Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
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.
This event offers an insightful evening with Paul Chan, an internationally recognized artist and educator, whose work spans video, performance, and activism. Chan will discuss his creative journey, including his latest project The 7 Lights, currently showcased at The New Museum in NYC, and share his experiences working with social and political movements such as Voices in the Wilderness and Creative Time. The event will be followed by a reception, providing attendees the opportunity to engage with Chan and his work in a more intimate setting.
Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form of India, which was nurtured in the temples and royal courts of Tamil Nadu in the Southern region. Bharatanatyam encompasses music, dance, drama, poetry and mythology to create a complete and highly stylized artistic endeavor. Sonali will also present a brief lecture on the history, philosophy and modern practice, … Read more
Dr. Brenda Malone, CUNY Vice Chancellor for Faculty Relations, and the Hon. Trustee Wellington Z. Chen, member of the CUNY Board of Trustees will join members of the AAARI board to welcome new Asian faculty and staff to the CUNY family. Later in the evening, Trustee Chen will also dialog with those present about the … Read more
En Route To Lhasa – In 2000, a group of Chinese American Buddhists participated in a pilgrimage to Nepal and Tibet. They crossed the Himalaya and visited many rarely seen temples and caves where famous Buddhist practitioners stayed. The video is a montage of this memorable journey, to a place where his holiness, the Dalai … Read more
Asian American poets Meena Alexander, Regie Cabico, Luis Francia and Kimiko Hahn share their latest work.