Asian Studies Major Daniel Balo and six other Furman freshman were recently awarded first place by the Student Conservation Association (SCA). In February, the group of seven received a regional award for a film they made about maintaining a "green" lifestyle on campus. In April they were honored with the national award earning them a $15,000 prize. The 12-minute film, "The Lifestyle Project" documenting their three week project can be viewed here: "The Lifestyle Project". Congratulations Daniel and great work!

The Association of Students Interested in Asia (ASIA) Club is a student led organization comprised of students who hold an interest in any aspect of Asian history or culture. Throughout the year we hold four to six CLPs to engage the student body as a whole in some aspect of Asian culture. Past such events have included film viewings, musical recitals and lectures on a variety of Asia related topics. In the upcoming year, we will be focused on a more hands-on approach to sharing Asian culture with the Furman campus. The ASIA club is open to everyone, regardless of your major. All ideas (and critiques) are welcome! For more information, feel free to contact:
Lauren Swindell, President or Michael McPhee, Vice President.

Upcoming Events

CLP Event: An Afternoon of Japanese Calligraphy with Ms. Maki Mori. Monday, November 17th, McEachern Lecutre Hall, 3:30-4:30

CLP Event! Mah Jong , learn to play the Chinese game of Mah Jong, McEachern Lecture Hall, Furman Hall 214; 3:30-4:30, Monday December 1st.

In the coming year:
Sushi
Learn the cultural significance of Sushi in Japan and how to make your own
Time/Place TBA

Various Lecture on Sino-American relations, women's rights, poverty, religion, history, etc. will also be held throughout the year based on professor availability

Students Teaching Students about Asia is a student led volunteer initiative funded by the generous Jones Grant that allows a group of Furman students to enter into high school, middle school, and elementary school classrooms to share their experiences in Asia with both students and teachers. The hope is to stimulate greater interest in a vastly little known part of the world that is gaining influence in the international community and marketplace.  Students relate better with other students and will realize that traveling beyond their hometown is not such an impossible dream. Furman students offer a variety of lessons including Ancient and Modern history, introductory Chinese and Japanese language, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Japanese philosophy, modern Chinese and Japanese Society, Chinese and Japanese art, and geography.  They provide green tea samples, Aikido demonstrations, Tai Chi demonstrations, meditation, music, and anime.  Students with experience or a profound interest in Asia are encouraged to participate. 

For further information about this program, please contact Katie Barnhill.