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Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
Legacies: 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
2 events,
A4 Table Dish: Dance
A4 Table Dish: Dance
Join Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) for the latest workshop of our professional development series, Table Dish, to help further the careers of AAPI in dance. Table Dish: Dance is a career development roundtable event where professionals in the field of dance will meet with emerging and mid-career professionals to “dish” career advice and lead ... Read more
2 events,
Former U.S. Climate Envoy Todd Stern on the Paris Agreement & the Future of Climate Progress
Former U.S. Climate Envoy Todd Stern on the Paris Agreement & the Future of Climate Progress
The 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change stands out as one of the most challenging yet hopeful accomplishments of the twenty-first century. After two decades of efforts, 195 nations came together to create a bold, actionable framework to tackle one of the most significant challenges of our time. How did this agreement move forward and ... Read more
5 events,
Thea Guanzon – A Monsoon Rising
Thea Guanzon – A Monsoon Rising
Join Barnes & Noble – Union Square in New York City on Tuesday, December 10th at 6PM as we welcome New York Times and internationally bestselling author Thea Guanzon to celebrate her new book A MONSOON RISING (B&N Exclusive Edition). In this highly-anticipated follow-up to The Hurricane Wars, prepare for more enemies-to-lovers romance, magical adventures, ... Read more
Nadine Fattaleh & Josh MacPhee: A Conversation on Archiving Student Movements
Nadine Fattaleh & Josh MacPhee: A Conversation on Archiving Student Movements
A 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.
Seoul: Tale of A Smart City Lessons from South Korea on How to Build Smarter Cities
Seoul: Tale of A Smart City Lessons from South Korea on How to Build Smarter Cities
With 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
8 events,
23rd Annual CUNY IT Conference
We 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
Navigating the Criminal Justice System – A Training for Crime Victim Advocates in the AAPI community
This 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
Queeribbean Crossings: Solidarity as Resistance
Queeribbean Crossings: Solidarity as Resistance
Join 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
India’s Foreign Policy in 2025: Navigating a Shifting Geopolitical Landscape
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
2 events,
Wang Guowei : Erhu Workshop-Performance
Wang Guowei : Erhu Workshop-Performance
Master erhu musician Wang Guowei will showcase performances on various two-string fiddles, including the erhu, gaohu, banhu and zhonghu. He will demonstrate performance techniques that are essential for conveying regional colors and musical styles. Mr. Wang is joined by his students in performing works from the erhu repertoire.
6 events,
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
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
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
Author Talk and Signing: Sonoko Sakai, author of Wafu Cooking
Join 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
8 events,
The Benshi Tradition and the Silver Screen: A Japanese Puppetry Spin-off
Benshi, Japan’s riveting “movie talkers” of the silent film era, drew in audiences with their live film narration and dramatic character portrayals, often with musicians providing accompaniment. This rich period of early Japanese cinema has a direct structural connection to the Japanese puppet theater tradition, in which chanters narrated stories and gave voice to silent ... Read more
Trump’s Second Act: What It Means for Asia and Pakistan
Trump’s Second Act: What It Means for Asia and Pakistan
Join the Asia Society Policy Institute and The Express Tribune for a timely webinar analyzing Trump’s second term and its impact on Asia. Expert panelists will explore critical questions, including how intensified U.S.-China competition may shape relations with U.S. allies and partners in Asia, what Trump’s team and policies reveal about future U.S. priorities in ... Read more
Manhattan Borough President Capital Funding: Nonprofits and City Agencies (Info Session)
Manhattan Borough President Capital Funding: Nonprofits and City Agencies (Info Session)
Prepare for capital funding application season by attending one of BP Levine's virtual information sessions. The Budget Unit will walk attendees through how to create the best possible application and answer questions about applying.
First Public Meeting of the New York AAPI Commission
First Public Meeting of the New York AAPI Commission
The New York Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Commission is tasked with enhancing the community's economic and social well-being and addressing the health and educational needs critical to AAPI communities throughout the state. Its mandate includes making policy recommendations, coordinating programs, implementing public education campaigns, and raising awareness among AAPI individuals about state and ... Read more
4 events,
Asian American Career Lessons – Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes
Asian American Career Lessons – Overcoming Bias and Stereotypes
During this webcast, our two instructors will briefly summarize their careers, but will focus on providing advice and lessons to the audience on how to overcome bias and stereotypes in corporate America. They will cite examples from their own careers and their observations about other Asian Americans that they have worked with or mentored. The ... Read more
Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001)
Legacies: Asian American Art Movements in New York City (1969-2001), 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.
2 events,
2024 Understanding Anti-Asian Hate through a Shared Learning Community: Convening for Asian American Parents
2024 Understanding Anti-Asian Hate through a Shared Learning Community: Convening for Asian American Parents
This convening aims to bring together NYC’s AAPI and allied parents and caregivers to discuss the experiences and issues most relevant to AAPI families. We aim to create a shared learning community where parents and caregivers will explore and strengthen their understanding of and relationship to their own identities, deepen the connections between social justice ... Read more
2 events,
Belonging in Higher Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Diverse Faculty
Belonging in Higher Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Diverse Faculty
Co-editors Nicholas D. Hartlep, Terrell L. Strayhorn, and Fred A. Bonner II will present on Belonging in Higher Education: Perspectives and Lessons from Diverse Faculty (Routledge, 2024), a new book that illuminates autoethnographic stories of belonging in higher education in the United States.