Month: September 2026
CSEAS Welcomes New Director, Dr. Pia Arboleda
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Pia Arboleda as its new director, effective August 2026. About Dr. Arboleda Dr. Pia Arboleda is Professor of Filipino and Philippine Culture, Director of the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, and Chair of the School of Pacific and Asian Studies […]
Meet Makana Kirkey, Our Newest Southeast Asian Studies Librarian and CSEAS Affiliate
Aloha and welcome to Makana Kirkey, our newest Southeast Asian Studies Librarian and CSEAS affiliate. He joined UH Mānoa in August 2026. Read his story here: Faculty Spotlight: Makana Kirkey Background Born and raised in Southern California, Makana is a descendant of Hawaiian sugar cane plantation workers who emigrated from the Philippines. He joined the […]
“The Ocean That Remembers” physical exhibition at Hamilton Library featured on UH News
The Ocean That Remembers exhibition by CSEAS and its Asia-Pacific Museum Exchange (APME) Program is now on-display at the Bridge Gallery, UH Mānoa Hamilton Library until December 21, 2026. The exhibit features thirteen stories of cultural objects, history, and identity from across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. “Our goal was to bring the project full […]
Annual Report 2024-2025
The Center is pleased to announce the release of our annual report covering 2021-2022 academic year!
Fall 2026: CSEAS Merchandise
Our new CSEAS merch is now available for purchase at Moore Hall 405. 🛍 Note: In-person purchase only. Cash is preferred. Unfortunately, we do not offer domestic and international shipping. Thank you for your support!
Exhibition: Environmental Biographies of Southeast Asia & Morocco: Field-Based Research on Land, Water and Power
The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) is pleased to highlight a new exhibition, Environmental Biographies of Southeast Asia & Morocco: Field-Based Research on Land, Water, and Power. This exhibition brings together stories of land relations, forest transitions, and the livelihoods in rural Sulawesi, and Morocco’s Rif Coast, created through collaborative fieldwork by undergraduate and […]
2026 Fall Colloquium: ‘The General: Vietnam in the age of To Lam’ documentary by Laura-Bickman (In-person)
Thursday, September 17th, 2026, 12:00–1:30 PM (HST) | Hamilton Library Room 306
Annual Report 2025-2026
The Center is pleased to announce the release of our annual report covering 2021-2022 academic year!