ACE (Asian-American Cultural Enthusiasts) House

ACE House

Faculty Don: Prof. Stephanie Hsu (English), shsu@pace.edu

Asian American Culture Enthusiasts’ House or “ACE House” explores pan-Asian cultural influences on American pop culture and identity, and vice versa, through:

  • Group outings to Comic-Con, NY Knicks games (pending Jeremy Lin’s return), Shen Yun Dancers, K-pop concerts, or Karaoke
  • Movement workshops, including bhangra dance, tai chi meditation, and martial arts as basic self-defense
  • Study-break screenings of anime, K-drama, J-drama, Bollywood favorites, and Asian New Wave cinema
  • Learning/celebrating traditional Asian holidays through ethnic food  
  • Immersion in NYC’s Asian American cultural scenes through museum and play outings, spoken word events, community service opportunities, and more
  • Speakers and discussions on issues affecting Asia and Asian America, including LGBTQ rights, religious diversity, immigration, globalization, and more
  • connected to Civic Engagement Floor—students living on that floor will be in ACE House.