Furman University

ASIA Club (Meets Every Other Week)

What is ASIA Club?
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! (Meetings take place on alternating Tuesdays at 7:00pm in the Asian Studies Suite - FUR222)

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Contact Caitlin Ducate, President, or Sarah Johnson, Vice President.



Past Events

Retirement Celebration for David Shaner

On November 30, the Asian Studies Department and the Philosophy Department celebrated the contributions made by Dr. David Shaner during his 32 years at Furman. Trees were planted near the Place of Peace in honor of Dr. Shaner. Dr. Shusuke Yagi sang his tribute to Dr. Shaner as part of a moving dedication ceremony for the trees.

Homecoming Weekend Open House

On Saturday, October 20, the Asian Studies Department welcomed back alumni between 10 am and 12 pm in the Asian Studies Suite. They enjoyed doughnuts, tea and juice and learned more about our department.

Chinese New Year Celebration - January 23, 2012 in the Trustees Dining Room





Nov 21, 2011:
Asian Studies and Religion held a reception on November 21, 2011 from 3:30-4:30 in the Haynsworth Commons room (Furman Hall 217) to showcase Asian artifacts provided to Asian Studies and Religion by Mrs. Martha Johns and Mr. Tim Baiden.






Asian Studies Picnic, April 12: Asian Studies Picnic celebrated another successful year in Asian Studies with all majors, prospective majors and Department faculty and staff.

Department Open House, April 18 and 26; 2:45-3:45: Department Open House for Accepted Students; the Department welcomed prospective students and their parents to drop by, get information and chat with Department representatives.

Meditation Session, April 21; 5:00-5:30pm: Meditation Session, facilitated by Dr. David Shaner at the Place of Peace; RESTistance Session