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2012 AAS Annual Conference
Each spring, the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) holds a four-day conference devoted to planned programs of scholarly papers, roundtable discussions, workshops, and panel sessions on a wide range of issues in research and teaching, and on Asian affairs in general.
Benefits of Attending the AAS Annual Conference
- The AAS Annual Conference is the PREMIER CONFERENCE of Asia scholars in North America.
- Stay abreast of RECENT RESEARCH in the area of Asian studies.
- NETWORK with leading scholars who share your interests and concerns.
- Visit the AAS Book Exhibition, with MORE THAN 100 EXHIBITORS providing a diverse assortment of scholarly materials and services.
- Features a WIDE VARIETY of subjects in over 380 panel sessions.
View the latest new documentaries and films covering all areas of Asia at the AAS FILM SCREENINGS.
Conference Schedule at a Glance
All programs, sessions and events are scheduled at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012 | |
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Registration open |
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Panel Sessions (newly added time slot) |
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Keynote Address #1: Dai Jinhua |
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. | Panel Sessions |
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012 | |
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Registration open |
8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Panel Sessions |
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Presidential Address & Awards Ceremony |
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Member Reception |
SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012 | |
7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Registration open |
8:00 a.m – 6:30 p.m. | Panel Sessions |
6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Keynote Address #2: Amitav Ghosh |
6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. | Panel Sessions (newly added time slot; reduced # of sessions) |
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012 | |
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Registration open |
8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Panel Sessions |
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Panel Sessions (newly added time slot) |
Featured Articles
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?