Our own Prof. George Tsouris will be on this panel discussion. Please join the event if you are on campus (this is an in-person event).
The U.S. Department of State’s Gilman-McCain Scholarship provides awards of $5,000 for undergraduate child dependents of active duty service members to study or intern abroad on credit-bearing programs.
The Gilman-McCain Scholarship is a congressionally funded initiative of the Bureau of …
We are pleased to announce an in-person orientation meeting for the Japaense Option students at 4:00pm on Monday, September 11, 2023 (the first in-person orientation meeting after the pandemic!). …
Bill Tsuda majored in Japanese at LaGuardia and received prestigious scholarships from the U.S. Department of State and the Henry-Luce Foundation before graduating from LaGuardia in 2016. Bill presented his study abroad experience in Japan (fully-funded by the Critical Language …
Abdallah Alasallal, also known with his Japanese name 武士 (Takeshi), started learning Japanese at LaGuardia Community College in Spring 2013. Abdallah graduated in the Japaense Option in 2015. Abdallah moved to Queens College to obtain his Bachelor’s degree and then …
Diego Oliveros completed the Japanese Option at LaGuardia in Spring 2017 and served in the military. After several years of service, he is now resuming his education in East Asian Studies at Stony Brook University.
The New York Mets is offering local college students discounted tickets to a Mets home game on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, priced at $15, which also includes food and beverages at reduced rates. Located at Citi Field in Queens, and …
AAARI is accepting applications for its Thomas Tam Scholarship for 2023. The scholarship awards $1,000 to an individual qualified undergraduate student that is currently enrolled at any of the twenty-one colleges within CUNY, Asian or non-Asian, who has demonstrated creativity …
The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) is a prestigious national study abroad scholarship, which covers all the cost for a summer study abroad in 2023 to selected countries (including Japan). The program requires some level knowledge of language that you are …
The Japan Society (address: 333 E 47th St, New York, NY 10017 / http://www.japansociety.org/) is looking for interns for Fall 2023 (Sept 2023 – Jan 2024). This is an unpaid internship with a minimum commitment of two days per …
IL MAKIAGE, a beauty brand based in Soho, is looking for a part-time English-Japanese translator. See the details below or this job announcement.
Job description
WHO WE ARE
IL MAKIAGE is a DTC prestige beauty brand based in Soho, …
Registration for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) will become available on Monday, August 7, 2023. This national test is a great opportunity to prove your Japaense language skill. If you are in the Japanese Option or have taken several Japanese …
The Japan Times has published an interesting article about using AI to translate between English and Japanese.
Quote: “From ChatGPT to Bing and Bard, chatbots powered by artificial intelligence and their remarkable capabilities — translation, coding, storytelling and much more …
Kinokuniya Bookstore in Manhattan (1073 6th Ave, New York, NY 10018 / https://usa.kinokuniya.com/) is looking for a part-time sales clerk at the Comic/Manga department and/or the Stationary department. The pay rate is $17.50 per hour. Native/Business level Japanese skill …
Japan Society is going to resume the JAPAN CUTS (Japanese film festival) this year. The 16th annual JAPAN CUTS: Festival of New Japanese Film will be the largest showcase of contemporary Japanese cinema in North America.
Ghibli Fest (https://www.fathomevents.com/series/studio-ghibli-fest) is a celebration of Studio Ghibli films from June to July in 2023. Presented by Fathom Events, this extraordinary cinematic event brings the beloved classics of Studio Ghibli to the big screen. From enchanting tales …
J.LIVE (Japanese Learning Inspired Vision and Engagement) Talk was founded in 2015 as a college-level Japanese language presentation competition. It’s similar to a TED Talk where a presenter shares his/her vision using audio-visual materials and interacts with the audience. This …
The Embassy of Japan is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of Diplomatic Assistant. This individual will be primarily responsible for managing the schedules and assisting the activities of Political Section diplomats, as well as undertaking some …
The LaGuardia Foundation awards scholarships in a range between $500 to $4,200 to eligible LaGuardia students, including international and part-time students. You will need to submit your application with a short personal statement (minimum 200 words), describing your accomplishments, background, …
The Liberal Arts Japanese Option at LaGuardia Community College has finalized an articulation agreement with the Japanese major at Hunter College. Students who have successfully completed the Japanese Option curriculum at LaGuardia will now have the opportunity to transfer to …
The TESOL Program at LaGuardia Community College is offering a TESOL Transfer event with Queens College on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, 6-7pm. The TESOL Program Director from Queens College will be attending this workshop.
The Noguchi Museum is hosing the Community Day on Saturday, June 17, 2023. The Community Days feature free admission and art-making activities celebrating themes of peace and uplifting New York City’s Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) creative communities.
The Nutrition and Culinary Management Club invites you to a Japanese Dashi & Umami Session presented by Dashi Okume Brooklyn, a Japanese Dashi shop from Japan.
The Communications and External Affairs Division (https://www.laguardia.edu/communications-and-external-affairs/) of LaGuardia Community College is looking for student fellows who are interested in careers in communications, media relations, marketing, brand management and government relations. This is an on-campus job, paying $15.61 …
The API (Academic Peer Instruction) Program is now accepting applications for the next cohort of API tutors for Fall 2023. The API hires students before the start of the semester and interested and eligible students are encouraged to apply as …
Asian American Studies across CUNY: Reflections, Connections, Futures on May 12, 2023 at BMCC
CUNY has been the home to vibrant student activism and organizing, collaborative networks built of scholars and practitioners, and creative interventions made to support Asian American …
The Japan Studies Program at LaGuardia Community College is hosting a talk by Prof. George Tsouris on obscenity and gender equity in Japan at 10:30am on Thursday, May 4, 2023. See below for more information about this talk. This talk …
LaGuardia Community College offers Japanese courses at various levels in Spring 2023. For those who are interested in pursuing careers in Japan Studies, the college also offers Liberal Arts Option (major) in Japanese. For more information, contact Prof. Tomonori Nagano …
In 1847, Townsend Harris, president of the New York City Board of Education, found The Free Academy, which later becomes the City College of New York, CUNY. The Free Academy was founded to provide education to people beyond those who …
GaijinPot (https://gaijinpot.com) recommends five Japaense textbooks for absolute beginners.…
The Japan Studies Program is pleased to host this virtual workshop by Mr. Ed Agosto, an alumnus of Japanese Option at LaGuardia Community College, who has been recently accepted to the JET Programme. He is going to share his career …
In collaboration with the AAPI Heritage Month (https://www.laguardia.edu/ahc/), the Japan Studies Program is hosting a talk by Ross Perlin, Co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance, on Thursday, May 4, 2023. Prof. Perlin’s talk is titled “Mapping Asian Languages …
This year’s Japan Parade will take place at 1:00pm on Saturday, May 13, 2023. The opening ceremony will begin at 12:30pm at 81st Street & Central Park West and then the procession march from 81st Street to 67th Street. Prof. …
The AAPI Heritage Committee is planning this year’s AAPI celebrations in May 2023 and we are seeking talented students and professional performers to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of AAPI community at LaGuardia Community College. If you have a passion …
LaGuardia Community College is organizing Greenway Plaza (https://www.laguardia.edu/greenway/), an open street initiative on the 29th street between Skillman ave. and 47th ave., every Wednesday from April 19, 2023 to Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The Japan and Entertainment Club …
CUNY Cultural Corp is accepting applications for Fall 2023-Spring 2024. Cultural Corp interns will gain valuable professional experience working for NYC’s cultural institutions and are paid $17/hour. The deadline is April 10, 2023. See https://cuny.edu/culturalcorps for information on eligibility requirements …
LaGuardia Community College is looking for students who are interested in joining President Society, a student fellowship program, in Fall 2023 and Spring 2024. The student must have a GPA of 3.0 or above and must be able to attend …
LaGuardia Community College is launching a new program called College and Career Connect (C3) program, which provides recent high school graduates an opportunity to take a free summer course at LaGuardia Community College. Students will also receive access to peer …
JapanFes (Japanese street fair) has just announced its 2023 event calendar. See The JapanFes’s website (https://www.japanfes.com) for more information.
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Japan Fes 2023 calendar
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024: Japan Fes @ East Village
Saturday, April 1, 2023: …
The Spring Transfer Fair is this Wednesday, March 29th, 2023! Come meet representatives from a variety of colleges, learn key information, and discover transfer opportunities at 4-year colleges. Students who attend (check-in at the event) will also receive March group …
The Yokosuka Council on Asia-Pacific Studies (YCAPS) has published “The Getting to Know Japan” webinar series, which is designed to assist Americans living in Japan to learn about and gain greater appreciation for Japanese culture and society. World-class specialists will …
The Japan Studies Program is pleased to host this virtual workshop by Mr. Hashim Smith, an alumnus of LaGuardia Community College, who has been developing his careers in education and hospitality industry in Japan. He is going to share his …
The Japan and Entertainment Club at LaGuardia Community College is participating in Student Clubs’ Spring Fest on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Japan and Entertainment Club and other college-sponsored programs/activities. Registration is …
Are you planning a picnic in Central Park during the spring? Check out this cherry blossom tracker (https://www.centralparknyc.org/cherry-blossoms) to find out the best spot for cherry blossom before your visit.…
Ghibli Park is a theme park featuring Studio Ghibli, a studio led by Hayao Miyazaki who created a number of Japanese anime films such as “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” (1984), “Castle in the Sky” (1986), “My Neighbor …
A group of Japanese high school/college students who won a national virtual stock market competition (https://manabow.com/sl/result/23/index.html) are visiting LaGuardia Community College on Friday, March 31, 2023. They are visiting LaGuardia to learn about college life in New York …
LaGuardia Community College offers language tutoring services for students learning new languages, including Japanese. Below is the list of Japaense tutors and their tutoring schedule in Spring 2023. Tutoring takes place either online (via Zoom) or in person (in Room …
Prof. George Tsouris has created a short introduction video to ELJ250 Japanese Literature in Translation in Spring 2023. This course is offered as a hybrid class, meeting in person 5:45pm-7:55pm on Monday. The course code is ELJ250.5239 (44977). ELJ250 satisfies …
The Community College Global Affairs Fellowship (CCGAF) is a new paid summer enrichment and mentorship program that seeks to expand access to global education opportunities and international affairs careers to community college, transfer, and non-traditional students.
The fellowship helps strengthen …
The Library is hosting Library Research Review Competition for 2021-2022. If you received an A for your research paper in 2022-2023, download the coversheet and submit it for the competition. The prizes include Amazon Fire HD and Amazon gift cards …
