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SUMMARY:Stories of NYC: Asian American & Asian Diasporic Memoir Writing (Winter 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to write about your life but didn’t know where to begin? Would you benefit from a creative writing class that would help improve your overall reading\, speaking\, writing\, and listening skills in university courses? \nJoin writer Bushra Rehman for a series of creative writing workshops in which we will explore our relationship to this vibrant\, resilient metropolis we may call home. Together\, we will generate new writing\, practice techniques for revision\, overcome writing blocks\, and celebrate our creativity. \nEach workshop will include a series of short readings and generative writing prompts as well as time to share our writing. \n\nApply by 5pm\, Thursday\, 12/14: bit.ly/winwriting2024 \n\n  \nSeminar Format \n\n4 online workshops (must attend all to participate); Tuesday and Thursday (1/9\, 1/11\, 1/16\, 1/18)\, from 11am to 1pm.\nReading Celebration: Thursday\, 2/1\, 7pm to 8:30pm.\n\n  \nThis free\, non-credit\, virtual (Zoom) workshop series is limited to 20 students. Applicants will receive an email confirmation of their spot in the workshop starting on Monday\, 12/18. We will also keep a waitlist and notify students if there are any openings. \n  \nAbout the instructor: Bushra Rehman’s first book of stories Corona\, a poetic on-the-road adventure about being South-Asian in the United States\, was chosen by the NY Public Library as one of its favorite books about NYC. She’s co-editor of Colonize This! Young Women of Color on Today’s Feminism and author of the collection of poetry Marianna’s Beauty Salon\, described by Joseph O. Legaspi as “a love poem for Muslim girls\, Queens\, and immigrants making sense of their foreign home–and surviving.” Rehman’s newest novel Roses\, in the Mouth of a Lion which centers around the idea of friendship and queer desire was chosen as a Best Book of the year by NPR\, Buzzfeed\, Lambda\, Chicago Review of Books\, LA Times\, Ms. and many others. \n  \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to contact Dr. Linh An: La1092@hunter.cuny.edu.
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/stories-of-nyc-asian-american-asian-diasporic-memoir-writing-winter-2024/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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SUMMARY:Online Interviewing: Asian American Identities in the Workplace (Winter 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Online interviewing is an increasingly common practice for jobs\, internships\, and admissions to graduate/professional programs. In this online series\, students will explore stereotypes about Asian Americans in the workplace\, learn and practice strategies for online interviewing\, and receive feedback from mock interviews. During the workshops\, students will have opportunities to hear from Asian American professionals on how they found fulfilling careers while navigating their identities in the workplace. \nOpen to all Hunter & BMCC undergraduate students this winter. Our programs are open to students of ALL identities and backgrounds. \n  \nSeminar Format \n\n5 online workshops (must attend all to participate); Tuesday and Thursday (1/4\, 1/9\, 1/11\, 1/16\, 1/18)\, from 11am to 1pm.\n1 mock interview\n\n  \nAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Thursday 12/14 @5PM\nRead more and apply here: bit.ly/interwin2024 \nStudents will be notified of acceptance by 12/31. \n  \nPlease email questions to Dr. Linh An at La1092@hunter.cuny.edu.
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/online-interviewing-asian-american-identities-in-the-workplace-winter-2024/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240109T170000
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SUMMARY:The Tea on Transferring Drop In: Hunter College Edition
DESCRIPTION:Are you transferring to Hunter College this Spring? Drop in anytime on 1/09 from 1-2:30 pm to join Hunter and BMCC ‘s College staff and alumni to answer any questions about navigating the transfer experience and learn about our Transfer Pipeline Program! \nDate: Tuesday\, 1/09 from 1pm to 2:30pm via Zoom\nMeeting ID: 836 3801 7204\nPasscode: 961917\nZoom Link: https://bmcc-cuny.zoom.us/j/83638017204?pwd=NWphRGVHQlprWnZ5c3JWck9FMTBBUT09 \nIf you would like a reminder for the event RSVP here: https://bit.ly/Transfertea. \nQuestions? Email nsaleh@bmcc.cuny.edu
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/the-tea-on-transferring-drop-in-hunter-college-edition/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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SUMMARY:Know Your Worth: Women of Color Advocating for Equity at Work
DESCRIPTION:Have you heard about the gender pay gap? Do you know that one year out of college\, women are already paid significantly less than men? This is part of a systemic culture of devaluing women’s labor. What can we do about it as women and allies? \nJoin our event to hear women of color professionals share their career stories and learn strategies to challenge stereotypes and policies that devalue women’s labor. Network with our speakers and peers afterwards over a light dinner. \n\nDate/Time: Thurs\, 3/07\, 6pm to 7:30pm\nLocation: BMCC Fitterman Building\, Room 1404/5/6 \nRSVP HERE: https://bit.ly/WORTH24 \n\nSpeakers: \nSadia Mezbah\nHR Coordinator\, Fortude \n\nCindy Gray\nSenior Program Coordinator\, ParentCorps NYU \nTatiana A. Celcis\, LCSW\nWellness Program Director\, NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst \n\nQuestions? Email ABI@bmcc.cuny.edu
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/know-your-worth-women-of-color-advocating-for-equity-at-work/
CATEGORIES:ABI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240426
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SUMMARY:Summer 2024 BMCC-Hunter ABI Faculty Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:DEADLINE EXTENDED to Thursday\, April 25\, 2024 \n  \nAsian American Students in the City: Considerations for the CUNY Classroom and Beyond (online) \nRead a full description here \nThis June\, the BMCC-Hunter AANAPISI Bridge Initiative (ABI) invites BMCC and Hunter colleagues from all disciplines to join us for a hybrid seminar series focusing on Asian American students’ sense of purpose and belonging\, and racial/cultural experiences throughout college. We will center our discussion of Asian American students at our schools\, including their ethnic and religious diversity\, their mental health needs\, and their classroom experiences. We position these conversations as a springboard for broader reflections on pedagogy and justice-oriented teaching\, especially in considering BIPOC students\, first-generation college goers\, transfer students\, and working class student experiences. \nOpen to all BMCC and Hunter adjunct/part-time and full-time instructors (from all disciplines) with interest exploring themes of Asian American student experiences and racial justice in the classroom. \nStipend: $500 \nEXTENDED Application Deadline: Thursday\, April 25\, 2024 \n  \nFor more information or to apply visit:  \nhttps://abiseminaralums.commons.gc.cuny.edu/faculty-seminar/call-for-applications/ \n  \nSeminar Kickoff \nFriday 5/31\, 12-1:30pm on Zoom \nTues 6/18\, 12:30 – 3:30 In-Person @ Hunter College \nFri 6/21\, 1-3:30 on Zoom \nTues 6/25\, 1-3:30 on Zoom \nFri 6/28\, 12:30-3:30 In-Person @ BMCC \nSession Dates \n\nSession 1: Tuesday 6/18\, 12:30-3:30pm In-Person at Hunter College\nSession 2: Friday 6/21\, 1-3:30pm on Zoom\nSession 3: Tuesday 6/25\, 1-3:30pm on Zoom\nSession 4: Friday 6/28\, 12:30-3:30pm In-Person at BMCC\nEarly November TBD: Mid-semester Reunion and Check-In (Zoom)
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/summer-2024-bmcc-hunter-abi-faculty-seminar-series/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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SUMMARY:Writers' Cafe with Bushra Rehman!
DESCRIPTION:Stop by for lunch and tea with Bushra Rehman\, author of Roses\, in the Mouth of a Lion\, Corona\, and co-editor of Colonize This! Young Women of Color on Today’s Feminism. Bushra will speak of what inspires her as a queer Asian-American writer\, as well as her writing process and techniques. Mingle with others as Bushra leads a creative writing activity for all. \nFirst 30 attendees receive a FREE signed copy of Roses in the Mouth of a Lion! \nDate/Time: Fri 4/19\, 1pm to 3:30pm\nLocation: Borough of Manhattan Community College 199 Chambers St\, New York\, NY 10007\nRoom: Richard Harris Terrace \nRSVP Here: bit.ly/Writerscafe \nAttention all non-BMCC attendees: Kindly note that RSVP is required for building access. Please ensure you RSVP to secure entry. \n  \nAuthors Bio: Rehman’s dark comedy\, Corona\, was chosen by the NY Public Library as one of its favorite books about NYC. She’s co-editor of Colonize This! Young Women of Color on Today’s Feminism and author of Marianna’s Beauty Salon. Rehman’s newest novel\, Roses\, in the Mouth of a Lion\, is a modern classic about what it means to be Muslim and queer in a Pakistani-American community. \n  \nQuestions? Email ABI@BMCC.CUNY.EDU  \n*This event is sponsored by BMCC Asian Heritage Month\, BMCC Women Herstory Month\, Department of Ethnic and Race Studies \, Women’s Resource Center (WRC)\, the BMCC-Hunter AANAPISI Bridge Initiative (ABI)\, Hunter College AANAPISI Project (HCAP)\, Queens College AANAPISI Project (QCAP)\, Brooklyn College AANAPISI Project (BCAP) and the Center for Career Development (CCD).
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/writers-cafe-with-bushra-rehman/
CATEGORIES:ABI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240529
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SUMMARY:Applications Open! Online Interviewing Series: Asian American Identities in the Workplace (Summer 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Online interviewing is an increasingly common practice for jobs\, internships\, and graduate programs. Prepare for these interviews by taking our online seminar! Open to all Hunter & BMCC undergraduate students. \nSeminar Format \n\n5 online workshops (must attend all to participate); Tuesdays and Thursdays (6/6\, 6/11\, 6/13\, 6/18\, 6/20)\, 11am to 1pm\n1 mock interview\n\nApply by 5pm\, Tuesday\, May 28
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/applications-open-online-interviewing-series-asian-american-identities-in-the-workplace-summer-2024/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628
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SUMMARY:Applications Open! Stories of NYC: Asian American & Asian Diasporic Memoir Writing (Summer 2024)
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to write about your life but don’t know where to begin? Do you want to improve your writing in a creative\, fun environment? Join award winning writer Bushra Rehman (Roses\, In the Mouth of a Lion) for a series of free creative writing Zoom workshops. Open to all Hunter & BMCC undergraduate students. \nSeminar Format \n\n6 online workshops (must attend all to participate); Mondays and Wednesdays (7/15\, 7/17\, 7/22\, 7/24\, 7/29\, 7/31)\, 11am to 1pm\nReading Celebration: Thursday\, 8/15\, 7pm to 8:30pm\n\nApply by 5pm\, Thursday\, June 27
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/applications-open-stories-of-nyc-asian-american-asian-diasporic-memoir-writing-summer-2024/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240612
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SUMMARY:Applications Open: Transfer Peer Mentors 2024-2025
DESCRIPTION:Interested in becoming a mentor? \nApply to be a Transfer Peer Mentor! Receive leadership and communication skills training. Our peer mentors assist new transfer students in navigating Hunter and building community. We accept students of ALL identities and backgrounds (go here for full program details). \n  \nCompensation \n$250 stipend for Summer 2024 training\n$800 stipend for each semester (Fall 2024 & Spring 2025) \n  \nAPPLY HERE\nDEADLINE: Tuesday\, June 11\, 2024
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/applications-open-transfer-peer-mentors-2024-2025/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240724
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SUMMARY:Applications Open for Transfer Mentees Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:Are you an incoming transfer student to Hunter College looking for support? Apply to become an HCAP Transfer Mentee! \nThe Transfer Pipeline Program provides peer mentorship and a supportive community for incoming transfer students to Hunter. While open to all\, this program focuses on Asian American and other first-generation college students who are transferring into Hunter from other CUNY community colleges. Applicants must be transfer students starting their first semester at Hunter College this FALL 2024. \nApplications are due July 24\, 2024. To learn more and apply visit our program page.
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/mentee-apps-fall2024/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241108T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T235900
DTSTAMP:20241108T202426Z
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SUMMARY:Applications Open for Transfer Mentees Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:Are you an incoming transfer student to Hunter College looking for support? Apply to become an HCAP Transfer Mentee! \nThe Transfer Pipeline Program provides peer mentorship and a supportive community for incoming transfer students to Hunter. While open to all\, this program focuses on Asian American and other first-generation college students who are transferring into Hunter from other CUNY community colleges. Applicants must be transfer students starting their first semester at Hunter College this SPRING 2025. \nApplications are due January 6\, 2025. To learn more and apply visit our program page. \nFor questions\, please contact: HCAP Program Associate\, Jade Yeung at jyeun@hunter.cuny.edu. \nThis program is supported by the Hunter College AANAPISI Project (HCAP) and the BMCC-Hunter AANAPISI Bridge Initiative (ABI). 
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/applications-open-for-transfer-mentees-spring-2025/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000
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SUMMARY:11.13.24 Credit Cards: What The He**?!
DESCRIPTION:Join our virtual financial literacy workshop to learn about interest rates\, building your credit score\, and using credit cards responsibly while considering how your background plays a role in your financial journey. \nOpen to Hunter and BMCC students of ALL identities \nDate: Wed\, 11/13 @ 12 pm to 1pm\nLocation: Zoom (link will be provided after registration) \nRSVP: hcap.cc/learncredit
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/11-13-24-credit-cards-what-the-he/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20241119T152102Z
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SUMMARY:"Stories of NYC: Asian American & Asian Diasporic Memoir Writing" (Winter 2025)
DESCRIPTION:⭐ Open to ALL current Hunter College and BMCC undergraduate students\, regardless of identity and background. ⭐ \nCOURSE DESCRIPTION \nHave you always wanted to write about your life but didn’t know where to begin? Would you benefit from a creative writing class that would help improve your overall reading\, speaking\, writing\, and listening skills in university courses? Are you interested in reading more work by Asian American and Asian Diasporic Writers? \nJoin writer Bushra Rehman for a series of creative writing workshops in which we will explore our relationship to this vibrant\, resilient metropolis we may call home. Together\, we will generate new writing\, practice techniques for revision\, overcome writing blocks\, and celebrate our creativity. \nEach workshop will include a series of short readings and generative writing prompts from Asian American and Asian Diasporic writers as well as time to share our writing. \nSEMINAR FORMAT\nWriting Workshops:  Tuesday and Thursday (1/7\, 1/9\, 1/14\, 1/16)\, from 11am to 1pm. \nCelebratory Reading Event: Thursday\, 1/30\, from 7pm to 8:30pm\nStudents must attend ALL sessions and the celebratory reading event to participate.\n\n\nAPPLY HERE BY: Friday\, 12/20 @ 5pm\n \n\nThis free\, non-credit\, virtual (Zoom) workshop series is limited to 30 students. Applicants will receive an email confirmation of their spot in the workshop starting on 12/22. We will also keep a waitlist and notify students if there are any openings.\nAbout the instructor: Bushra Rehman’s first book of stories Corona\, a poetic on-the-road adventure about being South-Asian in the United States\, was chosen by the NY Public Library as one of its favorite books about NYC. She’s co-editor of Colonize This! Young Women of Color on Today’s Feminism and author of the collection of poetry Marianna’s Beauty Salon\, described by Joseph O. Legaspi as “a love poem for Muslim girls\, Queens\, and immigrants making sense of their foreign home–and surviving.” Rehman’s newest novel Roses\, in the Mouth of a Lion which centers around the idea of friendship and queer desire was chosen as a Best Book of the year by NPR\, Buzzfeed\, Lambda\, Chicago Review of Books\, LA Times\, Ms. and many others.If you have any questions\, feel free to contact Dr. Linh An: La1092@hunter.cuny.edu.
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/creative-writing-seminar-winter-2024-applications/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T170000
DTSTAMP:20250408T152350Z
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SUMMARY:4.25.25 - Know Your Worth: Women of Color Advocating for Equity at Work 5:30pm to 6:30pm
DESCRIPTION:Join HR professional Sadia Mezbah via Zoom for a talk on salary inequity\, stereotypes\, and self-advocacy. Gain expert advice\, craft a bold action statement\, and learn actionable strategies to advocate for yourself and others in the workplace. \nDate/Time: FRI\, 4/25\, 5:30pm to 6:30pm\nLocation: ZOOM (link will be provided after registration) \nRSVP HERE: http://bit.ly/worth2025  \nFacilitator:\nSadia Mezbah\nHR Professional\nFounder\, Sadiasaidso \nQuestions? Email ABI@bmcc.cuny.edu
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/4-25-25-know-your-worth-women-of-color-advocating-for-equity-at-work-530pm-to-630pm/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T170000
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SUMMARY:05.02.25 Writers' Cafe with Bushra Rehman
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating five years of community writing workshops with Bushra Rehman\, author of Roses\, in the Mouth of a Lion\, Corona\, and co-editor of Colonize This! Young Women of Color on Today’s Feminism. Enjoy tea and lunch as Bushra and her students reflect on their creative journeys and share their work. Mingle with fellow writers as Bushra leads a creative writing activity for all. Open to ALL CUNY Students! \n\nFirst 30 student attendees receive a FREE signed copy of Roses in the Mouth of a Lion!\n\nDate/Time: Fri 5/02\, 1pm to 3:30pm\nLocation: Borough of Manhattan Community College \, Fiterman Hall 245 Greenwich St\, New York\, NY 10007\nRoom: FH 1306/7\n\nRSVP Here: bit.ly/WRITERSCAFE \nAttention all non-BMCC attendees: Kindly note that RSVP is required for building access. Please ensure you RSVP to secure entry. \nAuthor’s Bio: Rehman’s dark comedy\, Corona\, was chosen by the NY Public Library as one of its favorite books about NYC. She’s co-editor of Colonize This! Young Women of Color on Today’s Feminism and author of the collection of poetry Marianna’s Beauty Salon. Rehman’s newest novel\, Roses\, in the Mouth of a Lion\, is a modern classic about what it means to be Muslim and queer in a Pakistani-American community. Roses was noted as a Best Book and Editor’s Choice by The New Yorker\, The Washington Post\, Los Angeles Times\, People Magazine\, The New York Times\, Good Morning America\, Ms. Magazine and more. \nQuestions? Email ABI@BMCC.CUNY.EDU \nThis event is sponsored by BMCC Asian Heritage Month\, Department of Ethnic and Race Studies \,the BMCC-Hunter AANAPISI Bridge Initiative (ABI)\, Hunter College AANAPISI Project (HCAP)
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/05-02-25-writers-cafe-with-bushra-rehman/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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SUMMARY:Focus Group Call: BMCC Arab and/or Muslim Students of Asian Descent
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the AANAPISI Bridge Initiative (ABI) is hosting focus groups to better understand the diverse experiences of Asian and Asian American students. \nRead more below to participate!  \n  \nFocus Group Call: BMCC Arab and/or Muslim Students of Asian Descent \nDo you identify as Asian or Asian American? \nDo you identify as Arab and/or Muslim \nAre you a current BMCC student? \n  \nABI seeks focus group participants for a guided discussion about their experiences as BMCC Arab and/or Muslim Students of Asian Descent. \nData from focus groups will be used to support efforts to educate campus partners and may be used in broader research publications addressing the particular experiences of this population at community colleges. All data will be anonymized before being made public. \nFocus groups will be conducted in person\, we will contact you with more information once you fill out the form. \nRegister Here: https://hcap.cc/ArabMuslimFocus
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/focus-group-call-bmcc-arab-and-or-muslim-students-of-asian-descent/
CATEGORIES:ABI
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SUMMARY:Focus Group Call: Married South Asian American Women Students at BMCC
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, the AANAPISI Bridge Initiative (ABI) is hosting focus groups to better understand the diverse experiences of Asian and Asian American students. \nFocus Group Call: Married South Asian American Women Students at BMCC \nDo you identify as South Asian or South Asian American? \nAre you a married student who identifies as a woman? \nAre you a current BMCC student? \nABI seeks BMCC students who are married women who identify as South Asian or are from the broader South Asian American population for a guided discussion about their experiences as college students. \nSouth Asian/South Asian Americans are people Did you\, your parents\, or your ancestors migrate from East Asia\, South Asia\, Southeast Asia\, Central Asia and/or West Asia? \nData from focus groups will be used to support efforts to educate campus partners and may be used in broader research publications addressing the particular experiences of this population at community colleges. All data will be anonymized before being made public. \nFocus groups will be conducted in person\, we will contact you with more information once you fill out the form. \nRegister Here: https://hcap.cc/SouthAsianFocus
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/focus-group-call-married-south-asian-american-women-students-at-bmcc/
CATEGORIES:ABI
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SUMMARY:"Stories of NYC: Asian American & Asian Diasporic Memoir Writing" (Summer 2025)
DESCRIPTION:⭐ Open to ALL current Hunter College and BMCC undergraduate students\, regardless of identity and background. ⭐ \nDo you want to write about your life but don’t know where to begin? Do you want to improve your writing in a creative\, fun environment? Join award winning writer Bushra Rehman (Roses\, In the Mouth of a Lion) for a series of free creative writing Zoom workshops. This is the last time we will be running this seminar.\n\nSeminar Format\n–       6 online workshops (must attend all to participate); Tuesdays & Thursdays (7/15. 7/17\, 7/22\, 7/24\, 7/29\, 7/31)\, 11 am- 1pm.\n–       Reading Celebration: Thursday\, 8/14\, from 7pm to 8:30pm \nApply by 5pm\, Wed\, 5/28: bit.ly/sumwrite2025 \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to contact Dr. Linh An: La1092@hunter.cuny.edu. \n\n \n\n\nAbout the instructor: Bushra Rehman’s first book of stories Corona\, a poetic on-the-road adventure about being South-Asian in the United States\, was chosen by the NY Public Library as one of its favorite books about NYC. She’s co-editor of Colonize This! Young Women of Color on Today’s Feminism and author of the collection of poetry Marianna’s Beauty Salon\, described by Joseph O. Legaspi as “a love poem for Muslim girls\, Queens\, and immigrants making sense of their foreign home–and surviving.” Rehman’s novel Roses\, in the Mouth of a Lion\, which centers around the idea of friendship and queer desire\, was chosen as a Best Book of the year by NPR\, Buzzfeed\, Lambda\, Chicago Review of Books\, LA Times\, Ms. and many others.
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/stories-of-nyc-asian-american-asian-diasporic-memoir-writing-summer-2025/
CATEGORIES:HCAP,ABI
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SUMMARY:Start Here\, Go Anywhere: AAPI Beyond BMCC
DESCRIPTION:Start Here\, Go Anywhere: AAPI Beyond BMCC\nStop by anytime for lunch as we celebrate the incredible journeys of AAPI students who began at BMCC & wrap up 5 years of student programming! \n\nHear from an AAPI alumni panel about navigating transfer\, career pathways\, identity\, & life after BMCC.\nConnect with fellow AAPI peers\, alumni\, faculty\, and staff\, as we honor the community that made this work possible.\nLearn key data and insights from the past five years\n\n\nDate/Time: Fri 5/08 1 pm to 3:30 pm\nLocation: Borough of Manhattan Community College\, Main Campus: 199 Chambers Street \nRoom: Richard Harris Terrace\nRSVP Here: bit.ly/ABI5yr \nOpen to ALL CUNY Students! \n  \nQuestions? Email ABI@BMCC.CUNY.EDU
URL:https://huntercap.org/event/3694/
CATEGORIES:ABI
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