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East Asia Day 2025
On Friday, October 17th, students from several Ohio high schools participated in the second East Asia Day at Ohio State. This event was organized by the East Asian Studies Center and aimed to…
Ohio State Hosts 2025 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs (MCAA)
The Ohio State University proudly hosted the 74th annual Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs (MCAA) from October 10–12, welcoming scholars, students, and community members from across the United…
40 Years of Japanese Studies: Brad Richardson Memorial Fund
In honor of the 40th anniversary of the Institute of Japanese Studies (1985–2025) and the 10th anniversary of the Brad Richardson Memorial Fund, we invite 40 donors to contribute to the fund by…
Fall 2025 EASC Program Summary Updated
The East Asian Studies Center's (EASC) Fall 2025 events calendar is now available for download and printing. It includes information on lectures, conferences, performances, and other events…
EASC Affiliate Prof. Felix Chang Awarded 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award
Felix Chang, Robert J. Watkins/Procter & Gamble Professor of Law in The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law has been awarded a 2025-2026 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to Singapore to…
EASC Director Mitch Lerner Receives ASC Honors Faculty Service Award
Congratulations to EASC Director, Professor Mitch Lerner for receiving the 2025 Honors Faculty Service Award! This award, given by the College of Arts and Sciences, recognizes excellence in honors…
Prof. Meow Hui Goh Receives Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching
Congratulations to Associate Professor Meow Goh, a long-time partner of the EASC, for being named a recipient of the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching! The Alumni Award for Distinguished…
2025 Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs - Call for Proposals and Awards
The East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University is pleased to host the 74th Annual Meeting of the Midwest Conference on Asian Affairs (MCAA). We welcome proposals for panels,…
EASC Director Mitch Lerner receives President and Provost’s Award for Distinguished Faculty Service
Mitch Lerner, professor of U.S. diplomatic history with a focus on Korea and director of the East Asian Studies Center (EASC), has been named a recipient of the President and Provost’s Award for…