Spring Events

Upcoming Spring 2013 Events

Asian American Awareness Month - April 2013

The month gets started with Viet Le's talk on Monday, April 1st hosted by the Asian American Studies Program. The kickoff to the month in the Quad on Wednesday, April 3th, will feature performances from hip hop artist Monotone, student performers, Julian on the Radio as guest emcee, and DJ Noyze providing additional music. Beverly Kim, Chicago chef and quarter-finalist from Bravo's Top Chef, comes to campus Wednesday, April 10th.

Browse our full calendar events online or download one to go. Printed poster/calendars are available for pickup at AARCC (Taft Hall 101).

Past Spring 2013 Events

AARCC Lunchbox

Thursday, February 21
From: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Location: Burnham Hall Room 114

The topic for this AARCC Lunchbox will be Asian Americans in Mainstream Media. We will be examining and talking about the representation of Asian Americans in film and television. This will be a casual lunchtime talk facilitated by Karen Su, Director of AARCC and Jeffrey Alton, Visiting Associate Director.

Lunch will be provided, and space is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff at jalton@uic.edu

The AARCC Lunchbox Series is Back!

Thursday, February 7
12:30 - 1:30

Burnham Hall Room 114

The 1st AARCC Lunchbox of the Spring Semester kicks off with “Asian Americans on Youtube!” Come watch Asian American Youtube videos and let’s talk about what makes them go viral!

Free Lunch is provided for this casual discussion, but seats are limited and on a first come, first served basis.  For questions, please contact Jeff Alton at jalton@uic.edu. 

We will be giving priority to students, though faculty and staff are welcome to attend!