Welcome one and all to the Leidecker Center for Asian Studies website. You will find here information on upcoming Center events and lectures, Asian Studies courses and faculty, links to Asian resources and news, information on study abroad opportunities, and more.

Upcoming Events

When Lineage Speaks: Personal and Scholarly
Reflections on Buddhist Monkhood

Wijitha Bandera

University of Virginia 

Thurs. Oct. 27, 4 pm

Monroe 122

When Rome Faced East

lecture series

Rome vs. Parthia:  The Cold War that Never Was

Dr. Rose Mary Sheldon

Professor of History, Virginia Military Institute

Thurs. Oct. 27, 7 pm

Lee Hall 411

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Korean Movie!

Jean Woo Chi

the story of Jean Woo-chi, a Taoist from the Joseon era,
who ends up in present day Korea,
causing mayhem with his knack for magic

Tues. Nov. 1

Combs 139

Korean food served at 6:00 pm
Movie starts at 7:00pm