KU Center for East Asian Studies Annual Report 2020

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and debated the perspectives of thesecountries in a full day virtual conference.The Visual and Material Cultures Along theSilk Road(s) Symposium was inspired bythe Eurasian trade routes that flourishedfrom the 2nd century BCE to the mid-15thcentury and highlighted how artworks,design, trade goods, medicine, religion,and people traveled both overland andby sea and stimulated new cultural formsand ideas. Speakers in this symposiumchallenged us to envision a dynamicpattern of cross-cultural exchangesoccurring between Asia, Africa, andbeyond that continues today. Both eventsdrew a strong audience with attendeesnot only from the Midwest but across theUS and the globe.The past year required many adjustments,both personally and professionally. Theresilience and creativity we have eachfound to cope with these challenging anduncertain times are inspiring. No longerlimited by physical location, CEAS hostedvirtual events with hundreds of attendeesfrom around the globe. We enjoyedmeeting each other's pets and getting aglimpse into our colleagues' homes. Wefound ways to continue our work towardour grant goals and Center mission andlook forward to a new year of continuingto find new ways of engaging with ourcommunities about East Asian languages,cultures, histories, and current events.We are grateful for your support as wenavigate these unprecedented times!Dr. CedarBough Saeji presenting her research onthe rise of K-Pop industries.CEAS student assistant Michaela Harding and formercommunication specialist Yusra Nabi tabling at theInternational Jayhawk Festival.10
Dr. Mary Dusenbury presenting "Interaction of Cultures: Textile Finds Along the Silk Road(s) 6th-12th centuries"at the Virtual Silk Road Symposium.Dr. Amy McNair presenting "The Low Road Back to Sogdiana: the Tomb of An Pusa and Lady He" at the VirtualSilk Road Symposium.
Page 1 and 2: ANNUAL REPORT 2020KU CENTER FOR EAS
Page 3 and 4: CONTENTS4 Mission Statement5 Letter
Page 5 and 6: LETTER FROMTHE DIRECTORIt has been
Page 7 and 8: FALL ’20SEPT. 3 | IRC SECURITY CO
Page 9: Our winter programming began with t
Page 13 and 14: Above: Dr. Jack Zhang (right)introd
Page 15 and 16: “The Multi-Dimensionality of Plac
Page 17 and 18: Maya Stiller, History of Art, was a
Page 19 and 20: A century after the May Fourth Move
Page 21 and 22: High rates of intermarriage, especi
Page 23 and 24: FLAS Fellows Highlight Their Experi
Page 25 and 26: SCOTT BOLANDSenior, majoring in His
Page 27 and 28: We admitted a new graduate student
Page 29 and 30: Spencer ResearchLibrary NewAcquisit
Page 31 and 32: Give to CEASTO COLLEAGUES & FRIENDS
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