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Written by Aubrey Willis, EASC intern
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of sitting down with Professor Yehji Jeong, a new addition to The Ohio State University’s History…
Ohio State's Institute for Chinese Studies and Indiana University’s East Asian Studies Center invite applications from Master’s and PhD students based at either university whose work is based in…
October 9 is Hangeul Day, a day to celebrate King Sejong's introduction of Hunminjeongeum. Hangeul is the writing system used to write the Korean language. It is part of everyday life in…
One word I often hear while living in the United States is “wellness.” In parks and on walking paths, I often see people walking or running. Many people are also interested in yoga,…
EASC is excited to announce the new cohort of five interns for the Autumn 2026 semester. Learn more about the interns and their interests in East Asia!
Aki Emery (far left) is majoring in…
Sports have a special power to bring people together. When big events like the Olympic Games or FIFA World Cup take place, people from different countries and cultures watch and cheer together…
Old Man's Cave in Hocking Hills, Ohio, is one of the region's most remarkable natural heritage sites. Formed hundreds of millions of years ago, the Blackhand Sandstone has been shaped by water and…
The role of the Korean language in the United States has changed significantly in recent years. In the past, Korean was mainly studied by scholars of Korean Studies and students specializing in…
The last Monday of May in the United States is Memorial Day. Much like Korea's Memorial Day, it is a day set aside to remember those who gave their lives in military service. Across the country,…
Since its beginning in 1995, Columbus’s Asian Festival has grown into one of the major Asian cultural festivals in the United States. Every year, countless visitors come to Franklin Park to enjoy…
The Institute for Japanese Studies hosted an engaging lunch session with DEALL alumnus Dr. Seth Goss of Emory University on April 20th, bringing together graduate students from East Asian Studies…
“Where am I to go now…” In the aftermath of the Gyeyujeongnan coup (1453), the young King Yi Hong-wi, having been dethroned, is sent into exile. In a remote mountain village in Yeongwol,…
Almost 7,000 miles separates Korea and Ohio, but a visiting scholar in the East Asian Studies Center is working to make the cultures of these places closer than ever.
Soon Ho Kim arrived on…
The East Asian Studies Center is proud to announce that current MA student, Justin This, has been awarded a Blakemore Fellowship. This prestigious award will allow Justin, currently finishing his…
Spring Returns: Pansori in Ohio
Pansori is one of Korea’s most powerful and enduring forms of Intangible Cultural Heritage. A single performance can last anywhere from two to…
The Taegeukgi: Flying Farther and Brighter
When walking around the United States, the American flag naturally comes into view. It can be seen in front yards, on school grounds, on…
The Institute for Chinese Studies at The Ohio State University hosted a two day academic workshop for graduate students from Ohio State and Indiana University. The workshop featured open dialogue…
Korean Heritage: Columbus’s Hope: The Continuing Journey of Korea on Stage
In American society, Korean culture is no longer a temporary trend but a…
The 2026 Association for Asian Studies (AAS) Conference will be held in Vancouver, Canada from March 12-15, 2026. The following EASC faculty and graduate students will…
Since 1999, the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (JASCO) has been hosting the annual Ohio Japanese Speech Contest to promote Japanese language learning in the state of Ohio. The Contest…
Korean Heritage: Korean and American New Year Traditions: “Happy New Year”
Every society marks the beginning of a new year, but the ways in which it is celebrated differ across…
The C. V. Starr East Asian Library, University of California, Berkeley, is now accepting applications for
grants to support research in the James Soong Archive
About the…
The Ohio State University’s Undergraduate Fellowship Office is proud to announce that Arón Olegnowicz-Cruz (BA ’24, BS ’24) has been selected for the Schwarzman Scholars Class of 2026–27, becoming…
The East Asian Studies Center's (EASC) Spring 2026 events calendar is now available for download and printing. It includes information on lectures, conferences, performances, and other events…
“I decided to go to Bali because I wanted to travel to somewhere I have never been before, both for the cultural exchange and to experience a different way of life,” Crystal Tang, an education…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
The 2025 Association for Asian Studies (AAS) Conference will be held in Columbus, OH from March 13-16, 2025. The following EASC faculty and graduate students will present at…
On February 14th, 2025, the East Asian Studies Center and Professor Mineharu Nakayama hosted Professor Hilary Holbrow for a presentation "The Future is Foreign: Women and Immigrants in Corporate…
On January 16, 2025, the East Asian Studies Center a lecture by Dr. David Zweig titled “The War for Chinese Talent in America.” This talk was based on his research presented in a recently…
The East Asian Studies Center's (EASC) Spring 2025 events calendar is now available for download and printing. It includes information on lectures, conferences, performances, and other events…
Since 1999, the Japan-America Society of Central Ohio (JASCO) has been hosting the annual Ohio Japanese Speech Contest to promote Japanese language learning in the state of Ohio. The Contest…
Buckeye East Asian Linguistics 9 (BEAL 9) is published!
We are delighted to announce that the 9th volume of
When the East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University received a U.S. Department of Education grant to support language and area studies part of the more than $2 million award…
The East Asian Studies Center's (EASC) Fall 2024 events calendar is now available for download and printing. It includes information on lectures, conferences, performances, and other events…
China Studies Graduate Workshop Call for Participation
Date: February 21-22, 2025
Location: Ohio State University
Partner Institutions: Ohio State University Institute for…
The US-Japan relationship was at the forefront of student, faculty, and community members' minds as they gathered in the Ohio Union on Oct. 7 for a conference focusing on the two countries' ties. …
Mershon's faculty and graduate student grants funded some extraordinary research last summer! This week we highlight the work of associate professor in Geography, Max Woodworth, and…