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[Voices of Asian Diaspora Monthly Meeting] Navigating Challenges in a New Environment

  • 1.  [Voices of Asian Diaspora Monthly Meeting] Navigating Challenges in a New Environment

    Posted 10-16-2023 01:37

    Dear Members and Friends of the "Voices of Asian Diaspora Group,"

    We hope this message finds you well and eagerly anticipating our upcoming monthly gathering. We have some exciting updates and a special guest speaker session to share with you.

    We're thrilled to announce that our next event will feature Dr. June Tan as our guest speaker. June's extensive knowledge and experience in the realm of skilled migrant mobility promise to enrich our discussions. Please mark your calendars for the updated date and time:

    Event Details:

    • Date and Time: October 18, Wednesday 8:00 PM (EST): October 19, Thursday 11:00 AM (Melbourne), 2023 

    You can access the Zoom meeting using the following link:

    The adjustment in the meeting time underscores our commitment to accommodating members from Asia and beyond, allowing them to join June's enlightening session and engage in our community discussions. We believe this change will expand our global reach and foster a more diverse exchange of ideas.

    This month's theme, "Navigating Challenges in a New Environment," will offer valuable insights into the experiences of skilled migrants and the obstacles they encounter when entering a new job market. June Tran will delve into her research, shedding light on the strategies employed by skilled migrants to overcome these challenges.

    Our mission at the "Voices of Asian Diaspora Group" is to cultivate a warm and inclusive environment where every voice is not only heard but valued, and mutual support flourishes. We're eager to share this enlightening discussion with you and look forward to your active participation.

    Meeting Schedule (EST):

    • 8:00-8:10 pm: Check-in
    • 8:10-8:40: Speaker Session
    • 8:40-9:00: Discussion
    • 9:00-9:30: Optional Social Gathering

    Thank you for being an integral part of our vibrant community, and we eagerly anticipate another enriching gathering.

    Warm regards,

    Sunny Jeong on behalf of the organizing committee

    (Anna Fung, Sunny Jeong, Pooja Khatija, Xiaoan Li, Himani Singh, Maria Eduarda Soares, and Benito Teehankee)

    p.s. Sign up and join our open list of the "Voices of Asian Diaspora" Dream Team! 

    Join the Open Listing, "Voices of Asian Diaspora" Dream Team at https://bit.ly/VoSDreamTeam



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    Sunny Jeong, Ph.D.
    Associate Professor
    Director of International Business
    Department of Business & Economics
    Wittenberg University
    Work: 937-327-7929
    jeongs@wittenberg.edu
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