Who, What, Why: Hannah De Oliveira’s study of Japanese American internment Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Hannah De Oliveira’s study of Japanese American internment Through a spring Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships grant, rising senior Hannah De Oliveira explored archives across the country to study viewpoints within Japanese American internment camps.
Exploring Mongolia with an insider’s view, no luggage necessary Professor Christopher P. Atwood (left), the group’s guide Javzandulam Sodnom (right), and Penn Global seminar students at the ceremonial gate near the entrance to the Bogd Khan’s Winter Palace in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. They are toasting with small cups of “airag,” or fermented mare’s milk, a traditional drink which Penn graduate Yang Yuqing (yellow shirt, center), who is currently studying in Mongolia, brought for the class. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Global) Exploring Mongolia with an insider’s view, no luggage necessary Students in Christopher P. Atwood’s Penn Global seminar on Mongolian civilization explored the capital and vast grasslands of Mongolia, meeting welcoming locals along the way.
The legacy of Shinzo Abe People queue to offer flowers and prayers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Zojoji temple prior to his funeral on July 12, 2022, in Tokyo. Abe was assassinated on July 8 while campaigning in Nara, western Japan. (Image: AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Q&A The legacy of Shinzo Abe Frederick R. Dickinson, professor of Japanese history and director of the Center for East Asian Studies, offers his take on Abe’s impact on Japan, foreign policy, and lessons we can draw from his killing.
Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Chinese and Hong Kong flags are hanged to celebrate the upcoming 25th anniversary of Hong Kong handover to China, in Hong Kong, Friday, June 17, 2022. Hong Kong marks the anniversary on July 1, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Hong Kong handover, 25 years later Hong Kong marks 25 years under Chinese control on July 1. Jacques deLisle, director of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China, discusses where Hong Kong stands now and what the future might hold.
Can China stop climate change? Scott Moore, director of China Programs and Strategic Initiatives, pictured along Locust Walk. Q&A Can China stop climate change? In a political science course and new book, Director of China Programs and Strategic Initiatives Scott Moore unfurls the layers of China’s approach to sustainability and technology.
Who, What, Why: Tamia Harvey-Martin presents her film debut Tamia Harvey-Martin premieres “A Foolproof Guide to Relationships,” a short film about asexuality, at the LGBT Center on June 28. Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Tamia Harvey-Martin presents her film debut Tamia Harvey-Martin premieres “A Foolproof Guide to Relationships,” a short film about asexuality, at the LGBT Center on June 28.
Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting with members of the government via teleconference in Moscow, March 10, 2022. (Image: Mikhail Klimentyev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP) Putin, personalism, and the war in Ukraine Christopher Carothers of the Center for the Study of Contemporary China discusses how Putin managed to personalize power for himself and what that means for Russia’s neighbors and the world.
May graduate Ethan Kallett named a 2022 Yenching Scholar Ethan Kallett, a May graduate of Penn’s College of Arts and Sciences, has been awarded full funding to pursue an interdisciplinary master’s degree in China studies with a concentration in economics and management at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing. May graduate Ethan Kallett named a 2022 Yenching Scholar Ethan Kallett has been awarded full funding to pursue an interdisciplinary master’s degree in China studies, with a concentration in economics and management, at the Yenching Academy of Peking University in Beijing.
From Buddhist temples to Penn Libraries Rebecca Mendelson is the new Japanese and Korean Studies Librarian. (Image: Courtesy of Brian Hogan) From Buddhist temples to Penn Libraries Rebecca Mendelson is wrapping up her first academic year in person in her new role managing the Libraries’ Japanese and Korean Collections.
Talking about Chinese diasporas History PhD. Sarah Yu (left) taught a class this spring that looked at Chinese migration while helping students hone public speaking skills. Talking about Chinese diasporas History Ph.D. candidate Sarah Yu’s class transformed students into tour guides and podcasters as they honed their public speaking skills while learning about Chinese migration.