You can help. As a new initiative dedicated to crossing boundaries between units within the university and opening avenues between the university and the public, ARC will need the support of many constituencies, both on campus and in the community. If you have an interest in furthering the study and appreciation of the religions and cultures of Asia, please consider joining us in this venture.

Programming. The ARC initiative is primarily a facilitator of the interests of its various constituencies. It seeks to bring related interests together, to build working connections among groups, and to translate ideas into actual programs. Such programs can range across a broad spectrum, from curriculum support for a particular Asian language, culture or religion, to lectures, exhibits, symposia, and other public events. If you have suggestions for programs that might be appropriate for ARC, please share them with us and join with us in making them happen. For examples of the type of programs we are developing, see our Programs page.

Funding. The ARC initiative was developed through a four-year startup grant from the university President's Fund, with additional support from SCBS, Religious Studies, and the School of Humanities and Sciences. In order to develop a full range of programs, the initiative will need help from other sources; in order to endure as a permanent fixture of the university, it will need an endowment. If you or your organization would like to support the ARC mission or any of its programs, please consider a contribution to the initiative. Contributions may range from one-time support for a particular event, through sponsorship of the teaching of a particular Asian language, culture or religion, to endowment of the initiative or one of its programs. For information, see Giving to Arc.

Joining ARC. The initiative seeks to create a network of organizations and individuals with shared interests in the religions and cultures of Asia. If you or your organization would be interested in joining this network, whether as a cooperating group, a sponsor, a volunteer worker or simply a member of our mailing list, please contact us. For information on how to reach us, see Contacting ARC.