Report of the 65th Anniversery Annual General Meeting, 2026
The Mongolia Society’s 65th Annual Meeting & Panels was held October 2-3, 2026, at Western Washington University in Bellingham, Washington. The event wasa sponsored by The Mongolia Society, Western Washington University, Mr. Tony Ettinger and the Mongol American Cultural Association.
This year’s meeting honored Professor Henry G. Schwarz, Professor Emeritus at Western Washington University, whose scholarship, teaching, and institutional leadership have shaped the field of Mongolian Studies for more than half a century.
Professor Henry G. Schwarz
President Klecheski presenting a copy of Occasional Papers No. 30 (2025) to Prof. Chimgay Tserendoj.
Prof. Chimgay Tserendorj and Pres. Klecheski
(Left to right) Elaine, Tseren, Prof. Melissa Chakars, and Mr. Bill Bikales
Ms. Susie Drost and Melissa Chakars
Prof. Chimgay introduces conference participants to the Mongolian Studies collections at the WWU Library.
Books Prof. Tserendorj selected for review
Prof. Charlotte D'Evelyn and Mr. Batorgil Batjargal examining selected texts.