Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
This talk addresses the role of community colleges in supporting Asian American students, emphasizing educational access, retention, and success. It explores strategies for creating inclusive academic environments that foster opportunities for growth and achievement within these communities.
Summer Palace (China, 2006) Running Time: 140 Minutes Beijing students and lovers Yu Hong (Lei Hao) and Zhou Wei (Xiaodong Guo) are torn apart during student pro-democracy demonstrations, and Zhou flees to the country. Years later, haunted by the memory of Yu, Zhou returns to China to find his true love. But has their love … Read more
Past programs have included an Annual Asian Cultural Performance at the MAC. This performance involved both students and professional performers. It promotes the richness of the Asian Culture through a combination of historical narratives, silk, sword and fan dances. Other activities have included food fairs, martial arts exhibitions, and participation in college wide charity fund raising and inter-club activities.
China’s Unnatural Disaster: The Tears of Sichuan Province looks at the devastating aftermath of the 2008 earthquake that killed nearly 70,000 people, including many children who were crushed by school buildings. The film follows parents coming to terms with their loss and challenging government officials to explain the inadequate construction. Prof. Peter Kwong (Hunter College, … Read more
Cooking from China’s Fujian Province (NY: Hippocrene Books, August, 2008) explores the people and foods from a province across the Straits from Taiwan. With roots in seven early Min tribes, the foods of this province benefit from an abundance of wild and cultivated foods from its mountains and fertile flatlands and access to many animals … Read more
This event explores the life and achievements of Joseph Needham, the Cambridge scientist who uncovered China’s technological history, through the narrative brought to life by Simon Winchester. It highlights the intersection of science, culture, and history, revealing the extraordinary impact of one individual on global knowledge.