Representative Loren Legarda introduces Sulo: The Philippines Studies Initiative at NYU
Our Mission and Vision:
Vision: Sulo: The Global Philippine Studies Initiative at NYU aims to create an innovative, interdisciplinary Global Philippine Studies program. Sulo also aims to be a hub for global Philippine scholars and community organizations to foster collaboration, research, and advocacy.
Mission: Sulo’s mission is to foster an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the Philippines by:
- Supporting the development of the next generation of global Philippine Studies scholars through research support grants and fellowships
- Creating a platform for discussion and dialogue around historical and contemporary social, political, and cultural issues and events
- Creating innovative courses
- Encouraging the study of Filipino languages, histories, and experiences by undergraduate and graduate students
- Promoting the research agendas of current faculty
- Building networks with other scholars, artists, organizers, community organizations, and programs, in the Philippines and elsewhere