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Building Development for a New Era available now
Available for download here, Building Development for a New Era: China's Infrastructure Projects in Latin America and the Caribbean is the result of a truly global partnership between three institutions: the University of Pittsburgh, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), and the Renmin University of China.
Vice Provost Armony writes on Chinese-Latin America Relations
Dr. Ariel Armony, Vice Provost for Global Affairs, has written an article in Dialogo Chino on the subject of China-backed infrastructure worldwide, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean.
ASC Student Internships for AY 2018-19 are now open!
The Asian Studies Center has opened application for multiple graduate and undergraduate internships for the 2018-19 academic year.
Annual High School Japanese Speech Contest a success!
The annual High School Japanese Speech Contest was held in conjunction with the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania in the William Pitt Union on Friday, March 2.
EALL seeks part-time Chinese language instructors
The Chinese Program of the East Asian Languages & Literatures Department is looking for part-time instructors of language classes for Fall 2018. Candidates must have native language proficiency, have at least a bachelor’s degree and be authorized to work for the University.
The Japan Documentary Film Award Welcomes Submissions!
The Japan Council of the University of Pittsburgh invites submissions for the first University of Pittsburgh Japan Documentary Film Award. The first award winner will be announced Sep 15, 2018. This biennial prize will be awarded to one exemplary documentary film promoting the understanding of Japan and Japanese culture.
Pitt Japanese student wins New Year card contest
Azize Altay Harvey, who is currently in 2nd year Japanese, has won the 3rd place prize for Most Artistic in the American Association of Teachers of Japanese (AATJ) Nengajo contest at the university/college level. The AATJ Nengajo Contest is a nationwide contest for students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and university.
