01/08/2009

Asia Center Celebrated

photo courtesy of Office of International Affairs

 

 

 

 

 

Keiko Tanaka, associate professor of Community and Leadership Development and Assistant Professor of Theatre Studies, Bob Haven, spoke during a reception celebrating the Asia Center on November 13. The two faculty members serve as co-directors for the center. Provost Kumble Subbaswamy praised the Asia Center for its ability to harness faculty expertise across various Colleges, its contributions to Asian Studies at UK and its focus on K-12 initiatives across the Commonwealth. “With these advances, UK continues to solidify its standing as a global research university, and to demonstrate its commitment to bringing international study and research opportunities, as well as greater cultural awareness, to Kentucky students,” he said. The Provost also praised the Asia Center’s track record in grant writing, in particular for securing $559,000 in foundation grants in 2007- 2008. - UK Public Relations

Listen to Keiko Tanaka on WUKY as she speaks about a recent study on food concerns in Kentucky.