Honors Student Rwanda-Bound to Study Genocide Aftermath – CUNY Newswire – CUNY
News from The City University of New York Source: Honors Student Rwanda-Bound to Study Genocide Aftermath – CUNY Newswire – CUNY
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New Study by Lehman Professor Could Lead to Better Crop Yield
A breakthrough study in plant sciences and biology led by Professor Zhi-Liang Zheng, (Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences) has potential long-term ramifications for improving crop yield and food quality. Prof. Zheng has identified a unique function for a sulfur nutrient transporter called SULTR1;2 and for the first time provides genetic and physiological … Read more
New Study Reveals Strong Support for Elder Care in Asian America – NBC News
An AARP study finds that 42% of Asian Americans, ages 45-55, were already helping to care for elders, nearly twice the number of the total population. Source: New Study Reveals Strong Support for Elder Care in Asian America – NBC News
Socio-cultural Study of Suicide Attempters in the Chinese Immigrant Community of New York City
This presentation discusses the outcome of a pilot study of suicide attempters in the Chinese immigrant community of New York City. Based on the narratives of 31 adult participants who were of low socio-economic background but varied in age, gender and immigrant status, the study delineated a common pathway of their suicide attempts as a … Read more
Zen and Dharma Workshop: An Analytical Study of Our Mind Process
Through the study of Yogacara theories, we will have an insight of our mind process and able to see through the motives of our actions and intentions. We can gradually turn our consciousness, which is the distinction making activity of the mind, into wisdom, a state of total awareness and understanding of the true nature of all things. Through lecture and interactive discussion, topics such as “The Eight Consciousness”, “The One Hundred Dharmas”, and “the Power of Karma” will be extensively explored.
CUNY Study Abroad in Asia: China & India, A Talk
This talk introduces two immersive Study Abroad programs in China and India, designed for CUNY undergraduate and graduate students seeking a transformative educational experience. The China program offers coursework combined with cultural exploration across six cities, while the India program provides a unique opportunity to create documentaries, engage in service learning, and experience the diverse cultural landscapes of rural and urban India.