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SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:NCKS Colloquium Series | Koreatown\, NYC: The Consumption of a Transnational Brand
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This lecture will be held in person and virtually on Zoom. If you would like to attend via Zoom\, registration is required. Once you've registered\, joining information will be sent to your email. Register for the Zoom webinar at: https://myumi.ch/8JNPb\n\nSynopsis:\nIn the past decade\, Korean entertainment has gained global recognition\, with Korean movies and TV shows winning Oscars and Emmys\, and K-Pop groups becoming wildly popular. In Manhattan\, Koreatown has become a popular destination for both locals and tourists\, drawing them in with its bars\, restaurants\, and day spas. Jinwon Kim argues that Manhattan’s Koreatown has become a new type of ethnic enclave\, what she dubs a “transclave.” This commercialized ethnic space exists solely for consumption\, leisure\, and entertainment\, and has been shaped by South Korea’s nation-branding strategy\, new economic and cultural strategies\, patterns in Korean migration\, and shifts in tourism and urban policies in New York City. Kim posits that for many consumers in Koreatown\, especially those who are not of Korean descent\, the space has become a commercialized place where transnational culture meets the diverse racial and ethnic mosaic of New York City. Kim emphasizes how the space functions to “brand Korea” as a space to “consume ethnicity\,” reflecting the landscape of South Korea’s consumer culture through the physical appearance of buildings and stores and the inclusion of franchise brands. In this talk\, Kim explores the recent popularity of Korean food in New York City by focusing on both transnational and domestic factors\, leading to the new trend of commercialization of ethnic food\, emphasis on authenticity\, and rise of the omnivore society\, by delivering the voices of ordinary people. While Koreatown’s authenticity has been largely defined by commercialized ethnic cuisine by local entrepreneurs\, the Korean government\, and franchises\, Kim argues that Koreatown’s authenticity has represented the collective imaginations and narratives of various consumer groups–Korean nationals\, Korean Americans\, and non-Koreans.\n\nSpeaker Bio:\nJinwon Kim is assistant professor of sociology at Smith College. An urban sociologist and Asian Americanist\, her research and teaching focus on race and ethnicity\, transnational sociology\, immigration\, consumption\, and qualitative research methods. Prior to her appointment at Smith College\, she was a tenure-track assistant professor at the New York City College of Technology/CUNY (2019–2024). Her peer-reviewed scholarship has appeared in journals such as *City & Community* and *The International Journal of Cultural Policy*\, and she is the co-editor of the volume *Koreatowns: Exploring the Economics\, Politics\, and Identities of Korean Spatial Formations* (2020). Kim is currently working on two book-length projects that investigate transnational culture and urban transformation. The first\, *New Trends\, Old Conflicts: New Black-Korean Relations in an Era of Global Racism and Global Media*\, draws on 280 international interviews to examine anti-Blackness and interracial dynamics within the Korean entertainment industry\, situating these conflicts within East Asian geopolitics. Her second project\, *The Asian Times Square: Gentrification\, Displacement\, and New Ethnic Placemaking in Flushing\, NY*\, examines how waterfront megaprojects\, transnational investments\, and gentrification drive the physical and symbolic displacement of working-class East Asian immigrant families and small businesses. It also explores how these processes reshape inter/intraethnic relations among four East Asian groups—Koreans\, Korean Chinese\, Chinese\, and Taiwanese—in Flushing\, New York City.\n\n*If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you\, please contact us at namhy@umich.edu. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.*
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153261
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Asian Languages And Cultures,Korea,Korean Studies,Sociology,urban
LOCATION:Weiser Hall - Room 555
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DTSTAMP:20261009T122829
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T120000
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SUMMARY:Other:ONSF Program Overview Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The University of Michigan Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships invites you to learn about internal and external opportunities for resources that can contribute to research\, internships\, and graduate education. ONSF is the home of resources to apply for the Rhodes Scholarship\, Ellison Scholars\, Truman Scholarship\, Wallenberg Fellowship\, and more! While many of these opportunities are for Juniors and Seniors\, we welcome all students of all levels to learn about these opportunities: the sooner you know\, the better!
UID:153008-21914909@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153008
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Central Campus,Engaged Learning Office,Umsi
LOCATION:UMSI Central - 200 Engagement Center (Great Room) UMSI-C
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DTSTAMP:20261013T150857
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T130000
SUMMARY:Lecture / Discussion:Perspectives on the 2026 Midterm Elections
DESCRIPTION:Join our experts for a panel discussion of the issues shaping the 2026 Midterm Elections.
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URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149278
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Elections,Insights Speaker Series
LOCATION:Institute For Social Research - 1430
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20261001T152518
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T235900
SUMMARY:Conference / Symposium:SMART CENTER Symposium
DESCRIPTION:November 10 - 11\, 2026\n\nConnect with pioneers and shape the future of single-molecule biology together. The SMBio Single-molecule\nBiology Symposium brings together scientists interested in single-molecule approaches from all over the world to\nshare their research\, connect\, and exchange ideas and experiences.\n\nJoin us at Kahn Auditorium in the Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building (109 Zina Pitcher Place).\nPlease see https://www.lumicks.com/event/symposium/smbio-2026-midwest# for the agenda.
UID:153165-21915232@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/153165
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Biology,Molecular,Research,Symposium
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DTSTAMP:20260924T145150
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T133000
SUMMARY:Workshop / Seminar:Social Theory Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Title: \"Exclusionary Articulation: The Kuomintang’s Failure to Articulate Salt Workers\, 1937–1949\"
UID:152844-21914593@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152844
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Social Sciences,Sociology
LOCATION:LSA Building - 4147
CONTACT:
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DTSTAMP:20260919T160749
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T150000
SUMMARY:Other:U-M Farm Stand
DESCRIPTION:Join the U-M Sustainable Food Program (SL Sustainability) and the Campus Farm (Matthaei Botanical Gardens) every Thursday from 12-3pm to get produce grown by students for students\, and learn more about student-powered food systems while you're there.\n\nAs always\, students get a 30% discount and revenue from the Farm Stand will support the Student Food Empowerment Fund\, which offers grants to students and student organizations to pursue student-powered sustainable food projects on and off-campus.
UID:152469-21913786@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/152469
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:agriculture,Climate Week,Community,Food,Food Justice,Health & Wellness,Sustainability,sustainable food systems,vegetables
LOCATION:Ingalls Mall
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DTSTAMP:20260803T091325
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T130000
SUMMARY:Livestream / Virtual:Unbreakable: How to AI-Proof Your Job Search\, Career\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:Remember when “learn to code” was the answer to every career question? Now\, AI can code better than most humans. And computer science grads face higher unemployment than philosophy majors.\n\nBut here’s the truth nobody’s telling you: This wave isn’t about AI replacing you. It’s about AI changing what the world needs from you.\n\nJoin former LinkedIn and Khan Academy executive Jeremy Schifeling\, MBA ’12\, to discover exactly how to become the professional that AI makes more valuable\, not less.\n\nYou will master:\n\nThe SURF Framework: The four human and AI skills that make you unstoppable\, no matter what comes next\nThe 20X Playbook: The key human techniques that give you a 2\,000% advantage over other job seekers\, even in the toughest hiring markets\nThe Portfolio Career: The essential strategies that keep your career sustainable — both today and tomorrow\nThe wave is almost here. Grab your board. Let’s ride.\n\nThis event is offered in partnership with the University Career Center\, the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy\, and the School of Kinesiology.
UID:149744-21907050@events.umich.edu
URL:https://events.umich.edu/event/149744
CLASS:PUBLIC
STATUS:CONFIRMED
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Career,Free,Virtual
LOCATION:Off Campus Location
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