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"Reuters" quotes Stephanie Choi, a postdoctoral associate in the Asian Studies Department, in an article examining the surprising role of K-pop concert light sticks in political protests. The piece highlights how these colorful symbols of fan culture are now being wielded at demonstrations calling for the impeachment of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

“Replaying Japan,” the international Japanese game studies conference, will make its Western New York debut Aug. 19 at UB.

The University at Buffalo Asian Studies faculty has selected Jenny Nguyen as the Outstanding Senior for 2024. Jenny was selected from a highly competitive pool of nominees in the 2024 class. We are all very proud of everyone's accomplishments and dedication to their studies. 

The Asia Research Institute at the University at Buffalo invites applications for the part-time position of Program Coordinator. The primary role of the Program Coordinator will be to conduct short- and long-term planning for events, including academic conferences and lectures, student academic and cultural events, and community-facing cultural programs.

Please mark your calendar for Saturday, September 9, at  1:00 p.m. Eastern Time! 

ESPN quoted Stephanie Choi, postdoctoral associate, Asia Research Institute, in a story about Sunny Choi, who has emerged as a prominent figure in the world of breaking, a dance form that will debut as an Olympic sport next summer in Paris. 

Assistant Clinical Professor Mimi Okabe published a new book with Bloomsbury Academic, Manga, Murder and Mystery: The Boy Detectives of Japan’s Lost Generation!