2023 CUNY IT Conference: “Us and It. CUNY in the Age of Generative AI”
John Jay College 524 West 59th Street, New York, NYIt’s that time of year again and we are excited to announce the 22nd annual CUNY IT Conference in person at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice on November 30 – December 1. This year’s enlightening and timely theme is "Us and It. CUNY in the Age of Generative AI." We invite you to ... Read more
A4 November 2023 Town Hall: Community
Asian American Arts Alliance 29 West 38th Street, Floor 9, New York, NYAsian American Arts Alliance (A4) welcomes you to attend and participate in November’s Town Hall on the theme of “community” in celebration of our 40th anniversary. We’ll be hosting you in A4’s office in Midtown, Manhattan. Since we’re celebrating a big milestone, we’re doing things a little differently. In lieu of featured presenters, A4 will ... Read more
“The Golden Years Theater” – A Series of Short Plays Celebrating the Legacy of Artists of this Generation
The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center 107 Suffolk St, New York, NYJoin us for an unforgettable evening of theatrical magic at The Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural & Educational Center in NYC! Get ready to be transported to a world of creativity, passion, and innovation as we present "The Golden Years Theater." This in-person event will showcase the best of Latino theater, pushing boundaries and exploring new ... Read more
Celebrating Hidden Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander History
Museum of Chinese in America 215 Centre Street, New York, NYPlease join us for a very special professional learning session at the Museum of Chinese in America to explore strategies for improving the way we teach Asian American and Pacific Islander history. We will share the newly published Hidden Voices: Asian American and Pacific Islander curricular resources. .All participants will receive resources to bring back ... Read more
Telling the Stories of Tibetans in Exile: Far From the Rooftop of the World
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for a conversation with journalist Amy Yee, author of Far From the Rooftop of the World, as she shares her experience documenting the stories of Tibetans in exile. Her storytelling journey began with a hug and request from the Dalai Lama in March 2008 when she was a Financial Times reporter in India. ... Read more
Sex/Work in a Global Frame
Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality at New York University 20 Cooper Square, 1st Floor, Room 101, New York, NYThis panel brings together scholars and activists working across different sites – the United States, the Caribbean, Thailand, and China – who are at the forefront of theorizing sex, gender, labor and migration. Challenging colonial narratives of rescue, redemption, and rehabilitation that undergird the global anti-trafficking movement, the panelists collectively envision global gender/sexual/economic justice by ... Read more
Screening – TAKE ME HOME
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan L2 Auditorium 334 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NYThe Korea Society is thrilled to sponsor the screening of the award-winning short film Take Me Home, followed by a Q+A with director Liz Sargent and the film team at Marlene Meyerson JCC. Anna, an adult with a cognitive disability, lives with her mother in Midland Florida. When her mother is unresponsive, she calls her sister, Emily, for ... Read more
The Role of Chinese Students in America
As Chinese international students have become a focal point of rising U.S.-China tensions, some Americans contend that the risks of educating students from China outweigh the benefits. The voices of those who have lived the Chinese student experience in America are essential to this debate, yet often overlooked. To add this personal perspective, USCET has ... Read more
Central Asia/Central Asian Diaspora Futures Conference
Macaulays Honors College/CUNY 35 W. 67th Street, New York, NYJoin Macaulay Honors College in-person for our first ever Central Asia Futures Conference, curated by Students from The Survey of Central Asia Film and Literature course. The conference features the next generation of path breaking creators in art, film, music and poetry from Central Asia and the Diaspora. Co-sponsors: Feminist Society and Macaulay Asian-American Pacific ... Read more
We Are Americans
Thomas Jefferson Library of Congress Building 10 First Street Southeast, WashingtonOn December 6, 2023, a coalition of organizations led by the 1882 Foundation will host an in-person event "We are Americans" to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the repeal of the Chinese Exclusion Act and the 125th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship.
The Return of Industrial Policy: Lessons from Korea
The Korea Society 350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor, New York, NYThe Korea Society is pleased to announce that the winner of the 7th Annual Sherman Family Korea Emerging Scholar Lecture Competition is Dr. Munseob Lee, Assistant Professor at the University of California San Diego. Dr. Lee will address The Return of Industrial Policy: Lessons from Korea. Industrial policy is making a comeback. Signs of government intervention ... Read more
The Ballot and Beyond: South Asia in 2024
South Asia stands at a pivotal juncture as its three major nations — India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh — prepare for significant elections in the first half of 2024. The effects of these elections will be consequential not only for the individual nations involved but for the entire South Asian region and the broader global landscape. ... Read more
Leveraging Cultural Strengths
This workshop is about leveraging cultural strengths through cross-cultural relationships with others. Through case studies and participant engagement, we aim to explore diverse cultural perspectives. Our goal is to fortify our multicultural understanding, moving away from a singular way of learning, behaving, and teaching within both the classroom and the broader college community. Speakers: Trang Le-Chan, ... Read more
Female Gaze: Peng Wei’s Feminine Space
China Institute 40 Rector Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NYJoin us for an immersive exploration into the captivating world of Peng Wei, an artist renowned for her unique approach to representing the diversity of female perspectives. This lecture is a key part of the lecture series for the China Institute’s contemporary art exhibition, showcasing the multifaceted nature of Chinese contemporary art and its dialogues ... Read more
Film Screening and Panel: Beyond Utopia
Asia Society 725 Park Avenue, New York, NYJoin us for a special screening presented by the Asia Society and the Council of Foreign Relations of Beyond Utopia. This acclaimed documentary unfolds like a real-time geopolitical thriller as it follows two families attempting to defect from the most oppressive country on Earth: North Korea. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion ... Read more
In Celebration of Straw Dogs of the Universe
This December, join AAWW online for a celebration of the Ye Chun’s highly anticipated novel, Straw Dogs of the Universe. She’ll be in conversation with author of A Burning, Megha Majumdar.