6 Degrees Could Change the World – Earth Day Screening

By the year 2100, many scientists believe that the Earth’s average temperature could rise by as much as six degrees Celsius. In a compelling investigation, National Geographic leads a degree-by-degree journey to explore what each rising–and critical–degree could mean for the future of our people and planet. Through powerful film-making and intimate profiles, this special … Read more

Strengthening Education: Empowering Asian American Studies

Hunter College, CUNY Coalition for the Revitalization of Asian American Studies at Hunter College Presents Strengthening Education: Empowering Asian American Studies Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008     Time: 1PM to 5PM Place: Hunter College, CUNY 695 Park Avenue, Manhattan Lang Recital Hall, Hunter North 424 Conference Program Students of the Coalition for the Revitalization of Asian … Read more

Socio-Cultural Study of Suicide Attempts Among Chinese Immigrants in NYC

Online Notes Summary of Findings Requires: Adobe Reader Date: Friday, April 11th, 2008 Time: 10:00AM – 12:30PM Place: Auditorium, Hunter College School of Social Work 129 E. 79th Street , New York City (Light refreshments will be served following the presentation.) Principle Investigator: Dr. Irene Chung, Associate Professor, Hunter College School of Social Work This … Read more

Socio-Cultural Study of Suicide Attempts Among Chinese Immigrants in NYC

Date: Friday, April 11th, 2008 Time: 10:00AM – 12:30PM Place: Auditorium, Hunter College School of Social Work 129 E. 79th Street , New York City (Light refreshments will be served following the presentation.) Principle Investigator: Dr. Irene Chung, Associate Professor, Hunter College School of Social Work This study explores ethnic-specific and immigrant-specific issues in conjunction with … Read more

Taiko in North America and the Dilemma of World Music Performance

Originally rooted in the Buddhist tradition of Japanese American culture, taiko drumming in North America has steadily increased in popularity and in recent years has been featured in popular music collaborations, movies, television programs and commercials, and a well-known video game. With this increased exposure, individual drummers and the taiko community at large have been … Read more