Events

Past Events

NOV
5
Date:
Wednesday, 05 Nov 2025
Time:
4:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Location:
Erickson Hall, Room 228
Department:
Asian Studies Center
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Join Director Jiang Nengjie and Producter Xu Xin for a film screening and discussion of the 2024 film Fen (Points, or Separation)

Date:
Wednesday, 05 Nov 2025
Time:
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location:
International Center Room 201 & Zoom (Hybrid)
Department:
Asian Studies Center
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Join us for an insightful discussion with Professor Geoffrey Robinson of UCLA as he presents his co-authored work, Exposed - A Visual History of the Destruction of the Indonesian Left. This groundbreaking book delves into the orchestrated mass violence of 1965-1968 in Indonesia, a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in Southeast Asian history. Through a compelling visual narrative, Robinson and co-author Douglas Kammen challenge distorted official accounts and offer a platform for new social memories and interpretations. The event will be hosted by Professor Siddharth Chandra.

Join us in person or online! Click here to register for the Zoom event, or attend at the location listed.

NOV
6
Date:
Thursday, 06 Nov 2025
Time:
4:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Location:
Virtual
Department:
Asian Studies Center
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Join Director Jiang Nengjie for a film screening and discussion of the 2020 film Rainbow Cruise of Love.

NOV
8
Date:
Saturday, 08 Nov 2025
Time:
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Wells Hall Room B122
Department:
Asian Studies Center
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Join us for a special screening of Into the Mist: The Life and Work of Prof. Dor Bahadur Bista, a biographical film exploring the life, legacy, and mysterious disappearance of Nepal's pioneering anthropologist. Directed by Sachin Ghimire, this documentary delves into Bista's groundbreaking role in shaping Nepal's social sciences and his lifelong dedication to community development.


This event is co-sponsored by the MSU Asia Hub, Global Health Studies Program, Asian Studies Center, and Visiting International Professional Program.

NOV
12
Date:
Wednesday, 12 Nov 2025
Time:
1:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Location:
Virtual
Department:
Asian Studies Center
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Join us for a virtual talk with Professor Wang Jiaxin of Renmin University of China, hosted by Professor Tze-lan Sang

NOV
18
Date:
Tuesday, 18 Nov 2025
Time:
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location:
International Center Room 201
Department:
Asian Studies Center
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Join us for a simulcast screening and discussion of Vietnamerica: The Story of the Nation's Largest Refugee Group. This powerful documentary explores the experiences of Vietnamese refugees and their lasting impact on American history and identity.


This event is presented by GETSEA in partnership with the MSU Asian Studies Center.

DEC
4
Date:
Thursday, 04 Dec 2025
Time:
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location:
International Center 3rd Floor
Department:
Asian Studies Center
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Join us for the Joseph & Lucy Memorial Lecture with Professor Zhou Xuanlong of Tsinghua University.