Asian American Awareness Month

Asian American Awareness Month 2009 Calendar and UPDATES!

The event with the authors of More than Serving Tea originally scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd is being rescheduled. Please contact Joshua Lau, jlau4@uic.edu for updated event information.

The Chinese Cultural Festival originally on Thursday, April 9th has been expanded into a Chinese Movie Week with 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. showings on April 6, 7, and 10 (earlier start at 5:30 p.m.) in the White Oak Room, UIC Student Center East. Contact Wenxuan Gao for additional details at wgao5@uic.edu.

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

Monday, March 30th
Slaying the Dragon – a film by Deborah Gee
Slaying the Dragon is a comprehensive look at media stereotypes of Asian and Asian American women since the silent era. This fascinating film shows how stereotypes of exoticism and docility have affected the perception of Asian American women. Sponsored by the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center. Contact Karen Su, karensu@uic.edu.
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Lecture Center B1

Tuesday, March 31st
Southeast Asian Refugees and the Struggle for a Just Resettlement
Asian American Studies presents a talk by Eric Tang, Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies and African American Studies at UIC. His talk will examine the nearly 30 years since the first wave of Cambodian refugees were resettled to the United States in the wake of Khmer Rouge atrocities. How have Cambodian Americans continued to experience a low-intensity warfare marked by urban poverty, environmental racism, and immigration detention and deportation? Contact Surbhi Malik, smalik3@uic.edu.
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Stevenson Hall, Institute for the Humanities (Lower Level)

Wednesday, April 1st
Asian American Awareness Month Kickoff Featuring: Secret Identities
Asian Americans are comic book artists, writers, and fans, but rarely represented as heroic characters on the page. Thus the creation of Secret Identities, an anthology of original stories centered around Asian American superheroes. Join the editors Jeff Yang, Parry Shen, and Keith Chow as they share their own experiences as Asian Americans in media and film, and preview these unique Asian American heroes. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Organized by the Asian American Awareness Month Planning Committee. Contact Corinne Kodama, ckodama@uic.edu or visit http://aarcc.uic.edu.
4:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room BC

Thursday, April 2nd (THIS EVENT IS BEING RESCHEDULED)
More Than Serving Tea

The event with the authors of More than Serving Tea originally scheduled for Thursday, April 2nd is being rescheduled. Please contact Joshua Lau, jlau4@uic.edu for updated event information.

Asian American InterVarsity presents the authors of More Than Serving Tea, NIkki Toyama-Szeto and Kathy Khang, who explore the intersection of gender, race, and faith for Asian American Crhistian women. Contact Joshua Lau, jlau4@uic.edu.

Monday, April 6th
Seoul Train Documentary Screening
A devastating food crisis plagues North Korea and hundreds of thousands of North Koreans have fled to China. If caught, the refugees will be sent back to North Korea, where they face torture and execution. N.K. Peace presents Seoul Train, a gripping documentary exposé into the life and death of North Koreans as they try to escape. Contact Rachel Kim, yummypower@gmail.com.
4:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Room 613

Monday, April 6th, Tuesday April 7th, and Thursday, April 10th

(THIS EVENT HAS BEEN UPDATED)
Chinese Film Series (was Cultural Festival)
On these three dates, different popular Chinese films will be shown. For details, contact Wenxuan Gao, wgao5@uic.edu. Presented by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association.
6 p.m. - 9 p.m. (earlier start on the 10th at 5:30 p.m.)
UIC Student Center East, White Oak Room

Wednesday, April 8th
Mr. Asian Sensation
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority and Chi Sigma Tau Fraternity present Mr. Asian Sensation which is a male talent show in beauty pageant format. The purpose of this event is to recognize highly motivated, ambitious, and talented Asian American men who wish to send a message about breaking traditional stereotypes. Contact Jennifer Guiang, jguian2@uic.edu.
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room

Admission Fee TBD

Tuesday, April 14th
My Sassy Korea
Korean American Student Association will be hosting its first ever fair, My Sassy Korea! This cultural fair will showcase the life and culture of South Korea and its people. There will be a number of booths that range from history to pop culture. Contact Elisa Lim, elim4@uic.edu.
5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Room 302

Friday, April 17th
Imaginasian
The Asian American Students in Alliance presents its annual fashion and variety show, and this year we will be hosting an award show! Come see the scenes, from Bollywood to Asian Game Shows and all of the acts in between. Contact Edmar Viloria, evilor2@uic.edu or Jane Shin, jshin29@uic.edu.
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
UIC Forum

$5 for AASIA members, $6 for non-members, $7 for non-UIC

Friday, April 17th
Sayawan: FIA Formal
Filipinos in Alliance is having their annual end of the year formal, where members can let loose and dance the night away! The evening will be filled with FIA members showcasing their vocal and guitar skills, and at the end of the night a king and queen will be crowned. Visit http://fia.pages.uic.edu.
7:00 p.m.
Wyndham O’Hare Hotel

$35 per person, $55 per couple

Tuesday, April 21st
Reclamation!
Like to read poetry or sing in front of a great audience? Come to the Asian American Coalition Committee’s open mic. “Reclamation!” is a safe space to spit your words, thoughts, and music in order to reclaim voices and break barriers that have historically left our communities silenced. Free food will be served. Contact Joyce Yin, jyin4@uic.edu.
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Montgomery Ward Lounge

Wednesday, April 22nd
ASAM Knowledge Bowl & Social
Asian American student organizations compete in an exciting quiz contest. Cheer on the student teams and increase your knowledge of Asian Americans with games and food. Contact Surbhi Malik, smalik3@uic.edu.
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Cardinal Room

Saturday, April 25th
Uproot: A Cultural Showcase of Our Generation
Filipinos in Alliance proudly presents the eighth annual UPROOT, an evening of performances meant to convey the Filipino American experience. In addition to traditional folk dances, FIA will present a wide variety of contemporary acts from modern dance to spoken word. Visit http://fia.pages.uic.edu.
6:00 p.m.
UIC Student Center East, Illinois Room

$5 per person

Wednesday, April 29th
What We Know and Don’t Know About Culturally Competent Interventions
Dr. Stanley Sue is Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Asian American Studies at the University of California, Davis. He is a key figure in the history and evolution of ethnic minority psychology and his pioneering work on the mental health of Asian Americans is world-renowned. Sponsored by the Graduate Educational Opportunities Committee of the Department of Psychology. Contact Dina Birman, dbirman@uic.edu.
4:00 p.m.
Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 145

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

For more information, visit the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center online at aarcc.uic.edu, or call (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
Behavioral Sciences Building
1007 West Harrison Street

Lecture Center B
803 South Morgan Street

Stevenson Hall
701 South Morgan Street

Student Residence and Commons South
700 South Halsted Street

UIC Forum
725 West Roosevelt Road

UIC Student Center East
750 South Halsted Street

Wyndham O’Hare Hotel
6810 North Mannheim Road

PLANNING COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONS
alpha Kappa Delta Phi Sorority
Asian American Coalition Committee
Asian American InterVarsity
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
Asian American Students in Alliance
Asian American Studies
Gender and Sexuality Center
Kappa Pi Beta Fraternity

SPONSORS
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
Asian American Studies
Campus Progress
Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Asian Americans
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Department of English
Graduate College
Honors College
Jane Addams College of Social Work
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Student Activities Funding Committee
University of Illinois Alumni Association