The Local Arrangements Committee (LAC) serves as an information resource for headquarters staff on local aspects of meeting planning, which may include local and regional tourist information, entertainment, transportation, etc. Each year, the LAC plays a role to help highlight the local area and history related to Asian Studies through the organization of dynamic sessions; location-specific events such as walking city tours, library and/or museum tours; securing discounts at local establishments; and much more.

AAS 2024 Seattle – Local Arrangements Committee members:

Davinder Bhowmik, Assoc. Prof of Japanese Literature, University of Washington

Paul Carrington, Managing Director, East Asia Center, University of Washington

Vivian Chan, Director of Community Programs, Wing Luke Museum

Madeleine Dong, Prof. of Chinese History, University of Washington 

Ping Foong, Foster Foundation Curator of Chinese Art, Seattle Art Museum

Hazel Hahn, Chair, History Department, Seattle University

Anand Yang, Professor, History and International Studies, University of Washington