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Asian Studies
Chinatown and community as a cornerstone
Chinatown and community as a cornerstone
Will Chan, a Thouron Scholar and Ph.D. candidate in theoretical physics, is also an advocate for building Asian communities.
The Immigration Act of 1924
The Immigration Act of 1924
A century after a federal law established a national quota system on immigration, legal historian Hardeep Dhillon explains the significance and legacy of the Immigration Act of 1924.
Author Celeste Ng and the questions that drive her
Author Celeste Ng and the questions that drive her
At the annual Yoonmee Chang Memorial Lecture, author Celeste Ng spoke about her writing process, the model minority stereotype, and the role of legacy, art, and belonging in her work.
The Penn Museum’s crystal ball
The Penn Museum’s crystal ball
For almost 100 years—except for the three it went missing—one of the world’s largest crystal balls has occupied the Asia Galleries of the Penn Museum.
What’s That? ‘The Goat’ at Penn Carey Law.
What’s That? ‘The Goat’ at Penn Carey Law.
The bronze sculpture called “Hsieh-Chai” has been Penn Carey Law’s mascot-in-chief since its dedication in 1962.
‘Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India’
‘Bankrolling Empire: Family Fortunes and Political Transformation in Mughal India’
A new book by Sudev Sheth, senior lecturer in history and international studies, looks at how the leaders of one of the most dominant early modern polities lost their grip over empire.
Who, What, Why: Jo Tiongson-Perez
Who, What, Why: Jo Tiongson-Perez
Through a Sachs Arts grant, Jo Tiongson-Perez of the Penn Museum co-authored a compilation of mostly Indigenous folktales from the Philippines.
India, culture, and society
India, culture, and society
In a class taught by doctoral candidate Akhil P. Veetil, students explore the culture that defines a nation.
Who, What Why: Rachel Ann Hulvey
Who, What Why: Rachel Ann Hulvey
Political science Ph.D. candidate Rachel Ann Hulvey’s research looks at Chinese foreign policy, soft power, and international order through the lens of internet governance.
Chinese Calligraphy Club makes an old art new again
Chinese Calligraphy Club makes an old art new again
The Penn Chinese Calligraphy Club, formed during the pandemic, endures as a meeting ground for amateur calligraphers who value the practice as meditation and art.
In the News
Voice of America
China enforces ban on Mongolian language in schools, books
Christopher Atwood of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Chinese authorities have yet to disclose why a collection of Mongolian history books was banned, even after such a long time in circulation.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
Pa. lawmakers want state to require Asian American and Pacific Islander education
Rob Buscher of the School of Arts & Sciences praises proposed legislation requiring Asian American and Pacific Islander education in Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
Pope heads to Mongolia to minister to its few Catholics and complete centuries-old East-West mission
Christopher Atwood of the School of Arts & Sciences says the world used to be ruled either by the pope or the Mongol Empire, but that both sides are much more tolerant now.
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Scientific American
What’s the world’s oldest language?
Deven Patel of the School of Arts & Sciences believes that Sanskrit is the oldest continuous language tradition, which means that it’s still producing literature and being spoken.
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The New York Times
Five festive dishes for an easy Eid lunch
Fariha Khan of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many people no longer have time to prepare meals from scratch for Eid, especially if they’re working outside the home.
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Nature
China is mobilizing science to spur development—and self-reliance
Scott Moore of Penn Global says that there are hints that President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders aren’t satisfied with the pace of research progress.
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