Co-Sponsored & Special Events

2008 Asian Film & Television Festival

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This free five-day event will showcase films of varying topics that will help to assist in bridging the gap between Asian and American cultures. Another goal of the Asian Film & Television Festival is to draw in New York City residents to visit Chinatown, a bustling neighborhood of commerce, entertainment, and delectable cuisine. Since September 11, 2001, Chinatown’s economy has suffered tremendously through the loss of jobs, businesses and traffic access in Lower Manhattan.

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An Evening in Conversation with Paul Chan

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This event offers an insightful evening with Paul Chan, an internationally recognized artist and educator, whose work spans video, performance, and activism. Chan will discuss his creative journey, including his latest project The 7 Lights, currently showcased at The New Museum in NYC, and share his experiences working with social and political movements such as Voices in the Wilderness and Creative Time. The event will be followed by a reception, providing attendees the opportunity to engage with Chan and his work in a more intimate setting.

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Strengthening Education: Empowering Asian American Studies

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This event will focus on empowering Asian American Studies (AAS) through a conference hosted by the Coalition for the Revitalization of Asian American Studies at Hunter (CRAASH). Students will advocate for enhanced institutional support for AAS, including increased funding, permanent faculty, and a stable program structure, in response to the program’s current deficiencies at Hunter College. The conference will feature notable speakers, performances, and workshops designed to inspire action and support for this vital academic field.

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Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society: Induction Ceremony

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This event celebrated the induction of approximately 200 Baruch College students into the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, recognizing their academic excellence with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Alongside the ceremony, the chapter highlighted its outreach initiatives, including internship workshops, networking events, and participation in charitable activities like the March of Dimes Walk and Relay for Life.

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Hybrid Vigor: A Conversation with Ruth Ozeki

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Please join the Hunter College Asian American Studies Program (AASP) at our upcoming event on Wednesday, March 12th: a reading and lively discussion with award-winning Asian American novelist and filmmaker Ruth Ozeki.

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A Celebration of the Life of Dr. Thomas Tam

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Memorial Service A Celebration of the Life of Dr. Thomas Tam Sunday, March 9, 2008 2:30PM to 5PM 25 West 43rd Street, 18th Floor between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan As his final parting gift to AAARI, Dr. Tam created the Dr. Thomas M.S. Tam Foundation for financial contributions that will go towards the Institute. … Read more