Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, University of Notre Dame

05/21/2026

We could not be more grateful to the many hands behind the scenes that made this weekend a success. Thank you to all who participated and connected with us during the weekend. We hope to see more events like this in Asia in the future!

05/05/2026

We are delighted and proud to see Asian studies minor Faiza Filali '26 thrive during her time here at Notre Dame, learning Korean and Japanese and finding her calling to end the nuclear crisis.

Faiza Filali studies in…

03/18/2026

TODAY - Celebrate Michel Hockx: A Decade of Leadership & Scholarship
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
3:30-4:45 p.m. Justice and Asia Lightning Talks
5:00-6:00 p.m. Justice and Asia Distinguished Lecture
“Poetic Justice, Literary Censorship, and Chinese Cultural Policy”
6:00-7:00 p.m. Reception

Please join us as Michel Hockx, departing director of the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, delivers the 2026 Justice and Asia Distinguished Lecture—a series he established in 2021 with the Justice and Asia faculty committee.
The lecture (5 p.m.) and corresponding lightning talks (3:30 p.m.) will celebrate Hockx’s distinguished ten-year tenure and his final public lecture as the Liu Institute director. A public reception will follow the lecture.

Lightning Talk Presenters
“Characterizing the Asia Pacific’s Leadership in Climate Justice Advocacy for Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation”
Elsa Barron, Peace Studies and Political Science PhD student

“Hongkongers in Exile: Resisting Repression from Home Government and Surviving Anti-Immigration in Host Country”
Victoria Hui, Associate Professor of Political Science and Liu Institute Faculty Fellow

“Illustrating Climbing Gold Mountain: An Illustrated History of the Chinese Experience in Montana”
Mark Johnson, Associate Clinical Professor, Institute for Educational Initiatives, and Liu Institute Faculty Fellow

“Exploring ‘Justice’ in Decolonial Activism in Central Asia: Case Studies from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan”
Rustam Mukhamedov, Master of Global Affairs student

“Uncovering the Archive of Indentured Labour: Understanding the Cultural Lives of Chinese and Indian Migrants in 19th Century Guyana”
Helen Quah, English Master of Fine Arts student

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Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame

02/25/2026

Join us next week on March 4 for a virtual flash panel on the recent elections in Bangladesh. View more details and the list of speakers at https://asia.nd.edu/events/2026/03/04/bangladesh-elections-challenges-and-opportunities-in-democracy/

Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame

02/21/2026

Thank you to Professor Iris Ma for her insight on Lunar New Year traditions on this morning. We hope to see you all at the celebration starting at 10 am today at the Portage Collective, Botany Shop, Brain Lair Books, and Holly & Oak Yarn Shop.

We’ll have free Year of the Horse stickers and Chips and Doodles cookie!

02/21/2026

Cannot wait to see if they taste as good as they look!

When the Horse and the Cookies are 🔥🔥🔥18 dozen!!
Thank you again to the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, University of Notre Dame! So appreciated! 💕

02/17/2026

The Year of the Fire Horse is one of transformation and forward momentum. Join us this Saturday, Feb. 21, 10 am to 5 pm, for a family-friendly Lunar New Year Celebration with vendors from the Near Northwest Neighborhood, Inc. (Botany & Co, Brain Lair Books, and The Portage Collective).

Free Year of the Fire Horse stickers and Chips & Doodles cookies courtesy of the Liu Institute while supplies last!

Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame

02/16/2026

A Year of the Fire Horse video greeting from Notre Dame Hong Kong!

01/08/2026

We're delighted to announce that Susan L. Ostermann, associate professor of global affairs at the Keough School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame, has been appointed director of our Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, University of Notre Dame effective July 1, 2026. She will succeed Michel Hockx, who joined Notre Dame in 2016 as the founding director of the Liu Institute.

We're deeply grateful to Michel for his visionary leadership and dedication as the institute's founding director and we look forward to Susan’s leadership as she advances the institute’s mission of fostering interdisciplinary scholarship and engagement on Asia-related issues.

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Susan Ostermann, associate professor of global affairs at the Keough School of Global Affairs, has been appointed director of the Liu Institute for Asia...

10/08/2025

Korea Week 2025 is a vibrant celebration of Korean craftsmanship and language, marking the 579th anniversary of Hangul Day (Korean Alphabet Day). Join us October 8-11 for events showcasing the beauty and excellence of Korean traditional arts and culture.

https://asia.nd.edu/events/korea-week/