2021/02/16 17:21 Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies (Google Maps screenshot) Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies (Google Maps screenshot) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) The Ministry of Education has inked an agreement with Harvard University that will launch a three-year research program focusing on Taiwan studies and promote academic exchanges between Taiwan and the U.S. This is the first time that the ministry has collaborated with Harvard University’s Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies, said the ministry on Tuesday (Feb. 16). It added that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by both sides earlier this year. Under the agreement, a three-year program will be launched in August and will be hosted by Daniel Murphy, executive director of the Fairbank Center. The program will provide research grants to two scholars focusing on Taiwan studies on an annual basis.
One of the most prominent scholars on China and East Asia, Ezra F. Vogel, has passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday (Dec. 20) from complications after surgery.
Harvard University s Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies, where Vogel served as director, posted a tribute to him, saying he was a true champion of the center, an erudite scholar, and a wonderful friend .
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our former director Ezra F. Vogel (1930-2020).
Professor Vogel served as director from 1973-75 and from 1995-99. He was a true champion of our center, an erudite scholar, and a wonderful friend. He will be truly missed. pic.twitter.com/Zz5XydfEzH