Asian American Awareness Month

Asian American Awareness Month 2011 Calendar

A downloadable poster is available along with print copies at AARCC in Taft Hall 101.

 

Saturday, April 2nd
ISA’s Annual India Night
Indian Student Association’s Annual India Night Show gives UIC students an opportunity to showcase their performing talents to family and friends. With fourteen acts and more than a hundred performers, this year is bound to be a blast as we celebrate 30 Years of ISA! Contact vsehga2@uic.edu
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m
UIC Forum
$10 - $18

Monday, April 4th
Asian American Knowledge Bowl
Asian American student organizations compete in an exciting quiz contest. Come to cheer the student teams and to increase your knowledge of Asian Americans in a fun atmosphere with game and food. Organized by the Asian American Studies Program. Contact mohanraj@uic.edu.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Room 613

Tuesday, April 5th
Service Abroad—Practicing Medicine in Asia
The Pre-Med Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association hosts a talk by a faculty member from the UIC College of Medicine about life as a physician practicing in Asia. We welcome anyone interested in studying/practicing any form of medicine (i.e. clinical, dentistry, pharmacy, etc) in Asia. Contact uic.premed.apamsa@gmail.com.
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Science and Engineering Laboratory East, Room 4289

Wednesday, April 6th
Asian American Awareness Month Kickoff with Manny Garcia
Join us to hear the songs and music of Manny Garcia and stellar student performances to celebrate the start of Asian American Awareness Month. Contact aarcc@uic.edu or 312-413-9569.
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
MOVED TO: UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room

Wednesday, April 6th
Taking a Stand Against Bullying!
Please join the Chancellor, Dr. Stacey Horn, students, staff and faculty as they reaffirm UIC's commitment to diversity and share information about how to respond to and prevent bullying. There will be free food and T-shirts! Organized by the Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues. Contact Scott Boots at rsboots@uic.edu or 312-996-6118.
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Room 302

Thursday, April 7th
Asian American Safe Zone 101
Safe Zone trainings educate people on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer issues and concerns as well as create and support straight allies. This specific training will focus on the intersection of Asian American race, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Food will be served. Organized by the Gender & Sexuality Center. Contact: lthomson@uic.edu
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
University Hall, Room 850

Thursday, April 7th
Reclamation: featuring spoken word artists Beau Sia and BrownStar
We reclaim our voices with student spoken word performances followed by BrownStar and Beau Sia. Organized by the Asian American Coalition Committee and the AAAMonth Planning Committee. Contact: ckywe2@uic.edu or dchhea2@uic.edu
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UPDATED: UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room

Monday, April 11th
Mr. & Ms. Asian Sensation 2011
By celebrating the diversity of Asian American culture, these captivating and charismatic competitors will represent the underrepresented and raise awareness of the issues that affect the Asian/Asian-American student population. The pageant will be comprised of a talent, formal wear, casual wear, and question/answer round. Organized by alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority, Chi Sigma Tau Fraternity, and Theta Lambda Beta Fraternity. Contact: uic.vpexternal@gmail.com.
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room

Wednesday, April 13th
"In God's House" film and Discussion
“In God's House" is a film that presents a discussion around Asian American race, culture, spirituality, and sexuality in the context of the national debate about the civil liberties and civil equality of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people in the United States. Organized by the Agape House. Contact: elfslinger@gmail.com.
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Behavioral Science Building, Room 183

Friday, April 15th
ImaginAsian
ImaginAsian is Asian American Students in Alliance’s annual fashion/variety show which aims to bring the community together as students to showcase a night of fashion, fun, and entertainment. Featured performers are YouTube stars Clara C and Jennifer Chung. Contact Winona Lozada, (wlozad2@uic.edu) or Dexter Teng, (kpib.lol@gmail.com).
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room

Saturday, April 16th
Uproot: Believe Benefit
Uproot : Believe is a showcase that highlights the talents of the members of Filipinos in Alliance. This year, we are combining Uproot with our Believe Benefit Concert to fund educational scholarships for children in the Philippines. Contact emil.encarnado@gmail.com
5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room

$15 Advance, $18 Door

Tuesday, April 19th
My Sassy Korea
My Sassy Korea is entering its 3rd year! Take a trip to Korea without paying airfare and enjoy this event by celebrating Korean culture with games, karaoke, information booths, food, and much more! Organized by the Korean American Student Association. Contact Nick Lee, at hoagree7@gmail.com.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room

Wednesday, April 20th
Free, Rapid, and Confidential HIV Testing
Knowing your status is powerful and life-saving! Come and get tested for free! Testers are from Chicago’s Asian Human Services, who are very culturally competent in the Asian communities. Organized by the Gender & Sexuality Center. Contact: lthomson@uic.edu.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Behavioral Science Building, Room 181

Wednesday, April 20th
I Love Yous Are for White People: Reading and Book Signing by Author Lac Su
Lac Su left his homeland of Vietnam under gunfire at age 5. A harrowing but heartfelt narrative, his memoir tells the ensuing story of his search for a sense of worth and belonging amidst gangs and violence in America. Organized by the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center. Contact: mohanraj@uic.edu or 312-355-3448.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Cardinal Room

 

Sunday, April 24th

Colloquium with former president of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Dr. Kalam is a renowned scientist and aeronautical engineer, humanitarian,
and advocate for youth empowerment. His visit to Chicago marks the first
visit of any former or sitting Indian President to Chicago. Contact Kali Cohn kcohn@indoamerican.org or (773) 973-4444, ext. 114. Free admission, but registration for this event is required.
Registration and information available at: www.indoamerican.org/kalamatuic
Organized by: Indian Students Association, Indo-American Center, Indo-American Center’s Leadership 21 Board, AARCC, Honors College, Student Member of Board of Trustees
12:00pm – 1:00pm
UIC Student Center East, Room 302

Monday, April 25th
ASAM Expo
Join us for film, theatre, poetry, and academic research posters and presentations at an academic fair celebrating Asian American undergraduate research projects in the arts and sciences. Refreshments will be served. Organized by the Asian American Studies Program. Contact: mohanraj@uic.edu.
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Cardinal Room

Wednesday, April 27th
Faculty Institute: Model Minority Myth’s Impact on Student Learning at UIC
A faculty workshop open to all. How does the model minority myth affect UIC Asian American student experiences in the classroom and on campus? Organized by the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center, aarcc@uic.edu, 312-413-9569.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Addams Hall, Room 207 (African-American Cultural Center)

 

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All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

For more information, contact the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center at aarcc@uic.edu or (312) 413-9569.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in an event, please call (312) 413-9569 and every effort will be made to provide an accommodation.

The statements, opinions, and ideas conveyed in this program do not necessarily express the position of the University of Illinois at Chicago.

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LOCATIONS
Addams Hall
830 South Halsted Street

Behavioral Science Building
1007 West Harrison Street

Lecture Center Quad
802 South Halsted Street

Science and Engineering Laboratory East
950 South Halsted Street

UIC Forum
725 West Roosevelt Road

UIC Student Center East
750 South Halsted Street

University Hall
601 South Morgan Street

 

PLANNING COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONS
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority
Asian American Coalition Committee
Asian American Mentor Program
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
Asian American Students in Alliance
Chi Sigma Tau Fraternity
Gender & Sexuality Center
Kappa Pi Beta Fraternity
Wing Tsun Club

 

SPONSORS
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Asian Americans
Student Activities Funding Committee