Asian Studies

Humanities in Action Grant Call for Proposals

Posted by adl245 on February 26, 2025

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The Clara M. Lovett Humanities in Action Fund supports Public Humanities programming that advances the professional development of students and is community focused. Thanks to a generous grant from past NAU president Dr. Clara Lovett (1993-2001), the department of Comparative Cultural Studies will award two annual grants to teams of NAU faculty and students  engaged in community-based public humanities projects. Two grants for up to $2000 each will be awarded each year. The deadline for submission is Wednesday, April… Read more

CCS Intern and TA pizza party!

Posted by adl245 on October 29, 2024

CCS held our semester pizza party for our student interns and teaching assistants to meet each other, win raffles prizes, and enjoy pizza, treats, and more on Oct. 28! The event was hosted by Dr. Diana Coleman, our internship coordinator, Dr. Becky Pratt-Sturges, our Museum Studies coordinator, and Dr. Gioia Woods, chair of CCS. Each semester, CCS supervises interns completing fieldwork experience at institutions such as the Fort Tuthill Military Museum, Riordan Mansion, the NAU Art Museums, Creative Flagstaff,… Read more

Dr. Gulacsi Sabbatical Lecture on October 31st

Posted by Karyn on October 25, 2024

Professor of Art History and Asian Studies, Dr. Zsuzsanna Gulacsi will be sharing her sabbatical research she conducted as a member of the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, NJ in Spring 2024 on Thursday, October 31st at 4:30pm in Liberal Arts room 136. The lecture is entitled “Sacred Waste along the Medieval Silk Roads: Buddhist, Christian, and Manichaean” and will uncover Dunhuang’s story through religious art and text from the Tang China period. This event is free and… Read more

Virtual internship session with the Smithsonian on Nov. 1

Posted by adl245 on October 2, 2024

Interested in gaining hands-on experience with a world-renowned organization? Join us for a Virtual Internship Info Session with the Smithsonian Institution on Friday, Nov. 1 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. MST on Zoom. This opportunity is open to all NAU students and alumni. Learn about year-round internships and fellowship opportunities available across Smithsonian museums, offices, and departments. This is your chance to explore diverse career paths and advance your career journey!

Join… Read more

Let’s Anime! Presents Barefoot Gen on October 10th

Posted by Karyn on September 24, 2024

Event poster repeats text from post with Barefoot Gen film poster including image of young boy in front of burning building and frightened family.Join the department of Comparative Cultural Studies and the Martin Springer Institute for the fourth installment of Let’s Anime!, a series of film screenings and lectures offered each semester (and with snacks)!

On October 10th, Let’s Anime! presents a screening of “Barefoot Gen” (1983), a powerful story that… Read more

Internship opportunity with the Fort Tuthill Military Museum

Posted by adl245 on September 14, 2024

Internship announcement! The Fort Tuthill Military Museum in Flagstaff is seeking interns for the fall semester.

Non-paid Internship Vacancy Number: 2024-09 | Fort Tuthill Military Museum

Position Overview

The Fort Tuthill Military Museum (FTMM) invites applications for Fall 2024 Internships. The interns will collaborate closely with the General Manager and FTMM staff to maintain, catalog & preserve artifacts, develop and update current/future exhibits for the museum. This internship is an opportunity for students to conduct research, design, maintain, create, and complete exhibits… Read more

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    Department of Comparative Cultural Studies
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    Room 104 Main Office Building 15
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    317 W Tormey Dr.
    Flagstaff, Arizona 86011
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    Flagstaff, Arizona 86011