APIM Webinars
A Conversation with David Uy ’93
Originally aired on May 9, 2024
Presented by David Uy ’93 and Bonnie Powell ’87
In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this special virtual conversation hosted by our Asian-Pacific Islander-Middle Eastern (APIM) Alumni Advisory Board, features Chinese-American advocate, historian, founding director of the Chinese-American museum in Washington D.C., and 1993 William & Mary alumnus, David Uy ’93.
Interviewed by APIM Board Member and alumnae, Bonnie Powell ’87, David shares insights from his journey and his dedication to preserving Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage.
National Arab American Heritage Month Alumni Book Talk with Dr. Nadim Bawalsa ’07
Originally aired on April 9, 2024
Presented by Nadim Bawalsa ’07
In celebration of National Arab American Heritage Month this year, this virtual event features speaker, author and fellow W&M graduate Nadim Bawalsa ’07, a luminary in the field of modern Palestinian history. Hosted by our Asian-Pacific Islander-Middle Eastern (APIM) Alumni Board, this webinar invites you to learn about Bawalsa’s new book and to engage in the celebration of Arab American heritage.
Meet Franklin Jin Rho '96: The 'Imperfect' Asian
Originally aired on October 25, 2023
Presented by Franklin jin Rho '96 and Seema Sutarwala Turner '93
Franklin jin Rho '96, TV producer and staff writer, shares his musings on life, his identity and his career path with interviewer Seema Sutarwala Turner '93, principal manager at Southern California Edison.
During the fireside chat, Franklin shares how his Asian American heritage influenced his experiences at William & Mary, his adventures in Hollywood and his life in sunny California. Travel with Franklin as he recounts his life as an “imperfect” Asian student, how he has learned to be comfortable with being uncomfortable and how he has grappled with the notion of “perfectionism.”
US-China Relations in 2022 and Beyond
Originally aired on December 14, 2021
Presented by Shannon Tiezzi ’09, Craig Broderick ’81, Jacob Dreyer ’08, Earl Carr ’01
Diverse Voices in Hollywood - Young Guarde Edition
Originally aired on June 24, 2021
Presented by Lauren Shippen ’13, Omar Kamara ’15, Evan Cunningham ’16, Liz Sykes ’06
W&M Young Guarde Lauren Shippen ’13, a writer with Atypical Artists, Omar Kamara ’15, a directing fellow at the AFI Conservatory, and Evan Cunningham ’16, a producer and songwriter, discuss diversity in the arts and entertainment industry and the focus on amplifying voices of underrepresented artists and creators. This discussion was moderated by Liz Sykes ’06, owner and producer of AVAdventure Productions.
W&M APIM Professionals: Celebrating and Strengthening our Community
Originally aired on June 17, 2021
Presented by Clem Cheng ’86, Clarissa Delgado ’09, Baiyin Murphy ’10, Amandeep Sidhu ’00
W&M alumnus Clem Cheng ’86, SVP of HR at Comcast, moderates a discussion with fellow alumni, Clarissa Delgado ’09, COO and co-founder of Teach for the Philippines, Baiyin Murphy ’10, general partner at Indicator Ventures, and Amandeep Sidhu ’00, partner at Winston & Strawn, on overcoming career challenges and their thoughts on the current environment for the APIM community.
Diverse Voices in Hollywood
Originally aired on May 27, 2021
Presented by Franklin jin Rho ’96, Milan Chakraborty ’00, Chitra Sampath ’06, Prof. Francis Tanglao Aguas
Franklin jin Rho ’96, TV writer and producer, Milan Chakraborty ’00, head of film at Marginal MediaWorks, and Chitra Sampath ’06, creator and executive producer at Netflix, discuss diversity in the arts and entertainment industry and the focus on amplifying voices of underrepresented artists and creators. This discussion was moderated by Professor Francis Tanglao Aguas.
Asian Pacific Islander Middle Eastern Virtual Homecoming 2020 Celebration
Originally aired on October 21, 2020
Presented by Ivana Marshall
Welcome to the City: What Does Equity Look Like? Diversity & Inclusion in Practice
Originally aired on September 24, 2020
Presented by Clarissa Delgado ‘09, Thalia Hernandez ‘18, Jamar Jones '13, Jackie Valles ‘19
The Intersection of COVID-19 and Race
Originally aired on July 16, 2020
Presented by Mo Barbosa, Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, Prof. Angela Odoms-Young
The Intersection of COVID-19 and Race is an honest discussion surrounding health disparities and the ways in which COVID-19 effects marginalized populations. We will be joined by three panelists.