service – Asian American / Asian Research Institute

Radical Epistemologies of Pinayism: Stories of Self-Love, Shapeshifting, and Solidarity

Pinayism, developed by Dr. Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales, explores the notion of a RADICAL PINAY SISTERHOOD that connects the GLOBAL, LOCAL, and PERSONAL stories of PINAY struggle, survival, service, SELF-LOVE, SHAPESHIFTING, SOLIDARITY, and strength to mentally, physically, politically, and spiritually UPLIFT ourselves (Tintiangco-Cubales & Sacramento, 2021). In this interactive presentation, Allyson will share the epistemology journey of Pinayism through vulnerable and poetic storytelling. … Read more

Getting Involved in Public Service: An Asian American College Student’s Experience

Using her personal experience as an anchor, Ms. Julia Yang will discuss the reasons as to why Asian American students should find ways to become involved in public service (broadly defined). Ms. Yang will talk about how various internship and volunteer experiences have provided a strong framework for her to pursue a career in the … Read more

Cultural Restoration and Service-Learning in Mongolia

In June 2004, Pace University in New York organized its first international service-learning program to Mongolia. In cooperation with the Cultural Restoration Tourism Project (CRTP), a San Francisco-based NGO, students who registered for a regular course focusing on the history of Tibetan Buddhism had a chance to help restore a Tibetan Buddhist monastery at Baldan … Read more