The end of the semester is quickly approaching. There are plenty of resources on campus to support you as we get to finals season - one of those is Retriever Essentials, which has recently debuted its new Essential Space in the RAC. Anyone in need can swing by to pick up non-perishable food, toiletries, and other items, all free, and all available to anyone in the UMBC community. 

TESOL Program Information Sessions

UMBC's TESOL program is hosting two information sessions in early May for students who may be interested in teaching English after they finish their other UMBC studies. The sessions focus on local and global opportunities to teach English in a variety of settings such as international schools, language schools, public schools, community colleges/universities, adult education, missionary work, refugee resettlement, and more as well as the different kinds of professional training needed for these career directions. 

Both sessions will cover the same material. Click on either session below for registration details and more information: 

Thursday, May 5 session - 8-9am
Friday, May 9 session - 6-7pm

Calls for Papers and Proposals

MARAAS - October 1-2, 2022 - Philadelphia

The 50th meeting of MARAAS will take place on October 1 and 2 at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. As we celebrate the 50th annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Association for Asian Studies, we consider this question: Where is Asian studies now?

We welcome applications for panels of 3–4 people as well as individual paper submissions. Panel proposals may include a discussant, and members of panels may be from the same institution.

Please visit the conference website to submit paper or panel proposals by May 23, 2022. 

ASIANetwork Annual Conference - April 14-16, 2023 - Columbus, Ohio

The ASIANetwork invites students to submit poster proposals for their 2023 conference in Columbus, Ohio. Posters can be on any topic relating to Asian Studies and can be from any academic discipline. 

Learn more about submission guidelines at the conference website. The proposal submission deadline is November 1, 2022. 

ASIANetwork is also accepting submissions for its McJimsey Essay Award. If you've written a great essay about something related to Asian Studies, consider applying for this award, which comes with a cash prize, an opportunity to present your work at the ASIANetwork annual conference, and publication of your work. You have plenty of time - the submission deadline is January 2023 - but if you're interested in submitting your work, contact Dr. Oyen. 

NeMLA 2023 - March 23-26, 2023 - Niagara Falls, NY

The Northeast Modern Language Association's 54th annual conference will be held in Niagara Falls, New York, in March 2023. The association welcomes abstract proposals on the theme of Resilience. Undergraduate proposals are due November 1, 2022. Visit their conference website to learn more about NeMLA and their Call for Papers.

Upcoming Dates and Deadlines

• TESOL Info Sessions - May 5 and May 9 (see above)
• May 17: Last Day of Classes; last day for full-term withdrawal
• May 18: Study Day
• May 19-22: Finals 
• May 26: Spring 2022 Undergraduate Commencement

Free Korean Online Classes with K-Buddy

K-Street is once again hosting its popular online, free Korean language-learning classes this semester! A variety of options are available, ranging from a Hangul masterclass to sessions focused on K-pop dances and Korean cooking. Learn more and sign up at K-Buddy's website. 

Virtual On-Demand Film Screening: "The Vow from Hiroshima"

Together with the Department of History and the Department of Language, Literacy, and Culture, Asian Studies will host an on-demand virtual film screening of "The Vow from Hiroshima," a documentary which tells the story of a survivor of the Hiroshima bombings and her lifelong quest to abolish nuclear weapons. The film will be available on-demand September 14-21. On Sept 21, a virtual presentation will take place - more information about this presentation, and how to sign up for the on-demand film screening, will be available soon. 

ASIANetwork Student Opportunities

ASIANetwork has announced three opportunities for undergraduate students, with deadlines throughout the fall semester: 

• Student Video Challenge (Interest App Due Oct 15)
  Students at an ASIANetwork school will work with students at Asian universities to produce a video presentation. 
• McJimsey Student Paper Competition (Submit by January 15, 2022)
  Undergraduates and 2021 graduates are invited to submit their work on Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, or the Asian Diaspora to this competition. The winner will receive a $200 cash prize and their essay will be published in ASIANetwork's journal. The winner and runners-up will also be invited to present their work at ASIANetwork's annual conference (April 8-10, 2022, Geneva, NY).
• Call for Poster Presentations (Submit by November 1, 2021)
  Students (individuals or groups of 2-4) may submit proposals for poster presentations to be given at ASIANetwork's annual conference (April 8-10, 2022, Geneva, NY). Details and additional information are available at the link above. 

UMBC Review Open for Submissions

The UMBC review is now accepting submissions for its 23rd edition (April 2022)! Undergraduates, or recent graduates who completed their work during their undergraduate career, from any discipline are welcome to submit their work for consideration. Submission deadline: Sept 17

Upcoming Events and Deadlines

• Sept 7 (today!): History Dept Welcome Reception, 11:30-12:45, Fine Arts North [pond side] 5th Floor Lobby
• Sept 9 (Thursday): Involvement Fest! (online and virtual)
• Sept 14-21: On-demand virtual film screening "The Vow from Hiroshima" (online presentation: Sept 21) - link and other info available soon!
• Sept 21: Fall 2021 Career and Internship Fair 
• Sept 26: Asian Studies Shirt Design Contest Deadline

Is there something you'd like to see in these Asian Studies bulletins? Let us know! 

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