AsiaConnect April event: tabletop games and karaoke

asiaconnect members playing a board game

Come play board games with us! Want to learn to play mahjong? The popular title-based game in Asia is a game of skills, luck, and strategy. AsiaConnect is hosting a game day on Friday, May 3. We will end the school year with games (board games and mahjong). Light refreshments and Chinese/Japanese tea will be provided.

Retirement reception for Dr. T.Y. Wang, May 1, 2024

Professor T.Y. Wang

The Department of Politics and Government is hosting a retirement reception honoring Dr. T.Y. Wang, chair and professor for the department, from 3:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in the Founders Suite inside Bone Student Center.

Asian Heritage Week April 25-27, 2024

Collage of six images featuring events for Asian Heritage Week

The diverse culture of Asia will be celebrated with Asian Heritage Week, April 25-27, 2024, at Illinois State University. 

AsiaConnect, working with the Normal Public Library and Illinois Art Station, will hold festivities throughout the week. All events are free and open to the public. 

AsiaConnect 2024 scholarship

watercolor of a mountainous landscape with flowering trees

AsiaConnect is proud to offer two scholarships for $300 each to support ISU undergraduate students studying or researching Asian and Asian American culture, language, experiences, and/or participating in study abroad programs in Asian countries.