SBU Asian and Asian American Studies

03/29/2026

📢AAAS Open House & Cultural Fair

Join us for paper crafts, calligraphy, henna, mandala coloring and more! Plus, learn about our program & courses!

🗓️Date: April 08
⏰Time: 11am - 3pm
📍Location: Humanities Building Lobby

03/29/2026

✈️ Study Abroad Reflection Workshop

Thinking about studying abroad or curious about what it's really like? Join us to hear real stories and experiences from students who've been there.

🗓️Date: April 6
⏰Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
📍Location: Seminar Room, Humanities 1049

03/29/2026

⭐️Online Workshop: What is fluency? What does it mean, and what does it take to achieve it? with Dr. Celeste Kinginger

Are you learning a new language or thinking about starting? Planning to study abroad? Curious about what "fluency" really means? Join us for an insightful online workshop with a leading scholar in language learning and study abroad.

🎤Speaker: Dr. Celeste Kinginger
🗓️Date: April 22
⏰Time: 12:30pm-2:00pm
🖥️ Online via Zoom

03/12/2026

We’re excited to support the AAAS Student Fellowship for Language, Culture, and Global Engagement.

This fellowship helps our students explore languages, cultures, and global experiences, opening doors for meaningful learning and engagement beyond the classroom.

If you’d like to support our students, please consider making a gift — every dollar counts, and your support helps create more opportunities for them.

Learn more or contribute here:
https://www.givecampus.com/schools/StonyBrookUniversity/giving-day-2026/pages/CAS/aaas-student-fellowship-for-language-culture-and-global-engagement

Thank you for supporting our students and the work we do in Asian and Asian American Studies!

For one day, our community will once again come together to make an extraordinary impact!

11/25/2025

We are excited to share information about our Master of Arts in Contemporary Asian and Asian American Studies at Stony Brook University. This two-year interdisciplinary program offers strong training in multilingualism and intercultural communication, Asian American and diaspora studies, and more. It’s a supportive academic community where students can grow intellectually and personally.

If you or someone you know is interested in pursuing graduate study in these areas, feel free to reach out for more details. Applications for Fall admission are now open.
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11/25/2025

If you are a Junior or Senior and interested in learning how to engage in undergraduate research on Asia, Asian America, and Global Asias, you are welcome to take our department's proseminar AAS 401 (3 cr, WRTD, SPK, Tu 12:30–3:20 pm, see the attachment). You will have the chance to present your work at the URECA Symposium and the AAAS Student Symposium in early May, which will strengthen your future academic and professional profile and demonstrate your leadership. This will be a meaningful experience to have before you graduate.
This course counts toward the AAS major/minor and the CNS and JNH minors if your topic is appropriate and relevant. It may also count toward other minors in our department (AAM, KOR, RLS, SOA) with the minor director’s permission. We can also accept students from other majors and minors, such as Business, if they are interested in learning how to conduct interdisciplinary research related to Asia, Asian America, and Global Asias. Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Please note that you will need permission to register for AAS 401 from Prof. Oyama.
Warmest regards,

03/03/2025

📢 Call for Presenters! 📢

Are you working on research related to Asian & Asian American Studies? Don’t miss the opportunity to showcase your work at the AAAS Student Research Symposium

🌟 Calling all students! 🌟

The AAAS Student Research Symposium 2025 is happening soon, and we want YOU to showcase your research! Whether you’re working on topics related to Asian & Asian American Studies, this is your chance to present your ideas, connect with fellow students, and get valuable feedback!

🗓️ Date: May 7th, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Melville Library, North Reading Room – Learning Lab

Interested in presenting?
Scan the QR code below to register as a student presenter! 📲

Have questions?
Feel free to reach out to Atsuko Oyama at [email protected].

We can’t wait to see all the exciting research you have to share! 🙌

02/17/2025

📢 Join us for an exciting talk on literary translation! 📢

The Japan Center at Stony Brook presents:

🌏 “Getting Started in Literary Translation”
📖 with Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda (Japanese to English Literary Translator)

🗓 Tuesday, March 11, 2025
⏰ 2:00 - 3:20 PM
📍 Charles B. Wang Center, Lecture Hall 2

Lisa Hofmann-Kuroda will share practical advice for aspiring translators on breaking into the literary translation field. Drawing on her past and upcoming projects, she will discuss translation challenges, the politics of publishing, and how translators actively shape what gets passed between cultures.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from an expert in the field! ✨

📌 Free & open to all.

02/17/2025

📢 Interested in a Master’s in Contemporary Asian & Asian American Studies?

Join us for an informational session to learn about the M.A. program, admissions process, and research opportunities! 🌏🎓

📅 Wednesday, Feb. 26
⏰ 12:30 - 2:00 PM
📍 Humanities Room 1049 (AAAS Seminar Room)

Hosted by Prof. Atsuko Oyama, this session will feature insights from faculty and current grad students. Don’t miss out—scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up!

02/06/2025

🌟 Exciting Updates from the Center for Korean Studies! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce that the Center for Korean Studies (CKS)'s Spring 2025 events have been updated on our website! 🎉 From engaging lectures and cultural performances to academic panels and community events, there’s something for everyone.

📅 Check out the full lineup of events here: CKS Website https://www.stonybrook.edu/commcms/korean/

Stay tuned for more details, and follow us for updates!

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12/18/2024

🎓✨ Explore Your Future with the MA in Contemporary Asian and Asian American Studies! ✨🎓

Are you passionate about Asian and Asian American studies? Ready to advance your academic and professional journey? Stony Brook University’s Master of Arts in Contemporary Asian and Asian American Studies (MACAAAS) program now accepts applications!

Program Highlights:
• 📚 Seven core courses
• 🔍 Proseminar in research design with a thesis or creative project option
• ⏳ Two-year program tailored for your growth
• 🧑‍🏫 Relevant for teachers of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean with initial certification

Specialization Options:
• 🌐 Multilingualism and Intercultural Communication
• 🌍 Asian American and Diaspora Studies

🗓 Deadlines:
• Early Consideration: February 15
• Final Deadline: May 1

📣 Student Spotlight:
“The courses greatly align with my research interests. My instructors are caring, understanding, and quick to reply, and I’m already feeling closer to achieving my academic and professional goals.”
– Veronica Peck, MA Student

🔗 Request more information here: https://forms.gle/UqNJxKBVFJVoXF266

📧 Questions? Contact:
Atsuko Oyama, Graduate Program Director
📩 [email protected]
📞 631-632-4030

Let’s shape your future together! 🌟