Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Train Man (Japan, 2005), Running Time: 101 Minutes While riding the train, a desperate geek meets the girl of his dreams, prompting the socially deprived but brave young nerd to start a chat room thread asking his faceless Internet compatriots, “How do you talk to girls?” The courtship advice he receives from his online pals … Read more
Hooked on You (Hong Kong, 2007), Running Time: 97 Minutes Hong Kong actress and pop star Miriam Yeung stars as Miu, an eligible bachelorette who reluctantly takes a job as a fishmonger to pay off her father’s debts. But her stinky job gets stinkier when a brutish rival fisherman (Eason Chan) enters the scene. Before … Read more
Nana (Japan, 2005), Running Time: 114 Minutes Based on the popular manga, this series follows the adventures of two girls named Nana who depend on each other’s help to realize their dreams: Nana Komatsu yearns for true love, while Nana Osaki wants to get her punk band off the ground. The two meet on a … Read more
This event honors Asian American leaders and organizations for their contributions in humanitarian work, business, and cultural initiatives in Brooklyn. It brings together community members and civic organizations to celebrate achievements and heritage through awards and a reception.
Part of National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, please join us for a CONFERENCE ON ASIANS, PACIFIC ISLANDERS AND HIV/AIDS
This talk introduces two immersive Study Abroad programs in China and India, designed for CUNY undergraduate and graduate students seeking a transformative educational experience. The China program offers coursework combined with cultural exploration across six cities, while the India program provides a unique opportunity to create documentaries, engage in service learning, and experience the diverse cultural landscapes of rural and urban India.