The U.S.-Japan Bridging Foundation is hosting a few webinars on careers for Japan Studies students in Fall 2022. A great opportunity to learn about possible careers for students in Japan Studies/East Asian Studies majors.
Meet with Japanese students from Matsumoto University in Japan during the online tutoring session at LaGuardia. The Language Lounge will take place from 7:30pm to 8:30pm every Wednesday in Fall 2022. This is a great opportunity to learn more about …
Our own Prof. George Tsouris will be on this panel discussion. Please join the event if you have time.
“Plan 75” (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19719904/) by Chie Hayakawa will be Japan’s nomination for Oscar this year.
The deadline for US-Japan Bridging Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship is on Saturday, October 1, 2022. This is for study abroad to Japan in Spring 2023.
The US-Japan Bridging Foundation, in partnership with AATJ – American Association of Teachers of Japanese, …
The CUNY Research Scholars Program (CRSP) program funds year-long research experiences for community college students at LaGuardia Community College. The program focuses on authentic research in STEM disciplines and students receive 400 hours of mentoring from faculty member and a …
LaGuardia Community College is looking for New Student Orientation Peer Leaders. New Student Orientation Peer Leaders will assist the New Student Orientation Program on Thursday, September 8, 2022. The compensation is $225. The deadline for applications is Thursday, August 25, …
Prof. George Tsouris has created a short introduction video to ELJ250 Japanese Literature in Translation in Fall 2022. This course is offered as an in-person class at T 3:25-5:35pm and TH 4:35-5:35pm (C-222). The course code is ELJ250.5216 (47809).
For …
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered a speech at the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) Review Conference at the UN on Monday, August 1, 2022. Fumio Kishida was the first Japanese prime minister to attend the NPT Review Conference, which …
LaGuardia’s SOAR Program allows students of all majors to explore paid internship opportunities from employers all over New York City, where they can gain skills and further knowledge in their field of study. This is a paid internship opportunity ($20/h, …
Over 50 universities, specialized schools, and language schools in Japan are presenting their programs at this virtual study abroad fair on Friday, July 29, 2022. This will be a great opportunity for students who are interested in study abroad in …
The Japan Entertainment Club will be having a 2nd Picnic/BBQ @ Roosevelt Island! Join us for a day of music, food + more.
Registration for the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) will become available on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 and will be closed on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. This national test is a great opportunity to prove your Japaense language skill. If you are …
Ever wanted to contribute more to the club? Have ideas in mind? The Japan Entertainment Club is looking for new club officers for the Fall 2022 semester!
All positions are open, such as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer! This …
The Center for Career & Professional Development at LaGuardia Community College is currently recruiting students for the Elmezzi Career Fellows Program for Fall 2022. Students will be provided professional development, mentoring, and a paid internship at $15 an hour, 10 …
The Peer Academy is hiring Peer Advisors for Fall 2022 through Monday, May 23, 2022 till Thursday, July 28, 2022 . Potential Peer Advisors must have a GPA of 2.8 or greater and a minimum of 18 credits. This is …
The application for the Excelsior Scholarship 2022-2023 is now open at https://www.hesc.ny.gov/pay-for-college/financial-aid/types-of-financial-aid/nys-grants-scholarships-awards/the-excelsior-scholarship.html. The deadline is Wednesday, August 31, 2022.
Recipients of this award must have a family income of $125,000 or less for the 2022-2023 academic year and, file …
The Japan Entertainment Club will be hosting an End of Semester Celebration event Thursday, July 7, 2022, from 12:00pm – 5:00pm. Let’s celebrate all our achievements and accomplishments this semester – whether you’re a graduate or current student at LAGCC. …
LaGuardia CARES (College Access for Retention and Economic Success) connects students with resources, referrals and local community services to overcome financial barriers, stay in school and graduate. LaGuardia CARES provides resources for daily living expenses, including food, healthcare, rent, utilities, …
The Multicultural Exchange is hiring LaGuardia students to be mentors this upcoming academic year (2022-2023). The Multicultural Exchange is within the Office of Campus Life at LaGuardia. It consists of two peer mentoring programs: https://www.laguardia.edu/student-services/multicultural-exchange/. Black Male Empowerment Cooperative …
Hannah started learning Japanese when she was 13 years old and she has recently graduated from Oxford Univeristy majoring in Japanese. She discusses different topics related to her experience in learning the Japaense language and culture and other topics about …
The Honors Student Advisory Committee is hosting The Annual Summer Transfer Workshop, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at 2:30pm in The Little Theater. ​This event will be held in person and on Zoom.
A new Daiso (Japanese dollar store) is opening in Midtown East on Friday, July 15, 2022 and Saturday, July 16, 2022. They are doing Grand Opening promos on these two days. The address is 220 E 57th St, New York, …
The Office of the Executive Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ED DEI) was created by President Adams in the Fall of 2021. The ED is responsible for guiding the College’s efforts in building and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and …
LaGuardia Recreation Program has announced the reopening of LaGuardia’s fitness center, gym, and pool as of Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Below is the tentative reopening schedule. Call the recreation office (718-482-5044) or visit their website (https://www.laguardia.edu/recreation/) for updates.…
EverUp Micro-Credentials are FREE, 100-hour online intensives that equip CUNY students with in-demand skills and provide a competitive boost at landing internships and entry-level roles at some of New York’s largest employers. Those who successfully completed the training will receive …
The Japan Foundation in New York is starting a new digital library service of Japanese books. Their digital library will carry a large number of manga in English and Japaense study materials (including the major textbooks such as Genki). If …
The Liberal Arts Program is hosting a graduation celebration for LA students on Monday, June 13, 2022 (12pm-2pm in Room E-111). All graduating students in the Liberal Arts majors, including Options, are invited to this celebration.
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Graduation Celebration for …
If you’re a New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) resident attending a CUNY college, you may be eligible to receive a $1,000 scholarship. Applications and specific eligibility requirements are available at Opportunity New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) website: http://opportunitynycha.org/about-adult-education/college-scholarships/…
The Multicultural Exchange is hiring LaGuardia students to be mentors this upcoming academic year (2022-2023). The Multicultural Exchange is within the Office of Campus Life at LaGuardia. It consists of two peer mentoring programs: https://www.laguardia.edu/student-services/multicultural-exchange/. Black Male Empowerment Cooperative …
The Alan J Berman Scholarship provides a $400 scholarship for selected students.
Students must submit an application form, a typewritten personal statement, academic transcript, and two letters of recommendation from faculty members.
The deadline for the 2022 award is Wednesday, …
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 …
LaGuardia Community College is recruiting current LaGuardia students who are interested in a paid, in-person position as a Student Success Mentor (SSM).
Roles and responsibilities
LaGuardia Community College is hosting a series of events to celebrate the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May. An exciting month-long celebration that includes in-person and virtual events. All faculty, students, and staff members are invited to attend. …
CUNY is recruiting students for CUNY Career Launch 2022 ($20/hour internship in Summer 2022). The internship will take place between early July and mid-August for 19 hours per week. Here is the synopsis of this internship opportunity.
As part of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month (formerly known as Asian Heritage Month), LaGuardia Community College is hosting an origami workshop from 2:15pm-3:15pm on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 @ Room E-111. This is an in-person event. …
LaGuardia Community College is hosting a series of events to celebrate the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month (formerly known as Asian Heritage Month) between Tuesday, May 3, 2022 and Wednesday, May 25, 2022.
LaGuardia Community College offers Japanese courses at various levels in Fall 2022. 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 …
The deadline for US-Japan Bridging Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship is on Sunday, May 1, 2022. This is for study abroad to Japan in Fall 2022.
“Hajimete no otsukai” (Old Enough!) is a famous Japanese TV program, in which a little toddler (around 3-8 years old) is asked to go an errand at a local grocery store alone. Japan is probably still one of the safest …
The Sunrise Mart grocery store closed in early April 2022. This was an iconic store in East Village, which was once known as a (small) Little Tokyo in New York City. Tony Yoshida, the original owner of the Sunrise Mart, …
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 Degree Map for the Japaense Option has been updated. There is no major change since the last version (just some information about course notes were added), but I am sharing it here just for your information.
If you have …
The number of 1.5 and second-generation immigrants in Japan increased in the past few decades. Due to the lack of consistent policy to support the Japanese language education for immigrant children in Japan, many multi-racial Japanese children are academically struggling.…
Unfortunately Brooklyn Botanic Garden is not planning to resume the BBG Sakura Matsuri in 2022, but they are planning a lot of cherry tree viewing events in April and May 2022.
AnimeNYC 2022 (https://animenyc.com) will take place from Friday, November 18, 2022 to Sunday, November 20, 2022.…
New York ComicCon 2022 will be taking place from Thursday, October 6, 2022 and Sunday, October 9, 2022. Stay turned for more update on the ComicCon website (https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com).…
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Celebration Committee at LaGuardia is looking for student volunteers to run the cultural celebration event on 5/25/2022. This is an in-person event. If you are available/interested, please submit your info at https://bit.ly/3DnqELB. See …
The deadline for US-Japan Bridging Foundation Study Abroad Scholarship is on Sunday, May 1, 2022. This is for study abroad to Japan in Fall 2022.
Pachinko will be aired on Apple TV+ in 2022. Pachinko is a national best seller novel by Min Jin Lee, who described the struggles of Korean immigrants in Japan in the 20th century. The story describes a Korean family across …
