Supporting Asians and Asian Americans during this Time of Increased Bias
A Statement from ALC Leadership
Last week’s tragic shootings in Atlanta that led to the killing of eight people, including six Asian women, have brought renewed attention to the significant increase in incidents of bias against Asians and Asian Americans over the last many months. Even before the shootings, major news outlets such as the New York Timesand Washington Posthave reported on this disturbing trend, and some academic organizations have responded with statements, including one from the Association for Asian Studies and one released by the Atlanta-based American Academy of Religion just the day before the shootings.
In the spirit of the Chancellor’s recent call to “Take Care,” the tragic incident in Atlanta can serve as a reminder of how important it is to support each other during these times. We urge us all to be vigilant about bias toward Asians and Asian Americans, to intervene when possible, and to report incidents when they occur. Likewise, if you experience a bias incident, large or small, we encourage you to reach out for support to our broader ALC community, but especially to the ALC leadership. Please remember also the support provided on campus through resources dedicated to the APIDA community. We aspire to create a world where such incidents remain only as memories, but in the meantime, as we work toward such a goal, let us be confident in our individual and collective resilience and our capacity to overcome the forces in our culture that promote hate.
Professor John Dunne, Department Chair
Professor Junko Mori, Director of Graduate Studies
Professor Charo D'Etcheverry, Director of Undergraduate Studies
[This statement is based on a message distributed to the ALC community on March 17]
ALC Student Highlights
Chinese Literature & Culture, PhD student, Josiah Stork, has been selected as a 2021-22 Dana-Allen Fellowship recipient. Congratulations, Josiah!
Big congratulations to ALC-East Asian Studies majors and Korean Flagship students Allison Garbacz and Samantha Balciunas and who were selected as the final candidates for the overseas capstone program at Korea University (July 2021-June 2022). This is a huge accomplishment -- way to go! Shout out also to the Korean Language Program Director, Dr. BJ Lim and Faculty Associate, Jaerin Ahn!
Two other UW students made the top 5 and were selected as final candidates for the capstone program: Curtis Feldner (Education), and Daniel Hanbyeol Ko (Computer Science). Congratulations!
ALC Events
Tonight!
Join in a conversation on wellness and the practical applications of Buddhism.
Topic: Wellness Talk and Meditation for Letting Go
Day: Tuesday
Time: Mar 23, 2021, 06:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Via Zoom
Led by G J Khedup, Senior Lecturer for Tibetan Language, Cultures and Traditions, Department of Asian Languages and Cultures, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Considering living abroad and teaching? Come chat with Roland Will for an information conversation on Friday, March 26th from 3:00-4:00 pm CST. Come with questions!
Professor Sabina Knight established this scholarship in honor of Gwang-Tsai (Arthur) Chen, Emeritus Professor of East Asian Languages and Literature at UW-Madison. This scholarship recognizes a rising undergraduate Chinese major. Student must be a non-native speaker (someone who is not only him- or herself not a native speaker, but someone who did not grow up in the home of native-speaker parents)you’re your freshman or sophomore year in college, and a GPA of 3.5 or above.
The Lawrence Louey Merit Scholarship is an annual competition recognizing an undergraduate Chinese major in the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures. Eligibility: You must be a graduating senior with a GPA above 3.0 and have taken at least three years of Chinese. An application is required for consideration, including a brief career plan, as well as a research paper from one of your courses taken for the Chinese major.
Chinese Language and Culture Club (CLACC) Ambassador Award
The CLACC Ambassador Award recognizes one student who grew up speaking Mandarin Chinese for their engagement and passion in sharing Chinese language and culture with campus.
Chinese Major Alumni Jarrett Wiesolek (Class of 2011) and Ali Dibble (Class of 2012) launched the Bridge fund in 2016. CLLBF is designed to award scholarships to students who are passionate about learning Chinese and building bridges between UW-Madison and China.
Asian Languages & Cultures (ASIAN) Summer courses:
ASIAN 120 Art and Science of Human Flourishing (06/14-08/08/21, MTWRF 9:55-10:45 am, online) H or Z, Elementary
ASIAN 236 Asia Enchanted (05/17-6/13/2021, MTWR 10:45 am - 12 pm, online) - Com B, H, Elementary
ASIAN 255 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations (05/17-6/13/2021, online) - H or Z, Elementary
ASIAN 371 (002) Traveling East Asia in Writing (07/12-08/08/21, MTWF, 8:30-9:45 am, online) - Sophomore standing, Lit, Intermediate
ASIAN 371 (001) Villains and Victims (05/17-06/13/21, MTWR 9:30-10:30 am, online) - Sophomore standing, Lit, Intermediate
Asian Languages & Cultures: Languages (ASIALANG) Summer courses:
ASIALANG 203 Third Semester Japanese (06/14-07/11/2021, MTWRF 8:55 am - 12:45 pm, online)
ASIALANG 204 Fourth Semester Japanese (07/12-08/08/2021, MTWRF 8:55 am - 12:45 pm, online)
ASIALANG 205 Third Semester Korean (06/14-07/11/21, MTWRF 8:50 am - 2:10 pm, online)
ASIALANG 206 Fourth Semester Korean (07/12-08/08/21, MTWRF 8:50 am - 2:10 pm, online)
UW Study Abroad is excited to be offering a suite of virtual study abroad programs this summer. On each program page, there will be more information about the virtual components of the program and the specific course credit will be noted. Students will also be able to see the cost of the program (sometimes even less than tuition credits on campus!), the dates, and they will be able to apply. The application deadline for virtual programs is April 2.
Asterism Healthcare in Japan is seeking an additional intern to help with Japanese translation and writing projects this summer! Apply here
Asterism Healthcare in Japan is seeking additional interns to support communications and marketing projects such as blogging and other content creation for summer. Apply here
Gotoco in China is looking for summer marketing interns to assist in developing a more comprehensive marketing strategy. Apply here
Asia Internship Program is offering a scholarship to cover a virtual internship placement in Asia (likely South Korea, Singapore or Thailand) for one UW-Madison student this summer. Apply for the scholarship with them here by March 31.
SuccessWorks Internship Fund application is now open! Awards of $1,000 - $5,000 are given to students with financial need to help fund underpaid or unpaid internships, as well as travel and living expenses incurred during an internship. Last year, we gave awards to more than 50 students!
Requirements to apply:
Current L&S student, returning for at least one summer post-summer 2021
Hold a 2.5 GPA or above
Have secured an internship working a minimum of 10/week for summer 2021
Students can apply online via the Wisconsin Scholarship Hub (WiSH) by March 31, 2021. Award winners will be notified in May. Promotional materials are attached.
Undergraduate News & Events
Chinese House is a Language Immersion House within the International Learning Community (ILC), located in Adams Residence Hall. Comprised of mostly single rooms, Adams is a great option for students wishing to have their own space but also be a part of a tight-knit community.
A graduate student, who is a native speaker of the language, works with residents of the floor to assist with language skills and programming. Residents in language houses expand their listening, speaking and writing skills during informal weekly dinners, attending tutoring hours, and attending programs both on campus and in the residence hall.
The language programs offer a living experience ideal for students studying foreign languages, interested in world affairs, in exchange programs, and who are planning to study abroad, returning from studying abroad, or are unable to go abroad during their college careers. Unlike most apartments that require a contract for an academic year, the language houses offer contract release for students who study abroad.
Chinese language learners of all levelsand native speakers are all welcomed!
Contact information:
Chinese House Faculty Director: Rania Huntington huntington@wisc.edu
Graduate Language Program Coordinator (2019-2021): Rui Wang rwang227@wisc.edu
SuccessWorks is hosting a workshop called Jumpstart Your Job or Internship Searchon Wednesday, March 24thto help students begin their search process with processes, tips and tricks to set them up for success!
This interactive workshop will take you through the step-by-step process of how to begin searching and applying to a job or internship in any career field. All majors are welcome!
In this workshop, students will learn:
· Where to begin your job/internship search
· How to refine your searching to find better job postings
· What to do once you’ve found the positions you want to apply for
Students can register on Handshake. All majors are welcome!
Language & Linguistics Alumni Panel Friday, March 26
1:00-2:00pm CST Register
Learn from recent UW-Madison alumni using their language and linguistic skills across industries domestically and abroad (research, publishing, communications, government, education). Gain insight into exploring post-grad plans that suit your language skills and interests.
Featuring ALC Alumni: Betty Nen
Current Role: Emergency Management Specialist, FEMA (Previous role: Asia Project Assistant, National Democratic Institute (NDI))
Languages:Bahasa Indonesia
Bio:Betty Nen is a May 2020 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, Madison with majors in Political Science and Southeast Asian Studies. She studied Bahasa Indonesia at Madison, and spent time abroad in Indonesia with support from the Department of State's Critical Language Scholarship and the Department of Defense's National Security Scholarship. After graduating, she interned at the East-West Center, a US-Asia research institute, writing articles and assisting in data visualization. Betty then began a temporary Project Assistant position with the National Democratic Institute, utilizing her language skills to conduct research in Bahasa Indonesia and assist in program management. Betty is currently two weeks into her current position as an Emergency Management Specialist (Preparedness) with FEMA.
Badgers Exploring Public Media Careers
March 31 / 2:30pm – 4:00pm CST
Interested in learning more about careers in public media? Attend this virtual trek to learn more about different career paths in public media including fundraising, production, audience services, marketing, community education or technical operations. You’ll have an opportunity to learn from professionals about their careers in public media and ask them questions. We’ll also break into small groups and have an opportunity to “experience” a piece of their work. Students from all majors are welcome!
The Chicago Federal Executive Board, in partnership with the Government College Relations Council would like to invite you to a career webinar with the Social Security Administration. Please join us as we provide an in-depth look and understanding of SSA mission, the variety of career paths they can offer, as well as insight into the federal application process.
For full details regarding a description of the reader, student author expectations, and proposal submission requirements, please view the Call for Proposals. For further information on identified outcomes for this project, view the submitted Accountability Plan for the DDEEA Innovation Grant.
The area and international studies centers of the Institute for Regional and International Studies are each awarding up to $1,000 (actual award amounts vary) to the best paper/s and projects written by an undergraduate and focused on their respective world regions.
To be eligible you must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the UW-Madison.
The paper must be/have been submitted to fulfill a UW-Madison course or thesis requirement during the 2020-2021 academic year (Fall 2020 & Spring 2021 terms).
Submissions must substantially address issues related to the world region of the center you are submitting to; papers submitted to the Institute for Regional and International Studies should have a trans-regional focus.
The University of Chicago is now accepting applications for their Discover UChicago program, their annual diversity visit weekend scheduled for October 17-19, 2021. This program is intended for individuals from diverse backgrounds who are planning to apply to graduate school in the fall of 2021 with the intention of matriculating in the fall of 2022. This exciting event combines workshops on applying to graduate school, individual meetings with faculty and UChicago students, and opportunities to explore the community and the city of Chicago.
Students interested in doctoral programs, as well as master’s programs in the majority of their schools and divisions, are encouraged to apply online by August 16, 2021 at 11:59 PM. Students from underrepresented backgrounds, first generation students, women in STEM fields, and undocumented students are especially encouraged to apply. A full list of participating programs may be found on the DU program website.For application instructions, students should visit the application page. To hear directly from program alumni who are current students at the University of Chicago, applicants can check out the student testimonials page.
Graduate Student News
The next FUSP information session for the 2022-2023 award cycle will be held on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 @ 3pm CST! UW-Madison’s Fulbright Program Advisor, Mark Lilleleht, we will present a program overview as well as more details on the campus process, deadlines, available resources, and more. Connect on the day @http://go.wisc.edu/FUSPInfoSession
The 2021-2022 Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad (DDRA) competition is now open.
The deadline for submission of a complete application, including all supporting documents, is 10:00 am, Thursday, April 1, 2021.
The Fulbright-Hays DDRA funds doctoral candidates (US citizens, nationals, or permanent residents) to conduct research in other countries in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of 6 to 12 months. The grant does not fund research whose focus is on Western European countries (though it does allow & fund research visits to western European countries that are part of a larger project focused elsewhere).
For 2021 there are two areas identified as competitive preference priorities: projects that use the Less Commonly Taught Languages (defined as "any modern foreign language except French, German, or Spanish"); and projects conducted in the fields of science, technology, engineering, mathematics, computer science, education (comparative or international), international development, political science, public health, or economics.
Applications outside those competitive priorities are welcome and encouraged.
We will offer an information session (and technical review) on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 5:00 – 6:00 pm via Teams. Interested students must register for the session by emailing awards@iris.wisc.edu.
Don't miss your chance to be part of our Residence Life Team in University Housing for the 2021-22 academic year. We are currently accepting applications for a variety of graduate student positions.
· Assistant Residence Life Coordinator: The Assistant Residence Life Coordinator provides supervision and support in order to advance Residence Life's commitment to establish inclusive, respectful and caring communities and contribute to academic success. In doing this, we aim to help residents effectively transition to UW-Madison and make the most of their Wisconsin Experience. (multiple positions)
· Program Assessment & Evaluation Analyst: This position will be a part of an assessment and evaluation team involved in several on-going projects which gather extensive web-survey data, data gathered from other sources, as well as historical data. (one position)
*Please note these positions do not provide a live-in apartment or tuition reimbursement.
Call for Applications: ILS Law & Society Graduate Fellows Program, 2021-22 Academic Year The Institute for Legal Studies, University of Wisconsin Law School, is pleased to announce its call for applications for the ILS Law & Society Graduate Fellows Program for the 2021-22 academic year. This two-year fellowship supports graduate students engaged in research on socio-legal studies at UW-Madison.
Applications are due on Friday, May 14, 2021. Decisions will be made by Friday, June 4, 2021.
SuccessWorks at the College of Letters and Science is seeking TWO Graduate Alumni Relations Interns this spring semester and continuing into the summer and next academic year.
During your internship, you will increase your knowledge of higher education and career development and improve your program coordination and communication skills. You will work on a variety of projects related to individual programs, including logistics, communication, promotion, and assessment. You will receive training and supervision; have plenty of interaction with students and alumni from across the University, and also have the chance to contribute your thoughts and ideas as our alumni relations operation continues to expand and develop.
This lecture will cover China's trade law practices, from the perspectives of both private practice and government, so that attendees will gain a comprehensive idea of how trade law, such as a WTO dispute or an investment arbitration against China, is handled. The speaker is MacDonald Visiting Professor Manjiao Chi, Professor and Founding Director of the Center for International Economic Law and Policy at China University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) School of Law. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session, moderated by Professor John Ohnesorge.
This event will take place via Zoomstarting at 9 AM CST.
Michael Silvestri, "Spies, Sailors and Revolutionaries: Bengali Revolutionary Networks and British Imperial Intelligence between the World Wars" March 25, 2021, 12-1 PM CDT
Dr. Sim will discuss his book, Postcolonial Hangups in Southeast Asian Cinema: Poetics of Space, Sound, and Stability (Amsterdam UP, 2020), an interdisciplinary journey through the cartographic cinema of Singapore, Yasmin Ahmad’s aural stagings of Malaysian soundscapes, and the recursive comfort of generic stability in Indonesian films after Reformasi. The book finds that these expressions in form, overdetermined by national encounters with colonial history, reflect Southeast Asia’s distinctive relationship to colonialism and transcend popular postcolonial tropes such as hybridity and mimicry.
CALS Global is delighted to announce its new seminar series, Global Conversations. This monthly event will feature CALS faculty and staff sharing their international research and development work.
March's topic is "Strengthening Economies & Communities" and includes presentations from:
Shelby Ellison - Hemp as a specialty crop in Israel, Poland, Romania, Canada, and France
Nan Enstad - Tobacco and racial capitalism in China
Paul Dower - Kinship and Economic Performance in Kyrgyzstan
This event will take place via Zoom from 1:30 to 2:30 PM Central.
Midwest Professionalization Seminar Series
CEAS and the East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University are collaborating to launch the “Midwestern Professionalization Seminar for East Asian Studies,” a four-part series of events in Spring 2021. The series is aimed at sharing skills for advancing one’s career and introducing various career paths utilizing East Asian language and area studies expertise. Events will be held virtually and are open to students on both campuses. The series will consist of the following events:
The Department of Asian Languages & Cultures and the Language Institute seek applicants for student assistant positions for the UW-Madison STARTALK Korean Language & Culture Academy.
With funding from the federal STARTALK program, the Korean Language & Culture Academy is for novice-level high school learners of Korean and will take place June 14-July 16, 2021. This is a virtual program that will be held online.
Anticipated start date: There are pre-program tasks and staff orientation which will take place on dates to be confirmed, in late May/early June 2021.
The program start date is June 14, 2021.
Anticipated end date: July 16, 2021.
Number of positions: Four (4) student assistant positions are available.
Position summary: Position duties will include the following.
Prior to the start of the program: 2-4 hours of online training required for working with minors and staff orientation.
Prior to the start of the program: up to 6 hours of assistance for assembling participant packs, which could include on-site (on-campus) work.
Daily virtual classroom attendance for the duration of the four-week program June 14-July 16 (no class the week of June 30 – July 6), from 8:30am-2:00pm.
Assisting instructors with classroom instruction, including management of breakout rooms, assisting with group/pair work, taking attendance, and checking online assignments.
Supporting high school participants’ language study by conversing in Korean and answering questions about the language and about college life during asynchronous periods.
Other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications:
UW-Madison undergraduate or graduate student in good standing.
Knowledge and proficiency of Korean equivalent to a minimum of two years of completed college-level study of the language. Native speakers of Korean are also eligible to apply.
To apply: Please send a résumé, a statement of interest, and names and contact information for three professional references to Kristin Dalby (kdalby@wisc.edu), Language Institute Assistant Director and STARTALK Korean Language & Culture Academy Program Coordinator by 11:59 pm, April 18, 2021.
Questions? Visit the UW-MadisonSTARTALK Korean Language & Culture Academy website for more information about the program. Contact Kristin Dalby (program coordinator, kdalby@wisc.edu) or Jaerin Ahn (lead instructor, ahn43@wisc.edu@wisc.edu) with any questions.
The Quincy Institute (QI) Internship Program provides a dynamic opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates from diverse backgrounds to engage in career exploration and professional development. The mission of the program is to provide students and recent graduates with meaningful and practical work experience related to the theory and practice of restraint in U.S. foreign policy. With this program we seek to build the bench of next-generation restraint-minded scholars and advocates, who will work to ensure that the United States uses military force only when justified by vital national interests and prioritizes vigorous diplomacy in pursuit of international peace.
This internship in the East Asia Program will support the program’s efforts to develop and advocate for a new U.S. strategy in East Asia that is inclusive and balanced, rather than adversarial and destabilizing. Interns will have the opportunity to attend internal meetings and external as well as QI events online or in-person (pandemic permitting). Interns will work closely with QI’s senior staff, which includes experts at the top of their issue areas.
This is a paid, part-time position (15-19 hours/week) for 12-15 weeks, from April through August, with a possibility of extension through the end of the year. Interns will be able to work remotely or from the Quincy Institute’s Washington, DC office (as the office opens, post pandemic).
Based in Washington, DC or Bishkek the South & Central Asia Program Intern will provide support to Search’s Asia regional grants management team and its country offices in Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Indonesia. Duties of this internship will include developing program learning and communications materials, project reporting, managing project databases, and supporting regional initiatives.
Campus and Visitor Relations is HIRING! Expand your communications skills, work with incredible student and professional staff, and interact with prospective students, visitors and more!
Tour Guides: Conduct campus walking tours for prospective and admitted students and their families, lead 45 minute Daily Drop-In Campus Tours, facilitate customized campus visits for all ages and demographics (link to application:https://studentjobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/498353/campus-tour-guide)
Information Guides: Assisting in-person guests at our four locations: Union South, Memorial Union, Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery, and One Alumni Place/Alumni Park, providing information and referral services over the phone via the Campus Information, Directory Assistance, and Covid Assistance phone lines, responding to inquiries and promoting resources via our online Ask Bucky email and chat service. (link to application: https://studentjobs.hr.wisc.edu/en-us/job/498354/campus-information-guide)
Applications close 4/1 but are reviewed on a rolling basis, so apply when you can!
Campus and Visitor Relations is now hiring summertour guides andinformation guides. Both positions begin training in April and include a mix of in-person and remote work. Starting salary is $10.30 / hour with opportunities for advancement each semester. Our office is committed to promoting excellence through diversity and encourages all UW-Madison students to apply. Applications are due April 1 - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so students are encouraged to apply before the application deadline. Contact guidehiring@uwmad.wisc.edu with questions.
UW-Madison’s collegiate recovery program Badger Recovery is hiring for their Student Assistant position. Student assistants facilitate all-recovery meetings and help plan events and workshops. We’re offering a flexible start date of summer or fall 2021. We plan to hire 1-2 students. Find full position below:
The Morgridge Center for Public Service is now hiring for undergraduate and graduate interns for the 2021-22 academic school year. Many positions starting at $13/hr. Our student interns work in various positions including community-based Learning, transportation, community engagement and more. Visit ourjobs page to see open positions. Our office is committed to promoting excellence through diversity and encourages all UW-Madison students to apply. (Most) applications are due April 2nd. Please contact Dean Ladwig if you have questions atdean.ladwig@wisc.edu
Director of Contracts and Compliance, American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
CTFL has an immediate opening for a Director of Contracts and Compliance. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Contracts and Compliance is responsible for developing, managing, and administering Government contracts and subcontract agreements of varying size and complexity. The Director of Contracts and Compliance oversees contract administration and ensures compliance with ACTFL policies and procedures, applicable federal rules and regulations, and ethical standards. The Director of Contracts and Compliance leads and manages the contracts team. Application and Instructions. Posted March 5, 2021. Faculty Director, International Learning Community (ILC) Residential Program
Approximately 175 undergraduates will participate in the ILC in 2021-2022. The faculty director, with the assistance of a program coordinator and residence life staff, leads this diverse community that serves as a welcoming environment for both domestic and international students with a passion for international exploration. Students build a strong community with each other and with UW-Madison staff and faculty who share their interests. Application and Instructions. Deadline March 31, 2021.
Hindi-Urdu Language Partners, South Asian Flagship Languages Initiative (SAFLI)
SAFLI language partners will work with Hindi and/or Urdu language students and will participate in a mandatory orientation meeting at the beginning of the summer. The orientation meeting addresses general topics such as the goals of the SAFLI Program, expectations of SAFLI students and language partners, program logistics, remuneration, supervision, and procedures for addressing questions or problems. Application and Instructions. Deadline April 16, 2021.
Associate Director, Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies, Stanford University
The Sohaib and Sara Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies and the Mediterranean Studies Forum (both part of the Stanford Global Studies Division) are academic hubs that foster academic events, research, and teaching related to Islamic Studies and Mediterranean Studies at Stanford University. Reporting to both the Faculty Director and the SGS Executive Director, the Associate Director position provides leadership on programmatic, curricular, and administrative issues. The Associate Director works closely with the Faculty Director and affiliated faculty to facilitate and enhance the two units’ programming, curricular, and fundraising efforts. Application and Instructions. Deadline unspecified.
Foreign Language Test Item Expert "Consultant" Worldwide
The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS (“American Councils”) is seeking highly qualified test item developers (in the area of foreign language) to review, revise, and approve listening and reading comprehension test items. These test items will be calibrated to the U.S. government’s Inter-Agency Language Roundtable (ILR) foreign language proficiency scale. Item reviews will be conducted on the English language versions of test items developed for use in multiple languages, all ILR performance scale levels. Application and Instructions. Deadline unspecified.
To send items for the next ALC e-news please email: Rachel Weiss
Undergraduate Advisor and Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Asian Languages & Cultures
(608) 890-0138 E-mail: rweiss@wisc.edu
