NIU Center for Southeast Asian Studies

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NIU Center for Southeast Asian Studies The center was established in 1963, an outgrowth of one of the first US training programs for Southeast Asia Peace Corps Volunteers.

Since 1997, CSEAS has been a federally funded National Resource Center for Southeast Asian studies. Guided by center staff and an interdisciplinary council of more than 20 NIU faculty members, the center offers undergraduate and graduate students scholarships and fellowships, language training in five major Southeast Asian languages, research opportunities in a variety of disciplines, cultural and networking opportunities, and extensive study-abroad options. It also supports community outreach projects, K-16 teacher training, and international educational exchange.

08/25/2026

Learn about campus resources while networking with current international students, international alumni, and faculty whose teaching, research and professional work have an international focus. Undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty and staff are welcome.

CSEAS Lecture: Ron Leonhardt Assistant Professor, Department of History, Missouri State University. “More than a Sidesho...
08/20/2026

CSEAS Lecture: Ron Leonhardt

Assistant Professor, Department of History, Missouri State University.

“More than a Sideshow: U.S. Propaganda Campaigns & the Global Color Line in Cold War Cambodia, 1955-1970"

Friday, Nov. 13, noon.

Peters Campus Life Building room 100 and online.

Registration required for zoom attendance: https://niu-edu.zoom.us/j/85648473891?pwd=MLr8mVYDtJ4Sn4PsVosw2joK8KIQOJ.1

Cosponsored by the Department of History and the Center for Black Studies at Northern Illinois University.

CSEAS Lecture: Mai Truong Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Marquette University. "Engineered Distru...
08/20/2026

CSEAS Lecture: Mai Truong

Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, Marquette University.

"Engineered Distrust: How Authoritarian Regimes Fragment and Weaken Pro-Democracy Movements from Within"

Friday, Sept. 18, noon.

Altgeld room 125 and online.

Registration required for zoom attendance: https://niu-edu.zoom.us/j/81613529079?pwd=ypl7l9Rt4XsrhQsaaipME2kg59yT4j.1

Cosponsored by the Department of Political Science at NIU.

04/15/2026

This Wednesday at 7 PM 🎬

Join us at the Egyptian Theatre for a free screening of LOOT – A Story of Crime and Redemption, hosted by NIU Center for Southeast Asian Studies.

This powerful documentary explores the global trade of looted Cambodian antiquities, followed by a panel discussion with experts from NIU and UIC.

Free and open to the public.

A well deserved honor to all, including CSEAS associate, Scot Schraufnagel!
04/14/2026

A well deserved honor to all, including CSEAS associate, Scot Schraufnagel!

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies presents for the first time at a university in the US, the new release, LOOT - A ...
04/08/2026

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies presents for the first time at a university in the US, the new release, LOOT - A Story of Crime and Redemption, a documentary directed by Don Millar that exposes the illegal trade of Cambodian "blood antiquities". The film travels from landmine-laced temple ruins in Cambodia to the polished halls of elite museums in London and New York, capturing the staggering contrast between impoverished looters and the wealthy individuals profiting from their activities. As looted Khmer artifacts begin to be returned — some as recently as July 2024 from the Met Museum — LOOT documents a redemptive arc of a country reclaiming its cultural identity.

Panel discussion to follow screening.

Panelists:

Mitch Hendrickson

Associate Professor of Anthropology, University of Illinois Chicago

Trude Jacobsen Gidaszewski

Professor of History, Northern Illinois University

Catherine Raymond

Professor of Art History (Emerita), Northern Illinois University


This event is free and open to the public.

Solar New Year Celebration today (April 7) in the Music Building!5:00 - Cultural Activities, including custom Thai New Y...
04/07/2026

Solar New Year Celebration today (April 7) in the Music Building!

5:00 - Cultural Activities, including custom Thai New Year 2026 Polaroid photos!

7:00 - Music performance by NIU Thai/Lao Music Ensemble tonight

04/04/2026

Our colleague, Dr. Taylor Atkins, NIU's Fulbright Program Advisor, will be hosting an informational meeting on the U.S. Fulbright Student Program and talking about the application process for the 2027-28 awards cycle via Zoom, on Tuesday, April 7, 12:00-1:00 PM. A flyer is attached.

This meeting is open to anyone who would like to learn about the U.S Fulbright Student Program

Registration is required at https://go.niu.edu/fulbrightworkshop2026

The link to the calendar entry is https://calendar.niu.edu/event/student-fulbright-workshop-8360

04/02/2026

Happy Huskie United Week! 🐾

CSEAS is excited to participate in Huskie United on April 1–2! This is a great opportunity to come together and support the work we do. You can donate using our link the day of the event or even make a gift early! All donations will help the Center continue providing scholarships, hosting events for the community, and supporting CSEAS programs and initiatives.

is Wednesday, April 1 – Thursday, April 2, noon-noon. For 24 hours, Huskie Nation will rise to the challenge to unite around the mission, vision and values of NIU, creating impact and forging opportunities for current and future students.

Donate to CSEAS During Huskie United!
How does it work?

1. Click on our unique link: https://www.givecampus.com/schools/NorthernIllinoisUniversityFoundation/huskies-united/pages/clas/?a=12484201

2. Learn more about us – read about who we are and how your donation will be used.

3. Click “Make Your Gift” to start the donation process.
4. Select your donation amount.

5. Choose a designation (e.g., Center for Southeast Asian Studies Excellence Fund).

6. Select an incentive option (if applicable).

7. Fill out your contact information.

8. Click “Make Your Gift Now”

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