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The Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS) at the University of Arizona is a Title VI National Resource Center that fosters interest in and understanding of the East Asian region.

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🎥 Movie Night: BELLE (竜とそばかすの姫)

Join us for a screening of Mamoru Hosoda’s visually stunning and emotionally moving film BELLE!

📅 Thurs, Nov 13, 2025
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Harvill Room 302

A story about identity, connection & the digital world.
No registration — just come and enjoy!
November 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
🎉 CEAS was thrilled to join the History & Humanities Festival at Presidio School! Two amazing EAS students led hands-on activities in Chinese calligraphy and mahjong, sharing culture and creativity with the community. 🖌️🀄

#CEAS #CulturalExchange #Mahjong #Calligraphy #CommunityEvent #Outreach
November 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
🌕✨ Celebrate culture & wellness at the Tucson Chinese Cultural Center’s 20th Anniversary Mid-Autumn Wellness Celebration!

📅 Oct 4 | 3–6 PM | Tucson, AZ
🎟️ $50 | tucsonchinese.org/midautumn
Featuring NYT bestselling author Lisa See & wellness expert Dr. Andrew Weil 🌿📚🍽️
September 26, 2025 at 10:29 PM
🌕✨ Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with the Chinese Language Program!

🎨 Paper folding
🎯 Ring tossing
🖌 Arts & crafts
📅 Fri, Oct 3 | ⏰ 3–5 pm
📍 Main Library, Room B254

Don’t miss this fun cultural celebration! 中秋节快乐! 🏮🐇
September 26, 2025 at 10:27 PM
📢 The Dept. of East Asian Studies at the U of A is hiring!

🔹 Tenure-track Assistant Prof. in Modern/Contemporary Japanese Studies
🔹 Starts Aug 2026 | Ph.D. required

Apply here: arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/caree...

🗓️ Review begins Nov 11, 2025.
September 17, 2025 at 10:26 PM
🌍📚 Discover New Worlds Through Literature — Virtual workshop series for HS students & instructors!

📅 Sept 9: Poem reading of 水调歌头·明月几时有 led by a grad student in East Asian Studies.

✅ Certificate of completion
Sign up today! Link: uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
August 28, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Looking to work on your degree's language requirements during the summer and get ahead? Sign up for beginner Japanese held live online with real-time interaction and personalized support! Enroll now while there is still space in the course and make the most of your summer!
May 2, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Looking for an intercultural activity you can do with your kids? Come to Bilingual Story Time with Ms. Ying Wang on Saturday, May 10th from 10 AM - Noon! This Mandarin-English story time will be held at the Worlds of Words Center at the College of Education, room 453.
May 1, 2025 at 1:33 AM
It's almost time for the China Town Hall event! This provides an opportunity to engage with communities across the U.S. to discuss the U.S.-China relationship. Be sure to register so you can attend via Zoom!

This Thursday at 3:30PM
Register here: tinyurl.com/49n9c4zd
April 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Curious about using Japanese in your career?

Join us for a special info session to connect with UofA graduate students who have experienced life in Japan! Bring your questions about living/working in Japan & start planning your future!

Tomorrow from 4-5 pm in the Main Library 112

Snacks provided!
April 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Come to Cocochava on Wed., April 16th from 6-9PM at the UA Mall stage for music, food trucks, and photos!
April 11, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Join Photography and Asian Diaspora in the Americas on April 26-27th virtually or in-person! Explore the historical trajectories, cultural productions, political mobilizations, & social realities of Asian diasporic communities across the Americas.

asianphotography.art.arizona.edu
April 9, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Interested in global politics? Then sign up to virtually attend China Town Hall! The national event, in conjunction with local town halls, provides an opportunity to engage with communities to discuss the U.S.-China relationship.

Date: Thursday, April 24 (3:30PM)
To register: tinyurl.com/49n9c4zd
April 9, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Curious about using Japanese in your career? Join us for a special info session Thurs, April 17 from 4-5 PM to connect with Japanese language students who have experienced life in Japan! From study abroad programs to career paths, bring your questions about Japan & start planning your future today!
April 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Asian Histories & Heritages in Video Games Event! Those interested in philosophy, literary, cultural, game, and/or Asian studies are highly recommended to join us for the upcoming "15 Hour Reading Club!"

Friday, April 25th from 6-7 PM (MST) over Zoom

Book to read: tinyurl.com/2up6vkrr
March 28, 2025 at 11:16 PM
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗨𝗼𝗳𝗔 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯𝗿𝗱 (𝟭𝟭𝗔𝗠 - 𝟮𝗣𝗠) 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗼𝗳𝗔 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗹!

Enjoy free food, games and other activities that celebrate the opportunities that come from language learning!

𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 and 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗹𝗹!

cercll.arizona.edu/event/languagefair2025/

#UALangFair
March 28, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Join a lecture from Dr. Jianbao Wang on April 3rd at 3PM, titled "From Global Ethics to Multi-Planetary Ethics: A Perspective of Spiritual Humanism," at 3 pm on April 3rd at Environment and Natural Resources 2, room N604.

For more information: cbs.arizona.edu/news/join-ou...
March 28, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Author and illustrator Guojing will be joining CEAS at the TFOB 2025 for a special book signing! Her books will be available at the Children's Tent during the festival. Be sure to bring them to booth 423 on Sun., March 16, from 11 AM to 12 PM!
March 15, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Vanessa Le is coming to the Tuscon Festival of Books! Get one of her books at the UA Campus Store or Amazon in advance, or purchase a copy at the festival in the lower level of ILC. Be sure to bring it to booth 423 on Sat., March 15th for the book signing event!
March 12, 2025 at 6:51 AM
CEAS will be at the Tucson Festival of Books on March 15th and 16th! Come to booth 423 for a book signing event with authors Vanessa Le and Guojing!
March 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
We’re excited to introduce our brand-new Tell Me About East Asia Blog! 🎉 We’re diving deep into the recent political turmoil in South Korea with a two-part series by Drs. Scott Gregory and Sandra Park.

👉 Check out the full series!
🔗https://ceas.arizona.edu/out.../tell-me-about-east-asia-blog
February 23, 2025 at 3:44 AM
15 Hours Reading Club Event!

15 Hours is an online reading club co-sponsored by the CEAS at the UofA and the College of Visual Art Research at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute.

Donna Haraway, Staying with the Trouble
Thur, Feb. 20th (3:30-6PM MST)
Zoom: arizona.zoom.us/j/88002135863
Password: wanwu25
February 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
🎉 Congratulations! Dr. Jiang Wu, CEAS-affiliated faculty, and his team are finalists in the 2024 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition! Help them win the Community Choice Award and VOTE HERE: storytelling-for-a-better-world-story.hub.arcgis.com/pages/vote-f...
"Regional Religious Systems in Hangzhou, China"
February 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Nezha 2 is now in theaters! In Journey to the West, Nezha appears as a warrior assisting the protagonists —this classic is explored in CHN 345 Buddhists, Bandits, and Beauties. Meanwhile, Fengshen Yanyi tells Nezha’s origin story—topics you can dive into in CHN/RELI 331 Taoist Traditions of China.
February 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Come enjoy a talk given by the author of "Home at the Great Wall," Jim Spear, on Tuesday, Feb. 18th at 5PM! Park at the Park Ave. Garage and come to CAPLA room 103 for the event!
February 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM