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Anna Cole named Outstanding Senior
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Congratulations to Anna Cole of Ravensdale, who has been named the College of Arts and Sciences’ 2017 Outstanding Senior in Asian Studies.
Outstanding Senior Award
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Outstanding Senior Award
The Asia Program Outstanding Senior Award is presented by the College of Arts and Sciences.
The award recognizes a student who has excelled in academic performance and in service to their school or department and the university community.
For more information on the nomination process, contact:
Director, WSU Asia Program
asia@wsu.edu
Past Recipients
2017: Anna E. Cole
2016: Tyler Lanfear
2015: Joshua Garvison
2014: Kaitlin McRae
2013: Nikki Brueggeman
2012: Kelsey Hoskins
2011: Miku Fiala
2010: Trevor L. Kingsley
2009: Elizabeth Simpson-Kuhlmann
2008: Yuko Ohno
2007: … » More …
Undergraduate Scholarship
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Asia Program Undergraduate Scholarship
Application Deadlines
October 1 for fall semester projects
February 1 for spring semester or summer projects
Eligibility and Guidelines
The Asia Program Undergraduate Scholarship shall be awarded in support of research and academic activities in Asian studies. For purposes of this award, “Asian studies” applies to all of Asia outside Russia, inclusive of the Middle East and Central Asia.
Criteria for this award shall be as follows:
Preference shall be given to certified Asian studies majors or minors.
Candidates shall submit an application essay specifying the research project or activity to be supported.
Applicants will secure … » More …
Study Abroad in Asia Scholarship
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Study Abroad in Asia Scholarship
This scholarship has been established by the faculty members of the Asia Program to encourage WSU students to participate in a study abroad experience in Asia.
Application Deadlines
November 1 for spring semester programs
April 1 for summer and fall semester programs
Eligibility and Guidelines
Applicants must be in good academic standing.
Sophomore status or above at the time of study abroad.
Have completed a minimum of 6 credit hours in Asia Program courses, or their equivalent.
Be accepted into a WSU Education Abroad–approved, credit-bearing study abroad program in East Asia, South Asia, Southeast … » More …
India Research Scholarship
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India Research Scholarship
Application Deadline
April 1
A minimum of $500 will be awarded for the following academic year.
Eligibility and Guidelines
Sophomore or junior standing in any major.
Must have taken one course out of ASIA/HISTORY 270, 370, or ASIA/PHIL 314, or the equivalent.
Research project must focus on India, but can be in any field: social sciences, arts, humanities, science, education, business, agriculture, engineering, architecture, etc.
Application: submit a two-page project description, a letter of support from the faculty director for your project, and a copy of your transcript to the Asia Program director in Wilson-Short Hall 339, … » More …
Best Paper Award
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Award for Best Paper in Asian Studies
Nomination Deadline
April 1
Eligibility and Guidelines
The Asia Program Award for Best Paper shall be awarded for the best-written paper in Asian studies. For purposes of this award, “Asian studies” applies to all of Asia outside Russia, inclusive of the Middle East and Central Asia. The award shall normally carry a monetary award of $100.
Criteria for this award shall be as follows:
Eligible undergraduate research papers on Asian studies shall be submitted in courses with the Asian studies course number prefix or cross-listed with Asian studies courses.
Candidates shall be nominated by course … » More …
Award for Excellence
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Asia Program Award for Excellence
The Award for Excellence is granted to honor outstanding Asian studies bachelor’s degree candidates. The award is not necessarily presented each year.
Nomination Deadline
April 1
Past Recipients
2017: Anna E. Cole
2016: Victor Li
2015: James Pappas
1998: Eun Seung Oh
1997: Yoko O’Brien
2017 Columbia Basin Undergraduate Research Symposium
WebmasterThe 2017 Columbia Basin Undergraduate Research Symposium will be held April 8. View the full program for details.
Certificate in East Asian Studies for Engineering and Architecture Majors
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Certificate in East Asian Studies for Engineering and Architecture Majors
The Certificate in East Asian Studies for College of Engineering and Architecture Majors requires a total of 17 credit hours, including at least 6 hours of upper-division course work, and is open to any declared College of Engineering and Architecture undergraduate major in good standing.
Required Course Work
Choose one language proficiency option from:
CHINESE 101 and 102
JAPANESE 101 and 102
KOREAN 101 and 102
Other East Asian language available through study abroad
ASIA/HISTORY 479: History of East Asian Economic Development Since 1945
Choose two courses from:
ASIA/CHINESE/HUMANITY … » More …