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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 02/10/2026

Exhibit space at #AAS2027 is going fast! Don't miss your chance to reserve a booth and meet 3,500+ #AsianStudies professionals at our conference in Boston next March—plus, secure a special discount on conference program advertising! bit.ly/AAS2027ADS

AAS2027 conference offers full-page program ads at $895, saving $400 with over 70% exhibit booths sold.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 02/10/2026

In this recent episode from the New Books Network podcast, Karline McLain discusses her just-released Asia Shorts volume, LIVING WITH GANDHI: EXPERIMENTS IN UTOPIA. Add it to your weekend listening queue now! bit.ly/PodcastGandhi

Podcast episode promoting 'Living with Gandhi: Experiments in Utopia' interview with author Karline McLain, featuring play controls and listening link.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 01/10/2026

"What is the average funding ratio for AAS-NEAC Japan Grants?" Read the latest issue of our Grants Quarterly newsletter to find out the answer! Plus, get info on available grant programs, ways to support AAS grant making, and more—check it all out here: bit.ly/FallGQQ4

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 01/10/2026

Welcome to Dr. Lauren Collins, who begins her tenure as Editor of Education About Asia today! We are delighted to have her on the AAS Publications team and look forward to working together as we continue to build EAA as an open-access resource for educators and students. ow.ly/5Aw350ZTn7l

Portrait of Lauren Collins smiling, announced as the new editor of Education About Asia journal.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 30/09/2026

Calling all filmmakers: 16 days left to submit to the #AAS2027 Film Expo! 🎬 Selected films will be featured at the AAS 2027 Annual Conference in Boston, March 18–21. Submit by October 16, 2026: bit.ly/2027filmexpo

Announcement for AAS 2027 Film Expo seeking Asia-related films by scholars and independent filmmakers, submission deadline October 16, 2026.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 29/09/2026

Are you applying for a short-term research grant in the history of Japanese sexualities? If so, it's time to put the finishing touches on your work and hit submit! All materials must be received by AAS no later than 5pm ET on October 1. bit.ly/AASgrants

48 hours left to apply for the Short-Term Research Grant on Japanese Sexualities history honoring Mark McLelland, deadline October 1, 2026.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 29/09/2026

The AAS Northeast Asia Council offers grants for short-term research travel, seminars on teaching about Japan, and small scholarly conferences—but there are only *72 hours* remaining to submit your application! All materials due by 5pm ET on October 1. bit.ly/NEACgrants

Traditional Japanese temple roof with autumn foliage and a call for NEAC Grants applications in Japan Studies with 72 hours left to apply.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 28/09/2026

There's an all-new open-access issue of Education About Asia to read! Our Fall 2026 issue includes features on food, art, religion, history, and more—check out all the articles, lesson plans, and supplementary materials now at the EAA website. educationabouasia.org

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 28/09/2026

Registration is now open for the AAS 2027 Annual Conference in Boston, March 18–21, 2027. Make plans to reconnect with colleagues, discover new research, and take part in conversations shaping the field of Asian Studies. bit.ly/AAS2027REGISTER #AAS2027 #AsianStudies #Boston #AcademicConference

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 27/09/2026

It's a pleasure to co-host #AASinAsia2026 with LUMS—and wonderful to see that Dawn has shared news of the event with its readers. Thank you to everyone who is making this weekend possible! www.dawn.com/news/2032712/lums-conf…

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 25/09/2026

📣 Applications are now open for two workshops! Selected participants will receive economy airfare and lodging support, and registration for AAS2027. Deadline: October 27 📅 March 16-18, 2027 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/AC27SAC 🔗 Apply: bit.ly/AC27NEAC #AsianStudies #DissertationWriting #AAS2027

Association for Asian Studies 2027 dissertation workshop flyer titled “Rethinking Dissent: Power and its Limits in South Asian Studies.” Graphics include a black-and-white photograph of a public demonstration and a photo of a workshop discussion. The flyer promotes faculty mentorship, peer exchange, economy airfare and lodging support, and complimentary AAS2027 conference registration. Workshop dates are March 16-18, 2027, in Boston, Massachusetts.

Association for Asian Studies 2027 dissertation workshop flyer titled “Gender, Pop Culture, and Body.” Graphics include a contemporary art installation with large yellow polka-dot spheres and a photo of a workshop discussion. The flyer promotes faculty mentorship, peer exchange, economy airfare and lodging support, and complimentary AAS2027 conference registration. Workshop dates are March 16-18, 2027, in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 24/09/2026

Sleep well, everyone ... #AASinAsia2026 starts in the morning! AAS and LUMS are excited to welcome you all to this year's conference in Lahore and online. We'll see you soon!

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 24/09/2026

Thanks to all who entered the #AAS2027 Summer Giveaway! Congratulations to Pow Camacho-Lemus, our final free registration winner, and *grand prize* recipient Conrad Hirano. We can't wait to see everyone in Boston next March. Stay on top of conference news at our website: asianstudies.org/conference

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 23/09/2026

Register now for our October and November AAS Digital Dialogues! We're pleased to launch two new AAS Publications titles, as well as offer a members-only workshop on planning experiential learning programs. www.asianstudies.org/jobs-professio…

Cover of 'Living with Gandhi: Experiments in Utopia' showing a black and white photo of people gathered outdoors, promoting a book launch webinar.

Announcement for AAS Digital Dialogues event on experiential learning programs in Asia-Pacific, scheduled for October 14, 2026, 9-10 AM ET.

Book launch webinar for 'The Arts of Japan: Creativity and Innovation' by Brenda G. Johnson on November 4, 2026, 7-8:15pm ET.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 18/09/2026

AAS and Sunway University are pleased to announce that the 12th AAS-in-Asia conference will take place at Sunway’s campus in Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, July 1-3, 2027. Submit a proposal by October 30, 2026! bit.ly/aia2027

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 17/09/2026

The Short-Term Research Grant on the History of Japanese Sexualities and Genders is made possible through the generosity of Mark McLelland and his estate. Apply by October 1 for a research award of up to $3,500! bit.ly/AASgrants

Announcement for a short-term research grant on Japanese sexualities history, deadline October 1, 2026, 5 PM ET, honoring Mark McLelland.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 17/09/2026

There are only *two weeks left* to apply for a NEAC-Japan Studies grant, so don't delay—prepare your application for submission today! Grad students, don't forget that your applications need a Letter of Recommendation 📜 bit.ly/NEACgrants

Reminder that only 2 weeks remain to apply for NEAC Grants in Japan Studies, deadline October 1, 2026, 5 PM ET.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 15/09/2026

Congratulations to Nixi Cura, the latest winner of our #AAS2027 Summer Giveaway! We have one more name to pull (plus the GRAND PRIZE WINNER) ... don't miss your chance to win! Enter daily: bit.ly/summergiveawayAAS

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 15/09/2026

AAS Members: It's time to cast your vote! AAS 2026 election ballots will be delivered by email today. Check your messages, log in, and vote now! www.asianstudies.org/aas-2026-elect…

Announcement urging AAS members to vote in the 2026 elections with a ballot box illustration.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 14/09/2026

Pre-order forthcoming AAS Publications now! We're pleased to offer two new books this fall, The Arts of Japan: Creativity and Innovation and Living with Gandhi: Experiments in Utopia. Both are available from our distribution partner, Columbia University Press. bit.ly/AASpubs

Promotional image for new book releases by Association for Asian Studies featuring 'The Arts of Japan' and 'Living with Gandhi'.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 11/09/2026

On Tuesday, September 15, the University of Michigan's Center for South Asian Studies will host a talk by AAS President Elora Shehabuddin on young women who became Communist activists in the 1930s-40s. Join to hear Shehabuddin in person or via Zoom. bit.ly/46d44oh

Illustration of a woman in white traditional attire holding a book and a pen, promoting a Fall 2026 CSAS lecture on Communist women’s mobilization in mid-20th-century Assam and Eastern Bengal.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 11/09/2026

Keep those entry forms coming! We still have two drawings left in the #AAS2027 Summer Giveaway. You could win a free conference registration or the grand prize of a Boston hotel stay! bit.ly/summergiveawayAAS

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 10/09/2026

Tomorrow, in person at University of Michigan or via Zoom, AAS Editorial Board Chair Christopher Rea will speak about the endeavor of translating a challenging text, Zhang Guixiang's The Crossing of the Boars. bit.ly/4iXqocU

Portrait of Christopher Rea promoting his talk on translating Zhang Guixing's novel The Crossing of the Boars at University of Michigan.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 10/09/2026

Japan specialists: you still have three weeks to submit applications to our NEAC grants and Short-Term Research Grant on the History of Japanese Sexualities and Genders. All materials must be submitted by 5pm ET on October 1! bit.ly/AASgrants

Three weeks left to apply for NEAC Grants in Japan Studies with a submission deadline of October 1, 2026, 5 PM ET.

Reminder for 3 weeks left to apply for a Short-Term Research Grant on Japanese Sexualities history, deadline October 1, 2026, 5 PM ET.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 09/09/2026

We are pleased to continue our partnership with the Center for East Asian & Pacific Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in connection with the #AAS2027 Film Expo. Submit films for consideration by October 16! bit.ly/2027filmexpo

Vintage film camera with orange rays announcing AAS 2027 Film Expo call for Asia-related films by scholars and independent filmmakers.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 08/09/2026

CFP: Global Asias 8 Conference at Penn State University, April 17-18, 2027. Submit abstracts to the sessions organized by PSU faculty OR submit a fully-constituted panel for consideration. Deadline: October 16. sites.psu.edu/vergeglobalasias/2026…

Announcement for the Global Asias 8 Conference at Pennsylvania State University, April 17-18, 2027, inviting paper submissions.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 07/09/2026

We're off for the day in observance of the Labor Day holiday—AAS Secretariat staff will be available again tomorrow.

AAS Secretariat closed on September 7, 2026, for Labor Day with a sunset beach scene in Michigan.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 02/09/2026

Book now to reserve your business meeting or reception space at #AAS2027! To ensure your meeting or reception is included in the print program, submit your request form by November 6, 2026. bit.ly/AAS27-MIC

Announcement to reserve space for business meetings and receptions during the AAS2027 Annual Conference in Boston, March 18-21.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 01/09/2026

Reservations for the #AAS2027 Exhibit Hall and advertising opportunities are now open! Exhibit, advertise, and sponsor to reach 3,500+ #AsianStudies scholars in Boston next March. bit.ly/AAS27-Exhibit

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 01/09/2026

After a temporary outage, the AAS website is now back online. Thank you for your patience while access was restored.

Announcement of website access restoration for asianstudies.org with celebratory confetti on a red background.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 01/09/2026

Applications for our #AAS2027 "Framing the Study of Japan" professionalization workshop are due by September 15. Apply now to join other early PhD students in Boston next March! bit.ly/3Sus8zw

Call for applications for a Professionalization Workshop on framing the study of Japan, targeting early Ph.D. Southeast Asian students.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 31/08/2026

Congratulations to our latest #AAS2027 Summer Giveaway winner, Yuri Chang! While the new term might be starting, it's still officially summer and we still have two more drawings. Keep entering daily for your chance to win! bit.ly/summergiveawayAAS

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 24/08/2026

The Fall 2026 AAS Publications catalog is now available, featuring new titles on India and Japan, plus a wide range of books for classroom use. AAS members receive a 20% discount when ordering from our distributor, Columbia University Press. bit.ly/aascatalog

AAS Publications catalog offers titles, pricing, and ISBNs for library acquisitions, course planning, and research needs.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 21/08/2026

Next Thursday, August 27, join AAS Becker Prize committee member Josh Stenberg and others for a Translators Forum panel session on literary translation awards around the world. Learn about these opportunities and how your work could be honored. urlr.me/pK4trh

Poster for Frankfurter Buchmesse Translators Forum Session 38 on August 27, 2026, featuring award-winning translators Röbi Koller, Josh Stenberg, Miriam Greiter, and Naoko Hosoi.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 21/08/2026

The AAS Career Center is hopping right now, and AAS members have exclusive access to Career Center postings! Log in now to see the latest #AsianStudies jobs, post your resume, and connect with employers. careers.asianstudies.org

Website and mobile view of the AAS Career Center connecting Asian Studies scholars with job opportunities.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 19/08/2026

AAS Members: You still have two hours to register for today's 11am ET AAS Digital Dialogue on the academic job market. This webinar will not be recorded, so don't miss your chance to hear important tips and have questions answered! bit.ly/DEC-JobMarket

Webinar titled 'Academic Job Market 101: Becoming Familiar & Planning Ahead' scheduled today from 11 AM to 1 PM Eastern Time, members only event.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 18/08/2026

Congratulations to Justin Weinstock, the winner of our fourth #AAS2027 Summer Giveaway drawing! Enter daily for your chance to win one of three remaining conference registrations, plus the grand prize of registration + hotel stay during the conference! bit.ly/summergiveawayAAS

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 18/08/2026

The August issue of our Journal of Asian Studies is now available, featuring Jean Oi's 2024 Presidential Address, a forum honoring Aaron Stephen Moore, research articles, and more than 30 book reviews. Check out the full lineup: bit.ly/JAS85-3

August 2026 issue of The Journal of Asian Studies now available for AAS members with digital and print access.

Step-by-step guide to access Journal of Asian Studies archives through AAS member login and navigation menu on a desktop screen.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 17/08/2026

This is the final week to register for #AASInAsia2026 at the regular rate! Secure your spot before August 24 and meet us in Lahore next month 😎 aasinasia2026.lums.edu.pk/register.…

Red sandstone architecture of Lahore Fort under a blue sky, promoting AAS-in-Asia 2026 conference in Lahore.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 17/08/2026

Show your support for #AsianStudies and get in back-to-school style with stylish new clothes and accessories from our AAS Store. We have a wide selection of shirts, bags, hats, mugs, and more—check them out now! bit.ly/AASmerch

Collection of merchandise including tote bag, cap, fanny pack, tank top, hoodie, t-shirt, and mug promoting Asian Studies support.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 14/08/2026

In the latest post from our AAS Oral History Project, hear from 2016-17 AAS President Laurel Kendall about her early interest in anthropology, time in the Peace Corps, conducting fieldwork in Korea during the 1970s, and her recent work on material culture. Read now: bit.ly/AAS-Kendall

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 12/08/2026

Are you trying to move forward on a project—but need a little nudge? Meet other AAS members for a quick call on Monday mornings to get your week started right! We celebrate accomplishments, set goals, and motivate each other. Register now: bit.ly/4wTONo5

Register for the Making Asian Studies weekly intention call held Mondays at 10:15am ET by the Association for Asian Studies.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 12/08/2026

#AAS2027 has already broken a record—you all put together and submitted an incredible *2,476 proposals* for the Annual Conference next March! Thank you for showing so much support. We can't wait to see everyone in Boston!

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 11/08/2026

We are now accepting applications for the third and final meeting of our “Framing the Study of Japan” professionalization workshop for early Ph.D. students in Southeast Asia, made possible by generous support from the Japan Foundation. Apply by September 15! bit.ly/3Sus8zw

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 11/08/2026

We’re halfway through the AAS Summer Giveaway, and three participants have already won complimentary registration for #AAS2027. You could be next! Four more drawings remain—enter daily for your chance to win! bit.ly/summergiveawayAAS

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 10/08/2026

What's happening in the world of AAS grants this summer? Find out by reading the latest edition of our Grants Quarterly newsletter, which shares information about recent awardees and upcoming opportunities. bit.ly/SummerGQQ3

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 07/08/2026

New professional development opportunity: GETSEA is accepting applications from early-stage PhD students for four two-year mentoring clusters in Southeast Asian studies. Applications for each cluster are due October 1, 2026. get-sea.org/mentoring

Mentoring cluster on youth and gender activism in Southeast Asia led by Meredith Weiss, focusing on ethical challenges and interdisciplinary research.

GETSEA Mentoring Clusters support Cambodian Cultural & Diasporic Studies students with monthly meetings, discussions, and research guidance.

Informational flyer for GETSEA Mentoring Clusters on Literary and Cultural Studies of the Malay Archipelago led by mentor Nazry Bahrawi.

GETSEA Mentoring Clusters details for Lao Spaces PhD students covering ethnic and geographic groups across Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, and diaspora communities worldwide.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 07/08/2026

Our #AAS2027 Summer Giveaway is in full swing, with three free registrations awarded already. There are still four more chances for you to win—plus an opportunity for the grand prize of a Boston hotel stay! Don't miss out—enter daily! bit.ly/summergiveawayAAS

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 06/08/2026

Established in Honor of Mark McLelland, the NEAC Short-Term Research Grant in the History of Japanese Sexualities and Genders facilitates short-term research travel to Japan. Apply by October 1 at 5pm ET for this opportunity! bit.ly/AASgrants

Call for applications for a short-term research grant on the history of Japanese sexualities, honoring Mark McLelland, deadline October 1, 2026.

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Association for Asian Studies @asianstudies.org · 05/08/2026

This. Is. It. The #AAS2027 Call for Proposals will close in *8 hours* ... have you pressed "submit" yet? Don't wait until the last minute! Get your proposal in now and take off the rest of the day 😎 bit.ly/AAS2027CFP

Last day to submit proposals for the AAS 2027 Annual Conference in Boston, March 18-21, with panel, poster sessions, and workshops.

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