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From the Editor Susan W. Furukawa |
As the academic year comes to a close, the Center looks forward to more change as we bid farewell to Associate Director Jacques Fuqua. Jacques has accepted a position as Director of International Engagement and Protocol at the University of Illinois. In his five-year association with EASC, Jacques has led the Center in a number of exciting new ventures involving teachers and the study of East Asia. Under his direction, the Center received several major grants and hosted many big conferences such as the Midwestern Conference on Asian Affairs and the third annual Symposium on Asia in the Curriculum. Patrick O’Meara, the Dean of International Programs, comments, “Jacques’ knowledge of Japan and Korea, his organizational ability and social skills have been invaluable for the East Asian Studies Center. He has been a pleasure for all of us to work with.” Indeed, Jacques’ military background and expertise in diplomacy were instrumental in developing a vision for the study of East Asia in the world that considered issues of security and diplomacy as well as education. Jacques’ leadership and vision will be missed, but we wish him all the best in his new position.
Because the East Asian Studies Center stays extremely busy during the summer months, this issue of the newsletter includes a new page appropriately titled “Summer at the Center.” As always, we hope you enjoy the newsletter and look forward to your comments, which can be sent to easc@indiana.edu.
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Last updated: 05/10/2005
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