Diana Chen Lin came from Beijing, China, and completed a Ph.D. in history at the University of Chicago. She has taught Asian and world history—including East Asian cultures, politics, and societies—at Indiana University Northwest and in the IU Online History BA/MA programs, while conducting research on modern Chinese intellectual, cultural, and political history that approaches China’s transformations through transnational and global perspectives.

Announcements:

1. May 2027 IUN-Led Study Abroad to China Trip Open for Application: Professors Diana Chen Lin and Kathy Arfken at IU Northwest are organizing a study abroad trip to China (May 17-26, 2027) that explores three Chinese cities: Beijing, Suzhou, and Shanghai. The trip is open to all IU undergraduates, including IU Online undergraduates.

We are hosting a Zoom information session on Wednesday, Oct. 28, between 12 and 1 p.m. CT. The Zoom link is: https://iu.zoom.us/j/84082950009

2. Check out the new "East Asia in Everyday Life Forum" announcement and submission guidelines.