Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC/CUNY) proudly presents Asian Heritage Month 2024. The Asian Heritage Month co-chairs are Mark Goodloe, Technical Director in the BMCC Tribeca Performing Art Center; Albert Lee, Student Success Outreach and Programming Coordinator; Lisa White, Videographer, the BMCC Media Center and Erwin Wong, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs. ... Read more

Sienna R. Craig  Orvil Dryfoos Professor of Public Affairs in the Department of Anthropology at Dartmouth College Abstract:  For centuries, people from the Nepal Himalaya have relied on a combination of agriculture, pastoralism, and trade as a way of life. Among some communities, seasonal migrations to Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, and cities in North India for trade ... Read more

Imagine a future where same-sex couples can conceive children genetically related to both parents—as in Ai Hasegawa’s (Im)Possible Baby. Hasegawa, who addresses key societal dilemmas and ethical questions through her speculative design projects, was selected to represent Japan in New Worlds: Women to Watch 2024 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts. At this talk, hear from Hasegawa about ... Read more

COMFORT GIRL is an 80-minute song-cycle inspired by true stories of Asian “comfort women” abducted into sexual slavery by the Japanese army during WWII. It is not only a groundbreaking fusion of East-West musical traditions, but has also sparked public dialogue on a formerly taboo subject that still resonates globally for women today. Based on ... Read more

Dr. Rodriguez will be delivering a compelling discussion about the vital role that the Asian American community plays in bolstering Environmental Justice. This public talk will be held in honor of Earth Month. Don't miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of how different communities contribute to the cause of environmental sustainability.