A Message from the Director
Lien-Hang T. Nguyen, Director, Weatherhead East Asian Institute

Welcome to the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, a hub for the study of modern and contemporary East, Southeast, and Inner Asia at Columbia University. Since its founding in 1949, WEAI has been a pioneer in East Asian Studies, expanding research in underexplored areas, fostering a collaborative community of experts from across disciplines, and offering unparalleled insight into one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Upcoming Events
Treason by the Margins of the Book: Censorship, Philology, History and Memory in 18th Century China
School of International and Public Affairs, 420 West 118th Street, Room 918, New York, NY 10027
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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School of International and Public Affairs, 420 West 118th Street, Room 918, New York, NY 10027
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Event time is displayed in your time zone.The Seventh Dalai Lama's Residence in Kham: Gartar Monastery's Interactions with Indigenous Chiefs and the Qing Court
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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January 25, 2023
Qin Gao Coauthors Article on Disability and Social Policy
January 23, 2023