Asian Studies Program - University at Buffalo

04/30/2026

04/30/2026

An update from our alumna, Sophie McGuire (BA 2022):

After graduating, I first spent time working as an intern at Cortland Repertory Theatre in their costumes department and soon after moving to Japan for 6 months to attend Waseda University's Center for Japanese Language. During my time at Waseda, not only did I attend weekly classes but I got the opportunity to be the costume designer for a local theatre production called 兎王 (Tou).

4 years post graduation, I have returned to Japan where I am studying at a Japanese Language school to improve my Japanese skills while searching for theatre opportunities and connections. Through hard work and taking one step at a time, I hope to one day reach my goal of working full time in the theatre industry in Japan.

To current and graduated Asian Studies Program students:
Keep pushing and working hard! Keep working towards your goals and you'll be successful wherever you go.
- Sophie

04/01/2026

Translation Zone University at Buffalo Humanities Institute Research Workshop, Middle East Studies Initiative, and Asian Studies Program present

NATHAN TABOR
Western Michigan University

Tuesday April 14 Clemens 1032
12:30-1:50 PM

COMPETITION AND CONNECTION IN DELHI’S URDU LITERARY SCENE 1737-1743

03/11/2026

Alison L. Des Forges International Symposium
Peace and Justice in the Taiwan Strait

This symposium will explore the complex cultural, historical and political interactions among the Republic of China, People’s Republic of China and the United States with a view to maintaining de facto peace and defending human rights on both sides of the Taiwan Strait.

Thursday April 16, 2026
8:30AM - 4:30PM
Capen Hall 10 - North Campus

This symposium will explore the complex cultural, historical and political interactions among the Republic of China, People’s Republic of China and the United States with a view to maintaining de facto peace and defending human rights on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Click on the image on the l

09/25/2025

For more than two decades, the anime and manga “One Piece” has captivated audiences with its story of pirates chasing freedom and adventure. 

06/30/2025

Congratulations to Professor Bruce Jackson and Professor Diane Christian, whose latest book, 𝘍𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨: 𝘐𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴 & 𝘐𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴, has just been published by BlazeVOX Books!

Flowering: Images & Ideas by Bruce Jackson and Diane Christian

06/26/2025

For those with Filipino ancestry: Check out the YouLeaD Summer Program!

Youth Leaders in the Diaspora (YouLeaD) is a two-week cultural immersion program in the Philippines intended for Filipino youth who were born abroad or migrated at an early age, such that they are not very familiar with the Philippines.

The program seeks to help participants answer long standing questions about themselves and their identities as half- or part-Filipinos that they may have had growing up. Joining the program would aid them in the journey of understanding a significant part of their identities, which would hopefully move them toward a more meaningful relationship with their Filipino families and the nation itself.

https://youlead-new.cfo.gov.ph

01/28/2025

Calling all undergrads! Three days left to submit your proposals! https://bit.ly/UBSouthAsiaCfP2025 Association for Asian Studies, Inc. (AAS) American Institute of Bangladesh Studies (AIBS) American Institute for Sri Lankan Studies American Institute of Indian Studies (AIIS) American Institute of Pakistan Studies

11/10/2024

**New spring 2025 course** AS 340/GGS340 Women in Contemporary Asia.

11/04/2024

Please join us this Friday, November 8, at 12pm in Park 280 for our Asia @ Noon Speaker Series. Light refreshments will be served.