March 28, 2025 The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa (UH CSEAS) expresses solidarity with the people of Myanmar and Thailand who were devastated by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on Friday, March 28, 2025. This catastrophic event has left a trail of destruction and loss of life in both […]

Wednesday, April 16 2025, 9:00 – 10:30 pm (Eastern Standard Time) / 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm (Hawaiian Standard Time) Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:00 – 11:30 am (Timor Leste Time) Link for Zoom Registration: https://go.hawaii.edu/x5b About the Book Talk: This virtual book talk features a recent publication (May 2024) by Dr. Kisho Tsuchiya, in […]

We are pleased to announce that the recording of the Luce SEA Webinar titled “Autocracy and Democracy Rivalry in Southeast Asia.” is now available! Elections have long been a cornerstone of democratic values, and this webinar explores the complexities of electoral politics in Southeast Asia, from local to presidential/general elections. Panelists examine key issues, including: […]

Friday, April 11, 2025 3:00 – 4:30 PM (HST) / Register on Zoom Speaker: Abdul Haque Chang, Dept. of Social Sciences & Liberal Arts, IBA Karachi The Center for Southeast Asian and South Asian Studies is pleased to present a lecture on Divergence and Alterity: Shrines, Sacrality, and Performing Arts in South and Southeast Asia […]

April 2, 2025 3:00 – 4:30 PM HST / April 3, 2025 8:00 – 9:30 AM ICT, 9:00 – 10:30 AM PST, 10:00 – 11:30 AM JST / Register on Zoom Join Us for an Engaging Discussion on Sustainable, Community-Centric Tourism in Southeast Asia We invite you to our upcoming webinar, Promoting Community-Centric Tourism Economy in […]

May 23, 2025, Friday / Click Here to Register Mark your calendars for the Pamana ng Lahi Teacher Training Seminar brought to you by the UH Mānoa Center for Southeast Asian Studies and the Filipino Language and Culture Program. Designed for educators passionate about Philippine language, literature, and culture, this event brings together renowned experts […]

March 31, 2025 11:00 AM (HST) Moore Hall 155A, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa About the Event Join us for a special simulcast film screening and discussion of Hot Stuff, an award-winning documentary that critically examines Indonesia’s energy policies, the corporate interests tied to them, and their impact on local environments and communities. Directed by […]