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East Meets West to focus on “Cross-Cultural Communication” Feb. 18–20

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Asia 301: East Meets West [DIVR] [K] is a one-credit class and research symposium offered by the WSU Asia Program. Since themes and topics change, it can be taken up to three times for credit. Students will receive a letter grade based on attendance and the quality of two brief required papers (précis) due in early April.

This semester’s theme is “Cross-Cultural Communication: Possibilities and Challenges.” Course activities will be held Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18 and 19, from 6:00 to 9:15 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Highlights include Dr. Asif Chaudhry, vice president of International Programs at WSU, speaking … » More …

East Meets West offerings for fall 2015

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Asia 301: East Meets West [DIVR] [K] is a one-credit class and research symposium offered by the WSU Asia Program. Since themes and topics change, it can be taken up to three times for credit. All presentations are open to the public.

This fall’s program will include:

Tuesday, September 8: Dr. Lipi Turner-Rahman on Bollywood
Tuesday, September 15: Dr. Julia Cassaniti on Buddhism in Thailand
Thursday, September 17: Film: “Friends in High Places”
Tuesday, September 22: Dr. Charles Weller on Islam in world history
Tuesday, September 29: Dr. Robert Snyder (Uof I) on poetry and prose in Islam
Monday, October … » More …

Joshua Garvison named Outstanding Senior

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Congratulations to Joshua Garvison of Tumwater, who has been named the College of Arts and Sciences’ 2015 Outstanding Senior in Asian Studies.

Joshua came to WSU several years after first studying in Oregon, moving to Virginia, and making plans to enlist in the US Air Force. However, he decided to return to his home state of Washington and enroll at WSU and its branch of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). “These two decisions were the best I have made in my life,” he said.

Joshua has studied intensive Arabic in Amman, Jordan, on two occasions. His first stint was Project Global Officer training. … » More …

East Meets West focuses on “Research Journeys” Feb. 19–21

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Asia 301: East Meets West [DIVR] [K] is a one-credit class and research symposium offered by the WSU Asia Program. Since themes and topics change, it can be taken up to three times for credit.

The theme for spring 2015 is “Research Journeys,” and all presentations are open to the public.

Thursday, Feb. 19 @ CUE 203, 6:10–9:15 p.m.

6:10 — Welcome and Introduction to Asia 301 / Lydia Gerber, Asia Program
6:20 — Fun Facts about Asia / Ai Wang, Asia Program; Charles Weller, History
6:30 — Tools from Chinese Traditional Medicine to Help You Stay Present during Our Asia 301 Symposium / … » More …

Kaitlin McRae named Outstanding Senior

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Congratulations to Kaitlin McRae from Spanaway, who has been named the College of Arts and Sciences’ 2014 Outstanding Senior in Asian Studies.

Kaitlin first visited the WSU Pullman campus as a youngster in the Cougar Quest summer camp and, later, as part of the Future Cougars of Color program for high school students. She received a Future Cougars of Color scholarship and began studying civil engineering, but soon found that Asian studies was a better fit for her.

Kaitlin is a cadet in the WSU Air Force ROTC and was recognized with the Silver Valor Award and the Meritorious Service Award. Following her military activation in … » More …

Nikki Brueggeman named Outstanding Senior

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Congratulations to Nikki Brueggeman, who has been named the College of Arts and Sciences’ 2013 Outstanding Senior in Asian Studies.

Nikki’s adoptive mother, who is blind, taught her not to let setbacks keep her from doing the things that mattered. Originally from Walla Walla, Washington, Nikki has served as a legislative intern in Washington, D.C., and studied abroad in Osaka, Japan.

Nikki is past president of the Black Student Union and chaired the Council of Multicultural Student Presidents and the Scott-Coman Residence Hall Improvement Committee. She has been a member of the ASWSU Services and Activity Fees … » More …