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Central Washington University Asian Studies Program

CWU's Asian Studies is an interdisciplinary program boasting a curriculum drawn from courses across the university's various colleges.

03/11/2025

📣 Check out these course flyers for AST majors and minors, Asian Business minors, and Korean Studies minors!

✨ AST 102 also fulfills the Global Dynamics Knowledge Area, Perspectives on Current Issues, and Ways of Knowing Pathway requirements in GenEd.

📚 AST 378 (HIST/RELS 378) fulfills the Humanities Knowledge Area and the Civic and Community Engagement Pathway requirements in GenEd.

🪷 Other classes without flyers here include RELS 350 Korean Religion and Philosophy, offered by Dr. Dippmann — one of the core requirement courses for Korean Studies minors!

21/10/2025

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, marks the triumph of light over darkness and hope over despair. People decorate their homes with diyas, exchange sweets, and celebrate renewal and togetherness. May this Diwali bring warmth, joy, and light to all who celebrate. ❤️🪔

24/09/2025

🌏✨ Welcome back, Asian Studies Wildcats! ✨🌏

A new year, new classes, and new chances to explore the histories, cultures, and languages of Asia together. We’re so excited to see you back on campus for AY 25–26—whether you’re diving deeper into your studies or just starting your journey, we can’t wait to learn, grow, and celebrate with you.

Here’s to a year filled with curiosity, community, and discovery! 💜📚

08/06/2025

Please join the History Department and Asian Studies Program on Saturday, June 14 immediately following the morning commencement to celebrate your achievement.

Graduates, their loved ones, and continuing students are all welcome to attend!

11/04/2025

🥁 BIG vibes incoming!
We’re so excited to welcome Taiko artist and filmmaker Jennifer Weir for an unforgettable experience — live performance, behind-the-beat stories, and a glimpse into her amazing journey.

Where: McIntyre Music Building Recital Hall
When: April 22 Tuesday
3-5pm for performance and learning
6-8pm: for film screening "Finding Her Beat" by Jennifer Weir and Discussion

CWU's own Wadaiko club is joining the scene to perform as well!

Get ready to move, learn, and feel the beat!

05/04/2025

Last Preview Day of the year and Dr. Ahn had great conversations with many prospective students and family. Engaging questions about our courses and certain aspects about Asia as well as exciting interests in the study abroad opportunities! Many were also amazed by the delicious Asian candies on the table. 😻

21/02/2025

Women’s History Month at CWU kicks off next week with a series of events across campus! AST is leading the way with an engaging conversation on gender across Asia—join us and be part of the dialogue. Stay tuned for more events throughout the month! .ugs

20/02/2025

Remember on the day of remembrance. May Ota Higa

Nisei female. Born March 14, 1916, in Seattle, Washington. Grew up in Seattle and Ellensburg, Washington, before going to Japan to teach just prior to the onset of World War II. Returned to Seattle in 1941, and was removed with family to Puyallup Assembly Center, Washington, and Minidoka concentration camp, Idaho. After the war, resettled in Chicago, Illinois, and New York before returning to raise a family in Seattle, Washington. Her interview with Densho available here: https://ddr.densho.org/interviews/ddr-densho-1000-174-10/

08/02/2025

Geography of Asia offered by Dr. John Bowen!!! Online Asynchronous, and one of the social science category electives for AST!

07/02/2025

AST310 Japan Today with Dr. Junyuan Chen!!! Learn about Japanese contemporary culture and society!

06/02/2025

History of Korea taught by Dr. Ahn. Come join the class for your elective in Humanities! Open to anyone interested in the topic!

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98926-7555

Website

http://www.cwu.edu/asian-studies/

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