Non AAARI Events
Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
80WSE, NYU 80 Washington Square East, New York, NYLegacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001) is an expansive survey of rarely-seen artwork and archival material by artists that constitute and exceed “Asian American,” a label denoting a cultural and national identity invented in 1968. Utilizing an interdisciplinary and research-driven praxis, Legacies uncovers how artists of Asian descent have historically negotiated ... Read more
Seoul: Tale of A Smart City Lessons from South Korea on How to Build Smarter Cities
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYWith a vibrant population of over 10 million, Seoul ranks as a top global destination on many travel lists. We invite you to an immersive book that offers a unique exploration of Seoul through the lens of a smart city. Join authors, Kristi Shalla and Sungjin Park, as they discuss their book, Seoul: Tale of a Smart City, ... Read more
Nadine Fattaleh & Josh MacPhee: A Conversation on Archiving Student Movements
20 Cooper Square, 3rd floor 20 Cooper Square, 3rd floor, New York, NYA conversation about the archiving of student movement materials and ephemera with Nadine Fattaleh (Fall 2024 Student Artist-in-Residence) and Josh MacPhee (Founder, Interference Archive). Vani Natarajan (Librarians and Archivists with Palestine) offers introductory remarks.
23rd Annual CUNY IT Conference
John Jay College 524 West 59th Street, New York, NYWe are delighted to unveil the 2024 CUNY IT Conference theme Advancing CUNY: Intentional Connections & Smart Collaborations. Which collaborative tools are you supporting and promoting to make connections across offices, departments, and campuses? Are you looking at solutions to streamline the student journey from admission to financial aid to navigating to their classrooms? What ... Read more
Navigating the Criminal Justice System – A Training for Crime Victim Advocates in the AAPI community
Manhattan District Attorney's Office 80 Centre Street, 8th Floor, New York, NYThis training is sponsored by NAPIPA and several local District Attorneys’ Offices. They’ve come together with the shared goal of providing a training that will educate pro bono AAPI victim advocates to better understand the criminal justice system in the New York City metropolitan area. Advocates are vitally important in helping overcome cultural and language ... Read more
India’s Foreign Policy in 2025: Navigating a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
Amid global upheavals—from the Gaza conflict to the war in Ukraine—India’s diplomatic efforts will be crucial in addressing both regional and global crises while advancing its strategic interests. With new leadership coming into the White House and the European Union, pressure on its relationship with Russia, and a cautious thaw in Sino-Indian tensions, India’s strategy ... Read more
Queeribbean Crossings: Solidarity as Resistance
Queens College/CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NYJoin the Caribbean Equality Project for its 3rd annual Queeribbean Crossings conference themed “Solidarity as Resistance” hosted at Queens College, CUNY. In recognition of “16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence and Human Rights Day,” Caribbean Equality Project, in partnership with the CUNY LGBTQIA+ Consortium, organizes the free one-day community-centered conference, which centers critical reflections and ... Read more
Lan Zhenghui: The Weight of Ink – Opening Reception
Chu-Griffis Asian Art Collection at Connecticut College 270 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CTThe Chu-Griffis Asian Art Collection at Connecticut College is presenting a new exhibition, Lan Zhenghui: The Weight of Ink, in the Charles Chu Asian Art Reading Room in Shain Library through March 4, 2025. The exhibition will officially open on Thursday, December 5. Chu-Griffis curator Yibing Huang will make a brief presentation in the Charles ... Read more
Committee of 100’s Next Generation Leaders Program Info Session
Calling all young leaders motivated to work towards a more diverse and inclusive U.S. society and a more productive U.S.-China relationship! Please join us for an information session on applying to our Next Generation Leaders (NGL) program. We will start with an overview of Committee of 100 and more details on the NGL program and ... Read more
From Past Prejudice to Present Policy: The Impact of Land Ownership Exclusion Laws on Diverse Communities
Join Committee of 100 and APA Justice for an insightful discussion on the troubling resurgence of alien land laws — historically discriminatory policies that are reemerging in state legislatures across the U.S. Originally designed to prevent non-citizens, particularly those from AAPI communities, from owning property, these laws are now being reframed as safeguards to national ... Read more
Healing From Burnout: A Holistic Approach to Support Your Well-Being in 2025
In this 90-minute workshop led by career coach Tanuja Ramchal ('00, MBA '08), we’ll look at burnout using a holistic lens and draw on an inclusive approach to support your well-being in your career and beyond in 2025. You’ll leave the session with a deeper understanding of: what burnout feels like and how to recognize ... Read more
Author Talk and Signing: Sonoko Sakai, author of Wafu Cooking
Japan Society 333 East 47th Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for a special talk and signing with bestselling author Sonoko Sakai celebrating the release of her newest book, Wafu Cooking: Everyday Recipes with Japanese Style, a new cookbook that reimagines what Japanese cooking can be. Wafu (literally “Japanese style”) food combines flavors, ingredients and techniques from around the planet with a distinctly Japanese ... Read more