Asian Studies

CAS professors use Mahjong to connect culture, history and community

EALL, HISTORY — A century after its first surge in popularity in the United States, the game Mahjong is once again having a cultural moment. At the University of Oregon, faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences are using this renewed interest as an opportunity to help students explore history, culture and identity through hands-on experience.

What is behind the Labubu craze?

ASIAN STUDIES - Professor Alisa Freedman explains how pop-culture trends like Labubus become a global phenomenon. “I think Labubu represents a very different Gen Z or Gen Alpha, even, way of consuming media,” she said. “For example, they might learn about trends by following celebrity influencers and watching short, attention-grabbing videos.”

Celebrate Research Progress

Researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences secured $83 million in sponsored grants to fund 199 research projects across the three divisions: Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. This year’s annual report provides a glimpse into the curious minds of researchers and their work.

Expanding Our Global Reach

SCHNITZER SCHOOL OF GLOBAL STUDIES AND LANGUAGES - After announcing a landmark $25 million commitment, Portland developer, philanthropist and alumnus Jordan Schnitzer shares his thoughts on living in an ever-globalizing world—and his hopes for the Schnitzer School of Global Studies and Languages.
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