Asian American Leadership Conference Photographs
[Photographs by Antony Wong]

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Greetings

Dr. David Cheng, Director of Baruch Counseling Center,  opened the conference  at 9:00 AM sharp.

About three hundred people registered to attend the conference

President Ned Regan welcomed the conference attendees.

Extra chairs were laid out to accommodate the enthusiastic audience.

Dr. Joseph V. Scelsa, Vice President of Institutional Development at Queens College, congratulated the organizers of the conference.

Audience found the conference program provided helpful information about the speakers and their topics.

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Overview

Prof. Betty Lee Sung started the conference with the Overview Session, and explained the use of  the yellow light, the red light, and the Bell in making sure that the speakers will keep to their schedule. For her remarks, please click here.

Hon. John Liu expressed to the audience of his wish to see more Asian Americans in government.

Commissioner Sayu Bhojwani thanked AAARI for inviting her, and said that this was her tenth day on the job.

Dr. Shao Chee Sim, Director of Research at the Asian American Federation of New York, used Powerpoint to present his findings of the 9/11 impact on the economy of Chinatown.

Ms. Irene Chang, Esq., encouraged the audience to participate in the political process to gain more influence.

Prof. Gary Y. Okihiro compared the 9/11 impact on South Asian Americans to the Pearl Harbor devastation on the Japanese Americans, and urged  respect of civil rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.  For his remarks, please click here.

9/11 Impact on Asian Americans

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Prof. Ngee Pong Chang introduced the speakers who would speak on the impact of 9/11 on the Asian American Community.

Dr. Benjamin Chu, President of New York's Health and Hospitals Corporation, spoke of the needs to heal the mental wounds of Asian Americans in the aftermath of 9/11.

Ms. May Ying Chen talked about her personal observations on the fateful day,  and the devastation of Chinatown's garment industry by 9/11.

Mr. Alex Chu stressed the importance of rezoning to allow more manufacturing space to be converted into residential space in Chinatown, to stimulate long term revitalization of the community.

Mr. Christopher Kui emphasized the need for housing development in Chinatown.

Break

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During break, audience gathered around one of the speaker, Mr. Christopher Kui, to discuss the finer points of his presentation.

Audience exchanged views about different speakers in the morning general session.

Healing and Rebuilding 

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Dr. Hiroko Karan introduced the speakers for the Healing and Rebuilding Session.

Commissioner  Betty Wu talked of the outreach to Chinatown, made by her Department of Employment.

For the remarks of Commissioner Betty Wu, please click here.

Prof. Parmatma Saran told the audience of unjust treatment of South Asians since 9/11.

For the remarks of Prof. Parmatma Saran, please click here.

Prof. David Cheng cautioned that the interpretation of post 9/11 mental health services utilization must take into account the reluctance of Asian Americans to seek psychological counseling.

Ms. Joyce O. Moy reported the contributions made by the Small Business Development Center at LaGuardia Community College.

Ms. Angelica O. Tang informed the audience of the different employment development programs in Chinatown sponsored by Elaine Chao, Secretary of  U.S. Department of Labor. 

Political Leadership

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Prof. James Lap presided over the Political Leadership session, and introduced the two speakers.

Prof. S. B. Woo explained to the audience the principles of 80-20: how a minority can influence the outcome of a tight political race.

Prof. Pei-Te Lien showed the audience her 2000-1 study of Asian American political behavior  in California

Research Challenges, Findings & Opportunities

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In a workshop conducted by Prof. Keming Liu, Mr. Richard Rothbard (middle) informed the audience of the Research Foundation's website at the CUNY Research Foundation.  [Left: Dr. Shao Chee Sim; Right: Prof. Tarry Hum]

Audience listened to the panelists at the Workshop where discussions centered around research.

Chinatown Development

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Ms. Bonnie Wong talked about the future role of small business in Chinatown.  [L to R: Thomas Tam, Kai Yin Liu, and Robin Mui]

Audience at the workshop actively participated in the discussion about the barriers to Chinatown development.

Student Counseling

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Ms. Susan Wong presided over the workshop on student counseling.

Vice Chancellor Otis Hill led a panel to discuss issues concerning student counseling in CUNY.

Audience paid attention to the discussion on how Asian American students can benefit from counseling  in the CUNY system.

Prof. Irene Chung conversed with Prof. David Cheng in between presentations.

The Student Counseling Session was the most well-attended workshop at the Conference.

Faculty Development: Survival in the CUNY System  

for Asian American Faculty

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Prof. Annie Koshi (middle) presided over the workshop on Faculty Development which included Dr. Barbara Bowen, President of PSC-CUNY.

Dr. Brian Schwartz, Vice President for Research Centers at the CUNY Graduate Center offered examples of funding related to Asian American research opportunities.

Prof. Ravi Kalia talked about his struggles to overcome the disadvantage of his Asian origin to survive in the CUNY system.

Dr. Gloriana Waters, Dean of Faculty Development,  spoke of the many opportunities for faculty development within CUNY.

Employment Development in Chinatown After 9/11: 

An Integrated Approach

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Panelists at the workshop on employment development in Chinatown: [L to R: Jacob Wong, Don Lee, Oliver Tan]

A lighter moment for the audience in the workshop.

Asian American Studies Development
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Prof. Tricia Lin  presided over a panel on Asian American Studies Development, with Prof. Betty Lee Sung, Ms. Loretta Chin and Dr. Melanie Bush from Brooklyn College.

Audience enjoyed the stories told by the panelists which include Dr. Parmatma Saran from Baruch College.

Students and staff from Brooklyn College celebrated the success of the Conference on May 10th, 2002.

[Front left 1: Ms. Ana Lai, 4: Dr. Melanie Bush.  Back right 1: Ms. Loretta Chin, 3: Dr. Thomas Tam]

Women Leadership Development

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Prof. Ching Leou Liu was getting ready to begin a panel discussion with one of the panelist, Ms. Catherine McCabe, the Director of TIAA-CREF, New York City.  For the remarks of Ms. Catherine McCabe, please click here.

Ms. Patricia Eng shared her views with some other panelists.

Prof. Dorothy Kehl sat among the audience.

Ms. Renee Tang chatting with the other panelists on her workshop.

For her remarks, please click here.

Panelists prepared to leave after their presentations. 

[Left to Right: Doris Ling Cohan, Patricia Eng, Renee Tang, Catherine McCabe]

Asian Americans in Government

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Prof. Ngee Pong Chang (middle) presided over the workshop on Asian Americans in Government.

Ms. Angelica Tang [middle], who is the representative of Labor Secretary Elaine Chao in region 2, talked of her experience working in the government sector.  [Left: Mr. Ernesto Malave, Jr.  Right: Ms. Jenny Lam Low]

Mr. Fred Teng presented his inside view of the political election and appointment system.

Mr. Ernesto Malave, Jr., informed the audience about internship opportunities at government offices.

Ms. Angelica Tang giving the fine points of moving ahead in government circles.

Ms. Jenny Lam Low responded to a question at the end of the workshop.

Asian Americans in the Aftermath of 9/11

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Prof. Lung Chi Chen talked about the environmental health impact related to the World Trade Center disaster.  Other panelists included Ms. Wendy Chung, Ms. Renata Huang, and Mr. Edward Watkins.

Audience at the workshop

Renata Huang [second from left], the Independent film-maker, at the workshop.

Economic Development of Flushing: The Other Chinatown

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Prof. Charles Kee presided over the workshop which included Prof. Bernadette Lee, Ms. Marie Nahikian, and Mr. Joseph Chan.  

Trustee Wellington Chen elaborated on the demographic transition of Flushing in the past decade.

Dr. Frank Kehl sat next to Prof. Charles Kee during the presentation.

Break

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During break, audience gathered around one of the speaker, Mr. Christopher Kui, to discuss the finer points of his presentation.

Audience exchanged views about different speakers in the morning general session.

Sponsors' Recognition Ceremony

[Photo by Andre Beckles]  Dr. Thomas Tam presented a plaque of appreciation to the representative of Con Edison, the sponsor of complimentary breakfast, lunch, and part of the costs of printing of the Conference proceedings.

[Photo by Andre Beckles]  Dr. Tam presented a plaque of appreciation to the Consolidated Chinese Benevolent Association for their leading support of the Institute

[Photo by Andre Beckles]  The representative of Chancellor Matthew Goldstein received a plaque from Dr. Thomas Tam