Loriliai Biernacki to Discuss a Medieval Indian Philosophy of Wonder

Feb. 23, 2015

This Thursday, February 26, Loriliai Biernacki, Associate Professor in Religious Studies, will bring the second CAS Luncheon Series talk this semester on her research on the idea of wonder in medieval Indian Tantra, in a presentation entitled "Immaterial Bodies: Images of the Body in Medieval India." For the West, the...

Tsherin Sherpa to Present on His Artwork for Anonymous: Contemporary Tibetan Art

Feb. 20, 2015

Tsherin Sherpa, whose artwork is featured in the current CU Art Museum Anonymous: Contemporary Tibetan Art exhibition, will give a public lecture at CU on Tuesday, February 24. Born in 1968 in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tsherin Sherpa studied traditional Tibetan painting methods from the age of 12 under his father, Master...

Spring 2015 "Career Tracks in Asian Studies" Panel Features Professionals from the Non-Profit Sector, Diplomacy, and Consultant Work

Feb. 16, 2015

The Center for Asian Studies is bringing another "Career Tracks in Asian Studies" panel this spring! On Thursday, February 19 , hear from a professional from WorldDenver, a Denver-based globally-oriented non-profit organization; a retired diplomat and journalist; and a leader in media and business consulting. The panel begins at 5:00...

Arirang Comes to CU!

Feb. 12, 2015

The Center for Asian Studies is partnering with the Korea Foundation to bring the Lee Mi Sook Dance Company of South Korea to the 91ÖÆƬ³§¹ú²úAV. On Wednesday, February 18, the dance company will begin their two-part music and dance program, featuring over ten tradition songs and dances...

Adam Smith Presents His New Documentaries at CU

Feb. 9, 2015

Adam Smith will come to CU on Thursday, February 12, to present a documentary he recently co-directed, The Land of Many Palaces , and to offer a preview screening another film, Mountain Town . China is currently experiencing the most rapid urbanization of any place in history, with plans to...

Sneak Peek: Anonymous: Contemporary Tibetan Art exhibit at CU Art Museum

Feb. 5, 2015

On Thursday, February 12, Ariana Maki will present the first in our Spring 2015 Luncheon Series Program. In 2006, the CU Art Museum (CUAM) exhibited Waves on the Turquoise Lake, the world’s first museum show dedicated to contemporary Tibetan art, a field that emerged only in the late 1990s. Since...

Miriam Kingsberg's Recent Book, Moral Nation: Modern Japan and Narcotics in Global History

Feb. 2, 2015

Miriam Kingsberg, Assistant Professor of History, recently published a book on the intersection of empire, identity, and drugs in 19th and 20th century Japan. Bill Sewell's (Saint Mary's University) review of Moral Nation: Modern Japan and Narcotics in Global History speaks to the strength of Kingsberg's publication. "In Moral Nation,...

Project Pengyou Returns to CU for the Spring 2015 Semester

Jan. 26, 2015

After a successful start last semester, Project Pengyou is at full steam for the Spring! We are continuing our mission to build cooperation and understanding between the United States and China - both through engagement of Chinese community here at CU, as well as activities and discussions surrounding Chinese culture...

Intern with the Jaipur Literature Festival Boulder

Jan. 20, 2015

The Center for Asian Studies is working with Jaipur Literature Festival Boulder to bring another internship to students in Spring 2015. As the largest FREE literary festival on earth, the Jaipur Literature Festival brings together some of the greatest thinkers and writers from across South Asia and the world. More...

IIE Graduate Fellowships Available for Study in China!

Jan. 8, 2015

The Institute of International Education is still accepting applications until Thursday, February 12 , from graduate students enrolled in U.S. universities for support to conduct doctoral research at one of 15 prestigious universities in China under the Joint Research Ph.D. Fellowship of the Confucius China Studies Program. The Joint Research...

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