MORE THAN 8,000 MEMBERS Association for Asian Studies, Ann Arbor By Carol M. Hansen The Association for Asian Studies (AAS), a US-based scholarly organization whose membership is composed of Asia scholars and persons interested in education about Asia, is pleased to undertake a project in conjunction with IIAS of Leiden, the Netherlands. Among other things, a major part of the project will be for Europeans and Americans to exchange newsletter information. Until a proper modus operandi is established, we take this opportunity to introduce ourselves and our organization to IIAS and our European colleagues. ACTIVITIES AAS publishes the Journal of Asian Studies, the Journal of Asian Business, the Bibliography of Asian Studies, Doctoral Dissertations on Asia (a bibliographic compilation), the Asian Studies Newsletter, and a series of monographs and occasional papers. The association also holds annual meetings which are attended by 3000-3,500 academics, publishers, and others. More than 160 panels feature more than 800 participants. Additionally, 100+ country or topic-specific groups meet in conjunction in the mornings before panels start, or in the evenings after panels. This means that something like 260+ functions take place in the space of 4 days. It's intensive and it's exciting, a good way to contact colleagues, visit book exhibits, and explore placements opportunities. The association's next meeting will be held in Washington D.C. from April 6-9, 1995. Anyone wishing details about the meeting may contact the secretariat (see below). All panel and paper selections will have been made by the time this is in press. In other words, the program is set for 1995, but attendance is open. There is a registration fee, and unfortunately AAS had no funds to assist with attendance or housing for foreign or other scholars, but we are interested in our colleagues in Europe and other parts of the world, so please do join us if you can find support from your institution or other sources. Secretariat AAS: Association for Asian Studies, AAS 1 Lane Hall University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI 48109 fax: 313-665-3801.