Center for Asian and Pacific Studies
Award-winning Japanese author Keiichiro Hirano to read from Eclipse at Prairie Lights
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
The University of Iowa Center for Asian and Pacific Studies hosts a reading and discussion with acclaimed Japanese author Keiichiro Hirano at Prairie Lights Books in Iowa City. Hirano will read from Eclipse, his award-winning debut novel, newly available in English, followed by a Q&A with UI professor Kendall Heitzman. The event takes place on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.
Experience the Lunar New Year at Iowa: A global celebration of cultural traditions, community, and hope
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the University of Iowa's Center for Asian and Pacific Studies and International Programs during a virtual event featuring students and alumni, panel discussions with faculty, and insights into cultural traditions from across Asia.
Oscar-nominated director Shiori Ito to present Black Box Diaries at the University of Iowa
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Oscar-nominated director and journalist Shiori Ito will visit the University of Iowa on October 23, 2025, for a screening and Q&A of her groundbreaking documentary Black Box Diaries.
UI faculty meet professional goals with help of funding through International Programs
Monday, June 2, 2025
International Programs provides funding opportunities and grant-writing assistance for UI faculty engaged in international research, partnerships, and other activities, and is invested in the success that faculty have in their field.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with UI: A global tradition of unity and joy
Friday, December 13, 2024
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the University of Iowa's Center for Asian and Pacific Studies and International Programs during a virtual event featuring video messages from students and alumni, panel discussions with faculty, and insights into cultural traditions from across Asia.
An evening of bilingual readings: live from Iowa and Japan
Friday, September 13, 2024
Join the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, an International Programs affinity group, for an evening of bilingual readings on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 120 Phillips Hall.
International Programs’ affinity groups contribute to Iowa’s global mission
Monday, July 1, 2024
The faculty-led affinity groups create opportunities for faculty to advance research and teaching through a focus on collegiate issues and perspectives, provide opportunities for faculty and students across disciplines to interact and collaborate, and develop public engagement projects to benefit communities in Iowa and abroad.
Upcoming webinar to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, April 26
Monday, April 3, 2023
Join the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies, an International Programs affinity group, for a special webinar to commemorate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month - a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.
University of Iowa to celebrate Lunar New Year Feb. 9
Friday, January 20, 2023
Join the Center for Asian and Pacific Studies and International Programs as they host this annual celebration.
Yangbo Ye
Educational background: Ph.D. in Mathematics, 1986, Columbia University.
Research interest: number theory and medical imaging.
Steve W Duck
My work is in the study of rhetorical, psychological and communicative processes in personal relationships. After a PhD in Social Psychology, I moved to Communication Studies and finally Rhetoric. After founding the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, I edited it for 15 years and was also President of the International Network on Personal Relationships and cofounder of the Interpersonal Conferences on Personal Relationships, both of them international and interdisciplinary in emphasis.
Richard Velasco
Richard Velasco is a clinical assistant professor of mathematics and science education. He teaches secondary math methods courses and supervises secondary math and science pre-service teachers. Prior to working at the University of Iowa, Richard was a secondary math teacher for twelve years, a national board certified teacher in early adolescent mathematics, and a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. His current line of research includes STEM teacher advocacy, conceptualizations of STEM education, and informal STEM learning spaces.