Professor Alexander Zahlten Promoted to Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations
The Reischauer Institute congratulates Professor Alexander Zahlten, who has been promoted to Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations. Professor Zahlten's research interests center on film and audiovisual culture in East Asia, with a focus on Japan.
Read MoreProfessor William M. Tsutsui Appointed Edwin O. Reischauer Distinguished Professor of Japanese Studies for 2020-21
Professor William M. Tsutsui has been appointed Edwin O. Reischauer Distinguished Professor of Japanese Studies for the academic year 2020-21. Professor Tsutsui is a specialist in the economic, environmental, and cultural history of modern Japan.
Read MoreProfessor Andrew Gordon Writes Article on COVID-19 for Tokyo College Blog
Professor Andrew Gordon (Lee and Juliet Folger Fund Professor of History) wrote a two-part article "Historical Context for COVID 19 Policies in Japan and Asia"「日本とアジアにおける新型コロナウイルス感染症（COVID-19）対策の歴史的文脈」, featured on the blog of Tokyo College of the University of Tokyo. Both parts can be found online in both Japanese and English.
Read MoreProfessor Ian Miller Appointed Faculty Dean of Cabot House
Ian Miller, Professor of History and chair of the Program in History and East Asian Languages, has been appointed with his wife Crate Herbert as Faculty Dean of Cabot House. The announcement can be found here.
Read MoreProfessor Karen L. Thornber appointed Reischauer Institute Acting Director, Fall 2020
Professor Karen L.
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