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.
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At Asia Society New York, filmmaker Tony Bui revisits his celebrated debut with WEAI Director Lien-Hang Nguyen.
Artist-in-residence Tony Bui talks to Criterion about the remarkable slate of Vietnam War films he curated for their streaming platform.
Deadline for all application materials (including letters of reference): May 16, 2025.
THE 2024 N. T. WANG DISTINGUISHED LECTURE
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