The SUNY/CUNY Southeast Asia Consortium, with support from GETSEA, invites graduate students and advanced undergraduates to explore Southeast Asian studies through art, archives, and networking activities on April 18, 2026 at Cornell University.

Cornell is home to the Southeast Asia Program (SEAP), which will host the gathering, highlighting its world-renowned library and art collections alongside opportunities to connect with peers and scholars. Networking activities will focus on topics such as publishing, producing a podcast, and the interests of participants. 

Fill out this form to request travel funding from SUNY/CUNY SEAC and to reserve your space. SEAP will match those students who request help with accommodations with Cornell graduate students willing to host. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided as part of the programming on April 18. 

Those arriving early on April 17 are welcome to join a Friday night Southeast Asia game night at the Kahin Center.  

On April 18, the program will include:

• A guided visit to the Echols Collection in the Kroch Library, with curator Greg Green and librarian Jeff Peterson

• New Year celebrations (water festival) with Cambodian, Thai, and Myanmar student organizations

• A Balinese art session with Professor Kaja McGowan on art in research and pedagogy

• Evening dinner and networking at the Kahin Center, SEAP’s home base

Participants traveling by bus or with limited schedules are welcome to arrive late or depart early; please indicate your plans when registering.