2025 News and Events

Headshot of Ganjidmaa Chimeddorj wearing a plum colored turtleneck and a dark blazer jacket

Meet our Visiting Professor: Ganjidmaa Chimeddorj

With over ten years of experience teaching Mongolian, Ganjidmaa Chimeddorj has developed an interest in Mongolian philology, particularly in the areas of Middle Mongolian and the interactions between Turkic and Mongolian languages. They are committed to helping others learn about these languages and their connections. Currently, She is pursuing a Ph.D. at Istanbul University in the Old Turkic Department, further deepening her expertise in this field.

Ganjidma Chimeddorj
2024-2025 Henry G. Schwarz Visiting Lecturer in Mongolian Studies

Past Events

East Asian Studies Club Movie Night     Pizza and Soda Provided!  Come watch "Udon" together on March 11th  6pm in Miller Hall 138

East Asian Studies Leadership Team: Movie Night

Come watch "Udon" together on Tuesday March, 11th.

6pm at Miller Hall 138

Pizza and soda provided!

Exploring Utari Camaraderie: Oguma Hideo’s Engagement with Indigeneity in Colonial Karafuto - Presented by Prof. Edwin Michielsen

Exploring Utari Camaraderie: Oguma Hideo’s Engagement with Indigeneity in Colonial Karafuto

Please join us on Thursday, March 6th at 4:00pm in Miller Hall 123 to welcome Prof. Edwin Michielsen from the University of Hong Kong. Prof. Michielsen will be examining the proletarian poet Oguma Hideo's engagement with the Ainu indigeneity in imperial Japan

Study Abroad in Asia, Learn how you can earn major credit and gain language experience while studying abroad!  Thursday, February 20th 6:00 - 7:00pm in Miller Hall 135

Study Abroad in Asia

Join us on Thursday, February 20th from 6:00 - 7:00pm in Miller Hall 135 to discuss your options to study abroad while earning credit towards your degree. You'll also have an opportunity to speak with students who have previously studied in Asia.