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- a celebration of culture and consciousness - What is Asian American Awareness Month? UIC's Asian American Awareness Month is usually held in April. It consists of a month-long series of events, talks, workshops, and movie screenings relating to issues of concern to Asian Americans. The aim of the month is both to increase campus awareness of Asian American concerns, and to celebrate the diversity of the cultures and traditions of Asian Americans on campus. History of Asian American Awareness Month The first Asian American Awareness Week at UIC was organized by the Coalition for Asian American Studies in March 2000. They also held a protest and rally to lobby for an Asian American Studies program, a cultural center, and an academic support network. In March 2001, the Coalition for Asian American Studies expanded the event into Asian American Awareness Month. For Asian American Awareness Month in 2003, members of the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Asian Americans joined the planning committee. Events spanned the months of March and April. For AAAM in 2003 and 2004, the Chancellor's Committee was the host organization for the planning committee. In 2005, that role was passed to the Asian American Resource & Cultural Center. 2008 AAAMonth Calendar (A downloadable PDF poster version of our calendar which features the artwork of UIC student David Mei is also available.) Wednesday, April 2 Asian American Awareness Month Kickoff Featuring: Beats, Rhymes, and Rice Spoken Word and Hip Hop have grown to become important outlets of expression in the Asian & Pacific Islander community. At the heart of this movement are Bao Phi from Minneapolis, Kiwi from Oakland, and Giles Li from Boston, coming out of the box with their combination of social commentary, self-reflection, and painful comedy. Organized by the Asian American Awareness Month Planning Committee. 4:00 p.m. Student Center East - Illinois Room About the artists:
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! We invite everyone to come and have fun with Filipinos in Alliance. For more information, contact Kathleen Guinid at kguini2@uic.edu. 7 p.m. – 12 a.m. Meridian Banquets in Rolling Meadows Tickets: $30/single, $55/couple Monday, April 7 Coming Soon to a Home Near You: The Filipino Supermaids The Asian American Studies Lecture Series presents a talk by Anna Guevarra, Ph.D who is an assistant professor of sociology and gender and women’s studies at UIC. Her presentation will examine the professionalization of Filipino domestic workers and their continued racialization as a global model workforce through the Supermaid training program. For more information, contact Justin Joyce at justinajoyce@ameritech.net. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Institute for the Humanities (Stevenson Hall, Lower Level) Monday, April 7 ASAM Social Come to a reception to learn about the future of Asian American Studies at UIC. Raffle prizes for students. For more information, contact Justin Joyce at justinajoyce@ameritech.net. 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Institute for the Humanities (Stevenson Hall, Lower Level) Thursday, April 10 Asian American Spirituality Ever wonder why so many Asian Americans seem to go to church? Come and explore with us how being Asian American actually enhances our understanding of the God of the Bible. The guest speaker will be Dr. Frank Yamada, assistant professor of Hebrew Bible at Seabury-Western Theological Seminary. For more information, go to http://www2.uic.edu/stud_orgs/religion/aaiv/. Sponsored by Asian American InterVarsity. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Student Center East – Room 713 Thursday, April 17 Jennifer 8. Lee, author of the Fortune Cookie Chronicles and Patrick Rosal, author of My American Kundiman Join us for a conversation…with New York Times reporter Jennifer 8. Lee, author of a fascinating new book that explores the origin and evolution of Chinese Food in the US.
…and a reading with Patrick Rosal, the author of two full-length poetry collections, Uprock Headspin Scramble and Dive and My American Kundiman. For more information, visit hullhousemuseum.org. 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Jane Addams Hull-House Museum Friday, April 18 Imaginasian Asian American Students in Alliance present their annual fashion and variety show, Imaginasian. This show will be filled with models showing off trendy fashions on the runway and also a variety of performances. For more information, contact Bernadette Casaclang at bcasac2@uic.edu. 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Student Center East – Illinois Room $3 in advance $5 at the door Tuesday, April 22 The Continuing Significance of the Model Minority Stereotype The Asian American Studies Lecture Series presents a talk by Stacey Lee, Ph.D, a professor of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. For more information, contact Justin Joyce at justinajoyce@ameritech.net. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Lecture Center A1 Wednesday, April 23 Asian American Pop Culture + Giant Robot Eric Nakamura and Martin Wong launched critically-acclaimed Giant Robot magazine in 1994 on a shoestring operation which has since expanded to not only a loyal readership but licensed merchandise, shops, galleries and even a restaurant! Eric and Martin will talk about how their magazine has evolved along with the exploding Asian and Asian American pop culture scene, sharing both personal and professional anecdotes. Organized by the Asian American Awareness Month Planning Committee. 4:00 p.m. Student Center East - Room 302 Thursday, April 24 Blood and Bone Marrow Donor Drive Donors with diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds are especially needed. To join the marrow registry as a potential donor, all you need to do is give a cheek swab. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Medical Center Blood Bank. For more information, contact Samantha Dimaggio at 312-996-1344 or sdimaggi@uic.edu. 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Student Center East - Fort Dearborn Saturday, April 26 UPROOT: A Cultural Showcase of Our Generation Filipinos in Alliance proudly presents the seventh annual UPROOT, an evening of performances by FIA and other Midwest organizations meant to convey the Filipino American experience. For more info visit: fia.pages.uic.edu. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Student Center East – Illinois Room $5 Tuesday, April 29 Chinese Cultural Festival The Chinese Students and Scholars Association presents the Chinese Cultural Festival. An opening ceremony and traditional Chinese performances will take place in the first hour of the festival followed by the exhibition of photos of the Beijing Olympics and Chinese culture. Free raffle of Beijing Olympic souvenirs. For more information, contact Sicheng Liao at sliao2@uic.edu or visit http://cssa-uic.org. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Student Center East – Cardinal Room Wednesday, April 30 Asian American Perspectives on Mental Health A panel of UIC faculty and staff will share their research and expertise on Asian American mental health issues, resources on and off campus, and the cultural issues that impact seeking help and the treatment process. A light reception will follow the event, where guests will have the opportunity to talk more with the panelists. Hosted by the Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Asian Americans. For more information, contact ccsaa@uic.edu. 3:30 p.m. Institute for the Humanities (Stevenson Hall, Lower Level) Wednesday, April 30 (CANCELLED) Mr. Asian Sensation Chi Sigma Tau Fraternity brings back the talent show Mr. Asian Sensation for its 5th year to showcase Asian American men in a different light. Contestants will participate in an evening of stereotype-breaking performances ending in the crowning of Mr. Asian Sensation. For more information, contact Matt Jung at mjung6@gmail.com. 6:00 p.m. Student Center East – Illinois Room ----- Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. -----
800 South Halsted Street Lecture Center A 805 South Morgan Street Meridian Banquets 1701 Algonquin Road Rolling Meadow, IL 60008
701 South Morgan Street UIC Student Center East 750 South Halsted Street
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center Asian American Students in Alliance Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Asian Americans Chinese Students and Scholars Association Chi Sigma Tau Filipinos in Alliance Vietnamese Student Association
Asian American Studies Chancellor’s Committee on the Status of Asian Americans College of Business Administration College of Education College of Engineering College of Medicine College of Nursing Department of Communication Department of English Department of Psychology Department of Sociology Graduate College Honors College Jane Addams College of Social Work Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs School of Public Health Student Activities Funding Committee Undergraduate Student Government University of Illinois Alumni Association
Join the 2008 Asian American Awareness Month Committee! Believe it or not, it's already time to start planning for April 2008! We need YOU to help us put together the best perfomers, speakers, workshops, and events for UIC. Joining the AAA Month Committee is a great way to:
Bring your ideas, and remember: NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY! For more information, contact Corinne at 312-413-9653 or ckodama@uic.edu.
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