AAARI 24th Annual Gala (2025)

July 7, 2025June 16, 2025 By AAARI

Date: Mon, June 16, 2025 | Time: 5:30PM to 9PM

Place: CUNY Graduate Center
365 Fifth Avenue, Concourse Level, Manhattan

Tickets
Regular: $200 | Student: $50 (Student ID Required)

Ticket/Table & Digital Journal Ad Form | Online Payment

Extended RSVP Deadline: Tues, June 3, 2025
Ad Deadline: Fri, June 6, 2025

Join us to celebrate the Asian American / Asian Research Institute’s 24th anniversary as part of The City University of New York! AAARI’s fundraising gala will convene over 200 supporters, community leaders, and advocates committed to uplifting and advancing the Asian American Pacific Islander community. The Institute has a proud history of championing research, education, and advocacy that benefits Asian American Pacific Islander communities across New York. In line with our mission, this year’s event will honor the remarkable achievements of Asian American women in public service who have paved the way for greater representation, policy innovation, and community empowerment for all.

Gala Program

Gala Co-Emcees
Ernabel Demillo & Vivian Lee
Hosts, Asian American Life

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5:30pm – Dinner & Networking

6:25pm – Greetings

Joshua Brumberg
President, CUNY Graduate Center

Remarks by Elected Officials & Representatives

6:50pm – Transition to Proshanky Auditorium

7:00pm – Honoree Recognition

John J. Chin
Interim Dean, AAARI-CUNY

Frank H. Wu
President, Queens College

Video Remarks
CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez