Fall Events

Upcoming Spring 2012 Events

 

AARCC Lunchboxes

 

The Asian American Resource and Cultural Center will be hosting a bring-your-own-lunch series that will focus on an array of topics on the Asian American experience.  Our Lunchboxes are an opportunity for you to stop by AARCC, engage in stimulating conversation with fellow students, faculty, and staff while visiting our newly renovated space!  Lunchboxes are from 12:00 - 1:00 and are on a first come, first served basis!

Lunchboxes will be held on the following dates:

Every Thursday in February: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 2/23

Every Monday in March: 3/5, 3/12, 3/26

Every Tuesday in April: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24

February "What's Love Got To Do With It" Centers for Diversity Collaboration

 

Past Fall 2011 Events

AARCChat

 

 

An Evening with Author and Illustrator GB Tran

Come and meet illustrator and author G.B. Tran as he speaks about his latest work, the graphic novel VIETNAMERICA, which is his family’s memoir about the experiences, secrets, and their lives before, during, and after the Vietnam War and their immigration to the United States.  For more information on GB, please check his website: http://www.gbtran.com/

Thursday, November 17th

4:00 PM

Lecture Center D5

 

 

 

Model Minority: Do the Math
The premiere of the documentary film featuring

interviews with UIC students, staff and faculty!

Tuesday November 1st, 2011
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
UIC Lecture Center D5

The film screening will be followed by a discussion with the filmmakers, Teja Arboleda and Darby Li Po Price.

Model Minority: Do the Math reveals the impact of the model minority myth on Asian American college students. While many believe the stereotype of Asian Americans as academic overachievers is positive, it causes many problems. Asian Americans suffer the highest student rates of suicide, depression, and anxiety.
 

Despite their preferences or abilities, they are pressured by parents, society, and even counselors to pursue and excel in narrow math-intensive fields.  Portrayed as too competitive and successful, they are usually denied affirmative action funds and academic assistance, and face alienation, resentment, discrimination, and hate crimes. Model Minority increases our understanding of Asian American students.

This event is cosponsored by:
UIC AANAPISI Initiative, funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Asian American And Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions Program, Asian American Resource and Cultural Center, Asian American Studies Program, and Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Asian Americans

The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information contact Amina Chaudhri at ashafi4@uic.edu.