Dyson College of Arts and Sciences
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18 Dyson College of Arts and Sciences The Pacific Century—Dyson Announces Global Asia Studies Major The 21st century is described as the Pacific Century—a century dominated, especially economically, by the rise of modern Asia- Pacific countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Taiwan. In recognition of this eastward turn, the Department of History on the New York City Campus launched a new major in the fall of 2013—global Asia studies, a program designed for the study of Asian cultures, languages, histories, and economies. The new program will focus on the development of bilingual specialists and the development of experts in comparative Asian cultures. Global Asia studies is multidisciplinary and includes faculty from disciplines such as history, modern languages, literature, economics, and communication studies. This program is unique among Asian studies because it focuses on the interconnectedness of Asian cultures, their links to the rest of the world, and is reflective of Dyson College's commitment to grow and evolve with the world around it. The program offers two tracks: the Asian languages and cultures track and the comparative Asian studies track. The Asian languages and cultures track is geared toward students who wish to become bilingual specialists. The comparative Asian studies track is tailored to students who wish to pursue professional careers in government, multinational institutions, or academia. Confucius Institute Celebrates Five Years with Dyson May 2014: Pace's Confucius Institute celebrates its fif th anniversary. Lef t to right: Uday Sukhatme, Pace University provost; Xiaojin Zhu, Nanjing Normal University vice president; Min Zhu, Confucius Institute Chinese director; Nira Herrmann, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences dean; Sherman Raskin, graduate publishing program; and Weihua Niu, Dyson College of Arts and Sciences professor and Confucius Institute director. Far and Wide, Dyson Students Win Awards to Travel and Study Abroad Nickesha Chung '14 was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Study/Research Grant for 2014–2015. Chung will research public health in Swaziland. "Untreated urban wastewater has become a threat to Swaziland's waterways, where there is no baseline information or monitoring mechanisms set in place for the types of pollutants received. Due to increasing populations and urban growth, the quality and quantity of water resources are diminishing, resulting in an overall impact on human suffering and productivity. The water quality and quantity of two field sites will be analyzed using a multi-level approach," says Chung. "I will be looking forward to embracing the Swazi culture and learning as much as I can, while raising awareness to the water crisis." La Reina Lawrence '13 received a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant Grant for 2014–2015. She will teach English in Spain. "I am one who takes great enjoyment in learning and in teaching," she says. "The ability to give guidance and create a confident and able-bodied student is why I teach." Lawrence adds that, "Spain is close to my heart because of my heritage and because being there would put me one step closer to solving the puzzle that is my lineage." Deina Ristic '16 is a recipient of the Gilman Award. She will spend her junior year in Seoul, South Korea, at the Yonsei University. "I plan to study filmmaking since Korea has such a powerful cinematic culture. A part of my studies includes going to different historical sites and temples, learning about Korean customs, history, and language. I'll also be volunteering at orphanages and with North Korean refugees, which is a great part of my program!" Global Perspectives