This Week: RIJS x Onigiri Action; Register for EALC faculty talk by Jie Li, Deadline for Princeton Journal of East Asian Studies submissions; Asia Center grant deadlines

Announcements

For the month of October (through November 5), the Reischauer Institute is excited to collaborate with Debra Samuels (Content and Curriculum Developer, Wa-Shokuiku) for Onigiri Action, a month-long campaign hosted by Table for Two to celebrate World Food Day and combat food insecurity. In support of this campaign, we are pleased to announce two major events:   October 21 (Thursday), 12-2 PM: Onigiri in the Yard Join us on the steps of Memorial Church to enjoy delicious onigiri (rice balls), support Onigiri Action, and learn more about upcoming events and opportunities at the Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies!   November 4 (Thursday), 6-7 PM: RIJS Presents Onigiri-Making via Zoom  Let’s make onigiri together! Join us for an evening of food culture as we learn about the history of onigiri and how they are made. To register for this online event, click here.   For Harvard affiliates, a limited number of DIY onigiri kits will be available for pickup at the Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies (Room S241, located on the second floor of CGIS South, 1730 Cambridge Street) 2-5 PM, Monday through Friday, or email wting@fas.harvard.edu to schedule a pickup time. Please be sure to bring your HUID.   Follow us on Instagram @harvard_rijs_japan and visit our website to stay updated on the latest news and events, and spread the word!

SOCIALIST HOT NOISE: Loudspeakers and Open-Air Cinema in Mao's China Tuesday, October 26 | 3:00pm EDT Pre-registration is required.

Summer 2022 Study Abroad Updates from Asia Centers Please note that the following decisions are tentative and will be subject to change in accordance with public health guidance and travel policies. Notification of further updates will be given as they arise.

In response to travel restrictions, the Harvard Asia Center will consider funding undergraduate/graduate research grant applications that do not involve travel to international destinations rated Level 4 or Unknown for COVID-19 by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Please see the Harvard Travel Guidance website for up to date information. Applications for students who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 wishing to conduct research in countries rated Level 1, 2 or 3 will be considered. The Harvard Summer School Study Abroad Program in Hong Kong will not be held in Summer 2022. Harvard Taipei Academy (HTA), a new program replacing the former Harvard Beijing Academy, will be held this summer!

The Reischauer Institute will continue to accept applications to fund summer research: thesis & summer science research for undergrads, language study, & internships Harvard Summer School Kyoto is planned to be held in-person in Japan. Further decisions will be announced in January. Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies (KCJS) is planning for an in-person spring semester and summer language intensive on the campus of Doshisha University in 2022.

You're invited to an East Asian Ghost Story Gathering, hosted by the EAS Undergraduate Concentration! When: Tuesday, October 26 | 5:30pm-7:00pm (Rain date: Thursday, October 28, 5:30pm-7:00pm) Where: 9 Kirkland Place outdoor space What: Join us for Halloween goodies and ghost stories--bring your favorite creepy tale to share, or just your spooky self to listen! All Harvard affiliates welcome. RSVP to naia_poyer@fas.harvard.edu to receive updates.

Harvard Events

Monday, October 18 3:30pm - 4:30pm Successful Negotiation Strategies for Women Join a Zoom conversation with Joan Moon about negotiation for marginalized genders. Joan will focus specifically on negotiation in the STEM and tech fields. Register with this Zoom form. 4:00pm - 5:15pm Solar Geoengineering and the US-China Rivalry Solar Geoengineering Policy Seminar Series Jianhua Xu, Associate Professor, Peking University Ed Cunningham, Director of Ash Center China Programs and of the Asia Energy and Sustainability Initiative, HKS 8:00pm - 9:00pm Rethinking Japan's Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic Kenji Shibuya, Visiting Professor, Department of Global Health Policy, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo; Professor and Founding Director, University Institute for Population Health, King’s College London; Senior Advisor to the Director General, World Health Organization; Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations Moderator: Christina L. Davis, Director, Program on U.S.-Japan Relations; Professor of Government; Susan S. and Kenneth L. Wallach Professor, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University Please register here. Tuesday, October 19 8:00pm - 9:30pm Pandemics and Politics in Mao’s China: The Rise of the Emergency Disciplinary State Modern China Lecture Series Fang Xiaoping, Assistant Professor of History, School of Humanities, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 4:00pm - 5:00pm Global Health: Career Pathways Hear from global health practitioners with backgrounds in global health delivery, maternal health, global mental health, early childhood interventions, international child health, healthcare policy, social medicine, infectious disease, health equity, community development, entrepreneurship, nutrition, and development. Please register here. Wednesday, October 20 9:30am - 10:45am Evolutionary Governance under Authoritarianism in Contemporary China Kellee Tsai, Dean of Humanities and Social Science and Chair Professor of Social Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Thursday, October 21 12:00pm-2:00pm Onigiri in the Yard Join us on the steps of Memorial Church to enjoy delicious onigiri (rice balls), support Onigiri Action, and learn more about upcoming events and opportunities at the Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies! 4:30pm - 6:00pm Literature, Friendship and the Question of Dissent after the Military Revolt of 1170: The Case of Yi Illo and Im Ch'un Korea Colloquium Dennis Wuerthner, Assistant Professor of East Asian Literatures, Boston University Chair: Si Nae Park, Associate Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University Friday, October 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm Good Girls Don't Get Ahead? Teachers' Perceptions of Gender Gaps in Mathematics in Japan Kara Juul, Reischauer Institute Postdoctoral Fellow (Ph.D. Sociology, University of Oxford, 2021) Moderator: Mary C. Brinton, Reischauer Institute Professor of Sociology and Director, Reischauer Institute, Harvard University Please register here.

Grant & Publication Opportunities

Asia Center Winter Research Grants for Undergraduate Students Deadline: Friday, October 22, 2021   Asia Center Winter Research Grants for Graduate Students Deadline: Friday, October 22, 2021 Asia Center Group Travel Grants for Students Deadline: Friday, October 22, 2021   Please see Asia Center Funding Opportunities for more information on the application process. Korea Institute Undergraduate Summer Research Travel Grants Deadline: Monday, February 7, 2022, 5pm EST For AY21-22, due to COVID-19, all programs and opportunities are subject to change and/or cancellation. KI undergrad summer research support is for travel for research/fieldwork. All support related to travel is contingent upon Harvard guidelines and safety protocols. See following sites for up-to-date guidance: Harvard Travel Guidance and Harvard GSS COVID-19 travel advice. Please see the Korea Institute undergraduate opportunities page for more grant and study abroad opportunities. Call for paper submissions: Princeton Journal of East Asian Studies (PJEAS) Final deadline: October 20, 2021 PJEAS is a student academic journal with the official support of the East Asian Studies Program at Princeton University which publishes works of scholarship by both undergraduate and graduate students on political, economic, social, and cultural issues pertaining to the East Asian region.   All interested students are invited to submit their academic work for publication in the Fall 2021 Volume (XV), scheduled to be published in December 2021.   Students should fill out the Google submissions form at https://forms.gle/qdT9hT5TS8hb8mDd9 by October 20, 11:59 PM, 2021 for the FINAL DEADLINE. Articles are accepted on a rolling basis this year, so the earlier you submit your article, the likelier it will be accepted for publication.

Work Opportunities

Japanese-Language Research Assistant to Harvard EALC Alum Yuting Dong (Harvard EALC PhD 2021), currently Academy Scholar at the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies, is seeking a research assistant who can assist her with Japanese-language data input, mainly transcribing basic information data (name, address, etc.) from photos to Word and Excel. Native or near-native proficiency in Japanese is strongly preferred. Requirements:  Can input Japanese information into Excel The work will be about 60 hours, can be extended depending on the situation Payment: Undergraduate $16/hour, graduate $18/hour.  Must be able to be enrolled in Harvard payroll system. Anyone interested should email yutingdong@fas.harvard.edu. Will require a test run consisting of transcription of one page.  Data Annotator and Translator, CJK languages (hourly, via Workforce Logiq) Location & hours: fully remote, part-time (20+ hours/week), partial flex time Compensation: $25/hr Moveworks is a Series C start-up in Silicon Valley that has developed a powerful AI-based chatbot which resolves enterprise employee issues autonomously and instantly using advanced Natural Language Understanding.   Overview  Data annotation entails categorizing, tagging, labeling, and evaluating textual information. This role is a blend of data annotation and translation.    Expert fluency in English and Chinese OR Japanese OR Korean is required.     Hiring manager: Natasha Klein-Atlas, https://www.linkedin.com/in/klein-atlas/ - please submit resume and cover letter to natasha@moveworks.ai with the subject “Data Annotation and Translation, CJK languages”

Below is a static list of academic and social resources.

Events by Institution

Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies Event Calendar

Harvard Asia Center Event Calendar

Harvard-Yenching Institute

Korea Institute Event Calendar

Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies Event Calendar

Weatherhead Center for International Affairs Event Calendar

Asia Center Virtual Programs Experience Harvard Asia Center programming through current and archived digital exhibitions, as well as podcast talk series and author conversations! Click to view virtual programs at the Asia Center. Left: Still from 3D virtual exhibition "Harvard Asia Center Poster Art 2010-2020"

Student Groups *Please be aware that student groups may have become inactive during our time off campus. If you are aware of any updates to a group on this list, please let us know by e-mailing naia_poyer@fas.harvard.edu.

Asian American Business Association The Asian American Business Association (AABA) provides a forum for the promotion, understanding, and cross-cultural exchange of East Asian and Asian American business, social, academic, cultural, political, and community-related initiatives. Visit their website here. Asian American Dance Troupe For over twenty years, the Asian American Dance Troupe (AADT) has sought to spread an appreciation and awareness of Asian culture through the medium of dance. Our repertoire includes a diverse range of dance forms including traditional, ethnic minority, fusion, martial arts, modern, and hip hop. Membership open to all students in good standing currently enrolled in Harvard College. Visit their website here. Asian American Studies Working Group is a space of interdisciplinary collaboration between faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates pursuing scholarships in Asian American and Pacific Islander (API) histories, experiences, and intellectual traditions. Its goals are to build scholarly community, explore major debates and developments in API Studies, and enrich the research pursued by its members across Harvard University. To contact the organizers, see when the group meets next, or to learn more, visit their webpage. China Forum Founded in 1998, Harvard College China Forum is currently the largest China-focused conference in the New England area and annually attracts audiences from all over North America. Every spring the forum invites influential business leaders, policy shapers, and leading scholars to Harvard to address current events in a wide range of topics relevant to the development of China today. Operating under the Harvard China Review framework, HCCF, together with the Harvard China Review, runs a series of sub-programs, including monthly seminars and an annual cultural exchange program in the summer. Visit their website here. Gaongil (Harvard College Modern Korean Studies Society)  A tight-knit organization that meets to discuss various economic, social, political, cultural issues related to modern Korea. As the Korean word "Gaongil" means "Middle-Path," the organization is committed to remaining nonpartisan while encouraging free, unhindered discussion. Anyone interested in joining Gaongil is welcome! No prior experience with Korean language or culture is needed; meetings are in English. Fill out the interest form here to be included in their e-mail list. Harvard Asian American Womxn's Association The Asian American Womxn's Association recognizes the need for a unified, open community at Harvard concerned with the issues facing people of Asian descent in Western society. The purpose of the Asian American Womxn's Association is to address these needs by creating a collective voice and promoting the prominence and concerns of the Asian-American population, both within the community and without. Visit their Facebook page here. Harvard Buddhist Community The HDS Buddhist Community (HBC) is a nondenominational Buddhist group serving the Harvard and Cambridge communities throughout the school year. In addition to hosting weekly meditation sittings, HBC also organizes Buddhist film screenings and discussion groups, as well as the annual Buddhism & Race Conference. HBC generally meets weekly at the Harvard Divinity School. To subscribe to the mailing list, or to inquire about events, e-mail hbcsangha@gmail.com; or visit their Facebook page here. Harvard Chinese Students and Scholars Association (Harvard CSSA) Harvard CSSA is dedicated to the goal of promoting social, intellectual, and cultural activities of Chinese students and scholars at Harvard and for other interested members in the Harvard community. It facilitates communication among its members and acts as a liaison between itself and other organizations on campus. The group works to facilitate the exchange of information between China and the United States. Its activities include sponsoring and co-sponsoring social, intellectual, and cultural events, films, and seminars. The contact e-mail is harvardcssa@gmail.com. Visit their website here. Harvard Taiwanese Culture Society TCS is a student-run organization at Harvard College dedicated to promoting the culture and heritage of Taiwan and of Taiwanese-Americans. From cultural events like making muaji to social events like karaoke to special events like our annual winterfest: a taste of Taiwan, our goal is to enhance awareness of Taiwanese culture and to provide a place for those interested in learning about Taiwan to meet and to discuss their interests. Visit their website here; or visit their Facebook page here. Harvard Vietnamese Association The Harvard Vietnamese Association is dedicated to fostering an awareness of Vietnamese culture on campus and within the Greater Boston area, and promoting the interests of the Vietnamese student body at Harvard. Visit their website here, or like their Facebook page for regular updates--including a biweekly Vietnamese language table for native speakers and learners to enjoy each other's company and conversation! Korea Caucus The mission of Korea Caucus, a student-run organization at Harvard Kennedy School, is to actively raise the awareness of Korea within the KSG community by sharing the country's cultural heritage through social events, serving as a bridge and resource to non-Korean students who are interested in learning more about the country. They also aim to provide a forum to address key issues facing Korea and their implications for the rest of the world through activities and events. Visit their Facebook page. Korean Association The Korean Association leads the undergraduate Korean-American community's efforts to teach and learn about Korean culture and political issues. The KA additionally provides a social outlet for Korean-American students who are interested in meeting others with a shared heritage and common interests. The KA supports cultural groups including YISEI the magazine, the fan dance troupe Chunsa, and the Korean drumming group (poongmul pae) Han Ma Eum. Visit their website here; or follow their Facebook page here. Organization of Asian American Sisters in Service OAASIS currently consists of 25 members who are committed to each other in three aspects: commitment in sisterhood, commitment in service, and commitment in exploring the diverse experiences of Asian and Asian American women. Our comp process for Spring 2019 will be starting soon! Please visit our Facebook page at http://facebook.com/harvardoaasis. Any questions can be directed to oaasis.harvard@gmail.com. OAASIS is an officially recognized student organization that welcomes students of all gender and ethnic identities.

Links & Resources The Academic Resource Center (ARC) is here to assist undergraduate and graduate students with navigating their studies and reaching their goals for this semester and beyond. Through the ARC, you have access to academic coaching, peer tutoring, workshops, and accountability sessions to help you succeed. This fall students can choose whether they want to engage with the ARC in person or virtually, and can access all services through the ARC Scheduler. Browse free online courses in a variety of subjects. Harvard University courses on EdX can be audited free, or students can choose to receive a verified certificate for a small fee. Multiple EAS-related courses are offered via HarvardX, including Japanese Books: From Manuscript to Print; ChinaX Book Club: Five Authors, Five Books, Five Views of China; and Contemporary China: The People's Republic, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Chinese Art Media Lab (CAMLab) CAMLab explores innovative ways of showcasing Chinese art and culture through immersive installations, exhibitions, films, digital publications, curatorial projects, and other multimedia forms. For more information, visit their website and Instagram.  Questions? Contact Program Coordinator: anniechen@fas.harvard.edu The Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies provides undergraduates studying China with a myriad of opportunities and resources, including funding to travel to China, information about programs in China, and opportunities to do research with respected scholars of Chinese studies. Visit their undergraduate resources page: https://fairbank.fas.harvard.edu/resources/undergraduate/ Free Peer Tutoring for Undergraduates A new program implemented to replace the former Bureau of Study Council. Read more here. The Harvard Asia Center generates and shares knowledge about Asia from a transnational and transregional perspective. With its core lectures, seminars series, and conferences, the Center engages with topics critical to Asia and its connections with other regions, bringing in notable academics, government officials, business leaders, and other specialists as featured speakers and panelists. Learn more about Asia Center lectures, events, and student grants here: https://asiacenter.harvard.edu/programs-events The Harvard-Yenching Institute is an independent foundation dedicated to advancing higher education in Asia in the humanities and social sciences, with special attention to the study of Chinese culture. Learn more here. International Chinese Studies Virtual Events Clearing-House In spring 2020, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, China Studies around the world moved online. One unanticipated consequence of this unfortunate situation is that it is now possible to attend events regardless of one’s location. The China Studies Virtual Events Clearing-house has been created to share information about upcoming online events with the broader China studies community. The clearing-house was created and is maintained by the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University. Learn more here. International Japan Studies Event Database The International Japanese Studies Events Database was created in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and the shift to online event programming undertaken at institutions and programs worldwide. Inspired by a similar initiative within the Chinese studies community and Harvard's Fairbank Center, the Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies, in cooperation with the Weatherhead Center Program on US-Japan Relations, has launched this site as a service to the wider Japanese studies community. Learn more here. The Korea Institute provides dozens of funding, travel, grant, and research opportunities for undergraduates studying Korea. Visit their Student page here: https://korea.fas.harvard.edu/for-students Korean Studies Portal Click here. Japan Digital Research Center (Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies) Click here. Japan Disasters Digital Archive Click here. The Office of International Education can connect you with over 200 Harvard-approved study abroad programs across the world. Their advising team is also available for international students needing any help or guidance with Harvard matters. Click here. The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study is dedicated to creating and sharing transformative ideas across the arts, humanities, sciences, and social sciences. Visit their events page here: https://www.radcliffe.harvard.edu/calendar/list The Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies is an excellent resource for EAS concentrators studying Japan. Find a calendar of Japan-related events and lectures, undergraduate grant information, and internship opportunities on their website: rijs.fas.harvard.edu Have an event/group you'd like featured in this newsletter? Contact Naia Poyer (EALC Program Assistant).