News & Events News & Events Catch up with our latest news, upcoming events, and faculty and student accomplishments. On This Page: Recent News Spreading Joy and Prosperity Students in lecturer Pei-Wen Fang’s Chinese classes celebrated the onset of the Year of the Dragon through calligraphy, games, and authentic snacks. Congratulations to the 2024 McKnight Land-Grant Professorship Recipients Four CLA faculty were recognized as recipients of the 2024-26 McKnight Land-Grant Professorship Award. Lunar New Year Traditions Unveiled Fireworks, fish, and family reunions; Senior Lecturer Jin Stone shares some of the traditions associated with the Lunar New Year. Student organizations strive to get students engaged with Japanese culture “The study of Japanese also leads to the study of Japan’s relationship with neighboring countries,” shares senior lecturer Marnie Jorenby. All About the New MA Track in Language Pedagogy In response to a strong interest internationally and among UMN undergraduates, AMES has introduced a new MA plan in language pedagogy for aspiring language instructors. Upcoming Events In-Person Event, April 03, 2024 Female Gidayū Music Workshop Join the Center for Premodern Studies on April 3rd for a workshop with Gidayū performers. In-Person Event, April 04, 2024 Female Gidayū Music Recital Join the Center for Premodern Studies on April 4th for a recital by Gidayū performers.
Spreading Joy and Prosperity Students in lecturer Pei-Wen Fang’s Chinese classes celebrated the onset of the Year of the Dragon through calligraphy, games, and authentic snacks.
Congratulations to the 2024 McKnight Land-Grant Professorship Recipients Four CLA faculty were recognized as recipients of the 2024-26 McKnight Land-Grant Professorship Award.
Lunar New Year Traditions Unveiled Fireworks, fish, and family reunions; Senior Lecturer Jin Stone shares some of the traditions associated with the Lunar New Year.
Student organizations strive to get students engaged with Japanese culture “The study of Japanese also leads to the study of Japan’s relationship with neighboring countries,” shares senior lecturer Marnie Jorenby.
All About the New MA Track in Language Pedagogy In response to a strong interest internationally and among UMN undergraduates, AMES has introduced a new MA plan in language pedagogy for aspiring language instructors.
In-Person Event, April 03, 2024 Female Gidayū Music Workshop Join the Center for Premodern Studies on April 3rd for a workshop with Gidayū performers.
In-Person Event, April 04, 2024 Female Gidayū Music Recital Join the Center for Premodern Studies on April 4th for a recital by Gidayū performers.