USF Asian Studies Program

The Center for Asia Pacific Studies is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Asia Bridge Junior Fellowship! Current USF undergraduates who are interested in conducting research about issues vital to our understanding of the Asia Pacific both historically and today are encouraged to apply. Fellows will gain the skills needed to succeed in their future careers as they participate in community-building events, work with mentors in the field, and learn the essentials of researching, writing, and public speaking—ultimately producing a 12-15-page research paper at the end of the year. Fellows will also receive a $500 award upon completing all program requirements!

Extended Deadline: Monday, September 27, 2021

To apply, submit the following by the deadline to [email protected]:

A copy of your resume and unofficial transcript, as well as a cover letter that explains your interest in the program and the topic you would like to learn more about through your research.

To learn more, please visit the USF Center for Asia Pacific Studies blog at https://usfblogs.usfca.edu/center-for-asia-pacific-studies/2021/08/30/now-accepting-applications-asia-bridge-junior-fellowship-ay-2021-2022/.

In partnership with USF's Center for Asia Pacific Studies and Chinese Business Studies Initiative (CSBI), Asian Studies is hosting a lively discussion with award-winning author Zhang Ling and prolific translator Shelly Bryant on their latest novel, "A Single Swallow." This book talk will take place via Zoom on February 17th from 5:30pm-6:45pm PST. Register now!: https://www.usfca.edu/event/2021-02-17-1730/single-swallow-conversation-the-author-and-translator

The Center for Asia Pacific Studies and the Asian Studies Program at the University of San Francisco are pleased to announce the recipients of the center's Asian Studies Merit Fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Congratulations to Evan Chan, Emma DeBow, and Priscilla Kim Ong! We see great potential in this year's recipients and are excited to see how they will contribute to promoting greater understanding of the Asia Pacific in the future.

Good luck to our Asian Studies students as they head into the second week of final exams! You're almost done!

SPECIAL EVENT: Tomorrow, Tuesday, November 19th at 5 p.m. in the Del Santo Reading Room, Lone Mountain 270, the Honors College will host a special reading by Li-Young Lee, one of America's important living poets. He is the author of five poetry collections, including 'Rose and The City in Which I Love You,' and a memoir, 'The Winged Seed: A Remembrance.' Lee has received a Guggenheim and NEA fellowships, among other awards.

This event is sponsored by the Honors College.

https://www.usfca.edu/event/2019-11-19-1700/evening-li-young-lee

Students gathered to learn about 3 exciting scholarship opportunities to study in Taiwan! Complete with boba, pizza and cookies of course. For more information on these scholarships see the links and info below or email [email protected].

* Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)*
HES offers opportunities for Mandarin Chinese learners, including beginners, to study at an accredited Mandarin center from 2 to 12 months in a university in Taiwan. The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of NT$25,000 (Exchange rate Approx.: 1 US = 30 NT).
https://tweducation.org/index.php/en/huayuenrichmentscholarship/

*Taiwan Scholarship (TS)*
TS allows American students to undertake degree studies from 2 to 4 years in Taiwan. The awards include tuition and allowance.
https://tweducation.org/index.php/en/taiwanscholarship/

*Fulbright Taiwan English Teaching Assistantship (ETA*
The ETA (Fulbright Taiwan English Teaching Assistantship) provides Americans with the opportunity to work in Taiwan local schools as English teaching.
http://taiwan-etaprogram.org/

Huayu Enrichment Scholarship

Are you interested in studying abroad in Taiwan? If so, come learn more about your options TOMORROW in the Getty Study in Lo Schiavo from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

We'll have information on the Taiwan Scholarship, Huayu Enrichment Scholarship, and the Fulbright Taiwan English Teaching Assistantship!

It’s Pilipinx American History Month! USF’s Philippine Studies celebrated with author R. Zamora Linmark in conversation with USF Professor and author on his latest novel “The Importance of Being Wilde at Heart.”

Mr. Tatekawa Shinoharu performing Rakugo, the Japanese sit-down comedy that celebrates the charm of human folly!

Last month Asian Studies co-hosted USF's Mid-Autumn Festival celebration at Gleeson Plaza. Students even created their own lanterns!

September 10, 2019