Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Prof. Navin Singh will present on his book, Multilingual Trends in a Globalized World, and discuss evolving language education trends, multilingualism in terms of prospects and challenges, by drawing on examples and case studies from around the world. Over the past few decades, significant economic and political changes have taken place across the globe, placing … Read more
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Luis Francia, poet, journalist, and nonfiction writer, will read and discuss his new poetry and prose which uses the world as its subject. From Manila to Hong Kong to Beijing to New York, Luis’ lyrical work transcends and trespasses borders of language, genre, nation, and history. “I want to write in rooms where I have … Read more
Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Time: 6PM to 8PM Place: 25 West 43rd Street, Room 1000 between 5th & 6th Avenues, Manhattan Scholars from China Tibetology Research Center will present on Tibetan history, culture and religion: Zheng Dui: Modern Tibetan Buddhism Studies in China In his talk Tibetan Buddhism, he will present us with … Read more
Sponsored by the CUNY Diversity Projects and Faculty Development Fund, “A World Within” is a 30-minute informational documentary depicting the viewpoint of students, staff, faculty, and community leaders on the topic of diversity within the CUNY University system. It is an insight into the thoughts, accomplishments and future direction of all who care about integrating … Read more
By the year 2100, many scientists believe that the Earth’s average temperature could rise by as much as six degrees Celsius. In a compelling investigation, National Geographic leads a degree-by-degree journey to explore what each rising–and critical–degree could mean for the future of our people and planet. Through powerful film-making and intimate profiles, this special … Read more