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Asia Program 2016spring

Tyler Lanfear named Outstanding Senior

Congratulations to Tyler Lanfear of Bellevue, who has been named the College of Arts and Sciences’ 2016 Outstanding Senior in Asian Studies.

Tyler is a Midshipman First Class in Naval ROTC; he has served as Platoon Sergeant for Charlie Platoon and as Battalion Fitness Leader. He is currently the Battalion Executive Officer of the Naval ROTC UI/WSU Battalion. He has earned numerous ribbons and medals for community service, academic excellence, and outstanding service. Tyler was accepted to several schools—and some were on the beach—but he still chose WSU. For a Navy man, that says a lot!

Although his original plan was to major in electrical engineering, … » More …

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

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 …