The Halalitization of Asian American Studies?

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

Brooklyn College Offers Minor in Asian Studies

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

Strengthening Education: Empowering Asian American Studies

Hunter College, CUNY Coalition for the Revitalization of Asian American Studies at Hunter College Presents Strengthening Education: Empowering Asian American Studies Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2008     Time: 1PM to 5PM Place: Hunter College, CUNY 695 Park Avenue, Manhattan Lang Recital Hall, Hunter North 424 Conference Program Students of the Coalition for the Revitalization of Asian … Read more

Thomas Tam Professorship in Asian-American Studies

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

Thomas Tam Professorship in Asian-American Studies

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

Hunter College, CUNY Asian American Studies Program Open House

Hunter College, CUNY Asian American Studies Program Open House Date: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Time: 1:10PM to 3:00PM Place: Hunter College, CUNY 695 Park Avenue, Manhattan Hunter West 511 Are you curious about Asian American Studies? We’re curious about you! Join us for a casual forum where you can learn more about the Hunter Asian … Read more