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Strengthening Education: Empowering Asian American Studies

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This event will focus on empowering Asian American Studies (AAS) through a conference hosted by the Coalition for the Revitalization of Asian American Studies at Hunter (CRAASH). Students will advocate for enhanced institutional support for AAS, including increased funding, permanent faculty, and a stable program structure, in response to the program’s current deficiencies at Hunter College. The conference will feature notable speakers, performances, and workshops designed to inspire action and support for this vital academic field.

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Thomas Tam Professorship in Asian-American Studies

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Chancellor Matthew Goldstein has announced plans to establish a named professorship in honor of Dr. Thomas Tam, a former CUNY trustee, CUNY alumnus and prominent Asian-American educator who passed away on Feb. 27 at age 62. During a memorial service at the University’s Asian American/Asian Research Institute on March 9, the Chancellor said the Thomas … Read more

Thomas Tam Professorship in Asian-American Studies

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Chancellor Matthew Goldstein has announced plans to establish a named professorship in honor of Dr. Thomas Tam, a former CUNY trustee, CUNY alumnus and prominent Asian-American educator who passed away on Feb. 27 at age 62. During a memorial service at the University’s Asian American/Asian Research Institute on March 9, the Chancellor said the Thomas … Read more

Bilingual Language Development Among Asian American Children – Research Findings and Implications for Educators and Parents

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In New York City, as well as nationwide, an increasingly significant number of children speak a language other than English at home. Sound educational policies, speech/language interventions and parenting practices largely rely on our understanding of the processes through which Asian American children develop proficiency in both their home language and English. In this presentation, … Read more

Hunter College, CUNY Asian American Studies Program Open House

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Join us for a casual forum where you can learn more about the Hunter Asian American Studies Program (AASP). Peter Kwong, co-founder of the program in 1993, will provide a brief history of the AASP at Hunter, and you’ll be able to meet other AASP faculty and students to talk about our classes, minoring, P&D requirements, and how coursework in Asian American Studies will enhance your degree and experience here at Hunter.

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