Join Professor Jiqin Han of Nanjing Agricultural University for a special lecture examining China's approach to food security through its arable land red line system and regional spatial planning. The talk will explore how China addresses urbanization, agricultural sustainability, and regional development while maintaining a stable food supply. Light refreshments will be provided.

Experience India through student-made documentary films exploring women artisans, street dogs, music, cinema, cricket, sacred spaces, and everyday life. This special screening showcases the creativity and research of students in the Cultural Studies with Purpose program. Light refreshments, including samosas and chai, will be provided.

This event is FREE and open to the public!

This event is hosted by the MSU Center for Integrative Studies in Social Science lead by Prof Eddie Boucher and co-sponsored by the India Council Endowment administered by the MSU Asian Studies Center.

Join Ven. Di Xing, an independent scholar of Buddhist thought, for the Joseph Lee Lecture exploring Buddhist perspectives on causation through the Yogacarabhumi-Sastra. The lecture examines how the text approaches the longstanding philosophical debate over whether an effect already exists within its cause. Food and beverages will be provided.

Join in-person or via Zoom Here. 

This event is made possible by the Joseph Lee Endowment administered by the MSU Asian Studies Center, co-hosted by Prof Tze-lan Sang of MSU LiLaC Department, and co-sponsored by the MSU Religious Studies Department.

Join the Asian Studies Center and Asia Hub for an annual fall reception celebrating and thanking our community for their support and collaboration in advancing Asian Studies at MSU and beyond. 

Please RSVP Here by Friday, September 18, 2026. Complimentary food and beverages will be provided.