| Lecture Series: "Re-Examining Asian American Culture, Identity, and Politics" |
 Tuesday, April 1st Myung Mi Kim Wilson 102, 4pm Myung Mi Kim is at the forefront of the postmodern poetry scene, having written books of poetry such as Under Flag and Dura. At a time where poststructuralist theories have obliterated stable identities and the authority of language, Kim manages to incisively convey these uncertainties and misgivings through the medium of verse. She is currently a professor at SUNY-Buffalo with a special interest in translingual/transcultural poetics. Much of her work speaks to a post-modern Asian American and Asian immigrant identity and her life reflects a similarly fragmented history; she was born in Seoul, South Korea but grew up moving from town to town among predominantly white communities in the Midwest. Wednesday, April 2nd Leigh Jenco: “The Orientalism of Anti- Orientalism” Wilson 101, 7pm Leigh K. Jenco is currently Postdoctoral Research Associate, Political Theory Project, Brown University. In July 2008, she will take up a position as Assistant Professor of Political Science, National University of Singapore. She is currently working on a book manuscript, tentatively titled Founding and Paradox in the Political Theory of Zhang Shizhao, and has begun work on a new project, which examines the “Western Learning” (xi xue) discourses of late Qing and early Republican China to explore Sinocentric perspectives on cross-cultural borrowing. Her primary research area is modern Chinese political thought, but her other interests include classical Confucianism, postcolonial theory, and interpretive methods. Her publications include “‘What Does Heaven Ever Say?’ A Methods-Centered Approach to Cross-Cultural Engagement,” American Political Science Review (November 2007). Wednesday, April 2nd Movie Screening: Secret Sunshine (2007) MacMillan 115, 9pm Secret Sunshine is a devastating account of a woman’s mental turmoil. Lee Shin-Ae (played with scalding intensity by Jeon Do-Yeon: Best Actress, Cannes) moves to her husband’s home town Miryang--the name means “Secret Sunshine”-- after his death in a road accident. Estranged from most of her own family and her in-laws, she’s determined to make a fresh start. She sends her young son Jun to school and opens a piano academy, fending off romantic overtures from a car-workshop owner (Song Kang-Ho, The Host) and "spiritual" overtures from a local Christian group. Then tragedy strikes again and she falls to pieces; her life becomes a vortex of hatred and forgiveness, faith and nihilism, composure and hysteria. Thursday, April 3rd Discussion about Secret Sunshine Wilson 102, 5:30pm Discussion about Secret Sunshine with Professor Rey Chow (Comparative Literature), Professor Marinos Pourgouris (Comparative Literature) and Professor Zachary Sng (German Department) will follow the movie screening on Wednesday night. Friday, April 4th Encore presentation of Secret Sunshine Salomon 202, Time TBA  |
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| Wednesday, November 28, 2007 8:00 pm MacMillan 117 |
 Comedy show followed by "Asians in the Media" Q&A Workshop Asian American comedian Eliot Chang will perform his comedy show..Chang studied improv in NYC at the Upright Citizens Brigade and the Magnet Theater. He has appeared on both TV and film, including Comedy Central and NBC’s “Law and Order: SVU.” |
| Monday, November 13, 2006, 7:00 pm List 120 |
 Chang-rae Lee, winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award and the American Book Award, is the critically acclaimed author of Native Speaker, A Gesture Life, and Aloft. A lecture and reading with Q&A to follow. |
| Saturday, October 21, 2006, Wellesley College |
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BASIC (Boston Asian Students Intercollegiate Conference) 2006 "Caution: Asian Pacific Americans in Progress" For more info: http://bostonbasic.org/ |
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Tuesday, November 15, 2005 7:00PM (Location TBA)
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Asian American History Month Speaker Vivian Louie |
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Monday, October 31, 2005 7:15PM, Hourglass Cafe
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Ken Oak Band |
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Friday, April 29, 2005 9:00PM-1:00AM, Federal Reserve
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Tickets sold 11am-2pm at the P.O every day.
Buy early before space runs out! Sponsored by AASA, BTS, CSA, FA, HKSA, JCA, KASA, SASA, TSA, VSA and |
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Thursday, April 28, 2005 8:00PM in Smith-Buonanno 201 *free*
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“They say the hand that Dekada ’70 takes place in the midst of a |
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Tuesday, April 12, 2005 8:00PM in List 120
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In celebration of AASA's 35th Anniversary... Molly Soum
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Tuesday, April 12, 2005 8:00PM in List 120 (EVENT CANCELLED)
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In celebration of AASA's 35th Anniversary... Yuri Kochiyama Come to a lecture by Yuri Kochiyama - who has worked over the past five decades with individuals such as Malcolm X on issues affecting people of color - about the historical interactions between African Americans and Asian Americans. For pictures of Yuri Kochiyama, please see the Pictures Page. Event co-sponsored by: Africana Studies Department |
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Friday, March 18, 2005 6:00PM-9:00PM in Sayles Hall
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Come Visit AASA's Game Booth at the Nightmarket! In many Asian cultures, especially Taiwan, a major component of the night life is the yeh shi, or nightmarket. In Taiwan, the nightmarket consists of streets upon streets lined with booths that contain fun games, food, toys works of art, and many other items. It is a place to go for dinner, for shopping, or just to walk around. Nightmarkets around Taiwan are always vibrant, being open for any kind of performances that may occur, either planned or spontaneous, and are places to enjoy a midnight snack and indulge in the many foods Taiwan has to offer. Co-sponsored by AASA, CSA, FA, HKSA, JCA, KASA, Merlions, SASA, TSA, and VSA, the event will mimic nightmarkets that are found in the various countries of Asia. Come for a night of good food, games, and typical Asian nightlife! For more information, email BTS@brown.edu
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Thursday, March 17, 2005 8:00PM at Sayles Hall
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Vienna Teng in Concert Opening by Ben Miller Band doors open at 7:30 Vienna Teng is a budding Taiwanese American singer/songwriter/pianist from Stanford, California. Her inordinate love of music leading her to even take on the name of Vienna after the Austrian city of composers. Her music exudes a sense of novel fantasy as she is known for her improvisation and expression of ideas that emerge from pure imagination. Fans of Tori Amos, Sarah McLachlan, Fiona Apple, and similar artists would enjoy Vienna Teng. She commands an instant rapport with her audience with her moving lyrics, beautiful melodies, and sense of humor, and has her first CD, Waking Hour. Her performance will include pieces from a variety of her CDs. See her website at http://www.viennateng.com or http://students.brown.edu/bts/tcf2005/vienna/ for more information. |
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Saturday, March 5, 2005 7:00PM in Salomon 101
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February 26, 2005 in Alumnae Hall
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February 23, 2005 in Smith-Buonano 106
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The Japanese Cultural Association and the Asian American Students Association will be co-sponsoring a lecture and discussion commemorating the experiences of over 120,000 Japanese Americans who were incarcerated by the US Government during World War II. Glenn Kumekawa, a former internee and Rhode Island resident will share his experiences and reflect upon issues of civil rights in today's world. For further information, please contact Jessica_Kawamura@brown.edu. |
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| February 18-19, 2005 at Harvard Business School | |
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Whatever you do after business school, it will involve Asia in some way. Now is your chance to meet face-to-face with some of the key leaders making decisions in the Region and learn about what’s driving the world’s growth engine: Asia Business Conference "Adding Value in Asia: From Outsourcing to Innovation" The largest Asia business conference in North America Jointly organized by the Asia Business Club of the Harvard Business School, the Harvard Asia Law Society of the Harvard Law School and the East Asian Caucus of the Kennedy School of Government www.asiabusinessconference.org/
Please register on our web site today! www.asiabusinessconference.org For questions, please contact us at harvardabc2005@hotmail.com |
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Keynote Speakers (and more to be confirmed!) Phil Murtaugh, President of General Motors, Greater China |
Panels - no matter what your interest we have the panel! - Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Patents/R&D/Tech |
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Friday, November 12th, 2004 7:00-8:00PM at the Brown Bookstore
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Saturday, November 6th, 2004 1:00-5:00PM in Petteruti Lounge, Faunce House, Brown University
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CALLING ALL ASIAN/ASIAN AMERICAN STUDENTS ALUMNI WANT TO MEET YOU! The Asian American Student Alliance (AASA), Asian/AsianAmerican Alumni Alliance (A4), and the Office of Student Life invite you to attend the annual Asian/Asian American Community Retreat in honor of Asian American History Month. Please RSVP to Kisa_Takesue@Brown.edu by November 5, 2004. |
Why should I attend? Meet other students, alumni, faculty, and staff * Identify and address community needs and goals * Learn about Asian American History at Brown What will we be doing? We will be engaging in a wide array of interactive activities and small group discussions. This will be a great way to hear others perspectives and share your experiences in an informal and relaxed setting. Who should attend? To best meet the needs of our community, we need a diverse group of students, staff, faculty, and alumni to participate! Newcomers are most welcome! What do you mean by "Diverse?" Ethnic background, cultural identity, work experiences, political views, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, etc. We hope to see you there! Please spread the word! |
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Thursday, November 4th, 2004 8PM in Salomon 001
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Asian American History Month Presents: "Being Asian in Hollywood: Parry Shen on Race, Gender, and 'Better Luck Tomorrow'" Presented by Parry Shen Acting Workshop to follow Questions? Comments? Email aahm@brown.edu ! |
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Monday, October 25, 2004 7-9PM in Wilson 101
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Special Panel Discussion on Asian American Politics and Voter Education for the 2004 Presidential Race followed by Volunteer Training Session to stop Asian American disenfranchisement! Conduct exit poll surveys in Providence on Nov 2. Volunteer training RSVP: Angela_Siew@brown.edu |
Only 43 % of Asian - Americans voted in the 2000 Election, a smaller proportion than Black, Hispanic, or non-Hispanic White voters" --- Census Bureau study of eligible voters, 2000 Even today, the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S. has the lowest turnout rate for youths 18-25. Come help us change that, intelligently. Sponsored by the Institute for Asian American Studies, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Asian Pacific American Agenda Coalition Volunteer training conducted by Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund's Voter Survey Project to document faulty voting procedures and anti-Asian voter discrimination. Sponsored by Asian American Students Association. |
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