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Asia Institute. Records.
1976-2005.
University Archives Record Series 788
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Title: Asia Institute. Records.
Identifier/Call Number: University Archives Record Series 788
Contributing Institution:
UCLA Library Special Collections
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
3.2 linear ft.
3 cartons, 1 half document box
Date: 1976-2005
Abstract: Record Series 788 contains the records of the Asia Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Creator:
University of California, Los Angeles. Asia Institute.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Library Special
Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Copyright of portions of this collection has been assigned to The Regents of the University of California. The UCLA University
Archives can grant permission to publish for materials to which it holds the copyright.
[Identification of item], Asia Institute. Records (University Archives Record Series 788). UCLA Library Special Collections,
University Archives.
The Asia Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles was formed in 2003 when the Center for East Asian Studies
was combined with the Asia-Pacific Institute. Under the larger umbrella of UCLA's International Institute, the Asia Institute
supports East Asian studies at UCLA and the surrounding community through the use of Title VI funds and by providing administrative
support to the many centers at UCLA that promote Asian Studies. Additionally, the Asia Institute conducts a number of its
own initiatives in support of Asian Studies. This includes coordinating events and carrying out activities in accordance with
its responsibilities as a Title VI National Resource Center.
While the Asia Institute and its many precursors have changed over the years, their relationship with University of Southern
California's (USC) East Asian Studies Center has persisted since 1975. Together, they comprise the Joint East Asian Studies
Center. It is under this entity that USC and UCLA applies for Title VI funds. As a Title VI National Resource Center, the
Asia Institute supports East Asian Studies by administering fellowships to students and faculty, by supporting language and
regional studies, by coordinating and organizing events such lectures and conference, and by conducting outreach to local
K-12 institutions. In addition, the Institute administers a series of Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships
that provides students with funds to study abroad.
R. Bin Wong was appointed Director of the Asia Institute in 2004 to replace Interim Director Richard Baum. Other faculty prominently
involved in the Institute or its precursors include James Tong, Fred Notehelfer, Russell Campbell, and Lucie Cheng.
Record Series 788 contains the records of the Asia Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles. Files include grant
proposals, administrative files, correspondence, photographs, and records documenting events and activities coordinated by
the Asia Institute.
This is an active record series; additional University records are expected to be added.
UCLA Catalog Record ID:
7752901