Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
This lecture will focus on the recent development of Chinese American literature teaching and research in China, by presenting both the data found online and the speaker’s own perspective of teaching and research of it. Prof. Yingguo Xu will first give an overview of Chinese American literature classes taught in universities, as well as Masters … Read more
This talk explores the experiences of undocumented students navigating higher education, highlighting personal stories of struggle and triumph while examining the broader implications of the DREAM Act. It provides insight into the student movement advocating for access, support, and legislative change for undocumented youth.
What does it mean to be a hyphenated Muslim in a post-9/11 world? How do Muslim artists, writers and filmmakers address these issues of identity, assimilation, and recreation in homes they have made outside of what has been called the “Muslim World”? What was earlier Muslim Diaspora cultural production dealing with before 9/11 put them … Read more
Asian Studies at Brooklyn College What can an Asian Studies minor offer to the average Brooklyn College student? In the twenty-first century, knowledge of Asia is indispensable in a liberal arts education, in multi-cultural America, and in the global economy. More than half of humanity lives in Asia, and Asian societies have produced some of … Read more
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.
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