies’ mailing list. The U of M Japanese Community will hold Japan Night, a fundraising event, for Japanese causalities in the areas impacted by the devastating earthquake … Continue reading →

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Traditional Theatre Training in Kyoto

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Paula

Interested in traditional Japanese theater? Check out this amazing opportunity to study under masters in Kyoto! Early bird deadline for applications is April 15th! —- Designed to overcome obstacles of time, introductions, money, and language, T.T.T. offers daily study with … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, culture, living abroad, study abroad, summer program | Tagged dance, Japan, Japanese dance, Japanese theater, kabuki, kyogen, Kyoto, nihon buyou, noh, theater, theatre | 4 Comments

Conference announcement/Call for Papers: Loveable Losers: The Taira in Action and Memory

Posted on April 3, 2011 by Paula

— Please see the announcement below for an upcoming conference that we hope will generate new and exciting insights into both premodern Japan and perceptions of it. A fuller description, including presenters and topics, is available at http://www.eastasianstudies.ualberta.ca/TairaConference.aspx . Please … Continue reading →

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