Washington University in St. Louis will host the 56th MCAA from October 19-21, 2007, on the Washington University campus. We invite submissions from all academic disciplines on topics examining Asia and its sub-regions.

The proposal and early-registration deadlines have past. 

Prepaid Banquet:  As of September 18, tickets for Saturday night's banquet have sold out. 

Registration and Check-in: EADS HALL on the Washington University campus.  Click here for a WU map.

All classrooms are equipped with a multimedia system including: PC computer with laptop connectivity, DVD, VCR, date projector with screen and overhead projector.

Holmes Lounge is located in Ridgley Hall.

Highlights of the conference include:

The Keynote Address by AAS President Dr. Elizabeth Perry, Harvard University, on Friday, October 19 at 4pm, followed by the Welcome Reception with open bar in Holmes Lounge.

The Friday night performance of Japanese puppetry and music in Treasured Tales: Traditional Japanese Narrative Song featuring shinnai master and Living National Treasure Tsuruga Wakasanojo XI, and the 5th generation headmaster of Hachioji Kuruma Ningyo, Nishikawa Koryu.  Performance is free.  Click here for more information. 

The Korea Society's traveling exhibition: “Korean Comics: A Society through Small Frames" at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum of Washington University.

Banquet Dinner on Saturday night in the Women's Building Formal Dining Room.

Rebecca Copeland, MCAA Program Chair
East Asian Studies
Washington University
One Brookings Drive
Campus Box 1123
St. Louis, MO 63130
mcaa@artsci.wustl.edu
314.935.4448