MSU Denver Asian Studies

Spring 2026 Asian Studies Colloquium:
The Impact of Religion on Politics in East Asia

MSU Denver's Asian Studies Spring 2026 Colloquium invites you to hear from Dr. Bora Jeong (Assistant Professor of Political Science) and Dr. Helena Reddington (Assistant Professor of Philosophy). Please join us for a lecture/discussion and lunch!

Thursday, April 9, 2026
12:30-1:45pm
King Center 120 (MDS)

This colloquium is made possible through the generous support of OCA Colorado (Organization of Chinese Americans).

Thank you for coming out to our annual Luna New Year Celebration last week! Happy Year of the Fire Horse!

📸:

Kishi Bashi
singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist

Emmy-nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Kishi Bashi breaks new ground as a storyteller and performer, captivating audiences with his unique blend of classical and popular music.

The MSU Denver Department of Music, with support from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, presents the Visiting Artist Series on Music, Race, & Social Justice. Organized by Dr. Elizabeth McLean Macy, Associate Professor of Ethnomusicology and Faculty Fellow in the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, this series highlights the work of BIPOC musicians, performers, and scholars.

Wednesday, February 4, 2025
7:30pm
King Center Concert Hall
General Public $30, FREE to MSU Denver Students, Faculty, and Staff 

Tickets on sale now!

Lunar New Year Celebration!

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
11:30am-1:30pm
Tivoli Turnhalle

The annual campus-wide Lunar New Year celebration seeks to unite our committee, the departments and students we represent, and the wider MSU Denver community. Lunar New Year is an event celebrating the first new moon of the year, and is celebrated all over the world. While most commonly associated with Chinese culture, the new moon is also celebrated across Asia and in the diaspora. 

Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program, Center for Multicultural Engagement & Inclusion, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences, the CU Boulder Center for Asian Studies, and the Organization for Chinese Americans (OCA) Colorado

With the second half of the semester going strong, the Japanese Club is hosting a Professionally instructed Ikebana workshop, Where you will learn about and experience the art of Ikebana.
Come and join the Japanese Club on April 18th in Plaza M203 at 6:00 PM to experience the time-honored tradition of Ikebana.
Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arrangement. The tradition dates back to Heian period, when floral offerings were made at altars, and used to adorn the alcove of a traditional Japanese home.
This event is limited to 25 RSVP's, so make sure to RSVP by April 16th to ensure you get to participate. We look forward to seeing you there!

API Heritage Month - MSU Denver Asian Pacific Islander American (API) Heritage Month occurs every year during the month of May to celebrate, uplift, and educate others about the complex history and identities of those in the API community. Due to the nature of our academic schedule, the Center for Multicultural Engagement and Incl...

Virtual Webinar:
The Victoria Lee Story: Know Your Rights
Thursday, February 6 @ 5:30pm

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1AvxLmTfW2KUgGBQ1W-5hN2nhyIFdH9tH8abfcDwRJkU/viewform?edit_requested=true

🌙🎉 Wishing You a Prosperous Lunar New Year! 🎊✨ As we welcome the Year of the Snake, we take a moment to celebrate new beginnings, wisdom, and the rich diversity that strengthens our MSU Denver community. 🐍 This is a time to reflect, set intentions, and embrace the opportunities that lie ahead. To all who celebrate, we wish you a year filled with success, growth, and good fortune.

Lunar New Year Celebration!

Tuesday, January 28, 2025
11:30am-1:30pm
Tivoli Turnhalle

The annual campus-wide Lunar New Year celebration seeks to unite our committee, the departments and students we represent, and the wider MSU Denver community. Lunar New Year is an event celebrating the first new moon of the year, and is celebrated all over the world. While most commonly associated with Chinese culture, the new moon is also celebrated across Asia and in the diaspora. 

Sponsored by: Asian Studies Program, Center for Multicultural Engagement & Inclusion, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, College of Letters, Arts & Sciences, and the CU Boulder Center for Asian Studies