EASSU

UT Shanghai Orientation is almost here!!!❤️‍🔥

Come learn about course registration, dorm life, major planning, and more. EASSU & UTCSSA members will be there to welcome you and answer your questions!

📍Bank of China Building on the Bund (No. 23 Zhongshan East Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai)
📆 1PM on June 20, 2026

‼️‼️‼️EXTENDED DEADLINE

Are you still working on your submission? Good news — the deadline for our project submissions has officially been extended!

📌 New Deadline: July 4th, 2026

We can’t wait to see your submissions!

The East Asian Studies Student Union is recruiting ~6 undergraduate editors for it’s undergraduate journal OnEast! We are looking for committed students seeking to gain valuable academic experience and wish to be part of a dedicated team. We expect most work to be done over the summer months (June - August), with a time commitment of around 10 hours a month. All applicants will be contacted and interviewed. Applicants can be students from any undergraduate program. The deadline for applications will be June 5. For more information, check our website, https://eassu.sa.utoronto.ca/openings/. To apply, submit your resume and a writing sample to www.forms.gle/Hzd2XhXzQLptbxM18.

Looking to publish your work and strengthen your academic portfolio? The East Asian Studies Student Union is relaunching its undergraduate journal, OnEast, for the 2026–2027 academic year. Get published in a student-led academic journal, earn publication credit, and showcase your work through a rigorous independent peer review process. The EASSU is aiming to publish 8-12 submissions by late August/late September. If you are unable to make a submission in our Summer publishing cycle, we are planning to open another call to submissions in the beginning of the 2026 Fall semester.

EASSU promotes: Uncover a new perspective on North Korean history through a fascinating book talk with journalist and author Jonathan Cheng.

Join us for a special conversation with Jonathan Cheng, China Bureau Chief for The Wall Street Journal, as he discusses Korean Messiah: Kim Il Sung and the Christian Roots of North Korea’s Personality Cult — a compelling historical narrative exploring the surprising Christian roots behind North Korea’s political mythology.

🗓 May 9, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Community Room, Toronto Public Library – Danforth/Coxwell
1675 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 5P2

Hear from the author, join the Q&A, and engage in thought-provoking discussion on Korean history, religion, and politics.

📚 Featured in The New York Times — don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the author in person.

🎟 Free event, RSVP required
🔗 Register now via the QR code!

Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with us at the museum!

Join APPM for a special evening of Talking History featuring author Catherine Little, as she shares the powerful story behind Endgame: The Secret Force 136 — uncovering the overlooked history of Chinese men who served behind enemy lines during WWII.

🗓 April 30, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
📍 WongAvery Asia Pacific Peace Museum | 1775 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1R 2X7

Enjoy an inspiring talk, meaningful conversations about identity and history, and a chance to connect with the community. Signed books will also be available to purchase!

🎟 Students: FREE | Adults: $25
🔗 Register now via the QR code!

Here are the results of our EASSU 2026-27 Execs Election! Thank you to everyone who participated in the election and joined us at the Revival Party. We appreciate your support and look forward to an exciting year ahead!

P/S: we are still recruiting for these positions: Treasurer, Chinese culture coordinator, Japanese culture coordinator, and Journal assisstant. These roles are going to reopen in September!

Hi everyone! EASSU is hosting an execs election and revival party on March 27 in the EAS Lounge located on the 14th floor of Robarts Library. Come meet fellow students, connect and enjoy free food & drinks!

EASSU Executive Nominations form are still open until March 27, so don’t miss the opportunity to apply through the link in our bio and be part of the team! We hope to see you there!

Hi everyone! EASSU is back and we’re looking for the next generation of leaders. Executive nominations are now open from March 13 - 27, don’t miss your chance to get involved. Apply now through the link in our bio.

Hi everyone! Sorry for the last-minute notice, we'll be having our EASSU General Meeting!!
This will be an opportunity to make suggestions and alterations to the EASSU Constitution. If you have opinions on the role of EASSU, the roles in EASSU, or any of the other intricacies of this course union, this is your chance to make changes! EAS program members and students taking at least one EAS course this school year are welcome to attend.

🕰️ When: Friday, March 13th, 2-3 pm
📌 Where: EASSU Office, 14th floor Robarts, Room 14-299
(After exiting the elevators, take the hallway to the right)