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Mark your calendars for next summer’s KAAN conference, The Road Ahead, to be held in Hershey, PA on July 23-25, 2010. We will soon begin accepting proposals for conference sessions. Detailed information about how to submit these proposals will be released later this month. We look forward to gathering again as a community to listen, debate, learn, and share with one another. Invite your friends to be a part of this important event! |
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KAAN 2010 Call for Session Proposals |
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The 2010 KAAN Conference will be held in Hershey, PA from July 23-25, 2010. Our theme is The Road Ahead. This theme is relevant as Korea looks at closing international adoption, as racial discussions and perspectives continue to evolve in the United States, and as North Korea’s situation changes every day with questions of war, reunification, and human rights on the forefront. What wisdom can KAAN presenters and participants bring to these discussions? How can we listen and respond to each other and the world around us? How can we as a community support adoptees and adoptive parents of all ages? We are currently soliciting presentation and workshop proposals. All proposals are welcome, but of particular interest are those related to this year’s theme. You can find a proposal form at www.kaanconference.com. Click on 2010 Proposal Form in the right hand column. Proposals are due by December 1, 2009. |
A Euro-American on a Korean Tour at a Thai Restaurant in China : With
each chapter examining issues that interethnic adoptive families experience, Chris
Winston weaves her own perspective on her adoption experience with perspectives
related to her by her own children, adopted adults, other adoptive parents, birth
parents, Koreans, Korean Americans, and Asian Americans. While the book’s focus
is on experiences with Korean adoption, the experiences are transferable to inter-ethnic
adoptions from any country. Author's
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Pushing Up the Sky : This is the story of a remarkable family facing
incredible challenges of cancer while simultaneously figuring out how to weave their
adopted children's Korean heritage and racial ethnicity into their family. It is a story of
compromises and insights, profound joy, deep suffering, and terrific rewards. Parenting birth
and adopted children — is one theme of this book. Most of all, it is a story on the meaning
of family, and learning to let go of expectations and to forge a new identity. Author's
speaking engagements... |
| Proceeds from book sales support the KAAN Conference. Purchase your copy at www.kaanet.com/books/ | |
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Reporter Jenny Hurwitz and her sister, Becky, journeyed to Seoul to take a look at the orphanage where Jenny spent her first three months of life. Read More: http://www.nola.com |
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An Easton woman helps her adopted son trace his birth parents — and the contradictions of his mysterious youth. Read More: http://www.baltimoresun.com |
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Kids as young as 6 months judge others based on skin color. What's a parent to do? Read More: http://www.newsweek.com |
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The couple are adopting a special-needs girl from Korea; Heigl's sister also was adopted from Korea. Read More: http://www.people.com |
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After making it as an entrepreneur in America, James Kim is fulfilling his dream of opening an university in North Korea that will offer, of all things, an MBA. Read More: http://money.cnn.com |
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More than 120 South Koreans, most in their 70s or older, arrived in the Diamond Mountain resort on North Korea's east coast on Saturday for the reunions, according to the Unification Ministry
handling inter-Korean affairs. Read More: http://www.boston.com |
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Korean American, Dr. Larry Kwak of M.D. Anderson leads the charge. Read More: http://www.ethiopianreview.com |
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Entrepreneurial mental-health professionals are no different than other business people: they try to create new "products" and new markets. An example is the relatively new field of "adoption
specialist." Read More: http://www.pittsburghlive.com |
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Since Angelina Jolie adopted her daughter Zahara in 2005, the number of Americans adopting Ethiopian children has quadrupled. Read More: http://www.abc.net.au
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Boston Area's first H Mart Korean store debuts http://www.boston.com |
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“With concise, truth-seeking deftness of a seasoned journalist, Mei-Ling delves into the political, cultural and financial reasoning behind her Chinese birth parents' decision to put her up for adoption. . . Cut with historical detail and touching accounts of Mei-Ling's "real" family, the Hopgoods, Lucky Girl is a refreshingly upbeat take on dealing with the pressures and expectations of family, while remaining true to oneself. Simple, to the point and uncluttered of the everyday minutiae, Mei-Ling Hopgood nails the concept of becoming one's own.”—Detroit Metro Times Available through Amazon at http://www.amazon.com |
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This blog is based on the idea that you can create great Koreans meals with whatever you have in your fridge plus one extra, outside ingredient. http://plusonecook.wordpress.com |
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International Family Magazine is an ezine that celebrates the New Global Family this September, 2009. Family life is changing. The formula of man, wife, child and dog is a thing of the past. Today, in the year 2009 we find so many definitions of family - IVF, surrogacy, choice parent, single parent, multi-cultural, bi-racial, transracial, international adoption, and on and on. Today's family is a multicultural, multi-lingual and multi-dimensional group searching for a community in their own neighborhoods and on the web. IF mag is the multicultural family magazine for the globe. http://www.internationalfamilymag.com |
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Learn more about this Korean holiday at these websites wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org
Hidden Korea http://www.pbs.org
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The 2010 KAAN Conference will be held in Hershey, PA from July 23-25, 2010. Our theme is The Road Ahead. This theme is relevant as Korea looks at closing international adoption, as racial discussions and perspectives continue to evolve in the United States, and as North Korea’s situation changes every day with questions of war, reunification, and human rights on the forefront. What wisdom can KAAN presenters and participants bring to these discussions? How can we listen and respond to each other and the world around us? How can we as a community support adoptees and adoptive parents of all ages? We are currently soliciting presentation and workshop proposals. All proposals are welcome, but of particular interest are those related to this year’s theme. You can find a proposal form at www.kaanconference.com. Click on 2010 Proposal Form in the right hand column. Proposals are due by December 1, 2009. |
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Journey to Motherland We are sending this email to share a beautiful dream of ours with you. We are planning a trip to Korea between end of May to beginning of June in 2010 with Amerasians and their family members across America and beyond. Just a few months ago, my wife Tia got an epiphany and told me that she would like to start a project to visit Korea with minimum of one hundred Amerasians. I thought it will be a monumental task and it's not going to be easy. However, as her husband and as a fellow Amerasian, I knew what it means to make this beautiful dream a reality. Some will be visiting Korea for the first time, some will be back there in many decades but most meaningfully, some will have a chance to find their birth mother or perhaps Korean relatives. My wife Tia was born with a US citizenship in US Army base near Incheon with African American father and Korean mother. She had good relationships with both of her parents and their family members as well. I was born in Tea-gu with a single Korean mother. My father was a Polish American and he was an US Air Force man when he met my mother. Some time after my father went to Vietnam, he stopped writing to my mother. I never met my father so it always been my dream to find a peace of information about him and his side of family history. This story of my life isn't unique as an Amerasian and there are many who have much worst cases than I do. Many Amerasians who were adapted earlier in their lives to new families in US and in European countries, have little or no information on either of their birth parents. Now, even some of the sons and daughters and grand kids of Amerasians are wondering about their roots as well. In June 25 of 2010 is 60th anniversary of Korean War. Right before this important commemoration, we are hoping to create a media fringe in South Korea for big number of Amerasians visiting South Korea. We will try to go on a family finding TV programs and ask mothers and other family members to come forward. Also, this will be a sentimental journey to participating Amerasians and their family members to have a great and positive experience in South Korea. If you are interested in "Journey to Motherland" program please contact my wife, Tia Legoski. Her email address is mikait@aol.com or call her on cell number (213) 399-1173. More people participate in this program, the better chance to make it a successful trip. Hope to hear from you. Frankie and Tia Legoski |
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Dear friends,
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Please help! Research study on White adoptive parents of Asian children
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Research participants needed! Southern California psychology graduate student is seeking adult Korean adoptees to discuss their experiences as an adoptee. $20 compensation is offered for a one-to-two hour interview. Researcher will come to you or interview is offered over the phone. Please call (858) 243-6308 or email jknight2006@yahoo.com if interested. Thank you! Jessica Knight, M.A. **This study is approved by Alliant International University Institutional Review Board. * |
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Hello: You are invited to participate in a study exploring the experiences of adults who were transracially adopted by White parents. In research, the topic of transracial adoption has often been addressed through the perspectives of adoptive parents and my hope with this dissertation project is to understand more about transracially adoptive family dynamics through the experiences of adopted adults. I am interested in bringing voice to the stories of adopted persons of color who were raised by White parents and, thus, am looking for individuals who would be willing to participate in an in-person or phone interview. Interviews will be conducted in a place designated as most convenient by each participant. Further, each interviewee's confidentiality will be protected; no names will be associated with interview materials. If you are a transracially adopted adult who was raised by White parents and are interested in participating in this study, or would like more information, please contact me at rmr2119@columbia.edu. Thank you so much for your consideration of my request. Best regards, Rebecca Redington, M.A. Doctoral Candidate in Counseling Psychology Department of Counseling and Clinical Psychology Teachers College, Columbia University rmr2119@columbia.edu |
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Hello everyone, I would like to welcome everyone to Korean class starting next *Wed*.*9/30/09 * Classes will be held every Wed. this term for 10 weeks till 12/9/09, except the Thanksgiving week, 11/25/09. The time is as usual, *7-8:30pm*, but the new location of class is *3rd floor of building 26*. 26-302 : beginners 26-310 : intermediates 26-314 : advanced reading The map to building 26 can be found here : http://whereis.mit.edu You can take a preview of our class from materials from our class website: http://sites.google.com I hope everyone can join us! Jessie Joon |
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Dear families and siblings, I hope you had a great summer! We're very excited to start up Tufts KSA Big Brother Big Sister again and looking forward to another great year with everyone. Our first event of the year will be held on *Saturday, October 3rd*, at the Residential Quad, 12:00 pm ~ 3:00 pm. (http://campusmaps.tufts.edu - in front of Carmichael Hall, between Miller Hall and Houston Hall) Join us for delicious Korean BBQ, introductions, and overview of the program. *Please RSVP at least a week in advance*. As usually, feel free to bring any extra snacks. We encourage you to invite other families, children, students who may be interested in our monthly events. The coordinators this year are Ronnie, Alex, Eddie, YunHee, and me. The advisors are Maria and Sara. We will be sending out the directory after the first event. We look forward to seeing you! Jaewon Lee |
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS/PROPOSALS 38th Annual National Conference April 8-10, 2010 L¹Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, D.C. WHO COUNTS & WHO¹S COUNTING? The National Association for Ethnic Studies invites abstracts/proposals for papers, panels, workshops, or media productions from people in all disciplines and interdisciplinary areas of the arts, business, social sciences, humanities, science and education on politics, community and ethnicity. How do classifications of race and ethnicity define our lives? How are they part of our individual and collective thinking? How do they become statistics? In contrast, how do issues of race and ethnicity defy demarcation? How do race and ethnicity challenge the interests and power struggles implicit in shaping definitions? The conference will create a lively forum for the discussion of issues related to ethnic communities, including, but not limited to the following: the 2008 presidential election; American Indian federal recognition; sovereignty and recognition in a global economy; counting in the 2010 census; undocumented workers; LGBTQ rights; unincorporated communities; immigration at the local level; census and racial/ethnic identities; human trafficking; negotiating dual citizenships; limited citizenships; redistricting; census data and its impact on resource access; higher education; student loans; citizenship; health care by the numbers; philanthropy and ethnic communities; defining minorities and majorities; affirmative action issues; defining and supporting art; women¹s resources; economic ramifications of census results. Two-hundred-fifty-word abstracts/proposals should be submitted by October 15, 2009, which relate to any aspect of the conference theme, with the participant¹s institutional affiliation and mailing address, telephone and fax numbers, and e-mail address. The abstract/proposal must indicate whether the presentation is an individual paper or a complete panel presentation and if A/V equipment is needed. All program participants must pay full conference registration fees and 2010 NAES membership dues. For questions about submission, please contact the National Office at naes@wwu.edu or 360-650-2349 or Program Chair, Carleen Sanchez at csanchez2@unl.edu or 402-472-3925 Abstracts must be submitted electronically to: http://www.ethnicstudies.org Select the ³Submit Abstract² link to proceed to the online submission form. NOTE: A separate abstract must be submitted for each presenter (even co-authored papers, roundtable presentations and pre-arranged panels) with complete contact information. Pre-arranged panels must include at least three presenters/speakers, but no more than five and must provide their own panel chairs. Panels with fewer than three or more than five presenters will not be considered. Notifications on proposals will be mailed in late fall/early winter 2009. |
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Holy Covenant Korean Church 911 Rohrerstown Rd, Lancaster, PA (717) 581-0471 Sundays at 3:00PM The church gathers for worship each Sunday at 12:50PM, followed by a simple shared meal and then about an hour of language instruction. It is hoped that class participants connect with the church community beyond class-time when possible. They are willing to work with those learning Korean as a second language as well as those who already speak it but want to learn to read and write in hangul as well. Classes are free and accommodations are made to accommodate individual needs as much as possible. Contact the church to learn more about the timing of this fall's semester. |
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Friday International Gatherings-Lancaster-Fridays 1544 Dunmore Dr., Lancaster, PA 17602 6:00-9:00PM Join us for food (potluck), fun and friendships at the home of Scott and Taeko Bronner. We vary events each week depending on the interests of those who come, including games indoors & outdoors, playing charades, cultural dancing & stories, small group discussions on easy themes like a childhood memory and singing! If you can, bring a dish to share or chip in for the food. Whatever your situation, we love to have internationals (immigrants, refugees, migrants, students...) and friends who bring them. To RSVP or for questions, contact: Scott & Taeko Bronner 717-390-9089 or bronner@alumni.cmu.edu |
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Adoption Crossroads invites you to submit proposals for presentations for its 6th Conference. The conference, to be held at the Park Central Hotel, in New York City on Friday September
24 and Saturday September 25, 2010, will be co-sponsored by Baby Scoop Era Research Initiative, Origins, Inc. Australia and Origins, Canada. We are proud to announce that our keynote speakers are Ann Fessler, Leslie Wagner, Nancy Verrier and Rickie Solinger. People separated by adoption, members of the adoption activism community, self-help groups, and mental health professionals are encouraged to share their experiences and expertise. "Shedding Light On the Adoption Experience VI" is an Educational Conference about Realities: The Lifelong After-Effects of Adoption and the Need for Family Preservation. Potential presenters are invited to submit up to 3 proposals which must be received by us no later than October15, 2009 This will allow the seminar committee time to select the presentations. You will be notified by December 15th as to whether your proposal has been accepted. New ideas and new methods of presenting are welcome! We want this conference to be the best it can be. Each presentation will be limited to 80 minutes. Kindly read the proposal instructions and then complete the presentation proposal form at the link below https://www.adoptionhealing.com/Conference/ Thank you for your prompt response, Joe Soll, L.C.S.W. Adoption Crossroads 74 Lakewood Drive Congers, NY 10920-1710 845-267-2762 |
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The decision to adopt across cultural and racial lines is a lifelong commitment to exploring matters of race, confronting racism in all its forms and constantly developing new skills and awareness. This is Part B in a series of three 4 hour workshops. Part B Covers: Presenter: Astrid Dabbeni, has led youth adoption support groups, and worked and volunteered for adoption related organizations for over 14 years. Astrid’s life-long interest in adoption is rooted in her own adoption at the age of four with her older sister from Colombia, South America. Cost per class- $60 per person $90 per couple. Pre-Registration is required. Download application and additional information from the Adoption Mosaic website www.adoptionmosaic.org or Email Silvia at info@adoptionmosaic.org |
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The Korea Society and the Film Society of Lincoln Center will take audiences to a bygone era on October 3, as they present Korea's oldest surviving silent film, Crossroads
of Youth
(Cheonchun's Sipjaro), at a special screening accompanied by live musicians and narrators (byeonsa) of the type found in Korean theaters of the 1930s. Released in 1934 and recently
digitally restored, Crossroads of Youth is a wrenching family tragedy set against the backdrop of Korea's jarring modernization. In a throwback to the time when silent films were presented with
live music, the screening will be accompanied by musicians playing period and contemporary music before, during, and after the film. Byeonsa-live, dramatic narrators who recap the plot and give
voice to the characters' silent expressions-will provide a uniquely Korean twist. Directed by Ahn Jong-hwa and featuring Shin Il-seon -star of the legendary, now-lost 1926 silent film Arirang-Crossroads of Youth tells the story of Young-bok, a man who leaves his village to try his luck in Seoul in hopes of earning enough to support his family back home.
Saturday, October 3 at 11 AM
Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center
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Join us for a Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) Celebration as follows; When: October 3, 2009, Saturday (8/15 in lunar calendar) 6:00 p.m. Where: Adroit College (1851 McCarthy Blvd. #101, Milpitas, CA 95035) Who: Adroit College Students & Friends of Adroit College What: Wearing Hanbok, Making Songpyun Contest, Learning how to bow and Playing Yutnori (Traditional Korean 4 sticks game) *FEE: $10/person or bring a main dish for 4-5 people. RSVP to info@adroitcollege.org |
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It's that time of year again! BKA is pleased to invite you to the *2009 Annual Meeting and Dinner on October 3rd*, at *Chung Ki Wa Restaurant in Medford* <http://www.chungkiwaboston.com>. The meeting begins at *6:00pm*, and will be followed by drinks and of course Korean BBQ! If you haven't been to a BKA event it's a great opportunity to learn more about what we do, upcoming events, eat great Korean food, and get to know others. This year, our Annual Meeting coincides with the Korean Harvest Holiday, Chuseok. For those of you unfamiliar with the holiday here's a short description. In modern South Korea, on Chuseok there is a mass exodus of Koreans returning to their hometowns to pay respects to the spirits of one's ancestors. People perform ancestral worship rituals early in the morning. They often visit the tombs of their immediate ancestors to trim plants and clean the area around the tomb, and offer food, drink, and crops to their ancestors. Harvest crops are attributed to the blessing of ancestors. *BKA Members and Associate members will receive a discount of $5 off dinner for the evening*. If you're not a member, we hope you'll consider becoming one. BKA members receive discounts at events and most of our quarterly dinner social events. Full membership for a year is $30 and is open to all adult Korean adoptees. Associate membership is open to *any* adult with an interest in Korean adoption and adoptee issues. We also have student/financial hardship membership rates as well. Both Associate, Student/Financial Hardship rates are $15 for a full year. Please see the membership application attached to this email for details. You can also pay online through our website: www.bkadoptee.org. *Please RSVP* so we can reserve a seat at the table for you, a friend, family member, or significant other. You can RSVP by replying to this email, or on our Facebook Event page. If you need a ride please post something on the listserv. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you allthere! BKA Board of Directors |
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When: Saturday, October 3rd
Time: 9am - 1pm
Transracial Parenting is a series of three workshops which can be taken in any order.
Topics for the upcoming Workshop ‘B’ will be:
*Development of Racial Identity Pre-Registration is required. To register e-mail Shelise at info@adoptionmosaic.org |
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If you have questions feel free to call one of our volunteer coordinators: Rita Simpson-Vlach: 650-556-1951 (prior to Oct. 4th), or 734-358-8596 (cell). |
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The KQ 5K Chusok Run/Walk, Sunday October 4, 2 p.m., Phalen Park, St. Paul Korean Quarterly newspaper is having a fun and lighthearted fall event, the KQ 5K Chusok Run/Walk, to be held Sunday, October 4, starting at 2 p.m., at Lake Phalen Park in St. Paul. |
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Diversity is More Than Black and White: A View from an International Correspondent HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY 4th and Market Streets, Harrisburg, PA 17101 6:00PM Free Admission and Refreshments In the United States, diversity is often seen as a racial issue, promoting inclusion of minority groups in the mainstream of the American workplace and life. But on a global scale, people are divided and denied equal rights not only by race, but by religion, culture, politics and even gender. Joyce Davis has lived and traveled throughout the world as a foreign correspondent and senior editor for such organizations as National Public Radio, Knight Ridder Newspapers and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. She has worked closely with peoples whose countries are embroiled in violence and conflict, and she will share her insights into how she has come to see diversity as far more than just the racial issues shaping the United States. Her work in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe has taught her an appreciation of the wide variety of the world's cultures. But her reporting also has highlighted the tragedy of allowing superficial differences to fuel hatred and war. Sponsors: International House, Harrisburg University, Harrisburg Regional Chamber, Messiah College For additional information: www.ihousehbg.org |
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September/October 2009 Oct 3 @ 8pm Oct 8-10 @ 8:30pm |
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HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College Harrisburg Campus, Cooper Student Center One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA Celebrate This Major Korean Holiday with us ... Performances-Activities-Food for Sale-and More! This festival (our fourth annual!) fuses holiday activities with others that highlight Korean-American culture and community. Purchase dinner from the Korean-American Wives' Club food stand, enjoy drumming group Do-Re and other area musicians and dancers, hear a Korean folktale told by Kristina Wenger of Kids and Cultures, and watch a Korean martial arts demonstration by Min's Karate of Camp Hill. Several short classes will be offered as well as a chopsticks competition and other just-for-fun activities. Admission is free with donations gladly accepted. Now through September 14 we are still accepting advertisers for our print program. In fact, our advertisers are a big part of what makes this annual event possible and we thank them for their generosity. Please consider placing an ad in our program ... we'll even post your name in this e-news as thanks! To volunteer, perform, advertise in our program, or share an idea, contact us at info@ta-ri.org. |
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Tour Schedule: October 8: University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Kennedy Theatre at 7:30pm (Honolulu, HI) October 10: Irvine Barclay Theatre, Cheng Hall at 8:00pm (Irvine, CA) October 12: Princeton University, Princeton University Chapel at 8:00pm (Princeton, NJ) October 14: Smithsonian Institution/George Washington University, Meyer Auditorium at 7:30pm (Washington, DC) October 16: Towson University, Stephens Hall Theatre at 8:00pm (Towson, MD) For more information, please contact Jennifer Kim at The Korea Society at (212) 759-7525, ext.309 |
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The Nectar of Enlightenment: Cost: Free tickets required |
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Crossing the Bridge: From Infertility to Adoption:
Date: October 17, 2009 This workshop is for you if you are just considering adoption or if you are waiting to adopt. You may also want to bring family members who you would like to get a better understanding of adoption. Adoption Counselors, Adoptive parents, Birth Parents and Adults who were adopted will share their perspectives on adoption with you. In this workshop you will learn: To register go to: http://iaccenter.com |
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The Lifelong Impact of Adoption Lecture & discussion by Marlou Russell, Ph.D. 1pm -4pm $35 per person Marlou Russell, Ph.D. is a psychologist, adoptee in reunion, and the author of Adoption Wisdom: A Guide to the Issues and Feelings of Adoption. This class is for adult adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, those considering adoption, therapists, attorneys, the media, and anyone interested in the emotional and psychological aspects of adoption. To register online go to http://commed.smc.edu For more information contact: Website: www.marlourussellphd.com
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The Colloquium will explore the topic of “Representing Korea’s Culture and Heritage” and defining identity through the exhibition of aesthetic qualities of Korean art. This event is organized in cooperation with the Korea Society and Smithsonian’s Freer and Sackler Art Galleries presenting “The Sound of Ecstasy and Nectar of Enlightenment: Buddhist Ritual Song and Dance from Korea” by Young San Preservation Group (Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m., Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution) and in conjunction with the permanent exhibition, The Korea Gallery, opened in June 2007 by the Asian Cultural History Program of the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. A Korean lunch will be served. WHEN:Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009; 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. WHERE:The George Washington University This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required. RSVP with your name, affiliation, and e-mail to kimrenau@gwu.edu.
The HMS Colloquium series provides a forum for academic discussion of Korean humanities in the context of East Asia and the world. The series was created by an endowment established by the estate of Hahn Moo-Sook, one of Korea’s most honored writers, to uphold her spirit of openness, curiosity and commitment to education. The 17th Colloquium is co-sponsored by GW’s Columbian College of Arts and Sciences, Sigur Center for Asian Studies and Institute for Ethnographic Research. |
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Ta-ri Chusok Celebration-Harrisburg-October 10 HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College Harrisburg Campus, Cooper Student Center One HACC Drive, Harrisburg, PA Celebrate This Major Korean Holiday with us ... Performances-Activities-Food for Sale-and More! This festival (our fourth annual!) fuses holiday activities with others that highlight Korean-American culture and community. Purchase dinner from the Korean-American Wives' Club food stand, enjoy drumming group Do-Re and other area musicians and dancers, and watch a Korean martial arts demonstration by Min's Karate of Camp Hill. Several short classes will be offered as well as a chopsticks competition and other just-for-fun activities. Admission is free with donations gladly accepted. To volunteer, perform, advertise in our program, or share an idea, contact us at info@ta-ri.org. |
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Families with Children from China of Greater New York - Westchester Chapter presents ADOPTED, The Movie - SCREENING and DISCUSSION Saturday, October 24, 2009 the Theater in the Ossining Public Library 53 Croton Avenue Ossining , New York, 10562 (914) 941-2416 Registration opens at 1:15pm, Film starts promptly at 1:30PM $10 per ticket REGISTER online at www.fccny.org Come join us for a screening of the movie Adopted. A question and answer session afterward with the Producer Nancy Kim Parsons and Director Barb Lee, will be facilitated by Dr. Amanda Baden. A short viewing of the companion film, We Can Do Better will also be shown. DVDs will be for sale after the film. This film is appropriate for teens and older. There are issues related to families, adoption and ethnicity that might be challenging for some. This film will likely lead to some important and powerful discussions within families, so parents should expect to talk about it afterward. See the Journal of FCC, Volume 1, Issue 1, for an interview about the film with Nancy Kim Parsons (pg 4) and adoptive parents reviews (pg 8) About ADOPTED: We've seen them in grocery stores, playgrounds and at our children's schools - little Asian girls with their loving white parents. Of the 1.5 million adopted children in the United States, international adoptees are the fastest growing segment, of which most are Asian girls. While many of their stories are heartwarming and reflect our image of American compassion and generosity, the realities are much more complex. ADOPTED reveals the grit rather than the glamor of transracial adoption. First-time director Barb Lee goes deep into the intimate lives of two well-meaning families and shows us the subtle challenges they face. One family is just beginning the process of adopting a baby from China and is filled with hope and possibility. The other family's adopted Korean daughter is now 32 years old. Prompted by her adoptive mother's terminal illness, she tries to create the bond they never had. The results are riveting, unpredictable and telling. While the two families are at opposite ends of the journey, their stories converge to show us that love isn't always enough. Producer/Director Barb Lee and her Co-Producer Nancy Kim Parsons always wanted to tell the story of international adoption in America, an issue they know particularly well as Korean adoptees. With this deeply personal understanding, they set out to create a documentary that revealed the complexities of transracial adoption without making judgments or telling the viewer what to think. Instead, they decided to explore the many layers of transracial adoption and they began by expanding their understanding beyond their personal experiences. For more information about this film visit www.adoptedthemovie.com See the Journal of FCC, Volume 1, Issue 1, for an interview about the film with Nancy Kim Parsons (pg 4) and adoptive parents reviews (pg 8) Questions? Want to help? Contact Leigh McArthur Giusti at leighmcarthurgiusti@gmail.com or 914-762-8797 The Ossining Public Library is located at 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining New York, 10562. The library is a short cab ride from the Ossining Train Station on the Harlem Line from Grand Central Station. Directions- Ossining Public Library |
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Xpress Yourself Adopted and Foster Teen Girls Center for Family Connections Date: Six Weeks beginning on Monday, October 26, 2009. Contact Samantha Pankow to register samanthap@kinnect.org or call 617-547-0909 |
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National Adoption Month: Changing Views of Adoption Nov. 2, 2009, 7 to 9 p.m. An overview of adoption history, current issues, and trends in international and domestic adoption. Register Online at http://www.psbi.org |
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Saturday, November 7, 2009
9:15am – 4:45pm
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Adoption Mosaic is excited to announce the first Portland screening of “Adopted”, a film that takes an intimate look at two families whose stories, despite being at opposite ends of the adoption
journey, converge to show that love isn’t always enough. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to watch and discuss this documentary with others to gain a deeper understanding and prospective of the
broader adoption constellation (adoptees, professional, birth/first parents, adoptive parents…).
“The viewers and professionals gain keen insights into the years of inner struggles and turmoil experienced by adoptees rarely discussed, even in therapy.”
The film screening will be immediately followed by a facilitated discussion with Dr. Ally Burr-Harris and Astrid Dabbeni exploring issues of attachment, identity and adoption. “ Adopted should be seen by all contemplating adoption, adoptive parents, adoption workers, and clinicians.” Please join us for this exciting learning experience! CEU’s, pending approval When: Thursday, November 12, 2009 Time: 6-9pm Location: Portland, OR (OHSU) More info: email Shelise at info@adoptionmosaic.org |
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The 33rd annual Phila Museum of Art Craft Show is a juried show and sale featuring the work of 195 of the best craft artists from across the US. Included in this year's show are also twenty-six guest artists from Korea. The show opens at 11:00AM Thursday November 12th and runs through 5:00PM Sunday November 15th. Tickets can be purchased online at a discount or in cash at the door. For more information, visit www.pmacraftshow.org or 215.684.7930. |
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Talismans of Protection from Choson Korea: Antique Locks, Latches and Key Charms Shown for the first time in the United States, the collection features a rare collection of locks, latches and key charms, from the Choson Dynasty (1392-1910), beautifully designed metal and wood objects executed in myriad shapes.
October 8, 2009-January 29, 2010 |
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Mar. 1, 2010, 7 to 9 p.m. To register go to http://www.psbi.org |
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