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Since 1842 | Oldest learned society in the United States devoted to a particular field | Research in the languages and literatures of the Near East and Asia.
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Before anything else, it is extremely important for us to post our Statement of Solidarity. We condemn the wanton destruction of Black lives and stand with and join those engaged in the fight against systemic racism and the struggle for justice, equality, and hum rights.
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Quick reminder that the AOS Western Branch meeting will begin tomorrow (Thurs, Oct 21) at 1pm PDT. Register to get the Zoom link for free here: tinyurl.com/AOSWB2021.
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We are delighted to host the 2021 meeting of the American Oriental Society's Western Branch, virtually on Zoom. Oct 21-23, 1-5pm PDT each day. Registration is free at the following link: tinyurl.com/AOSWB2021. (@AmOrientalSoc) 1/
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People, we're doing a wee bit of hiring: Assistant Professor – Philosophy of Science, St. George Campus (Deadline, November 1): jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-As Associate Professor – South Asian Philosophy, UTM (Deadline, September 30): jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Mississaug (1/3)
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My department is hiring a TT assistant prof in Korean Studies. Area of specialty wide open! UC Santa Barbara is a great place to be. Please share!
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Job: Assistant Professor in Korean Cultural Studies @ucsantabarbara. Application materials: -CV -cover letter -diversity statement -writing sample -3 reference letters Apply by 11/1/2021 recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF02040 (Full description in thread) 1/
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I wrote a little something about the book I just wrote. Many thanks to for giving me this opportunity. And dear readers, i hope the end is worth it. At least, I hope it brings a smile to your face. Or, a grin. May all beings stay as safe and as sane as possible.
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"On my account, Vasubandhu uses Buddhist cosmology to question any unthinking reliance on human waking experience as a norm." -Sonam Kachru buff.ly/2XTngaP @bsod_nams @UVa_IHGC @SGOKIdehistorie @SPEPorg @GlobalPhilRel #BuddhistStudies #Philosophy #GlobalPhilosophy
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And we are back! A #NewYear Indeed for the Digital Orientalist, with a team of returning contributors and new additions! Check out this #welcoming note by our 21/22 Editor in Chief #DigitalOrientalist #digitalhumanities #Digital #BacktoSchool2021
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A New Year, A New Beginning: The Digital Orientalist, 2021-2022 digitalorientalist.com/2021/09/07/a-n
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📢We are looking for new team members for the next academic year. Open positions include editors, contributors and a social media manager. Click on the link below to apply👇
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Open Call for Editors, Contributors, and Team Members 2021 digitalorientalist.com/2021/07/09/ope
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Just a reminder that abstracts for the AOS Western Branch (virtual) meeting are due in a month, on July 31. While Western Branch has typically been focused on premodern China, it's open to scholars of all fields covered by . See quoted tweet for more details.
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We'll be hosting the 2021 (virtual) meeting of @AmOrientalSoc's Western Branch this October 21-23. Abstracts due July 31. Submit abstracts or register for free here: tinyurl.com/AOSWB2021 See the Call for Papers below for more detail. 1/
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In case you missed, we welcomed James Gorrie, , and last week with a piece on how to improve search and discovery for global languages.
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"Kitāb or kitaab: improving search and discovery for global languages" by James Gorrie, @asrar_elarcheef, @hmpim and @AdrianPlau digitalorientalist.com/2021/06/04/kit
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Don’t forget to register for the upcoming talk by on - “The Unheard Voices from Eastern Iran & the Eastern Islamic World” 😀 details below:
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WEBINAR | @ArezouAzad talks about "The Unheard Voices from Eastern Iran and the Eastern Islamicate World" @invisible_east 📆 22 April 5PM GMT 👉 Register: bit.ly/3mq2ho1 👀 FB live
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I'm hosting the (virtual) meeting of AOS Western Branch this fall. See the quoted tweet for more details and please get in touch if you have any questions.
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We'll be hosting the 2021 (virtual) meeting of @AmOrientalSoc's Western Branch this October 21-23. Abstracts due July 31. Submit abstracts or register for free here: tinyurl.com/AOSWB2021 See the Call for Papers below for more detail. 1/
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Hey y’all just a reminder to all the virtual presenters and conference attendees that tonight is the beginning of Daylight Savings time! So we’re springing forward and losing an hour! Yet again. Just FYI.
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