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Welcome to University City's podcast where we discuss all things University City. This podcast is brought to you by the city of Charlotte, Truist Foundation, and University City Partners. It's recorded at the beautiful office space of 1 University Place by the Lake here in University City.
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Representatives from Seneca Insurance Company, the Hartford Insurance Company, and director of the Columbia University Masters in Insurance Management program, will discuss careers in the insurance industry and how they are not only an intricate part of everyday life, but also an exciting and rewarding career path for CUNY students.…
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Catherine Chung and Johnny Nguyen (Asian Women For Health), and Preston Dang (Western University-College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific), will discuss their current collaborative two-year research study project, ACCESS-PD: Advancing Comprehensive Care and Enhancing ServiceStandardsin Parkinsons Disease among Asian Americans.…
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Poet and editor Russell C. Leong will read from MothSutra, based upon drawings and poetry about an Asian delivery man who rides a bicycle throughout Manhattan as he cycles through his life from East to West. Leong hopes to evoke the inner lives, meditations, hopes and dreams of persons generally invisible to those who order takeout. MothSutra was f…
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We have a special guest today who embodies entrepreneurial spirit and community connection. Joining us is Janelle Doyle, the dynamic owner of It's Poppin' Gourmet Kettle Corn. In this episode, Janelle takes us through her incredible journey from a corporate banking job in Pittsburgh to becoming a thriving entrepreneur in Charlotte. She shares how a…
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In the bustling heart of University City, small businesses often find themselves grappling with financial challenges that could make or break them. Enter Lionel Sargent, the accounting wizard behind Cobb Accounting, who has been a cornerstone of financial guidance for University City Partners. In this episode, Lionel sheds light on the core aspects…
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Today we're diving into the world of Boardwalk Billy's, a local gem that's been serving up smiles and delicious food for 26 years. Joining me is Logan Thompson, the energetic manager of this beloved restaurant. Logan shares insights about what makes Boardwalk Billy's a standout eatery, from its famous crab queso to its deep ties with UNC Charlotte.…
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We'll explore the fascinating world of small businesses within the community, focusing on the unique Real African Art Gallery. Our special guest, Calstain Ganda, originally from Zimbabwe, shares his inspiring journey of bringing authentic Zimbabwean stone sculptures and art to the local scene. Learn about the cultural significance, the challenges, …
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We're excited to provide insights into sustaining wellness for family caregivers. Our guest, Carolyn Dowdy, Founder of Caregiver Mental Wellness, shares her personal journey as a caregiver after her husband's stroke and discusses the burnout many caregivers face. She highlights the vital role her nonprofit plays in offering educational programs, re…
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Today, we explore the small business scene in University City with Christopher Peterkin, the Founder of University Care Services. After being laid off, Christopher made a significant career shift from grocery operations to the non-medical home care industry. He shares his inspiring journey to becoming a small business owner, detailing the services …
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Keith Stanley sits down with David Korany, a dedicated pharmacist and business owner of David's Pharmacy in Charlotte's University area. David shares his journey from studying pharmacy in Egypt to running his own independent pharmacy amid big chain competitors. He opens up about the unique challenges and rewards of being a small business owner, esp…
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Keith Stanley sits down with Patrick McManaman, the driving force behind the beloved University City hotspot, Famous Toastery. Together, they explore the unique journey of how this local gem has become an integral part of the community and the secrets behind its culinary successes. Patrick McManaman shares candid insights about the inspiration and …
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Keith Stanley welcomes outdoor adventure expert James Smith on University City Partners Podcast to demystify outdoor activities for beginners and intermediate explorers. James, co-owner of MyOutdoorJoy, shares his unique insights into making outdoor activities accessible and enjoyable for all, shattering stereotypes and encouraging inclusive partic…
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Born 1941 in Oakland, Californias Chinatown, William Gee Wong is the only son of his father, known as Pop. Born in Guangdong Province, China, Pop emigrated to Oakland as a teenager during the Chinese Exclusion era in 1912 and entered the U.S. legally as the son of a native, despite having partially false papers. 'Sons of Chinatown' is Wongs evocati…
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Since 2004, the CUNY Asian American Film Festival (AAFF) has recognized and awarded over $14,900 in cash prizes to student filmmakers enrolled at the City University of New York, including City College, Brooklyn College, Hunter College, Lehman College, College of Staten Island, and Queens College. The CUNY AAFF helps to promote the artistic visual …
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For this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of AAPI Identities."Von Yung-Yi Diana Pan, Chaumtoli Huq and Sudha Setty
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For this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of AAPI Identities."Von Yung-Yi Diana Pan, Lili Shi and Betty Yu
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For this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of AAPI Identities."Von Yung-Yi Diana Pan, Linta Varghese and Rohan Zhou-Lee
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For this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of AAPI Identities."Von Yung-Yi Diana Pan and Grace Lee
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For this symposium, AAARI has invited students, scholars, community organizers, and/or practitioners to share their innovative research and creative works, pedagogical projects, programmatic efforts, and other activities that address the broad scope of AAPI Identities."Von Frank Wu
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Hong Kong was a key battlefield in Asia's cultural cold war. After 1948-1949, an influx of filmmakers, writers, and intellectuals from mainland China transformed British Hong Kong into a hub for mass entertainment and popular publications. Hong Kong Media and Asia's Cold War discusses how Communist China, Nationalist Taiwan, and the U.S. fought to …
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On a hot summer day, Wang Guiping attended her divorce trial at the Xiqing Peoples Tribunal. Taking an unfaithful spouse to court would, Guiping thought, help her end a hopeless relationship and actualize her lawful rights upon divorce. Later that day, Guiping would find herself betrayed not only by her husband, but by the court system and her own …
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Based on his new book, this presentation explores the recent history of Chinese immigration within the United States and the fundamental changes in spatial settlement that have relocated many low-skilled Chinese immigrants from New York Citys Chinatown to new immigrant destinations. Using a mixed-method approach over a decade in Chinatown and six d…
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In The Children of this Madness, Gemini Wahhaj pens a complex tale of modern Bengalis, one that illuminates the recent histories not only of Bangladesh, but America and Iraq. Told in multiple voices over successive eras, this is the story of Nasir Uddin and his daughter Beena, and the intersection of their distant, vastly different lives.…
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There is a growing consensus that the discipline of sociology and the social sciences broadly need to engage more thoroughly with the legacy and the present day of colonialism, Indigenous/settler colonialism, imperialism, and racial capitalism in the United States and globally. In Disciplinary Futures, edited by Nadia Y. Kim and Pawan Dhingra, a cr…
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Asian Americans are the fastest growing group in the United States and include approximately 50 distinct ethnic groups, but their stories and experiences have often been sidelined or stereotyped. Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects offers a vital window into the triumphs and tragedies, strength and ingenuity,…
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Hyunhee Park offers the first global historical study of soju, the distinctive distilled drink of Korea. Searching for sojus origins, Park leads us into the vast, complex world of premodern Eurasia. She demonstrates how the Mongol conquests of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries wove together hemispheric flows of trade, empire, scientific and t…
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