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    <Title>REPOST: 4/16 Manil Suri Book Event: A Room in Bombay</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><div>RSVP on the <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/asianstudiesprogram/events/152490" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">original event page</a>. </div><div><br></div>Join the Asian Studies Program in conversation with author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Room-Bombay-Memoir-Manil-Suri/dp/1324106387" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">A Room in Bombay: A Memoir</a>, <a href="https://www.manilsuri.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Manil Suri</a>, and English/MCS Alumnus, <a href="https://adityadesaiwriter.com/about-me" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Aditya Desai</a>. The event will be held on <strong>Thursday, April 16th, starting at 4:30PM in the Library Gallery!</strong><div><br></div><div>Food will be provided.</div><div><br></div><div>About the Author:</div><div>
          <div>Manil Suri is the author of the forthcoming memoir, A Room in Bombay, three internationally acclaimed novels, The Death of Vishnu, The Age of Shiva and The City of Devi, and a book on popular mathematics, The Big Bang of Numbers.</div>
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          <div>He has served as a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times and is a distinguished university professor of mathematics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is a passionate promoter of both mathematics and the humanities, and has motivated audiences worldwide to embrace both, rather than just one or the other.</div>
          </div><div><br></div><div>Aditya Desai, who will be in discussion with Manil Suri during the event, is a writer, editor, teacher, and activist living in Baltimore, Maryland. He also works with several arts &amp; racial justice organizations in Baltimore including the CityLit Project, Baltimore Youth Arts, and the Asian Pasifika Arts Collective.</div><div><br></div><div>
          <div>This event has been organized by Asian Studies with support from the Global Asias Initiative.</div>
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    <Summary>For community information sharing, please email AAAFSC secretary Ming Xie (mingxie@umbc.edu).  Thank you! </Summary>
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    <Title>CHINA Town Hall Webcast</Title>
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  <NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="157566" important="false" status="posted" url="https://dev.my.umbc.edu/posts/157566">
    <Title>Webinar: The Perpetual Foreigner Stereotype: New Data on Asian American Experiences</Title>
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          Join Committee of 100 on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT for a conversation highlighting new findings from the second report in the "2025 State of Chinese Americans survey" four-part series, examining how the assumption of foreignness shapes experiences of belonging for Chinese Americans and broader Asian American communities.  
          
          The data reveals a troubling pattern: U.S.-born Asian Americans continue to be viewed as perpetual outsiders, facing race-based discrimination and questioning of their belonging at higher rates than any other racial group in the nation. Those who regularly encounter these assumptions face feelings of exclusion and psychological distress. The stereotype also dampens political engagement, reducing policymaker responsiveness to AAPI community needs. Our panelists will explore what these findings and what can be done:</div><div><br></div><div> - Teresa Hsu, PhD, Founder and Executive Director of SPEAK (Supportive Place for Empowering Asian Americans &amp; Kins) </div><div><br></div><div> - Vivien Leung, PhD, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Santa Clara </div><div><br></div><div> - Katie Soo, Trustee of the Asia Society Global Board of Trustees and Board Chair of Asia Society Southern California </div><div><br></div><div> Whether you are an advocate, policymaker, mental health professional, or community leader, this discussion will offer data-driven insights and practical perspectives to better support Asian American communities. <br></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Click <a href="https://committee100-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/1117726582648/WN_PQGRC38wRZC7ZRCwIYUo1A?utm_source=%2A%2APublic+Events+and+Marketing+List+aka+PML+%5B12%2F2024%5D&amp;utm_campaign=8bcb6577a1-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_03_04_04_09_COPY_04&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=0_-1f43640b5c-535434516&amp;mc_cid=8bcb6577a1&amp;mc_eid=220085b112#/registration" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">here</a> to register for the event. </strong><br></div></div>
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    <Summary>Click here to register for the event.      Six years after the global pandemic, xenophobia and discrimination remain a persistent reality for Asian Americans, driven in part by the enduring...</Summary>
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    <Title>Manil Suri Book Event: A Room in Bombay</Title>
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          <div class="html-content"><div><strong>Manil Suri Book Event: A Room in Bombay</strong></div><div>Discussion with the author</div><div><br></div><div><h5><a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/asianstudiesprogram/events?mode=upcoming" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Thursday, April 16, 2026</a><span> · 4:30 - 6 PM</span></h5></div><div><div><a href="http://maps.google.com/?t=k&amp;z=18&amp;q=Library%20and%20Gallery%2C%20Albin%20O.%20Kuhn@39.2561219,-76.7124751" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Library Gallery</a></div><div><br></div><div>Link Event: <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/asianstudiesprogram/events/152490" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/asianstudiesprogram/events/152490 </a></div><br></div><div>Join us in conversation with author of <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/asianstudiesprogram/events/152490/1556b/79d0a684f24589c1c5cd81518e305088/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRoom-Bombay-Memoir-Manil-Suri%2Fdp%2F1324106387" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">A Room in Bombay: A Memoir</a>, <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/asianstudiesprogram/events/152490/1556b/68e86b0cedbc4e0a08c7d17288bf9fff/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.manilsuri.com%2F" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Manil Suri</a>, and English/MCS Alumnus, <a href="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/asianstudiesprogram/events/152490/1556b/768011f711259b6dfded260162e925d1/web/link?link=https%3A%2F%2Fadityadesaiwriter.com%2Fabout-me" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Aditya Desai</a>. The event will be held on Thursday, April 16th, starting at 4:30PM in the Library Gallery!<div><br></div><div>Food will be provided.</div><div><br></div><div>About the Author:</div><div><div>Manil Suri is the author of the forthcoming memoir, A Room in Bombay, three internationally acclaimed novels, The Death of Vishnu, The Age of Shiva and The City of Devi, and a book on popular mathematics, The Big Bang of Numbers.</div><div><br></div><div>He has served as a contributing opinion writer for the New York Times and is a distinguished university professor of mathematics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He is a passionate promoter of both mathematics and the humanities, and has motivated audiences worldwide to embrace both, rather than just one or the other.</div></div><div><br></div><div>Aditya Desai, who will be in discussion with Manil Suri during the event, is a writer, editor, teacher, and activist living in Baltimore, Maryland. He also works with several arts &amp; racial justice organizations in Baltimore including the CityLit Project, Baltimore Youth Arts, and the Asian Pasifika Arts Collective.</div><div><br></div><div><div>This event has been organized by Asian Studies with support from the Global Asias Initiative.</div></div><br></div><div><img src="https://asianstudies.umbc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/74/2026/03/Manil-Suri-Book-Event-Flyer-3.png" alt="Event poster" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></div></div>
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    <br><strong>Hear from the President:</strong> Kick off the night with a keynote on Imposter Syndrome by UMBC's own <strong>Dr. Valerie Sheares Ashby</strong>.  <br><strong>Meet Powerful Leaders:</strong> Get direct access to a panel of women who have navigated advanced degrees and high-level leadership roles.
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    <br><strong>Network &amp; Eat:</strong> Enjoy <strong>free food</strong> while building connections with fellow graduate students and our guest speakers.</p><p>Whether you're looking for a mentor, a new headshot, or just a little inspiration, this is the room you want to be in.</p><p><strong>Where:</strong> Skylight Room
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    <div class="html-content"><div>Dear UMBC Community,</div><div><br>I am sure that many of you have heard the very sad news of the passing of Eric Coleman Hrabowski, the only son of UMBC’s long-serving, transformative leader, President Emeritus Freeman Hrabowski, and Jackie Hrabowski. I know that this caring community grieves for and with the family, as do I. We send them our love, strength, and support, today and always.</div><div><br>I write to you now to share a personal message of thanks from Jackie and Freeman, which follows below. </div><div><br>Sincerely,</div><div><br><em>President Valerie Sheares Ashby</em></div><div> </div><div>To our beloved UMBC family,</div><div><br>Jackie and I are overwhelmed by the kindness, comforting words, and acts of compassion from so many of you. They are truly a source of strength and solace in this time of profound loss, and we thank you.</div><div><br>Many have asked how they can honor Eric. We can offer two ways for now: We invite you to share your words and photos on this <a href="https://www.marshallmarchfh.com/obituaries/eric-hrabowski/#!/TributeWall" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">tribute page</a>. These memories will be lovingly compiled and shared at a celebration of life for Eric being planned for this summer. In lieu of flowers, if you are so inclined, we invite donations in Eric’s honor to the <a href="https://www.cfuf.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Center for Urban Families</a>, an organization whose mission reflects the values that Eric embodied throughout his life.</div><div><br>As you know, this is an incredibly difficult time for our family, but we are lifted by the love and grace of each other, of God, and of our wondrous and supportive extended family at UMBC, throughout Baltimore, and beyond.</div><div><br>In gratitude,<br><br></div><div><em>Jackie and Freeman</em></div><div><br></div></div>
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