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Welcome to the UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies! Since 1999, CSEAS has been critical to sustaining and expanding Southeast Asian Studies at UCLA, serving to strengthen the discussion and dissemination of scholarly work on this important region.

UCLA CSEAS staff are currently working remotely. Please contact us at cseas@international.ucla.edu for virtual office hours.

For latest updates on CSEAS activities:

CSEAS Announcements 4/15/25

CSEAS 2023-2024 Year-in-Review


Upcoming Events

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50 Years after the War: A Journey toward Peace

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Bunche Hall, Rm 10383

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Themes in World History: Movements in Democracy

Monday, June 23, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Webinar

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News & Announcements

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Celebrating 25 Years of the UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies

CSEAS Director, Stephen Acabado, reflects on the first 25 years of the center's history as it prepares for a yearlong celebration.

Monday, January 27, 2025

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UCLA hosts lively, informative International Education Week

IEW 2024 featured an impressive array of events that celebrated international education and exchange.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

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Refugee Material Culture Initiative preserves refugee histories through digital humanities

In partnership with the Vietnamese Heritage Museum, the launch of this digital archive with artifacts made and/or used by Vietnamese refugees will make the history of refugees more accessible.

Monday, October 7, 2024

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Supeena Adler wins Hugo and Christine Davise Fund for Contemporary Music grant

The grant will invite Thai musicians, descendants of Mon music families, to the UCLA to teach Mon techniques, traditions, and contemporary repertoire to UCLA students and community practitioners.

Monday, April 1, 2024

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