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
A Conversation with Chinh Chu
Low Library Rotunda, Columbia University, 116th Street and Broadway
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Butler Library and the Lenfest Center for the Arts
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January 25, 2023
Qin Gao Coauthors Article on Disability and Social Policy
January 23, 2023