Asian American History Month
November 2009

Nov 1 - 15

"Re-Made in America" Photo Competition

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Spanning the first two weeks of AAHM, the photo competition will ask students to interpret the Month's theme, "Re-Made in America." Students will submit their photos online and then be reviewed by a panel of judges. The winner will be announced at the Closing Convocation.  http://facebook.com/brownaahm

Nov 2 - 6

Crane Folding in the Ratty

Fold 1,000 cranes for peace with members of JCA and AAHM. Cranes will be sent to the Hiroshima Children’s Peace Project. 

Mon, Nov 2

Opening Convocation - Kelly Zen Yie Tsai

Salomon 101, 7 -9 pm

For Opening Convocation, the AAHM Steering Committee is bringing Kelly Zen-Yie Tsai, a Chicago-born, Brooklyn-based Chinese Taiwanese American spoken word artist. Her award-winning blend of spoken word poetry passionately ties the personal with the political, local and global. This event will open with student performances by WORD and Archipelaga and be followed by a reception in the Third World Center

Nov 3-6

AASA Reunion Weekend

De Ciccio Family Auditorium, 7 -9 pm

The Asian American Students Association is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. To commemorate this, the AAHM Steering Committee, AASA, PAC, and Alumni Relations will be partnering with one another to bring alumni back to campus for a weekend series of events including an alumni panel, career workshop, and alumni dinner.

WEED, Nov 4

"What is Asian" Panel

Wilson 102, 7-8 PM

The "What is Asian" Panel will bring together students from a variety of backgrounds to explore the complexity of what it means to be "Asian" in America and abroad. The intersections of identity we plan to explore are nationality - Asian students from Europe, Africa, and Latin America - gender, sexuality, and socioeconomic status.

SEAHW: "Dont Burn It" Screening

Smith-Buonanno 106, 7-9:30 PM

Featured Guests: IVCE, Dang Nhat Min

Fri, Nov 6

SEAHW: Another Look: My Glimpse of Immigrants Abroad

Opening Reception, List Art Lobby, 7-10PM
Gallery Exhibition: November 6th to November 12th

Featured Student Artist: Ngoc-Tran Vu ‘10

Fri, Nov 6

Unity Day - Intergenerational Conversation

Maddock Alumni Center, 5-7PM

In partnership with the MPCs and MPC Friends, the AAHM steering committee will hold an intergenerational conversation about what it means to be first, second, or third generation in America. We would like to explore questions like "How does generation affect coming to college?" or "How does generation affect culture within the family?"

Nov 9th

SEAHW: Opening Convocation: Situating Anti-Imperialism: A Source of Southeast Asian Pride and Nationalism

Salomon 001, 7 - 8:30 PM
Reception to follow at the THIRD World Center

Featured Keynote Speaker: Ninotchka Rosca

Ninotchka Rosca is an outstanding contemporary writer, feminist, and internationally-known activist for human rights. She serves on the board of the Survivors Committee, a network of former political prisoners and human rights activists. She has also been in leadership positions with Amnesty International and the PEN American Center. Rosca has participated in numerous world forums and conferences for human rights.

SEAHW: Pre-Convocation Faculty Fellows Dinner

22 Benevolent St, 5-6:30PM

SEAHW: After Convocation Reception at Third World Center

Third World Center

Tue, Nov 10

SEAHW: Asian America on Screen: "Gran Torino" Screening

6:30-9:30PM – List Art 120

Featured Guests: Louisa Schein ’81, Bee Vang
Location: TBA, 7-9:30PM

WED, Nov 11

SEAHW: “The Last Journey of Ninoy” Screening & Discussion

Barus & Holley 168, 7 - 9:00 PM

Featured Speaker: Prof. Hernando Ombao

Fri, Nov 13

Closing Convocation: Legends of the SEA

Salomon 101
8-9:30PM

An explosive celebration of Southeast Asian pride with performances by Brown SEA students followed by R&B, hip-hop performer, VUDOO SOUL.

Sat. Nov 14

SEAHW: College Hill: High School SEA Edition

Campus Wide, 11-4PM

SEAHW: SEA the Change: Service Social

2-4:00PM – Arnold Lounge

SEAHW: Adoptee Identity Day

2-4:00PM – Arnold Lounge

Guest: Jared Rehberg
Collaborate with China Care

Sun, Nov 15

SEAHW: SEA on Screen

TBA, 4-7PM

Screening of “Sepet” (Malaysian), “Becuz of U” (Filipin@), “Ayat-Ayat Cinta” (Indonesian)

Sun Nov 15

SEAHW: SEA on Screen Screening of “Sepet” and “Becuz of You”

MacMillan 117, 4-7PM

Screening of “Sepet” (Malaysian), “Becuz of U” (Filipino)

Sun, Nov 15

Hip Hop Master Classes with Julio Morales & Rocko Luciano

Time: 5:30-8:00 PM (5:30 Registration)
Location: TF Green 205

In partnership with imPulse Dance Company, Fusion Dance Company, and Aesthetic Flo (URI), AAHM will bring free hip hop dance workshops with Julio Morales (The Lost Kids) and Rocko Luciano (America's Best Dance Crew Season 3 - Boxcuttuhz).  Intermediate - Advanced Difficulty.

Mon, Nov 16

South Asian Identity Week Convocation

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more information coming soon!

Mon, Nov 16

SEAHW: "I’d Rather Not Say"

7-8:30PM – McCormack Family Theater

A play by Daria Marinelli ’10.

Co-Sponsored with Brown Campaign for Burma.

Tue, Nov 17

South Asian Identity Week Queer South Asian Poet Performers

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more information coming soon!

Fri, Nov 20

SAIW Closing Convo with DJ Rekha

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more information coming soon!

Sat, Nov 21

Theater for Social Change: Workshop & Performance

LOcation: Multipurpose room, Time: 10 AM - 2 PM

Write, stage and perform a theater piece on social issues that affect your lives. Work with developing a street theater piece with Prof. Shayoni Mitra, TSDA.  Perform this piece that the AAHM closing convocation that night. No prior experience needed. 

Sat, Nov 21

AAHM Closing Convocation

LOcation: Faculty Club, Time: 5-6PM

Talk about issues in the Asian American community here at Brown.  Thank all the faculty and staff who have supported Asian American students over the years. RSVPs needed.