Center for the Study of Asia Holds Spring Reception
The Center for the Study of Asia, an affiliated center of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, held its annual Spring Reception at the School’s headquarters at 121 Bay State Road on April 30.
Eugenio Menegon, current and outgoing Director of the Center, announced plans for 2015 as guests enjoyed enjoyed ood conversation, food and a displays of ikebana, the traditional Japanese art of flower arranging.
Professor Catherine Yeh will serve as the Center’s Director for 2015-16.
“Another academic year is ending for Asian Studies on campus, and it is my pleasure to celebrate our accomplishments and our first year as part of the Pardee School,” Menegon said.
The event also celebrated the announcement of new BUCSA Board members Prof. William Grimes (Pardee School of Global Studies), Prof. Benjamin Siegel (History), Prof. Alice Tseng (History of Art and Architecture), and Prof. Anna Zielinska-Elliot (Modern Languages and Comparative Literature). They will join the four continuing members: Prof. Sarah Frederick (Modern Languages and Comparative Literature), Prof. Sanjay Krishnan (English); Prof. Sunil Sharma (Modern Languages and Comparative Literature); and Prof. Nancy Smith-Hefner (Anthropology).
Other speakers at the event included Timothy Longman, Chair of the Council of Directors for the Division of Regional Studies, and Professors Joe Fewsmith and Alice Tseng.