Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Chancellors serve six-year terms during which they consult with the organization on artistic matters, judge the organization’s largest legacy prizes for American poets, and act as ambassadors of poetry in the world at large.
Dr. Catherine Ma is the recipient of the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues (SPSSI) 2022 Two-Year College Teaching and Mentoring Excellence Award. This new award recognizes the contributions of faculty at two-year institutions in furthering SPSSI’s mission to advance the understanding of social issues. Dr. Ma, a board member of the Asian … Read more
The Biden administration proposed a variety of changes Thursday to how the U.S. Census collects race and ethnicity data, including adding new categories like “Middle Eastern or North African” and removing language like “majority” and “minority”—reflecting changes long sought by advocates who want the Census to be a more inclusive tool.
New York City announced that all public school students across the city — in all schools and grades — will learn about Asian-American history with the launch of a new curriculum.
The College of Arts and Science has launched a new undergraduate program in Asian American and Asian Diaspora (AAAD) Studies, including both a major and a minor, in spring 2023. The new program, housed in the Department of Asian Studies, aims to provide students with a more comprehensive knowledge of Asian diaspora and perspectives, Asian … Read more
The Office of the Provost is seeking a talented and proactive Administrative Aide II with exceptional communication and organizational skills to join its administrative support team. Specifically, this position will support the activities of Provostial research centers and institutes, which create vibrant intellectual communities both within the University and with outside partners, foundations, and constituencies. … Read more