Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Asian Americans are the fastest-growing group of eligible voters, now making up 6% of the electorate. Yet, 37% remain unaffiliated with any party, giving them potential influence in swing states including Pennsylvania. NBC News’ Vicky Nguyen reports on the issues driving this community.
A UCLA professor of law and Asian American studies, who is an expert on bias and hate crimes, has been named as the Westwood campus’ first vice chancellor for equity, diversity and inclusion, officials announced Tuesday. Source: UCLA appoints first vice chancellor for diversity issues – LA Times
Mapping of Asian Americans in New York (MAANY) Major Demographic Issues Concerning Asian Americans Communities in New York Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Time: 6PM to 8PM Place: Roosevelt House – Hunter College/CUNY 47-49 East 65th Street,- 2nd Fl Meeting Room, Manhattan Informal discussion with Joseph J. Salvo (Director, Population Division, NYC Department of … Read more
Want to be the next Shepard Fairey, but avoid getting sued by the AP for using one of its photographs when you make an Obama poster? Learn about the intellectual property issues that affect visual and performing artists. Our panel of intellectual property practitioners will provide an overview of copyright, trademark, and patent law, and highlight particular issues in the area of licensing and digital media. Q&A to follow.
In addition to discussing fundamental concepts of Buddhism and the history of the Humanistic Buddhist movement, this course will examine both Humanistic Buddhist philosophy and praxis, exploring ways in which Humanistic Buddhist principles can be applied in the modern West. Reading materials will include actual Buddhist sutras as well as secondary sources.
Prof. Allan Wernick will introduce the CUNY Citizenship and Immigration Project, and its mission to provide free, high quality, and confidential citizenship and immigration law services to help immigrants on their path to U.S. citizenship. To achieve this goal, the Project’s immigration attorneys and paralegals offer one-on-one consultations to assess participants’ eligibility for legal benefits … Read more