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PARC Membership Privileges Include

• Coffee & Culture Lecture Series (see below for lectures)
• Use of 91ÊÓƵ Downtown Campus Library. Subject to change depending upon COVID status.
• Use of 91ÊÓƵ Downtown Computer Lab (PARC ID Card required). Subject to change depending upon COVID status.
• Intergenerational technology assistance

Intergenerational Technology Assistance Program

The Intergenerational Technology Assistance Program partners PARC members with 91ÊÓƵ students for individualized tech training and assistance.

The goal of the program is to ensure that our members gain the technical skills to accomplish the things that are important to them, whether that’s strengthening career readiness skills or communicating virtually with friends and family.

If you’re a PARC members interested in participating in the program, please contact Patricia Morrobel at pmorrobel@pace.edu.

PARC Coffee and Culture Lecture Series

Be a part of this exciting lecture series! PARC invites our distinguished professors to participate in thought-provoking discussions and debates.

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March 2025 Lecture

"Beyond Visibility: Trans Liberation and the Quest for Justice"

This talk will explore the politics of transgender liberation beyond mainstream narratives of inclusion and representation. It will focus on the intersections of gender, migration, and state violence, particularly in the context of South Asia, and how trans communities globally are organizing for justice. Drawing from personal experiences and community-based activism, the presentation will invite participants to think critically about allyship, policy, and systemic change in advancing LGBTQIA+ rights.

Tara Asgar (She/Her) is a Bangladeshi transgender immigrant artist, activist, and educator. She is an adjunct faculty member at The New School and 91ÊÓƵ, where she teaches courses on art, social justice, and decolonial practice. Her work is deeply rooted in grassroots community building and resource redistribution, particularly among the Trans, Hijra, and Koti communities in Bangladesh. Through her artistic practice, research, and activism, she explores themes of identity, migration, and political recognition of transgender identities.

Date: Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: TBD

April 2025 Lecture

Science with Impact in an Age of Misinformation

Have you ever wondered why fact-based explanations of ground-breaking scientific research don’t always change minds or behaviors? Do you want research to matter to society? In this talk, Dr. Toomey argues that science today faces a public-relations crisis, and she calls for a whole-scale change in how scientists and their allies engage with the world. This talk will provide strategies on how to rebuild public trust during a time when science is increasingly under fire.

Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: TBD