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ASIAN STUDIES NOTES
Newsletter of the Asian Studies Program of the University at Buffalo
- Credit Programs, Poverty Alleviation, and Women's Empowerment: A Case Study from Rural Sri Lanka
- Asia at Noon Series
- Film Screening: The Muslims I Know
- Asia Seminar for Teachers Organized with Buffalo Public Schools
- Asia Policy Debate: The Next President's Strategy for Engagement
- Cultural and Special Interest Undergraduate Clubs
- Cultural and Special Interest Graduate Clubs
- Asian Studies Language Corner
- Congratulations to Junhao Hong
- Asian Studies Calendar
Credit Programs, Poverty Alleviation, and Women's Empowerment: A Case Study from Rural Sri Lanka
The provision of micro-credit for micro-enterprise development plays an important role in the alleviation and eradication of poverty. In particular, micro-credit programs have been shown to empower women by providing them access to material resources and increasing their participation in household decision-making. Using research from South Asian countries, some critics, however, claim that male family members control the loans women receive from credit programs and that women are merely a means for them to access money. Even though it is widely believed that these programs are highly effective, there is a debate about the extent to which women are empowered and poverty within these families is reduced. READ MORE.
October 17, Friday 12 pm
“Publishing Outstanding Scholarly Works” by Toni Tan, Director, Cambria Press, Amherst NY. 280 Park Hall. Cambria Press is an independent, full-service, non-subsidized, peer review publisher of innovative academic research.
October 31, Friday 12 pm
“Sustainable Development, Water Resources Management and Women Empowerment: The Wanaraniya Water Project in Sri Lanka” by Seela Aladuwaka and Ram Alagan, Professors of Geography, University of Peradeniya. UB Visiting Scholars in Asian Studies and Global Gender Studies. 280 Park Hall. Asia @ Noon Series. Drs. Aladuwaka and Alagan will be sharing their views and experiences with the water resources project managed and maintained by rural women in Sri Lanka.
Film Screening: The Muslims I Know
By Mara Ahmed
October 15, 5:00-6:30 pm.
120 Clemens, UB North Campus
“The Muslims I Know” examines the lives and views of Muslims in America following 9/11. The purpose of the film is to break through stereotypes by showcasing Pakistani Americans and asking them questions framed by the non-Muslim community.
Director and producer Mara Ahmed of Rochester, NY, will introduce the film and lead a discussion following the screening. The event is held in conjunction with Professor Faizan Haq’s class, USA and the Muslim World, and cosponsored by UB’s Intercultural and Diversity Center and the International Institute of Buffalo.
Asia Seminar for Teachers Organized with Buffalo Public Schools
The Asian Studies Program, in collaboration with the UB/Buffalo Public Schools partnership, is organizing a 30-hour National Consortium for Teaching about Asia seminar to provide teachers with content and resources on the geography, religion, history, literature, and art of East Asia. This seminar is open to teachers of any subject who want to effectively incorporate Asia into their curriculum. Teachers can receive a $500 stipend and up to $500 worth of teaching materials. This year, applications from Buffalo Public School teachers will be given priority.
This seminar is administered by the Five College Center for East Asian Studies and funded by the Freeman Foundation. It will take place alternating Thursdays and Saturdays beginning January 15 at the Buffalo Teacher Resource Center. Visit www.asianstudies.buffalo.edu or call Bruce Acker at 645-3474, x4 for more information.
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Asia Policy Debate: The Next President's Strategy for Engagement
October 3, 12:00-2.00 pm
280 Park Hall
On September 22, the National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) hosted a policy debate between Senator McCain and Senator Obama’s top foreign policy advisors. On October 3rd, Asia @ Noon will show this debate followed by a moderated discussion.
NBR has also set up a blog for students, professionals, and scholars to participate in the debate over U.S. foreign policy in Asia by joining a discussion on issues of importance in the region. On the blog, students, professors, and others from around the country can:
• Read and discuss academic and current events articles relevant to Asia
• Gain information on the policy positions of the presidential candidates
• Suggest other issues for public debate and discussion and see what people from other institutions are saying
• View and discuss the policy debate after it occurs
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Cultural and Special Interest Undergraduate Clubs
Asian American Student Union
Asian Awareness Association
Bangladesh Student Association
Bhangra Student Association
Chinese Student Association
Filipino-American SA
Garba Raas
India Student Association
Indonesia Student Association (Permias)
Japanese Student Association
Korean Folk Art
Korean Student Association
Malaysian Student Association
Muslim Student Association
Organization of Arab Students
Pakistani Student Association
Sikh Student Association
Singapore Student Association
Taiwanese Student Association
UB Anime
Cultural and Special Interest Graduate Clubs
Asian American Model Minority Myth Group
Qigong Institute
ASEAN Graduate Student Association
Chinese Students and Scholars Association (Mainland China)
Graduate Indian Student Association
Middle East Student Club
Taiwanese Graduate Student Association
Thai International
Tibetan Graduate Student Association
Vietnamese Graduate Student Association
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In the month of October, we learn to say, "The Buffalo Bills are the best football team. Go Bills!"
In Mandarin Chinese
Buffalo Bills shi zui haode ganlanqiu diu. Bills jia you!
Buffalo Bills sher zway how deh gan lan cheo dway. Bills jeeah yo!
In Malay/Indonesian
Buffalo Bills adalah pasukan American football yang terhebat. Bills bagus !
Buffalo Bills ah-dah-lah pasu-kan American football young ter-hay–bat. Bills bah-gus!
In Japanese
Buffalo Bills wa ichiban ii chimu desu. Ike Bills!
Buffalo Bills wah E-Chee-ban ee che-mu day su. Eke Bills!
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Congratulations to Junhao Hong
Congratulations to Asian Studies Advisory Council Member Junhao Hong on his promotion to Full Professor. Dr. Hong is a professor in the Department of Communication.
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October 2, Thursday, 11–12:20pm
“Just Say ‘Noh’ (in English)– The Art of Translation from a performer’s perspective” by Jubilith Moore. 190 Alumni Arena.
October 3, Friday 12:00 pm
“Asia Policy Debate: The Next President’s Strategies for Engagement.” Asia Policy Debate for Students, Professionals, and Scholars. 280 Park Hall. Asia@Noon Series.
October 3, Friday 8:00 pm
Theater of Yugen at Buffalo Seminary. 205 Bidwell Parkway, Buffalo.
October 10, Friday 12:00 pm
“Feeding the Olympians: Breakfast (and Lunch and Dinner) of Champions” by Mr. William O'Brien, President, Greater China Beijing HAVI Food Co., Ltd. 280 Park Hall. Asia@Noon Series.
October 15, Wednesday 5:00-6:30 pm
“The Muslims I Know” by Mara Ahmed. 120 Clemens.
October 17, Friday 12 pm
“Publishing Outstanding Scholarly Works” by Toni Tan, Director, Cambria Press, Amherst, NY. 280 Park Hall. Asia @Noon Series.
October 28, Tuesday 5:00-7:00pm
UB Major and Careers Night. Student Union Lobby and Social Hall.
October 29, Wednesday 4:00 pm
Punches n Ponytails documentary by Pankaj Kumar. 120 Clemens.
October 31, Friday 12:00 pm
“Sustainable Development, Water Resources Management and Women’s Empowerment: The Wanaraniya Water Project in Sri Lanka” by Seela Aladuwaka and Ram Alagan, Professors of Geography, University of Peradeniya. UB Visiting Scholars in Asian Studies and Global Gender Studies. 280 Park Hall. Asia@Noon Series.
November 2, Monday 1:00-5:00 pm
Japanese Cultural Day. Buffalo Botanical Gardens, 2655 South Park Avenue, Buffalo, NY.
November 14, Friday 12:00 pm
“Tibetan Pop Music” by Amalia Rubin, UB Asian Studies senior. International Education Week 280 Park Hall. Asia@Noon Series.
November 16, Sunday 7:00 pm
“Asian Night Competition” hosted by Asian American Student Union (AASU). Student Union Theater. Admission: $5 (Advance ticket), $7 (at the door).
November 18, Tuesday 7:00 pm
“In the Mood for Love” by Wong Kar Wai. Buffalo Film Seminar Series with Bruce Jackson and Diane Christian. Market Arcade Theater, 617 Main Street, Buffalo.
November 21, Friday 12:00 pm
“From a Hierarchy in Time to a Hierarchy in Space: Early 20th Century Chinese Perception of Global Order” by Tze-ki Hon, Professor of History, SUNY Geneseo. 280 Park Hall. Asia@Noon Series.
November 21, Friday 3:00-5:00 pm
“Walking a Fine Line: Telling Our Life-Stories in the Mao Years” by Weili Ye, Professor of History and Women's Studies, University of Massassuchetts, Boston. 532 Park Hall.
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