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CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES, AND DISCUSSION GROUPS

*NERC, BOSTON, MA
The Northeast Regional Conference on the Social Studies takes place at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers Mon, Mar 16 − Thu, Mar 19. The conference theme is “Examining Our Past, Understanding Our Present, Educating Our Future.” The Five College Center for East Asian Studies sponsors a clinic featuring the film Passing Poston, which examines a Japanese-American Internment Camp during WWII. Filmmaker Joseph Fox leads the discussion. NCTA alum Ted Mitchell presents a session on "The Silk Road, Yesterday and Today: How has the Quest for Resources Affected China’s History and Development?" Also, FCCEAS staffs a display table. For more information about NERC, contact: Jennifer Sears. Tel 781-281-1728; Email jennsears@yahoo.com; Web www.masscouncil.org/nerc. 

*NCHE, BOSTON, MA
The National Council for History Education’s Annual Conference is held Thu, Mar 12 − Sat, Mar 14, at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers. The conference theme is “Revolutions in History.” The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia staffs an exhibit booth offering information about its seminars. Colleen Kelly, Donald Johnson, Jean Elliott Johnson, Edward Vernoff, and Richard Minear present a session entitled “World History Through Asian Eyes.” To learn more about the conference, contact: NCHE. Tel 440-835-1776; Email nche@nche.net.

SMITH COLLEGE, NORTHAMPTON, MA
Smith College hosts an international symposium Fri, Mar 27 − Sun, Mar 29, on Buddhism in Mongolia: Rebirth and Transformation. Speakers from Mongolia, Russia, Tibet, Europe and the United States will gather for three days of talks, panels, and discussions on the directions of the Buddhist revival in post-Soviet Mongolia. There will also be an exhibition of contemporary Mongolian art. The symposium is free and open to the public; however, seating is limited and registration is required. For more information visit www.smith.edu/buddhism/mongolia/.

AAS ANNUAL MEETING, CHICAGO, IL
The Association for Asian Studies Annual Meeting is held at the Sheraton Hotel, Thu, Mar 26 − Sun, Mar 29. The program includes approximately 250 panels and round tables offering a wide variety of topics. To learn more, contact: Lisa Hanselman. Tel 734-665-2490; Email lhanselman@aasianst.org; Web www.aasianst.org/annual-meeting/index.htm.
Committee on Teaching about Asia (CTA) Day is Thu, Mar 26, at the Cambodian American Heritage Museum and Killing Fields Memorial in Chicago. For information, contact: Namji Steinemann. Email SteinemN@EastWestCenter.org.

WESLEYAN U, MIDDLETOWN, CT
The Mansfield Freeman Center for East Asian Studies, 343 Washington Ter, presents Stalin’s Eurasian Balance and the Coming of Cold War, by David Wolff (Harvard University) on Thu, Apr 16, 4:30pm. For more information, contact: Shirley Lawrence. Tel 860-685-2330; Email slawrence@wesleyan.edu; Web www.wesleyan.edu/east/mansfieldf/.

MIDDLESEX COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MA
Middlesex Community College (Bedford and Lowell), Bridgewater State College (Bridgewater), and the Asian Studies Development Program are co-sponsoring a national symposium. Crossing Borders: Insights, Identities, and Expressions in East Asia is held in Boston, Thu, Apr 2 − Sun, Apr 5. The symposium includes a reception and welcome in the Old State House, programming at Tufts University, and a museum tour. Contact: Dona Cady, Middlesex Community College. Tel 781-280-3721; Email cadyd@middlesex.mass.edu; Web www.middlesex.mass.edu/asdp/.

*WORLD HISTORY ASSOCIATION, SALEM, MA
The 18th Annual World History Association Conference is held at Salem State College, in Salem, MA, Thu, Jun 25 − Sun, Jun 28. The conference theme is “Merchants and Missionaries: Trade and Religion in World History.” The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia hosts an exhibit booth at Salem College. For more information about the conference, contact: Alfred J. Andrea. Email aandrea@uvm.edu. Information is also available at the WHA website at www.thewha.org.

ASIA SOCIETY FORUM, VA
The Asia Society Forum for Policymakers & Practitioners is held Thu, Jul 9 − Sat, Jul 11, in Arlington. To learn more, email forum@asiasoc.org, or visit www.asiasociety.org/education/announcements/forum.

HARVARD U, CAMBRIDGE, MA
The Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies annual Edwin O. Reischauer lectures are held in the Belfer Case Study Rm S020, CGIS South Bldg, 1730 Cambridge St, 4-5:30pm:
Economic Transformation in East Asia is in three parts and presented by Dwight Perkins (Harvard University).

• Wed, Apr 15: Historical Foundations
• Thu, Apr 16: Diverse Models
• Fri, Apr 17: China, Vietnam, and the Future

For more information, contact: Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies. Tel 617-495-3220; Email rijs@fas.harvard.edu; Web www.fas.harvard.edu/~rijs.

*NYSCSS, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY
The New York State Council for the Social Studies (NYSCSS) Annual Conference is held Wed, Apr 1 − Sat, Apr 4, at the Saratoga Hilton. The conference theme is “Social Studies: Pathways to Global Citizenship.” Jason Harshman (Irondequoit High School, Rochester), NCTA alum, will receive the 2009 New York State Outstanding Secondary Social Studies Teacher Award. “Teaching about Asia: Best Practices” and “Lessons from China: Changes in Identity” are two sessions presented by NCTA alums. They also staff a display table. More information on the conference is available at www.nyscss.org.

ASOP, U OF VERMONT
The Asian Studies Outreach Program (ASOP) at the University of Vermont is offering workshops during the 2008−2009 academic year, such as “The Art and Tradition of Kamishibai,” “The Art of Japanese, Thai, and Chinese Cuisine,” and “The Art and History of the Chinese Chop.” Information will be available as dates, locations, and times are determined. Visit www.uvm.edu/~outreach.

NELMS, PROVIDENCE, RI
The New England League of Middle Schools Annual Conference is scheduled for Sun, Apr 5 − Tue, Apr 7. The program offers over 150 workshops. Contact: NELMS. Tel 978-887-6263; Email nelms@nelms.org; Web http://www.nelms.org/.

MCSS ANNUAL MEETING, STURBRIDGE, MA
The Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts Council for the Social Studies is held Fri, May 1, at the Oliver Wight Tavern at Sturbridge Village. For reservations and information, contact: Janna Bremer. Email bremerj@comcast.net.

PERFORMANCES, FILMS, EXHIBITIONS, AND THE ARTS

§*FCCEAS/NCTA, BOSTON, MA
The Five College Center for East Asian Studies is conducting a bus trip and museum tours on Sat, Apr 25. The program, open to past and present NCTA seminar participants and colleagues, includes docent led tours of the East Asian Collections of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum at Harvard University. To learn more, contact: Chris Walsh. Email Walshcm@gmail.com.

BOSTON CHILDRENS MUSEUM, MA
Since May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Boston Children’s Museum explores Asian and Pacific Islander cultures on Fridays, May 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29, 6-8pm. Celebrate Asia! features the cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and Hawaii. For more information, contact Rachel Farkas. Tel 617-426-6500 x235; Email farkas@bostonchildrensmuseum.org; Web www.BostonChildrensMuseum.org.

DAVIS MUSEUM, WELLESLEY, MA
The Davis Museum and Cultural Center at Wellesley College, 106 Central St, has a selection of Asian art from Korea, Japan, and China, such as examples of Chinese ceramics from the Han through Qing dynasties. To learn more, contact: Davis Museum. Tel 781-283-2051; Fax 781-283-2064; Web www.davismuseum.wellesley.edu.

ASIAN CULTURAL CENTER, BRATTLEBORO, VT
Children’s Day Festival of Japan & China takes place at the Kiwanis Shelter at Memorial Park on Sun, May 17, 12-3pm. The event is a combination of the May Japanese festival Kodomo-No-Hi and the June Chinese festival Guoji Ertong Jie.  Activities include making a koinobori, carp-shaped windsock, Chinese kite, origami frog, Chinese and Japanese writing and calligraphy, and poetry. To learn more, contact Adam Silver. Tel 802-579-9088; Email acc.vt@myfairpoint.net; Web www.asianculturalcentervt.org.

ASIA SOCIETY, NYC
Asian Journeys: Collecting Art in Postwar America is showing at the Asia Society, 725 Park Ave at 70th St, through Sun, Aug 9. This exhibition explores the politics and relationships that led John D. Rockefeller 3rd and Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller to build a collection of Asian art. For more information, contact: Asia Society. Tel 212-288-6400; Web www.asiasociety.org.

GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, NYC
The Guggenheim Museum, 1071 5th Ave, presents The Third Mind: American Artists Contemplate Asia, 1860−1989 through Sun, Apr 19. This exhibition is about how Asian art, literature, and philosophy were transformed within America during the time period. Contact: Guggenheim Museum. Email visitorinfo@guggenheim.org; Web www.guggenheim.org.

EDUCATION AND TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES

*FCCEAS LITERATURE INSTITUTE
Pending funding, the Five College Center for East Asian Studies will conduct a 30-hour pilot program for teachers from the 6 New England states. Reading the Landscapes of East Asia will engage 15 middle school (grades 6, 7, and 8) teachers in exploring the physical and human characteristics of Japan and Korea through age-appropriate literature. If funded, the program will be held Mon, Aug 3 − Fri, Aug 7, in South Hadley, MA. For more information and an application, contact: Mimi Stephens. Tel 413-585-3751; Email mstephen@smith.edu.  

*NCTA SEMINAR, BRUNSWICK, ME
Views of the East: Teaching China, Japan, and Korea in Maine Schools is a National Consortium for Teaching about Asia seminar for Maine teachers, grades 5−12. Sponsored by the Five College Center for East Asian Studies, this 30-hour seminar is a collaboration of the Maine Humanities Council and the World Affairs Council of Maine, and held at Bowdoin College. Program dates are Fri, May 1 − Sat, May 2, and Sun, Jun 28 − Wed, Jul 1. The application deadline is Fri, Apr 3. For more information, contact: Charles Calhoun. Tel 207-773-5051. Information is also available at www.mainehumanities.org/programs/teachers_asia.html.

*NCTA PROGRAMS
The National Consortium for Teaching about Asia offers U.S. K−12 teachers professional development opportunities that focus on teaching about Asia. NCTA also hosts exhibit booths in conjunction with professional conferences. These exhibit booths afford teachers an opportunity to learn about NCTA seminars and network with those who conduct the seminars as well as seminar alumni. To learn about seminars and other activities available in a particular state, visit www.NCTAsia.org.

BARRE CENTER FOR BUDDHIST STUDIES
Shin Buddhism is a workshop conducted by Mark Unno (University of Oregon), with Taitetsu Unno, a priest ordained in the Shin Buddhism tradition, at the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies on Fri, Aug 7 − Sun, Aug 9. The weekend includes dharma talks, open discussion, and free inquiry, as well as quiet sitting and sultra chanting. To learn more, contact: Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, 149 Lockwood Rd, Barre, MA 01005. Tel 978-355-2347; Fax 978-355-2798; Email bcbs@dharma.org. To register online, visit www.dharma.org/bcbs. 

IREX, WASHINGTON, DC
Under the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program, the U.S. Dept. of State and the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) announce a competition for middle and high school teachers from the United States to participate in a 2-week professional exchange program in a variety of countries. Teachers must be U.S. citizens, have at least 5 years of classroom experience in certain disciplines, such as English and the social sciences, and be able to travel in spring 2010. The application deadline is Mon, Apr 27. Applications can be downloaded at www.irex.org. For more information, contact: Anne MiIazzo. Tel 202-628-8188 x 197; Email tea@irex.org.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY
National History Day is a program that engages students in grades 6 through 12. To learn more about the program, find out where competitions are being held, or to volunteer as a judge at the district or state level, visit www.nhd.org. Teachers in Massachusetts who would like to volunteer may send an email to RFTaylor21@verizon.net.

AAS WEBSITE
The Association for Asian Studies has a new URL. Its site is now located at www.asian-studies.org.

ONEWORLD CLASSROOMS
K−12 International Art Exchange is a program conducted by OneWorld Classrooms. Students share their lives and cultures and learn from each other by sharing their artwork. K−12 schools from around the world can participate. Teachers can send in student artwork any time during the school year; however, to participate in the next round, artwork must be sent in before Wed, Apr 1. For more information, contact: Paul Hurteau. Tel 518-269-1480;  Email paul@oneworldclassrooms.org; Web www.oneworldclassrooms.org.

NEATE CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The New England Association of Teachers of English Conference is held Fri, Oct 23 − Sat, Oct 24, at the Crowne Plaza at the Crossings, in Warwick, RI. The conference theme is “For the Love of Literacy: Bridging the Gap.” The deadline for submitting workshop proposals is Fri, May 1. Email d_woelflein@yahoo.com or visit www.neate.org/conferences.

NEAAS CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The New England Regional Conference of the Association for Asian Studies is held at Brown University, Providence, RI, Fri, Oct 2 − Sat, Oct 3. The proposal deadline is Fri, May 1. More information on the conference will become available at http://brown.edu/Departments/ East_Asian_Studies/NEAAS_09.htm. For other questions, email East_Asian_Studies@brown.edu.

ASOP, U OF VERMONT
The Asian Studies Outreach Program (ASOP) at the University of Vermont is looking for placements for visiting teachers from China, Japan, and Thailand for the 2009−2010 school year. If your school is interested in hosting a teacher, contact Bill Williams. Email William.H.Williams@uvm.edu or yunnanvt@comcast.net.

TEACHERS ... ALERT YOUR STUDENTS TO…

èYouth For Understanding (YFU) is an international exchange organization offering programs for summer, semester, and year-long study to China, Japan, Korea, and other countries throughout the world to high school students and recent graduates. Students live with carefully selected host families, attend school, and actively participate in their new communities abroad. A variety of scholarships are available to students. To apply, contact YFU: Tel 1-800-TEENAGE; Email admissions@yfu.org; Web www.yfu-usa.org.

RESOURCES  

The Five College Center for East Asian Studies’ Resource Library, which has served thousands of area teachers since the 1970s, will continue to be open to visitors on weekdays—except on Wednesday afternoons. However, we can no longer respond to requests for mailing resources—the exceptions are requests from teachers enrolled in our 2008−2009 NCTA seminar and study-tour programs. We encourage everyone to come in to the Center, browse, and borrow! To learn more, contact: FCCEAS. Tel 413-585-3751; email fcceas@email.smith.edu.

OTHER RESOURCES

The Online Museum Resources on Asian Art is now available at http://afemuseums.easia.columbia.edu/cgi-bin/museums/search.cgi. This site, an initiative of the ASIA for Educators Program at Columbia University, identifies online visual resources. Resources are divided into 3 categories: special exhibits, teaching art units and online resources from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.