Events

Presented by: Yale Life Sciences Alumni Association | Association of Asian American Yale Alumni |Harvard Asian American Alumni Alliance Breakthrough, by William Pao, MD, PhD ‘A must read.’ Siddhartha Mukherjee, bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies What does it take to create a new medicine? The trajectory from laboratory to your neighbourhood pharmacy ... Read more

Think!Chinatown is excited to welcome Chinese-American chef Jon Kung to our kitchen studio for a cooking demo! Learn how to make the iconic Cantonese dish, Taro and Black Bean Spare Rib Claypot Rice with chef Jon Kung. This hearty dish is great for family meals in the winter and could be a new addition to ... Read more

A high-level discussion on the future of the United Nations at a moment of profound geopolitical strain and institutional uncertainty. The conversation will bring together current Permanent Representatives and former senior UN officials to examine both the prospects and constraints of meaningful Security Council reform.

Presented during New York Fashion Week, the Museum of Chinese in America (MOCA) invites you to an evening exploring the cheongsam, also known as the qipao, as a powerful symbol of modernity, femininity, and cultural exchange. Fashion curator and designer Heather Guo will trace how this iconic garment evolved during a period of profound social, ... Read more

In honor of the Japanese Day of Remembrance on February 19, Serica Storytellers presents an intimate virtual conversation on “By the Shore of Lake Michigan”, the award-winning translation of a 1960 collection of Japanese tanka poetry written by Tomiko and Ryokuyō Matsumoto — a first-generation (Issei) Japanese American couple forcibly incarcerated at the Heart Mountain ... Read more

Register here for an AAPI studies workshop from the Teacher Center. Lunar New Year is a time of celebration for millions across the world! Join us to learn about the diversity of experiences that come along with this joyous holiday and the history of Lunar New Year in the United States. The lesson plans provided ... Read more

This session will give an overview of the rich and nationally recognised archives held at the Ahmed Iqbal Ullah RACE Centre. We will explore the value of community-generated archives and how they can give often-ignored or unheard communities a powerful archival presence and voice. Professor Sadiah Qureshi will discuss the value of archives like these ... Read more

Please join us in NYC to share your input on what a future national Asian Pacific American museum could look like. The National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission is continuing its listening tour across the country and will be in NYC next! We invite anyone interested in learning more about the work of the Commission—including ... Read more

Lunar New Year is a time of celebration for millions across the world! Join us to learn about the diversity of experiences that come along with this joyous holiday, the history of Lunar New Year in the United States, and how we can bring these experiences into the K-8 classroom! The lesson plans provided will ... Read more

Join us for this critical discussion exploring the importance of voting rights and inclusive civic engagement, especially in this pivotal election year. Learn from leading experts about the barriers South Asians and other communities face in accessing the ballot box, and discover strategies to bridge gaps in participation. Together, we’ll discuss actionable steps to ensure ... Read more

Gallop into the Lunar New Year at the Museum of Chinese in America with an energizing evening of culture, community, and good fortune in celebration of the Year of the Horse. This mixer is the perfect opportunity to gather friends, meet new faces, and enjoy a night of joyful connection.

In this lecture, Areum Jeong will explore the phenomenon of performing deokhu—a Korean term connoting an "avid fan"—and the cultural significance and meaning of K-pop fan practices with a nuanced examination of contemporary audience power.