Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe that I do not want it.
Now I understand why the old poets of China went so far
and high into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.
"The Old Poets of China" by Mary Oliver

News @ UP Asian Center

  • [CALL FOR PAPER SUBMISSIONS] Japanese Studies in the Philippines: The 8th Japanese Studies Research Development Competition
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The theme of the issue is "Southeast Asia: Comparisons and Cross-Border Linkages."

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The Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman will be holding an International Conference via Zoom  "Scripts in Asia: c. 1500–2000," from April 27 to 28, 2021.

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The UP Asian Center is saddened to report the passing of Dr. Mario I. Miclat, former dean (2009–2011) and Professor of the UP Asian Center. He was 71.

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We are inviting everyone to participate in the Public Forum on the Search for the Next Asian Center Dean on 06 April 2021 (Tuesday) from 8:00 am–10:00 a.m via Zoom.

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The Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman welcomes abstracts for an international conference, "Scripts in Asia: c. 1500–2000," which will be held—via Zoom—from 27 to 28 April 2021. No submission fees.