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CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND DISCUSSION GROUPS

*NERC, NEW HAVEN, CT
The 39th Northeast Regional Conference on the Social Studies (NERC) is scheduled for Wed, Mar 26 − Fri, Mar 28, at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale University. The conference theme is “Social Studies: Global and Local Connections, Shared Responsibilities.” Among the many workshops offered are the following by NCTA alumni: “Jatakas: The Buddha’s Moral of the Story,” Diana Mackiewicz (Eagle Hill School, Hardwick, MA); “How Geography Affects Human History and Development: The Role of the Yangtze River,” Ted Mitchell (Knotty Oak Middle School, Coventry, RI); “Japan’s Global Connections as Seen in the Art of Three Periods,” Olivann Hobbie (Falmouth Academy, MA); and “Scrolls, Calligraphy, and Garden Design: East Asian Art in the Social Studies Classroom,” Kristen Morrison (Wethersfield High School, CT). The Five College Center for East Asian Studies has an exhibit table with selected items from its library. For more information about NERC, contact Maxwell Amoh, Conference Chairman at maxwell.amoh@yale.edu, or visit www.ctsocialstudies.org/.

WESLEYAN U, MIDDLETOWN, CT
The 33rd Annual Mansfield Freeman Lecture: Religious Renaissance and Asian Modernity is held Thu, Mar 27, 8pm. Richard P. Madsen (University of California, San Diego) lectures on the renaissance of religion in Asia and other parts of the world. On Fri, Mar 28, at 10am, a Colloquium is held in the Freeman Center Seminar Room, 343 Washington Ter, during which Madsen discusses his previous evening’s lecture. For more information, contact: Shirley Lawrence, Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies. Tel 860-685-2330; Email slawrence@wesleyan.edu.

*CTA & AAS, ATLANTA, GA
The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) Annual Meeting is held Thu, Apr 3 − Sun, Apr 6, at the Hyatt Regency. Among the many sessions are: “The Conditions for Literary Production in Modern Japan” with Timothy Van Compernolle (Amherst College), and “Public Intellectuals: Old Hands and the New Generation in China Studies” with Kristin Stapleton (State University of New York, Buffalo). For more information, email Karen Fricke, Conference Manager, AAS, at kfricke@aasianst.org. Information is also available at www.aasianst.org.
Committee on Teaching about Asia (CTA) Day is Thu, Apr 3, at the Carter Center. Pre-register for the CTA Day event by emailing name and work affiliation to: namjis@hotmail.com by Sat, Mar 15.

(Note: Our Winter 2007-2008 newsletter had an incorrect date for CTA Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.)

*NYSCSS, BUFFALO, NY
The New York State Council for the Social Studies Annual Conference is held on Wed, Apr 2 − Sat, Apr 5, at the Buffalo Hyatt Hotel. The conference theme is “With Liberty and Justice for All.” Theresa Noonan, a representative of the Five College Center for East Asian Studies, staffs an exhibit table. For more information about the conference, contact: Linda Lapp. Email lindaklapp@yahoo.com; Web www.nyscss.org/events/conference/conference.cfm.

*MCSS, AUGUSTA, ME
The Maine Council for the Social Studies Conference takes place at the Augusta Civic Center on Wed, Apr 2. “Teaching Resources for Maine Teachers” is the conference theme. Arlene Kowal, a representative from the Five College Center for East Asian Studies, staffs an exhibit table. To learn more, contact: Crystal Polk. Email crystal.polk@maine.gov; Web www.memun.org/MCSS/.

ASIA SOCIETY FORUM, WASHINGTON, DC
Putting the World into World-Class Education, Asia Society’s Forum for Policymakers and Practitioners, is held Thu, Jul 10 − Sat, Jul 12, at the Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC. This forum brings together educators from across the country to advance international knowledge and skills for 21st century education. For more information, visit www.asiasociety.org/education.

PERFORMANCES, FILMS, EXHIBITIONS, AND THE ARTS

ART COMPLEX MUSEUM, DUXBURY, MA
The Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden St, presents Making Their Mark Sun, Mar 16 − Sun, May 25. The exhibition features the work of three artists. Rona Conte’s collage/paintings are composed of fragments of her original calligraphy and the marks her teacher made on them. Cui Fei’s work appears to be a Chinese scroll when seen at a distance; close up, the natural materials she uses look like Chinese calligraphy brush marks. Mark DelGuidice carves marks into the wood furniture he makes. A reception is held on Sun, May 18, 1:30-3:30pm. For more information, contact: The Art Complex Museum. Tel 781-934-6634. Web www.artcomplex.org.

METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, NYC
Asian Lacquer: Masterpieces from the Florence and Herbert Irving Collection is on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET), 1000 Fifth Ave at 82nd St, through Sun, May 11. The works in this collection date from the 14th to the 19th century and have cultural significance related to the art of writing or historical and literary themes. To learn more, contact the MET. Tel 212-535-7710; Web www.metmuseum.org.

WORCESTER ART MUSEUM, MA
An American Vision: Treasures from the Winterthur Museum is on view at the Worcester Art Museum, 55 Salisbury St, through Sun, Apr 6. The objects were made or used in America between 1640 and 1860. One of the themes explored in this collection is the Asian source of inspiration. Among the items brought to America from China were porcelain pagodas and dinner sets of individually monogrammed porcelain made specifically for export to Europe and America. To learn more, contact: Worcester Art Museum. Tel 508-799-4406; Web www.worcesterart.org.

PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM, SALEM, MA
Wedded Bliss: The Marriage of Art and Ceremony is at the Peabody Essex Museum, East India Sq, 161 Essex St, Sat, Apr 26 − Sun, Sep 14. This exhibition includes 130 paintings, sculptures, photographs, decorative objects, and multimedia from the United States, Europe, Asia, and Africa. It explores the wedding ceremony across cultures and lifestyles from the 18th century to the present. Contact: Peabody Essex Museum. Tel 866-745-1876; Web http://pem.org/homepage/index.php. For information about school group tours/fees, call 978-745-9500, x 3060.

EDUCATION AND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

*FCCEAS/NCTA/WAC, BRUNSWICK, ME
Views of the East is a National Consortium for Teaching about Asia seminar, sponsored by the Five College Center for East Asian Studies and the World Affairs Council of Maine, and hosted by Bowdoin College. This 30-hour seminar for K−12 educators of the humanities meets on Fri, May, 2, 8:30-3pm, Sat, May 3, 8:30-3pm, and Sun, Jun 22 − Wed, Jun 25 in residence at Bowdoin College. For more information, contact: Matthew Gardner. Tel 207-846-6072; Email mgardner@gwi.net.

*FCCEAS/NCTA, S. HADLEY, MA
Exploring the Geography and Cultures of East Asia is a 30-hour seminar for K−12 teachers and librarians. This National Consortium for Teaching about Asia seminar is sponsored by the Five College Center for East Asian Studies and is held at Mount Holyoke College. Participants meet on Thu, May 15, 29, and Jun 5, 4:30-7:30pm, Sun, Jun 29, 1-5:30pm, and Mon, Jun 30 − Wed, Jul 2, 8:30-3:00pm. Housing is available. Participants who complete the program receive a stipend and teaching materials and are eligible to apply for a study tour in East Asia. Graduate credit is available. For more information, contact Mimi Stephens, Five College Center for East Asian Studies. Email fcceas@email.smith.edu.

GLOBAL CONNECT FORUM, MA
Global Connect Forum offers Chinese, Japanese, and Korean language, culture, and cooking classes in Northborough. The flexible class schedule has new classes opening every month. For more information, contact: Xin Xin, Global Connect Forum. Tel 508-845-8476; Fax 508-845-8476; Email Info@GlobalConnectForum.com; Web www.globalconnectforum.com.

INDIANA U, BLOOMINGTON
The 13th Annual International Studies Summer Institute for teachers of grades 7−12 is held Sun, Jul 13 − Sat, Jul 26, at Indiana University. Among the many topics explored in this 2-week residential program are global environmental change, global food security, and international trade. Scholarships are available to the first 20 teachers accepted. For more information, visit www.indiana.edu/~global/institute.htm or email issi@indiana.edu.

U.S INSTITUTE OF PEACE, WASHINGTON, DC
The United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is accepting applications for its Peace, Security, & Conflict Management Institute for secondary school social studies teachers, to be held Sun, Aug 3 − Sat, Aug 9, in Washington, DC. This summer program examines the sources of global conflict and approaches to peacemaking and peace building in the current global environment. Application deadline is Mon, Mar 31, 5pm EST. For more information, visit www.usip.org/ed/summerinstitute/ index.html or email SummerInstitute@usip.org.

CIEE, PORTLAND, ME
CIEE offers programs that allow students and educators to study and teach abroad.  For information on these many programs, contact: CIEE. Tel 1-800-40-STUDY; Email studyinfo@ciee.org; Web http://ciee.org/educator/aspx.

LAURASIAN INSTITUTION, SEATTLE, WA
The Laurasian Institution has facilitated the study of and travel abroad for over 2,500 students and teachers at the pre-collegiate level through the New Perspectives program. The Institution has also brought about 100 pre-collegiate students from Japan to the United States as exchange students through the Cultural Resource Program. A similar opportunity is being extended to students in China through the C-corps, Jr. Program. For further information, contact: Kyla Gore, China Program. Tel 206-367-2152; Email kgore@laurasian.org; or Mari Kim, Japan Program. Tel 206-367-2152; Email Mkim@laurasian.org.  Information is also available at www.laurasian.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

NECAAS CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The New England Conference of the Association for Asian Studies is scheduled for Sat, Oct 18, at University of Massachusetts Boston. Proposal deadline is Tue, Apr 15. For more information, contact Sari Kawana at Sari.Kawana@umb.edu.

NERC 2009 CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The proposal deadline for the 2009 Northeast Regional Conference on the Social Studies is Fri, May 30. The conference is scheduled for Sun, Mar 15 − Thu, Mar 19, 2009, at Park Plaza in Boston. The theme is “Examining Our Past, Understanding Our Present, Educating Our Future.” For more information, contact: Janna Bremmer. Tel 508-543-3875; Email bremerj@comcast.net. .

NYCAS CALL FOR PAPERS
The proposal deadline for the 2008 New York Conference on Asian Studies is Thu, May 1. The conference is to be held at Hamilton College, Clinton, NY, Fri, Sep 26 − Sat, Sep 27. The theme is “Cultural Connections, Convergences, and Collisions Past and Present.” For more information, email sgoldber@hamilton.edu.

NEATE CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The New England Association of Teachers of English holds its fall conference Fri, Oct 24 − Sat, Oct 25, at the Radisson Hotel, Nashua, NH. The conference theme is “Who is Responsible? Literacy and Education for All.” The deadline for submitting workshop proposals is Fri, Apr 18. For more information, email d_woelflein@yahoo.com or visit www.neate.org.

FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR AWARDS
The 2009-10 competition for Fulbright Scholar Program awards opened on Sat, Mar 1. These grants provide opportunities for American scholars in a wide variety of academic disciplines to conduct research, lecture, or to do a combination of the two in Japan, Korea, and China (Hong Kong and Taiwan). Applicants can be area studies specialists whose work focuses on these countries, or they may be scholars in disciplines such as American history, American literature, economics, or other fields who are interested in Northeast Asia.  The deadline for applications is Fri, Aug 1. Information about the awards can be found at www.cies.org. Individuals interested in applying can contact David Adams (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan) at dadams@cies.iie.org 202-686-4021 or Mamiko Hada (Japan, Korea) at mhada@cies.iie.org 202-686-7873.

TEACHERS ... ALERT YOUR STUDENTS TO…

 è The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (GIV), held on Vermont college campuses, emphasize experiential hands-on learning and subsequent community involvement. The Asian Cultures Institute is held at the University of Vermont, Sun, Jun 22 − Sat, Jun 28. Students learn about Asia’s languages, customs, and issues, and experience hands-on and academic activities with Asia experts.  There is also an opportunity to go to China the following summer. This institute focuses on Chinese and Japanese cultures, with introductions to other Asian cultures. Applications are online at www.giv.org. 

RESOURCES  

The Five College Center for East Asian Studies maintains a Resource Library that provides videos, DVDs, books, curriculum units, slides, kits, and recordings on a free-loan basis to K−16 educators in New England and upstate New York. Materials are available for preview with classes for 3-week periods and can be renewed if they are not on reserve for another teacher. The Center is open 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Mon through Fri. For copies of our catalogue or to borrow materials, contact: Five College Center for East Asian Studies, Smith College, Northampton, MA 01063. Tel 413-585-3751; Fax 413-585-3748; Email fcceas@email.smith.edu. Please visit our Web site www.smith.edu/fcceas.

OTHER RESOURCES

The Connected Teacher and related bulletins keep teachers posted about new OneWorld Classrooms online content, provide curriculum connections and best practices, and more. Teachers who register for OneWorld Classrooms automatically receive the E-newsletter once every month or once every two months and weekly or bi-weekly bulletins. When registering, teachers may select which bulletins they would like to receive. One of the E-mail bulletins is “Global Education Funding Watch,” which has grant funding opportunity notices related to global education, technology, and the arts, for K−12 students, teachers, and schools. For more information, visit www.oneworldclassrooms.org.