February 2012
The Spring 2012 semester has started with a flurry of activities, from Chinese New Year and Zen poetry to today's symposium with a scholar visiting from India and the Research Award deadline. And, that is just the beginning. Study Abroad scholarship deadlines come soon, Bollywood films return in February, a Korean scholar visits in March, and the director of a documentary featuring Asian-Americans in the South will be here in April. Look for details below and in future newsletters.
If you want to discuss a minor in Asian Studies, contact Steven Ramey, 202 Manly Hall, sramey@as.ua.edu.
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Today's Event and Deadline
Dr. Saleem Kidwai from Jawaharlel Nehru University in New Delhi, India, is visiting UA this week. In addition to participating in some classes, he is the featured speaker in the India-US in 2012 Symposium in the Ferguson Center's Forum Room from 1-4 pm today.
The deadline to submit your paper or project for the Asian Studies Reseach Award is today (30 January). Further information is available online.
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Other events coming up
Kamicon: Organizers expect a great turnout this coming weekend at the Ferg for perhaps the best Kamicon yet. Remembe, paid registration is required this year.
Korean scholar: Dr. Laurel Kendall will visit UA in March, with a lunch event and public lecture on Korean shamanism on Wednesday afternoon, 28 March. Look for more details soon.
Asian-American documentary: A special screening of "A VIllage Called Versailles" by Leo Chiang will be on April 10, followed by a discussion with the director. The film highlights the struggles of a Vietnamese-American community in New Orleans.
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Riverside Bollywood Films begin next week
Legends of Bollywood will be featured in the 6th Riverside Bollywood Film Festival. Don't miss this popular series.
Tues. 7 Feb. – Agneepath (1990)Amitabh Bachchan, Danny Denzongpa
A cult classic Indian mafia movie starring Bollywood’s biggest star Big B
Tues. 14 Feb. – Khoon Bhari Maang (1988)Rekha, Kabir Bedi
A tale of revenge, crocodile attacks, disguise, and the legendary Rekha
Wed. 22 Feb. – Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)Shahrukh Khan, Kajol
Bollywood’s beloved screen couple in their most famous romantic comedy
Wed. 29 Feb. – 3 Idiots (2009) Aamir Khan BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
The other King Khan’s raucous critique of conventional education
All films start at 8pm at Riverside Community Center Media Room, UA Campus, with free Indian food
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