Brenda G. Jordan received her PhD from the University of Kansas in Japanese art history. She teaches for the Departments of East Asian Languages and Literatures and History of Art and Architecture. Her research interests are early modern and modern Japanese art history, specifically issues of the dynamics of modernization and modernity in Japan.

Jordan coordinates the K-16 Educational Outreach program for the Asian Studies Center, including professional development workshops for teachers, early childhood learning programs, and educational programs and events. She also serves as the program manager for the Japanese internship program, as part of her duties as Japan studies coordinator.

She is an avid gardener in her spare time, and enjoys traveling and hanging out with her husband and daughter Erika.

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