Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Calendar of Events

Girl Rising
Thursday, April 4, 2013
6:30-9 p.m.
Student Center Theater, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Girl Rising showcases the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world. It tells the story of nine extraordinary girls from nine countries, written by nine celebrated writers and narrated by nine renowned actresses. The movie is supported by the writing and narration of several celebrities, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Liam Neeson and Selena Gomez.
Sponsored by Muslim Student Association, She’s the First, Suffolk Y JCC, Division of Student Affairs, South Asian Student Association (SASA) and Hunger Project
Contact: Nazli Chaudhry, hofstra.msa@gmail.com

Celebrate the Festival of Holi
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Noon-5 p.m.
Soccer Fields, North Campus
Every year, Hindus greet the turn of winter into spring with a splash of color, in some areas, a geyser of color. They call their celebration the festival of Holi, and Hindus across India and throughout the world share prayer, camaraderie, special food, and a general sense of mischief as they douse each other in dyes and colored water. The large festival has roots in many Hindu legends associated with the triumph of good over evil. One of the best-known stories tells the tale of the demoness Holika, who tried to kill Prahlad, the son of the demon king Hiranyakashyap, for refusing to worship his father. Instead, Holika is consumed in flames, which is replayed each year with bonfires and effigies, before the celebrants break out the hues and cries of the festival.
Free T-shirts, food and music!
Sponsored by Hofstra Graduate Indian MBA/MS Association, South Asian Student Association, Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs, and Office of Student Leadership and Activities
Contact: Priyanka Singh, psingh14@pride.hofstra.edu

Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Reception
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.        
Plaza Rooms, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Join the Hofstra community as we celebrate Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  The program features Associate Professor Jin Y. Shin from the Department of Psychology. Enjoy music, food and performances as we embrace the Asian and Pacific Islander cultures.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Contact: International@hofstra.edu or 516-463-6796  

Chinese Cultural Training
Thursday, April 11, 2013
1-2:30 p.m. or Friday, April 26, 1-2:30 p.m. (presented twice)
Cultural Center Theater
Come to this insightful presentation to learn more about Chinese culture. In particular, participants will learn more about the trends of  education in the USA particularly international recruitments in regard to Chinese students, some of the key cultural components to understand the values, beliefs, and behaviors of the Chinese, as well as develop a better understanding of the unique needs of our Chinese student population. In addition, it will provide Chinese students with more information on how to better adjust to their studies and life at Hofstra. This training is designed for the entire Hofstra community: all faculty, administrators, staff and students are welcome to attend. This training is designed by Dr. Ying Qiu, director of the Asia Center, and Jenn Christ, director of the Multicultural & International Student Programs Office.
Sponsored by the Asia Center, LuShan Society, and the Multicultural and International Student Programs Office
For more information, please contact international@hofstra.edu or 516-463-6796

Learn More About China Through a Virtual Journey!
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
5:30-6 p.m.
Multipurpose Room West, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Learn information on how to travel and work in China. In addition to popular cities such as Beijing and Shanghai, we are going to present the mysterious west part of China. Share a taste of traditional Chinese food as well.
Sponsored by Chinese Student Association
Contact: Jingquan Qu, jqu2@pride.hofstra.edu   

Flavors of the Neighborhood: Asia
Friday, April 19, 2013
3-5 p.m.
Join us as we explore culture through food. This Flavors of the Neighborhood trip will take us to an Asian restaurant to sample different dishes and experience the Asian culture. Sign up in the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs in 242 Mack Student Center or the Office of Off-Campus Living and Commuting Student Services in 221 Mack Student Center during office hours.
Sponsored by the Office of Off-Campus Living and Commuting Student Services and the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Contact: International@hofstra.edu or 516-463-3469

Diversity, Dialogue and Desserts Series: Shedding Light on the Silenced
Wednesday, April 24, 2013         
11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Plaza Room East, Mack Student Center, North Campus
Fromthe horrors of child slavery to domestic violence, join us in a discussion as we explore the struggle of the “silenced” in South Asia.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Contact: International@hofstra.edu or 516-463-6796 

Living in America: Finding the Balance of Your Cultural Identity
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
3-4 p.m.
142 Mack Student Center, North Campus
Do your family and/or community values not match your own? Join us and learn how to incorporate the culture in which you were raised with the one(s) you may want to adopt now.
Sponsored by the Office of Multicultural & International Student Programs
Contact: International@hofstra.edu or 516-463-6796 

Dinner in Asia
Thursday, May 2, 2013
6-8 p.m.
209 Roosevelt Hall, South Campus
Students and faculty from Asia will share information about their home countries, and there will be free homemade food from different Asian countries.
Sponsored by Get Global, Department of Global Studies and Geography, the HCLAS Dean's Office, and the Provost’s Office
Contact: Kari Jensen, kari.jensen@hofstra.edu
RSVP on Facebook: Get Global HU or getglobal.hofstra@gmail.com

The Lyon, the Which, and the Warhol
On view through May 19, 2013
Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
David Filderman Gallery, Joan and Donald E. Axinn Library, Ninth Floor, South Campus
Culling from the Museum’s extensive photography collection, this exhibition offers photographs by photojournalist Danny Lyon and visionary Pop artist Andy Warhol, connecting them to works in other media by Chuck Close, Dim Dine and Patrick Nagatani (the “Which”). The exhibit emphasizes parallels between these artists in their use of indirect portraiture, physical presence and their creative process.
Sponsored by Hofstra University Museum
Contact: Tiffany Jordan, 516-463-3565