ASA College President Alex Shchegol was an invited speaker for the Fifth Russian Compatriots Forum in New York City. The forum addresses issues concerning the development and support of cultural and educational initiatives, the preservation of the historical heritage, children and youth advocacy, and human rights protection.
Mr. Shchegol was pleased to speak to this notable conference on issues of Language and Education in the United States. Other participants included representatives of Russian compatriot organizations as well as the Russian Ambassador and General Consuls from around the United States.
Classes are Suspended on Monday, 1/18 Attention, students from all campuses! On Monday, 01/18, classes are suspended in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, 01/19. Enjoy the holiday and take this opportunity to learn more about Martin Luther King Jr. Day and how he shaped our history.
Calling All ASA Creative Writers! Dear ASA Students, Back in the old pre-covid days, here at ASA College, we used to come together each year for literary events. Whether we were celebrating Black authors in February or our own students’ creative talents, the spirit and energy of these literary events always captivated our audience, and we believe it is time to resume that creative tradition. We are inviting students to volunteer to join a creative committee to meet on Zoom...
Global Conference on Hip Hop Education Ready to connect with exciting educators, attend live performances, and enjoy our college community? In plain terms, the Hiphop education movement is an offshoot of the “culturally relevant pedagogy (CRP)” approach to student-institution interactions, which says that we must understand our students’ culture in order to better empathize and connect with them. As Hiphop music and culture are so pervasive in youth culture, both in NYC and globally, it makes sense for students, teachers...