The NIU Libraries have selected Dr. Visisya Pinthongvijayakul as the recipient of the first Pick/Laudati Southeast Asia Fellowship. This award uses funds from the Pick/Laudati library endowment for the recipient to visit the NIU Libraries for two weeks, conducting research using our unique Southeast Asia collections. Dr. Pinthongvijayakul is a
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Professor Hao Phan presents his poetry at Grinnell College
Southeast Asia Curator and associate professor Hao Phan will present a reading of his poetry and a round table event at Grinnell College (Iowa) on March 1, 2023. He is the author of five collections of poetry. For more information, see https://www.grinnell.edu/news/writersgrinnell-welcomes-hao-phan-wednesday-march-1-2023-8-pm-rosenfield-center-room-101
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New exhibit: Traditional dance in Southeast Asia
A new exhibit in the Southeast Asia Collection, fourth floor Founders Memorial Library, features an overview of traditional dances from several Southeast Asian countries. Traditional dance is an expression of cultural identity for the people of Southeast Asia. The dances are used to tell stories and perform the rituals of
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Southeast Asia Digital Library Updates
Annie Oelschlager was hired as a full-time web developer for SEADL in March 2020. Since accepting the position, Annie has been working to improve the structure of Southeast Asia Digital Library (SEADL), adding new digitized materials to the site, and is currently redesigning SEADL’s website. Two current projects in Southeast
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