Home Department: History

Areas of Interest:

• Ancient Indian history and religions
• Early Indian Buddhist art and architecture

Regularly Offered Courses for Asian Studies:

• HIS 200 Ancient World (Asian Studies Perspective)
• HIS 334 Gandhi
• HIS 336 Religions of Asia
• HIS 337 Ancient India
• HIS 493 History Seminar

Office: JFT 904 (in 2022-23)

Office Hours: 

Spring 2023

Tuesday & Friday, 9:30am-11:30am

(If  online appointment is made) Webex Link: https://newpaltz.webex.com/meet/shimadaa

Email Contact: shimadaa@newpaltz.edu