Coming up in June 2003

COMING UP IN JUNE 2003

INTERNAL CONFLICTS IN ASIA
Aceh, Papua and Southern Philippines

HIV/AIDS IN ASIA
New EWC AsiaPacific Issues Paper

EWC TO HOST HOPKINS/NANJING PROGRAM
Temporary Relocation set for September

COMMUNITY-BASED FOREST MANAGEMENT
Sessions in Honolulu and Chiang Mai

SUMMER SEMINAR IN POPULATION
Focus on Aging and Reproductive Health Issues

PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS
College, K-12, Association of Asian Studies

IN THE ARTS . . .
Saigon Water Puppets ~ Re-Scheduled

RSVP DEADLINE: “AN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIR”
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LOOKING AHEAD . . .

INTERNAL CONFLICTS IN ASIA:

• Aceh and Papua Study Groups – June 16-18 in Bali and Jakarta, Indonesia.
• Southern Philippines Study Group - June 23-24 in Manila, Philippines.

These projects are designed to develop an in-depth understanding of the key issues of contention in specific conflicts in the context of ongoing nation- and state-building projects of the national elite; to generate ideas to ameliorate tension; and to facilitate eventual conflict settlement.

The second study group meetings will discuss and review draft policy papers. Based on the discussion and an external review, authors will produce final versions to be published by East-West Center Washington in the policy paper series.

EWC COORDINATOR: Muthiah Alagappa, EWC Washington, (202) 293-3995, ext. 20
E-mail: AlagappM@EastWestCenter

New Publication
HIV/AIDS in Asia by Tim Brown
AsiaPacific Issues No. 68, 8 pages
Summary: The HIV/AIDS epidemic began relatively late in Asia. Though HIV infections have not yet reached the high levels experienced in other parts of the world, behaviors that increase the risk of transmitting HIV are found in many Asian societies. There is, however, good news for countries facing the possibility of an HIV epidemic. Most early HIV transmission in Asia occurs in very specific groups, through needle sharing, anal sex, or sex work. Experience in Thailand and Cambodia has shown that it is possible to lower HIV transmission rates by aggressive prevention programs targeting these groups. Analysis of these programs points to policy recommendations for other Asian governments: obtain accurate information on HIV prevalence and risk behavior; target leaders for sustained commitment; provide the public with full and accurate information; move quickly to provide effective coverage of groups most at risk; sustain and expand prevention activities; convince lawmakers and local authorities to take a pragmatic approach, ensure the active involvement of key communities; and put an end to complacency.

CONTACT: Tim Brown, (808) 944-7476, E-mail: tim@wiliki.eng.hawaii.edu

HOPKINS-NANJING CENTER PROGRAM TO BE
SHIFTED TEMPORARILY TO THE EAST-WEST CENTER

The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of The Johns Hopkins University and Nanjing University in Nanjing, China, announced in Washington that Hopkins-Nanjing Center for Chinese and American Studies will temporarily relocate at the East-West Center in Honolulu in September. The Hopkins-Nanjing Center may stay for one semester or an entire year depending on the SARS situation in China.

The Johns Hopkins and Nanjing universities have administered the program as an educational joint venture since 1986. The partnership with the East-West Center for the coming academic term will bring about 80 students and 12 faculty to Honolulu. The three institutions have agreed on procedures to ensure that all participants coming from countries that have been affected by SARS are SARS-free before being allowed to interact with others in the East-West Center community.

COMMUNITY-BASED FOREST MANAGEMENT

• 27 at the EWC. The participants are community forestry practitioners from across Asia, government officials, non-government activists, forest users, and academics. Participants will share their experiences in advocating community forestry and decentralization.
• 10th Workshop on Community-Based Management of Forest Lands. June 30-July 25 in Chiang Mai. The focus of the workshop will be the roles of decentralization and forest federations (networks) in good forest governance. Jefferson Fox of the East-West Center and Krisnawati Suryanata of the University of Hawaii are co-organizers of this workshop.

CONTACT: Jefferson Fox (808) 944-7248
E-mail: FoxJ@EastWestCenter.org

SUMMER SEMINAR ON POPULATION IN PROGRESS

The East-West Center’s annual Summer Seminar on Population will continue through June 28. The seminar provides an opportunity for professionals in population-related fields to share and expand their knowledge of population and its relation to social, cultural, and economic change. Workshop topics are:

• Evaluating the Impact of Reproductive Health Programs
• Population Aging in Asia and the Pacific: The Challenge for Healthcare Systems
• Communicating Population and Health Research to Policymakers

CONTACT: :Peter Xenos (808) 944-7410.
E-mail xenos@hawaii.edu

PROGRAMS FOR EDUCATORS

• Malaysia and Indonesia: A Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad, June 8 - July 12. The program will link theoretical and experiential learning by pairing lectures and discussions hosted by local academic, political, and business experts with site visits. For further information: Fulbright-Hays Group Project Abroad
  
  EWC CONTACT: June Kuramoto (808) 944-7267
  E-mail: KuramotoJ@EastWestCenter.org
  
  
• AsiaPacificEd Travel Seminar, June 29-July 26. The seminar provides American K-12 educators and university-level teacher-educators with the opportunity to experience the dynamism of Southeast Asia and its diversity. Each travel seminar includes pre-tour briefings; a five-day orientation at the East-West Center; approximately three weeks of travel in Southeast Asia, which may include a weekend homestay; support in developing post-trip instructional material; and participants' sharing of their experiences and expertise with the broader educational community. Each year, up to 14 participants are selected on a competitive basis to take part in the program. The 2003 program focuses on Thailand and Laos. For more information: 2003 Program
  
  
• AsiaPacificEd Institute, June 29-July 12. The institute begins with a two-week summer residential program at the EWC and continues with interaction and support through the following academic year. Each year, 32 middle school and high school social studies and English/language arts teachers from the United States and eight from the Asia Pacific region are selected on a competitive basis to participate. The 2003 summer program emphasizes Southeast Asia. For more information: 2003 Summer Program
  
  CONTACT: Namji Steinemann, AsiaPacificEd Program
  (808) 944-7596. E-mail: SteinmN@EastWestCenter.org
  
  
• Annual Meeting of ASPAC (Asian Studies on the Pacific Coast, the West Coast Regional Affiliate of the Association of Asian Studies) June 19-22, at the EWC. Members of the Pacific Regional body of the Association of Asian Studies (AAS) and the National and International Association of Professionals and Students will participate in concurrent panel sessions. The East-West Center (Alumni) Association (EWCA), East-West Center and University of Hawaii at Manoa will host the meeting. Members come from the U.S. West coast, Canada, Mexico, and most countries of the Pacific region. Program Coordinators: Bill Vanderbok, President, Noonet.Org, Chair; Nancy Lewis, EWC Director of Research; and Ric Trimillos, Chair of Asian Studies, UH. Other committee members include Sharon Minichiello, UH Director of Japanese Studies; Dan Berman, President of the EWCA; Carolyn Eguchi, an EWC Program Officer; and Gordon Ring, EWC Alumni Officer.

EWC CONTACTS: Carolyn Eguchi (808) 944-7510 E-mail: Eguchi@EastWestCenter.org
Penny Higa (808) 944-7131 E-mail: HigaP@EastWestCenter.org

In the Arts . . .

New Dates for Saigon Water Puppet Theatre Performances
Performances of the Saigon Water Puppet Theatre will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, June 4, 5 and 6 at 7 p.m. at the Waikiki Shell Amphitheatre (formerly the Kodak Hula Show site). Tickets will be available at the gate. For information, call (808) 944-7177. Because of an unavoidable delay in the arrival of the Saigon Water Puppeteers, the May 31-June 2 public shows were postponed.

The performances are presented by T-Mobile and produced by the East-West Center Arts Program and Tim Bostock Productions. The box office at the Shell opens 2 hours prior to each performance. Tickets are also available in advance at the Blaisdell Box Office on Ward Avenue and through Ticketmaster. Ticket prices are $12 ($8 for students, seniors and members of the Friends of the East-West Center). Existing ticket-holders may use their tickets at any of the shows next week, without advance exchange, or may obtain refunds in person at the Blaisdell Box Office, from Monday June 2. Please call 591-2211 for more information.

Exhibition: "Arts from the Rainforest: Sarawak, East Malaysia" June 13 – August 31, EWC Gallery, John A. Burns Hall. This exhibition will feature the extraordinary cultures of Sarawak, on the northern coast of Borneo, including the Orang Ulu and Iban peoples. The gallery will have examples of textiles, carvings, bark paintings, beadwork, rattan basketry and mats, as well as contemporary batik paintings.

Gallery hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday Noon-4 p.m. Closed Saturdays and holidays. Admission is free. Visitor parking on the adjacent UH campus is $3 and is usually easily available after 4 p.m. weekdays; Sunday parking is normally free and ample.

Performance: "Rhythms and Arts of Sarawak, East Malaysia"
Wednesday, June 18, 8- 9:30 p.m. Keoni, Auditorium, Hawaii Imin International Conference Center at Jefferson Hall. This concert will feature an ensemble of four traditional musicians and dancers from the Orang Ulu cultural group. The featured musical instrument is the elaborately-carved sapeh.

(These programs are supported by the Hawai'i Pacific Rim Society, the Jackie Chan Foundation, the Arthur Goodfriend Fund, Tourism Malaysia, Malaysian Airlines, Sarawak Tourism Board, and generous contributions to the EWC Foundation.)

Performance: "Hawaiian Dance, Chant, and Music."
Saturday, June 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Traditional and modern styles, performed by Halau Pua Ali'i 'Ilima, under the direction of kumu hula Victoria Holt Takamine. At the Friendship Circle and Hale Halawai, EWC campus. Admission is free; the public is welcome.

EWC ARTS CONTACTS:
Pattie Dunn (808) 944-7584
William Feltz E-mail: FeltzB@EastWestCenter.org

L o o k i n g A h e a d . . .

~~ June 16: RSVP Deadline for An International Affair ~~
<br.>International Affair.

This year's event will celebrate the culture of Japan. Dr. Genshitsu (Soshitsu XV) Sen will receive the Asia Pacific Community Building Award of the East-West Center in recognition of his global promotion both of the culture embraced by the Way of Tea and of world peace.

The dinner menu will include sashimi, sushi, shrimp chowder, Black Angus beef and sake sorbet.

Silent auction items include art, clothing, housewares, jewelry and accessories, meals and travel.

Individual seats are $100 per person. The RSVP date is Monday, June 16. Ten-person table sponsorships are available at $10,000, $5,000, $3,000 and $1,000.

Honorary chairs are George R. Ariyoshi and Dr. Edison H. Miyawaki. Chairing the event are Joan M. Bickson and Joichi Saito.

EWC CONTACT: Stephanie Handa (808) 944-7105
E-mail: HandaS@EastWestCenter.org

July 15 – 19: Luce Scholars Meeting The Luce Scholars Program provides stipends and internships for eighteen young Americans to live and work in Asia each year.

July 14: “An International Affair,” EWC Foundation annual dinner.
Hilton Hawaiian Village Coral Ballroom

July 21 – August 8: Institute on Infusing Chinese Studies into the Undergraduate Curriculum. Asian Studies Development Program.

July 23-August 1: “Building the Foundation: Professional Development Program for Asia Pacific Resource Managers” (at EWC).

July 24 - 25: 2003 EWC/Korea Development Institute (KDI) Conference on Institutional and Policy Reforms to Enhance Corporate Efficiency in Korea.

August 6-7: Northeast Asian Economic Integration – Prospects for a Northeast Asian Free Trade Area. Kahala Mandarin Hotel.

August 7 – 8: EWC Board of Governor’s Meeting (at EWC).

August 11-12: 2003 EWC/Korea Transport Institute (KOTI) Conference: “Building an Integrated Transport Market for China, Japan, and Korea: Building a Regional Coordinating Institution.”

August 10-22: Women's Leadership Program - "Changing Faces" (at EWC and in Australia).

August 17-20: 5th Senior Policy Seminar (at EWC).

August 20-21: Internal Conflicts in Asia: II (Xinjiang and Tibet Study Groups) (at EWC). Note: This meeting originally scheduled for May 2003, was postponed due to the SARS situation.

August 22-25: Internal Conflicts In Asia: III (at EWC).

August 28-29: Global and Asian Markets Conference (at EWC).

September 1 – 2: First Worldwide Uchinanchu Conference – the history, identity and future of the worldwide Okinawa network.

September 1-14: 13th New Generation Seminar (EWC 9/1-6, Asia 9/7-14).

September 4-6: International Conference on "Climate Policy After Marrakech: Toward Global Participation" (at EWC).

September 15 – 30: Indonesian Judiciary Workshop.

October 5 – Nov. 1: Fall 2003 Jefferson Fellowships.

November 10-14: 30th International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment (ISRSE) (with Pacific Disaster Center, in Honolulu).

November 13-14: EWC Board of Governor’s Meeting (at EWC).

November 14-19: 1960s EWC alumni reunion conference (at EWC). “Making a Difference: Pioneers in Interchange Between East and West”

November 19 – 21: 21st Population Census Conference (Kyoto).

December 8 – 10: Military Activities and EEZ Conference (at EWC).

</br.>2004

February 22-24: 3rd Asia Pacific Executive Forum (New Delhi, India).

April: Asia Pacific Conference on Emerging Technologies. (Seoul, 2 ½ days).

August 1–4 EWC/EWCA 2004 International Alumni Conference in Tokyo.

2006

July 10-14: EWC/EWCA 2006 International Alumni Conference in Taipei.