Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
This event explores the life and achievements of Joseph Needham, the Cambridge scientist who uncovered China’s technological history, through the narrative brought to life by Simon Winchester. It highlights the intersection of science, culture, and history, revealing the extraordinary impact of one individual on global knowledge.
This talk explores the growing influence of Asian Americans in the electorate, highlighting both the challenges they face in exercising their voting rights and the legal protections available through the Voting Rights Act. It covers key cases and advocacy efforts aimed at ensuring language assistance and defending against voter disenfranchisement, with a focus on the critical role of local activists in promoting Asian American political participation.
In addition to discussing fundamental concepts of Buddhism and the history of the Humanistic Buddhist movement, this course will examine both Humanistic Buddhist philosophy and praxis, exploring ways in which Humanistic Buddhist principles can be applied in the modern West. Reading materials will include actual Buddhist sutras as well as secondary sources.
This eight session workshop will guide viewers on a retrospective study through some of Asian American / Asian cinema’s most beloved and highly acclaimed films from the past decade.
My Blueberry Nights (Hong Kong/China/France, 2007) Running Time: 90 Minutes Elizabeth (Norah Jones), a restless young woman, travels cross-country working a variety of waitressing jobs and connecting with an odd assortment of characters along the way, including policeman Arnie (David Strathairn), his unfaithful wife, Sue Lynne (Rachel Weisz), and a flighty young gambler (Natalie Portman). … Read more
The Postmodern Life of My Aunt (Hong Kong, 2006) Running Time: 110 Minutes A twelve-year-old boy Kuankuan visits his aunt (Sequin Gowa) who is living alone after her retirement in Shanghai. Through his eyes his aunt appears stingy, out-of-date, loud, and ridiculous. Her neighbor (Lu Yan) also appears bizarre. But after a series of adventures … Read more