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March 9th 2005: Issue 29
Think you aren't baised or prejudiced? Now a new test created by Project Implicit, which represents a collaborative research effort between researchers at Harvard, the UVa, and UWash provides powerful evidence that a majority of us really are. There's even one testing for bias towards Asian Americans. And in one explicit case of cultural bias (not necessarily bad though), Time has produced several photo essays on Asians and their influence on modern American style.
Sandra Oh is quite busy these days. After getting attention in her regular role on HBO's Arli$$ in 1996, she has been starring a string of films lately, most notably, Sideways and Long Life, Happiness & Prosperity. Lately, she is set to star in a Korean production Smells Like Butter, about a professionally successful Korean American woman somewhat past marriageable age who comes back to Korea under pressure from her parents to find a Korean husband. Another KA girl getting a lot of attention these days is Grace Park, of Battlestar Galactica, after appearing in a spread in Maxim.
There has been a human rights movement trying to prevent Japan's admission into the UN Security Council Fellow as a permanent member. Hyonchong Kim of the One Korea LA Forum claims that this is a disgrace to all the WWII victim who fell victim to becoming comfort women.
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BOOK LAUNCH
East West Quartet Book Launch And Discussion With Ping Chong
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NYU A/P/A Studies
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Thursday, March 10th, 6:00 - 8:00pm
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New York University - Pless Hall
82 Washington Square East
New York City
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www.apa.nyu.edu | www.pingchong.org
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For nearly three decades, Ping Chong and his company have written and staged some of the most innovative and arresting examinations of "the Other" on stages in the U.S., Europe and Asia. His work, more than any other artist, has explored the ways Asian cultures have intersected with contemporary American society and throughout history. Ping Chong, A/P/A Studies' 1999 - 2000 Artist-in-Residence, returns to NYU to celebrate the release of his new anthology, East West Quartet, a volume featuring four of his masterworks created in the past decade, including: Deshima (1990), a documentary collage of the history of the West and Japan; Chinoiserie (1995), which spans centuries, continents and cultures where the mysterious East meets the mysterious West; After Sorrow (1997), exploring the legacy of war in Vietnam; and Pojagi (1999), a poetic documentary on Korea from the sixteenth century to today.
In this evening of artistic expression with select readings from East West Quartet, Ping Chong will be joined by actor Dawn Saito, choreographers/performers Muna Tseng and Esther Chae and musician Guy Klucevsek. East West Quartet available for sale and signing. Books will be sold at the discounted price of $15. Cash, credit cards and personal checks accepted.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE
Annual Milal House Easter Egg Hunt
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Young Korean-American Network (yKAN)
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Saturday, March 19th, 12:00 - 4:00pm
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The Milal House
142-44 Bayside Avenue
Flushing
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www.ykan.org | community@ykan.org
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yKAN will be holding their Annual Easter Egg Hunt Event on Saturday, March 19, 2005 at Milal House, Flushing. The Milal House is an international organization that provides a home for the physically and mentally challenged adults and children. We will make colorful Easter eggs and play with the children. If the weather permits, we
will take the Milal House members to local park to play some outdoor games. If it rains, then we will stay indoors and hold the event at the House.
We will color Easter eggs and provide lunch for the children and the volunteers. If the weather permits, we will be taking the Milal House members to Alley Pond Park located in Bayside, Queens. At the park, we will play
some games. If it rains or if it is too cold out, then we will stay indoors and hold the event at the House. Please let us know if you can attend. We will need a minimum of 15 people; so please come out and show your support for yKAN and especially Milal House.
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BENEFIT CONCERT
Soyulla Ensemble Benefit Concert
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Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York
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Monday, March 21st, 8:00pm
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Alice Tully Hall
Lincoln Center
West 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue
New York City
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www.kcsny.org
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On Monday March 21st, Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York (KCS) will be hosting the Soyulla Ensemble Benefit Concert at Alice Tully Hall. The concert is under the auspices of Korean Community Service (KCS), to introduce KCS to a broader public and community and also to promote promising young artists in the community through KCS’ new “Distinguished Young Artists” program. This is the benefit concert for KCS Welfare Center which will be used as the most important tool in the Korean Community to meet the various social needs and provide valuable services to community members. You will also enjoy a breathtaking concert by five rising young artist. The repertoire is as below:
Ravel: Sonata for Violin and Cello
Shostakovich: Seven Romances for Soprano and Piano Trio, Op.127
Schumann: Piano Quartet, Op. 47
Who is KCS?
Founded in 1973 as the first community based social service agency in the Korean community, KCS is a voluntary, non-profit, 501(C) (3) social service agency supported by government agencies, foundations, corporations and concerned individuals. KCS has been working to support and assist members of the Korean community, but not limited to them, to be healthy and productive individuals in this new homeland. To this end KCS develops and delivers a broad range of social services to meet the various needs of the community, including professional social services in the areas of Community, Aging, and Public Health.
Who Are the Musicians?
Winners of the McKnight Fellowship for Artistic Excellence, the Soyulla Ensemble was founded by violinist Kyu-Young Kim, cellist Pitnarry Shin, and pianist Wei-Yi Yang.
Curtis and Juilliard educated violinist Kyu-Young Kim is the Associate Concertmaster of the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and a member of the Daedalus Quartet, winners of the Banff International String Quartet Competition. Cellist Pitnarry Shin is a member of the Minnesota Orchestra since and has also played with the London Symphony Orchestra as Co-Principal Cellist and the Singapore Symphony as Guest Principal. Ms. Shin received her musical education at Curtis, Juilliard and Yale University. Taiwanese pianist Wei-Yi Yang is Associate Professor of Piano and Chair of Keyboard Studies at Syracuse University. Winner of the Gold Medal in Fifth San Antonio International Piano Competition, Mr. Yang received a doctorate in musical arts from Yale University. For more information on the artists and the concert, please visit www.lincolncenter.org or www.kcsny.org
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ART EXHIBITION
The International Asian Art Fair
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Friday, April 1st - Wednesday April 6th
11:00am - 7:30pm, Sunday 11:00am - 6:00pm
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The Seventh Regiment Armory
Park Avenue at 67th Street
New York City
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Admission: $18
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www.haughton.com | info@haughton.com
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Jiyoung Koo is one of the youngest Vice Presidents at Sotheby's and the youngest Korean Art dealer worldwide. Out of 54 Asian Art exhibitors from around the world, she is the only Korean American to exhibit at this Art Fair. She is also on the vetting committee for the Art Fair. For the first time, she will have her own exhibit of Korean Art at the International Asian Art Fair at the beginning of April. At these fairs, Korean art is virtually ignored and usually not present.
The International Asian Art Fair offers an outstanding selection of works of art from the Near East, Far East and South East Asia, from across history to the present day. An annual spring event in New York City since 1996, it brings together leading dealers from the United States, Europe and the Far East and offers museums, private collectors and connoisseurs, an exceptional opportunity to view and buy examples of the finest Asian art currently on the market. Prices start at around $1,000. Items on view include furniture, sculpture, bronzes, ceramics, carpets, textiles, pictures, works of art and jewellery. Works are for sale under the strictest vetting conditions.
Asia Society will be the beneficary of a special Benefit Preview opening on Thursday March 31st, from 6:00 - 9:00pm. The Society, founded by John D. Rockefeller 3rd in 1956 as a non-profit educaional organization, is "dedicated to fostering understanding of Asia and communication between Americans and the peoples of Asia and the Pacific". The Benefit Preview will provide the very first view of the 2005 show. To order tickets for the 2005 Fair contact the Asia Society at www.asiasociety.org.
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THEATER
China Doll
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Pan Asian Repertory Theatre,
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Saturday, April 2nd - 24th
Wednesday - Saturday, 7:30pm, Saturday and Sunday, 3:00pm
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West End Theatre
86th Street between Broadway and West End Avenue
New York City
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www.panasianrep.org | www.ticketcentral.com
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Pan Asian Repertory Theatre, one of America’s most distinguished Asian American theatres will present the Off-Broadway World Premiere Elizabeth Wong’s China Doll, a re-imagining of the life of Anna May Wong (who would be 100 years old this year), Featuring Hollywood figures she worked with: Marlene Dietrich, Douglas Fairbanks, Gary Cooper, Irving Thalberg, etc.
Tickets may be ordered through Ticket Central, online at www.ticketcentral.com , charged by telephone (American Express, Mastercard or Visa) at (212) 279-4200 from 12 noon-8 PM daily, or in person at the Ticket Central box office at 416 West 42nd Street (west of 9th Avenue) during the same hours.
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RESEARCH GRANT
KOFIC's Research Grant for the Overseas Studies on Korean Films
From the year 2004, KOFIC(Korean Film Council) has been offering the Research grant for the overseas studies on Korean Films. This program was launched to heighten international interest in Korean films, strengthen the foundation of the Korean film industry and related policies, and to promote international academic exchanges between people interested in Korean films. This year, applications will be accepted for all the fields related to the Korean film industry, such as the theoretical, industrial, policy, and technical aspects. Individual(s) intending to conduct a study on the Korean film industry in their native language can apply for this research grant program. The application process is open to all the nationalities. KOFIC will select one research project and provide the winner(s) with 10 million won (approximately 9,000 U.S. dollars) research fund. The receipt period is from 14th to 18th of March in 2005
Forms to be submitted : the application form and an outline of the research, an estimated budget, previous research projects and associated certification materials. The outline of the research should include : 1) the title of the research project, introductory notes on the research team, the estimated period that will be required to complete the research, an outline of the implementation plan 2) objectives of the research and its expected significance (need for, and originality of the research subject) 3) research contents and methods (feasibility and logic of the research, as well as in-depth details about the research's design, contents and methods) 4) planned usage of research results.
The screening procedure will unfold as follows : a screening committee composed of 5 specialists will evaluate the feasibility of the research; the necessity for, and originality of the research subject; logicalness of the research methods to be employed; as well as the suitability of the reference materials provided and the research's potential contribution to the academic sector and film industry. Based on the results of this evaluation, KOFIC will select and announce the winner.
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CASTING CALL
Asian Yoga Students Needed for Yoga Show on IATV
ImaginAsianTV is looking for attractive Asian advanced yoga students for a daily Asian Yoga Show on IATV, the first 24/7 national Asian American TV network. The students will be following the instructor throughout the show. Yoga students must:
Have great yoga skills
Be able to hold poses for the camera
Be attractive
Have a nice, slim, athletic build
This is an great opportunity for national exposure. This will require 4 full shoot days, Wednesday - Saturday, each week for the month of April and possibly into early May. The pilot shoot will be on Friday, March 18th. Must be available all day long for the shoots. Auditions will be held this week. Please send headshots (regular photo is fine) and resume to: jpak@iatv.tv ASAP.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
yKAN E-Board Positions
yKAN is looking to fill positions on the e-board. The e-board of yKAN organizes and executes the many events that yKAN holds. We are all dedicated volunteers who want to serve our communities and be leaders of the 1.5 & 2nd generation of Korean Americans. Although the chairs of each committee will head up events throughout the year the rest of the e-board and other members contribute their time and offer input and the events are collaborative efforts that end up being fun and rewarding.
Advancement Committee
The Advancement Committee was created to increase Korean American resources by promoting, encouraging and fostering educational activities, programs and career opportunities; and to participate in various political
activities to establish, solidify and enhance Korean American status in the United States.
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee of yKAN acts as the official body within the organization charged with raising funds for various y-KAN activities and events.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee was created to include a body which manages and regulates its members in respect to its Constitution, to insure that the rights and duties of all members are honored as specified in the Constitution, and to create and develop a true "network" among its members.
Social Committee
The Social & Networking Committee's function is to provide an atmosphere for social and professional "networking" among yKAN's members and constituents.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Local Tsunami Response Team
The Asian American Federation of New York, a non-profit leadership organization that works to address the critical needs of the Asian American population in the New York City area, is seeking individuals to be part of a specialized community outreach team to assess the impact of the of local communities affected by the Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami of December 2004. The team will conduct targeted outreach to local Asian immigrant communities with ties to the affected countries. Each team member will be trained in outreach, interview, documentation, and referral skills.
Responsibilities:
Team members will coordinate and identify respective community needs through outreach, dissemination of information, needs assessment, and documentation
Identify community members who have been directly or indirectly impacted by the tragedy
Research and disseminate information on relief and service resources in local communities
Conduct basic needs assessment interviews with affected individuals, other community members, and civic/local leaders
Connect affected community members to services that are available through member agencies and the broader social service network
Assess and document the extent to which community needs have been met by existing agencies and identify any access or service gaps
Recommend strategies to close service gaps and assist affected community members to access needed services
Job Requirements:
Intimate knowledge of the one or more of the affected local communities, including important community spaces, events, and leaders
Proficiency in English and one or more of the following languages: Bahasa Indonesia, Sinhala, Tamil, or Thai
Community outreach or service experience a plus
Ability to work well independently and with a team
Strong written and oral communications skills
Willingness to work flexible hours and travel within NYC
Basic word processing and internet research skills
Students, retirees, and other non-traditional workers are encouraged to apply
This project is for 3 months, and will start immediately. Multiple part-time positions are available, but will be filled as soon as appropriate applicants are found, so interested individuals are encouraged to submit cover letter and resume immediately to the attention of Parag Khandhar via fax: (212) 344-5636, or via email: HR@aafny.org with Tsunami Community Response Team in the subject line.
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INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
TV Production Office Internships at Wooart
"Cinema AZN", a new cable television series, is a magazine-style program devoted exclusively to Asian and Asian American movies (think Entertainment Tonight meets Ebert and Roeper) that will launch nationwide this Spring. We are looking for part-time interns to:
Transcribe taped interviews of leading Asian and Asian American filmmakers, actors, and industry persons.
Carry out production office tasks and duties.
Assist with location and studio shoots.
Qualifications - Ideal candidate will:
Have knowledge of and interest in Asian and Asian American movies, television production, and experience in office environments.
Be available to start immediately
Interns will have valuable exposure to and hands-on experience in the production of a non-fiction, serial television program. Internship is unpaid but transportation/meal stipend and school credit will be provided. Please send cover letter with availability and resume to: Maya, F: 212) 727-3584, maya@wooart.com.
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SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
InKAS: Scholarships for Korean Language Courses for Overseas Adoptees
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International Korean Adoptee Services Inc (InKAS)
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One semester beginning March, June, or September (One semester is 3 months)
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InKAS, Inc.
101-10 2nd fl., Daehyun-dong, Seodaemoon-gu
Seoul, Republic of Korea (Zip code: 120-809)
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inkas21@yahoo.co.kr | T: 82-2-3148-0258 | F:82-2-3148-0259
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International Korean Adoptee Services Inc (InKAS) is seeking to give out scholarships to eager overseas adoptees who are interested in learning Korean, the language, in Seoul. Together with the Language Institutes at Sogang, Ewha, Kyunghee, and Yonsei Universities, InKAS is planning on supporting a total of 36 people this year – 12 people per semester, but is flexible. Any overseas adoptees over the age of 18 who can stay in Seoul at least 3 months are welcome to apply. The sooner you apply, the better chance you have in taking part in this excellent opportunity since applicants will be selected in a first-come-first-served basis. Food and Boarding fees during the language course are not subject to support. The details of the scholarships for Korean language courses are as follows:
Support entire course fee (including textbook fees):
50% discount on course fee, and 50% support from InKAS
Ewha University (Intensive Program)
Sogang University (Regular Program)
Kyunghee University (Regular Program)
Support partial course fee (including textbook fees): 30% discount on course fee, 50% support from InKAS, and 20% by individuals (i.e., applicants themselves).
Yonsei Univ. (Regular Program)
Conditions:
Volunteer teaching English in "English class" to underprivileged children, twice a week for 2 hours from May – October, 2005 (transportation fees will be provided).
Participate in Summer Camp with the students in "English class" for 4 nights and 3 days during August (the date may be subject to change).
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