About
Our Mission
The Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, part of the Keough School of Global Affairs, supports education, research, and outreach about Asia and its diaspora through degree programs, funding initiatives, public events, and reciprocal engagement with partners in Asia.
To pursue its mission, the Institute convenes a robust and dedicated body of nearly 100 faculty fellows from nearly every department on campus—all with academic or personal interest in Asia—who not only teach Asian studies courses from a variety of disciplines, but also engage in Asia-related research, often inviting students to join them as collaborators.
The Liu Institute connects all members of the Notre Dame community—students, faculty, staff, and alumni—to Asia, as well as connecting with partners and collaborators in Asia. Signature events, such as the Asia Leadership Forum, the Asian American Distinguished Speaker Series, and the Justice and Asia Distinguished Lecture, anchor an engaging public events calendar.
The Institute is forging an international network by bringing distinguished speakers to campus, welcoming accomplished visiting scholars from across Asia, and collaborating with Notre Dame's global gateways and peer institutions of higher education.
There are countless ways to engage with and learn about Asia, and the Liu Institute invites anyone with an interest to join a lecture, panel discussion, class, project, or performance that will enrich your understanding of Asia.
Support the Institute
The Liu Institute endeavors to enrich Notre Dame's intellectual culture and to provide an integrated, interdisciplinary home for students and faculty to explore the evolving ideas, cultures, beliefs, and institutions that shape Asia today. The generosity of Notre Dame’s alumni and friends enables the Institute to have an impact on students, faculty, and visiting scholars.
If you have any questions about a gift of any kind, please contact Kyle Jaros, interim director for the Liu Institute for Asia and Asian Studies, at 574-631-6105 or Gavin McGuire, Academic Advancement Director for the Keough School of Global Affairs, at 574-631-0782.