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T'ang Studies Society Registration Reminder
by T'ang Studies Society 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

Dear colleague, This is just a friendly note to let you know that the Society's 2015 workshop is filling up and that spaces (and subventions) are limited, so, if you would like to participate, I would encourage you to send in your registration as soon as possible. The deadline remains June 15, but I am not sure spaces will last that long. I am attaching the registration form to this message for your convenience. Otherwise, I hope you are enjoying the transition to summer. Best, Tony Anthony DeBlasi Secretary-Treasurer T'ang Studies Society

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Registration for T'ang Studies Society Workshop on Daoist and Buddhist Texts
by T'ang Studies Society 30 May '15

30 May '15

Dear Tang Studies colleague, I am writing to provide you with registration information for the T'ang Studies Society's reading workshop on Daoist and Buddhist texts to be held this coming September at Princeton University. If you are interested in attending, please fill out the attached registration form and return it to me as soon as possible, at the latest by June 15. Please note that the number of travel subventions is limited, so a prompt response will increase the chances that you will receive a subvention, if you require one. We would add a special request that those of you who teach graduate students please forward this announcement to them. Most of them are probably not yet members of the Society and therefore are not receiving this message. Feel free to write me or Anna Shields, the President of the Society, with any questions about the content or the logistics of the workshop. We hope you will be able to participate. Best, Tony Anthony DeBlasi Secretary-Treasurer T'ang Studies Society

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2015 T'ang Studies Society Small Research Grants and Travel Grants Announcement
by T'ang Studies Society 06 May '15

06 May '15

Dear colleague, With generous support from the Elling O. Eide Foundation, the T’ang Studies Society is pleased to announce a second year of funding for small research grants and travel grants for scholars studying the Tang dynasty in any discipline. The specific guidelines for application, deadlines, and other procedures are contained in the attached PDF file. The guidelines are also available on the Society's website at: http://tangstudies.org/Announcements.html Applicants for these grants must be members of the Society in good standing. Please check with me about the status of your membership if you are uncertain. For the research grants, a brief report from the grantee must be submitted to the president of TSS within one month of completing the supported research. Please note : Applicants may only apply for one type of grant in a given calendar year. Applicants who have not received grants in a prior year will be given preference. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Regards, Tony Anthony DeBlasi Secretary-Treasurer T'ang Studies Society

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T'ang Studies Society Election and Annual Meeting
by T'ang Studies Society 23 Mar '15

23 Mar '15

Dear Friend of the T'ang Studies Society, I am pleased to announce the results of the recent Board of Directors election. Jack Chen, Amy McNair, and James Robson have been elected to a three-year term to commence at the conclusion of the upcoming Annual Meeting of the Society. That brings me to a reminder. The Society's Annual Meeting and Reception will be held this coming Saturday, March 28, at 9:00 p.m. in the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers’ Erie Room. The Board of Directors and Society officers look forward to seeing you there. Of course, please encourage others you know, especially your graduate students, interested in Tang Studies to attend. Best wishes for safe travel, Tony Anthony DeBlasi Secretary-Treasurer T'ang Studies Society

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Call for Participants in a TSS-Sponsored Daoist and Buddhist Text Workshop
by T'ang Studies Society 15 Feb '15

15 Feb '15

Dear T'ang Studies Society members and past members, The T'ang Studies Society is planning to host a Tang Daoist and Buddhist text-reading workshop in the first week of September (2-4) 2015, location TBD soon, most likely on the east coast. We would like to gauge interest among the TSS members in participating in order to finalize plans--please respond to this email in the coming week (or send a separate note to admin(a)tangstudies.org ) if you would be interested in attending. Professors Wendi Adamek and Stephen Bokenkamp will run the sessions of the two-and-a-half day workshop, which will focus on less commonly read texts from the Tang Daoist and Buddhist traditions. The workshop will be open to TSS members from all fields and stages, including advanced doctoral students. The Society will provide travel subventions in the range of $300-400 to all registered participants, and lodging options will not be prohibitively expensive. We would also appreciate it if members could circulate this announcement to senior graduate students in their own or other appropriate programs. We will make an announcement about registration for the workshop once we've received responses from our membership, but at the latest by our annual reception at the AAS in Chicago. Thank you in advance for your responses. Sincerely, Anna -- Dr. Anna M. Shields Associate Professor of Chinese President, T'ang Studies Society Dept. of MLLI, Sherman Hall 146 1000 Hilltop Circle University of Maryland, Baltimore County Baltimore, MD 21250

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Chinese Drama Empress of China
by T'ang Studies Society 30 Dec '14

30 Dec '14

Dear fellow Tang Studies enthusiasts, Victor Mair noticed the following story that demonstrates Empress Wu's enduring ability to cause controversy. Here is a link to a Daily Telegraph article on the controversy: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/china/11316090/China-halts-r… And here is a link to the trailer on YouTube that Victor mentions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Say5t2Mwmgw Best, Tony Anthony DeBlasi Secretary-Treasurer T'ang Studies Society ----- Original Message ----- From: "Victor H. Mair" <vmair(a)sas.upenn.edu> To: "T'ang Studies Society" <admin(a)tangstudies.org>, "Anthony DeBlasi" <deblasi(a)albany.edu>, "Anthony DeBlasi" <adeblasi(a)albany.edu> Sent: Monday, December 29, 2014 7:36:45 PM Subject: film Censorship China halts racy Empress drama due to 'technical difficulties' The televised saga of a 7th Century Chinese empress has proved too hot to handle for China's censors, who have cancelled the wildly-popular show after only a week Judging from the trailer, the producers invested a lot of money in this film. When history hits the fan. Victor -- Victor H. Mair, Professor of Chinese Language and Literature Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations 847/9 Williams Hall University of Pennsylvania 255 South 36th St. Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305 USA Tel.: 215-898-8432 (**please leave a message!**) Dept. office: 215-898-7466 (for messages and inquiries) Fax: 215-573-9617 (mark for the attention of Prof. Victor H. Mair) e-mail:vmair@sas.upenn.edu (read infrequently) For a complete catalog of SINO-PLATONIC PAPERS (SPP) and information about ordering, go to: www.sino-platonic.org New issues published regularly on the Web; all back issues still in print. LANGUAGE LOG: http://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/

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T'ang Studies Society 2014 Dues Reminder
by T'ang Studies Society 28 Dec '14

28 Dec '14

Dear Friend of the T'ang Studies Society, We are just about to mail the 2014 issue of Tang Studies . The issue will be mailed to all members who have paid their 2014 dues. If you have not yet done so, please make your payment in the next day or so via the PayPal link on the Society's website: http://tangstudies.org/Membership.html If you are not certain whether you have already paid your 2014 dues, feel free to send me a message and I will check our records. In the meantime, I wish you all a Happy New Year. Best, Tony Anthony DeBlasi Secretary-Treasurer T'ang Studies Society

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Medieval Chinese Literature Position at Princeton
by T'ang Studies Society 25 Aug '14

25 Aug '14

Dear Friend of Tang Studies, Below is an updated version of the ad for the Medieval Chinese Literature position at Princeton that includes the link to its online application system. Best, Tony Anthony DeBlasi Secretary-Treasurer T'ang Studies Society OPEN-RANK PROFESSOR MEDIEVAL CHINESE LITERATURE (SIX DYNASTIES THROUGH SONG) DEPARTMENT OF EAST ASIAN STUDIES PRINCETON UNIVERSITY The Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University invites applications for an open-ranked (senior or junior) position in Medieval Chinese Literature (Six Dynasties through Song). The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Ph.D. must be in hand or expected by September 1, 2015. For full consideration, please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample (e.g., a dissertation chapter). Junior applicants should also solicit three letters of recommendation. Recommenders should mail their letters directly to Medieval Chinese Literature Search Committee, Department of East Asian Studies, Princeton University, 211 Jones Hall, Princeton, NJ 08544. Senior applicants should not submit letters of reference at this time. Applicants must apply online at http://www.princeton.edu/jobs Review of applications will begin on September 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Position Announcement: University of Washington
by T'ang Studies Society 21 Aug '14

21 Aug '14

Dear Friends of T'ang Studies, See the job advertisement below for an Assistant Professor position in classical and medieval Chinese literature at the University of Washington. I have also attached a PDF of the ad to this message. Best, Tony Anthony DeBlasi Secretary-Treasurer T'ang Studies Society ASSISTANT PROFESSOR , Department of Asian Languages and Literature, beginning Autumn, 2015. A tenure-track appointment is intended in the area of classical and medieval Chinese literature. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or domestic or foreign equivalent degree by the date of appointment. University of Washington faculty engage in teaching, research and service. The position entails a 9-month service period. Teaching may include courses in Chinese literature and literary history from the pre-imperial period to the advent of extended contact with the west (ca. 1500), courses in Chinese language (primarily classical), and offerings in the applicant’s specific periods and areas of research specialization. Applications, including a curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching interests, and three letters of recommendation, should be sent to Chinese Literature Search Committee, Asian Languages and Literature, Box 353521, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, 98195-3521. For further questions on the position, the status of the opening, or disability accommodations, contact. Prof. John Christopher Hamm at jcsong(a)uw.edu . Priority will be given to applications received before November 15 th , 2014 . The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as protected veterans, or status as qualified individuals with disabilities.

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T'ang Studies Society Grant Deadlines Extended
by T'ang Studies Society 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

Dear Friends of the T'ang Studies Society, Please note that deadlines for the Society's new research grants has been extended this year. The new deadlines are as follows: 1. Graduate Student Research Grant: Due September 1, 2014. 2. Project Initiation Grant: Due September 1, 2014 3. Research Grant: Due September 1, 2014 Also, please remember that Travel Grants for travel to support the presentation of Tang-related papers are also available. These applications are due September 2, 2014 for travel between October 1 and December 31, 2014. Please see the attached files for detailed descriptions of the available grants and application procedures. Best, Tony Anthony DeBlasi Secretary-Treasurer T'ang Studies Society

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