‘Filipino Towns’ around the US preserve history and raise community’s visibility
Filipinos set foot on the North American continent for the first time over four centuries ago, and Filipino Americans are still on a quest to make a cultural footprint
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Hunter’s Latest Princess Grace Award Winner: Haisi Hu MFA ’25
The latest is Integrated Media Arts alum Haisi Hu MFA ’25, winner of the Princess Grace Award for Animation for her thesis project, Unplug, which explores the psychological and social effects of humanity’s disconnect from nature. The award, issued by Princess Grace’s eponymous foundation, comes with $15,000 and often includes other opportunities, such as residencies.
What to Know About Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights
The biggest public holiday in India, Diwali features prayers for prosperity and good fortune — and lots of sweets.
Job Op – FACULTY FELLOW IN ASIAN/PACIFIC/AMERICAN STUDIES (New York University)
The Department of Social and Cultural Analysis invites applications for a Faculty Fellow in Asian/Pacific/American Studies, with an initial appointment of one year beginning September 1, 2026, and the expectation of annual renewal for two additional years, subject to pending budgetary and administrative approval.
Call for K-12 Teacher Participants – Together We Rise: Cross-Racial Solidarity in AAPI History (NYC Edition)
The “Forgotten No More” Cohort Program launched in 2024 with the purpose of empowering educators with the knowledge and skills to effectively integrate AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) histories and content into their teaching practices. As such, we aim to support educators in creating a more inclusive and culturally responsive educational landscape. Participants will … Read more
Prof. Prithi Kanakamedala Discusses Building Bridges Through Public Scholarship
Professor Prithi Kanakamedala joins “The Thought Project” podcast to discuss how the Graduate Center’s Public Scholarship certificate and her groundbreaking book on free Black communities in Brooklyn are reshaping research and community engagement.