Student Groups
Asia Pacific Affairs Council (APAC)Founded and run by students, APAC serves the entire university community by organizing events, distributing information, and coordinating East Asia-related activities while building a community for students interested in East Asia. APAC works with the Weatherhead East Asian Institute to fulfill its mission.
APAC is shaped by its members. The organization can be the vehicle through which to share your interests in East Asia , and we invite you to make use of it. WEAI faculty and Program Assistants (PAs) look forward to your active participation!
Join our email list for events, symposia, and news!
apaclist@gmail.com
APAC Officers
APAC Chair 2012-2013
Anna Keegan
Master of International Affairs, SIPA
amk2223@columbia.edu
Anna Keegan is pursuing a Master of International Affairs degree, working towards a concentration in Human Rights and a specialization in East Asia. Anna graduated from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York where she studied Sociology and Anthropology. After graduation, she worked at Harvard University’s Extension School Development Office and served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Mongolia. Originally from Colorado, Anna attended junior high school in Indonesia from 1997-2000. She is interested in gender and public policy, women’s rights, and international development issues in East and Southeast Asia.
APAC Journal Editor-in-Chief 2011-2013
Anthony Abel Sunga
Master of Architecture, GSAPP
aas2232@columbia.edu
Anthony Abel Sunga is pursuing a Master of Architecture degree with a focus on architectural representation and graphic design. Anthony graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, magna cum laude where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree. After graduation, he interned at several private architecture practices and non-profit arts organizations as well as the New York City Parks and Recreation Department, Capital Projects. He has also participated in design workshops in Finland, the West Bank, and China. Originally from Toronto, Canada, he obtained most of his primary education in Texas. He is interested in urban development and the socio-economic impact of cities in East and Southeast Asia.
APAC Journal
APAC Journal is published every semester by the Asia Pacific Affairs Council and provides information on East Asia events and resources of interest to Columbia students.
Current Issue:
Fall 2012
“The New Asian City: Shifts in Population and Urbanism”
Archived issues can be viewed by clicking on the following links.
- Spring 2012
- Fall 2011
- Spring 2011
- Winter 2010/2011
- Spring 2010
- Winter 2009/2010
- Spring 2009
- Spring 2008
- Fall 2008
- Fall 2007
APAC News
APAC News is a biannual publication of the Asia Pacific Affairs Council which provides information on events, job and internship opportunities, and other East Asia resources to the Columbia community.
Archived issues can be viewed by clicking on the following links.
- April 10, 2007
- February 20, 2007
- January 26, 2007
- October 24, 2006
- October 10, 2006
- September 26, 2006
- September 17, 2006
- April 25, 2006
- March 7, 2006
- February 14, 2006
- January 24, 2006
- December 5, 2005
- October 3, 2005
- September 16, 2005
- April 22, 2005
- April 8, 2005
- March 25, 2005
- February 25, 2005
- February 11, 2005
- January 28, 2005
- November 18, 2004
- November 4, 2004
- October 14, 2004
- September 30, 2004
- September 16, 2004
- May 3, 2004
- April 9, 2004
- March 5, 2004
- January 30, 2004
- September 26, 2003
- March 26, 2003
- February 24, 2003
- February 10, 2003
- November 25, 2002
- November 11, 2002
- October 28, 2002
- October 14, 2002
- September 30, 2002
- September 16, 2002
