Brandon Schindewolf to present on the Japanese entertainment industry on October 11

The Institute for Japanese Studies (IJS) will present a a lecture by Brandon Schindewolf, ISARIBI Consulting, Tokyo, on Monday, October 11 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. online (registration required). Mr. Schindewolf will present "Crossroads: The Japanese Entertainment Industry, My Experiences, and Where We Go From Here."

Abstract: Japanese entertainment content has never been more popular globally. The rise of popular streaming sites such as Crunch roll and Funimation has put Japanese animation, and the actors, music, and values that come with it, into every Internet‐connected household in the world. And at the center of these changing times for the industry, one American artist manager in Japan provides a unique perspective into the inner workings of the talent management and anime production business, and how it must change and adapt to best meet the needs of a global audience. Brandon Schindewolf will speak about his personal and professional experiences over the three years he has worked in an industry that finds itself at a crossroads: Can the globally‐beloved Japanese entertainment industry, previously primarily focused on a domestic market, find its way forward in a rapidly‐globalizing market?

Byrd Center to present on climate change, water and health research at OSU on October 8

The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center will present its third annual Byrd Center Symposium on Climate Change Research at Ohio State on Friday, October 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The symposium will feature talks and a discussion panel on the nexus between climate, water and health. This is an especially relevant topic considering the ongoing crisis of western drought and wildfires and the aftermath of devastating storms on the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Recently, a joint statement by over 200 medical journals urged world leaders to address climate change as the most important global health crisis. Substantial increases in funding to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other agencies for climate and health research offer the opportunity for Ohio State to lead in this area.

Limited in-person (108 Scott Hall, 1090 Carmack Rd.) and unlimited online (via Zoom) attendance is available. Registration is required and closes on September 30.

The symposium will also feature engaging talks by faculty and students on Byrd Center science as well as a poster session.

NIAS accepting digital applications for 4-week virtual residency