Experience UIC Day

Dear Alumni,

The University of Illinois Alumni Association (UIAA) and UIC Asian American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC) invite you to attend "Experience UIC Day" on Saturday, September 6th. It will be a day of fun, free entertainment and thought-provoking discussions.


The Asian American Resource and Cultural Center will hold a special Open House during this event. Stop by to learn about the center's programs and activities. All alumni, friends, students and family are welcome. Contact karensu@uic.edu or 312-413-9569 for more info.

AARCC Open House
Saturday, Sept. 6th
3:00-5:00pm @ AARCC (101 Taft Hall)

Please click the link below, view the invitation, and register for the event.
http://www.uiaa.org/chicago/experience_uic.html


We hope you will join us!


Best Regards,

Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
University of Illinois Alumni Association

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Final Call for Joining the UIC Dragon Boat Team!

This is the FINAL call for anyone who would like to join the UIC Dragon Boat
Race Team.

The 2008 Dragon Boat Race for Literacy in Chinatown is on Saturday, July
26. Proceeds of the event will go to the Chicago Public School System,
Office of Culture and Diversity in the Chicago Board of Education to help
promote culture and diversity in our fine schools. This year, UIC is
sponsoring a team. This means, joining the team will be absolutely FREE!
Teams compete in a fast paced race along the south branch of the Chicago
River at Ping Tom Memorial Park on beautifully decorated dragon boats. We
are looking for approximately 20-25 people willing to participate. No
experience is necessary! For more information, please email mgaba2@uic.edu.

We have held 2 informational meetings during the past month and now have
approximately half of the team already filled. This means, the remaining
spots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. Those who are
willing to commit to the team can reply back to me from this email. The
team roster is limited to 25 people, so the first 14 or so people to reply
back will have a spot on the team. Please be sure you can commit to the
team before replying!

The time commitment for team members is decided upon by the team itself.
There will probably be a couple of training sessions and meetings during the
summer. The team members must be available the whole day on July 26, the
day of the race.

If you are prepared to commit to the team, please reply back to this email.
The first 14 or so people to reply to me will secure a spot on the team.

Thank you all for your interest and support of the UIC Dragon Boat Team.

-Melissa
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Melissa Gaba, Student Staff
Campus Outreach Coordinator
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
Taft Hall Room 101
312-413-9569 (office phone)
http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/AARCC/

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Asian American Awareness Month April Events

ASIAN AMERICAN AWARENESS MONTH - APRIL 2008
University of Illinois at Chicago

- A Celebration of Culture and Consciousness -

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A downloadable PDF of this calendar is available at:
http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/AARCC/documents/UICAAAM2008.pdf

Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

For more information, visit the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
online at aarcc.vcaa.uic.edu or call (312) 413-9569.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate
in an event, please call (312) 413-9569 and every effort will be made to
provide an accommodation.
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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 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

Friday, April 4
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 women¹s
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 conversationŠwith 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.

Šand 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 theBeijing 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)

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LOCATIONS
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
800 South Halsted Street

Lecture Center A
805 South Morgan Street

Meridian Banquets
1701 Algonquin Road
Rolling Meadow, IL 60008

Institute for the Humanities (Lower Level Stevenson Hall)
701 South Morgan Street

UIC Student Center East
750 South Halsted Street


PLANNING COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONS
Asian American Coalition Committee
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


SPONSORS
Asian American Resource and Cultural Center
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

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Through the Bamboo Ceiling: Lessons in Cultural Fluency

Jane Hyun, author of "Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling"

Tuesday, March 11
3:30 p.m.
Student Center East #302
Reception and book signing to follow

Jane Hyun is an executive coach, author, and leadership strategist to Fortune 500 companies, MBA programs, and non-profit organizations. She has worked with various diversity councils and senior management teams to raise awareness about the issues involved in today's multicultural workplace. Her groundbreaking book, "Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: The Essential Guide to Getting In, Moving Up, and Reaching the Top," focused on issues surrounding Asian Americans in corporate America. Jane Hyun's work has received national recognition, and she has appeared in a variety of national media, including CNN, National Public Radio, Time, Fortune, Working Mother, and Crains.

Website: http://www.janehyun.com/index

Co-sponsored by: The Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Asian Americans, College of Business Administration, Office of Career Services, National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum Chicago Chapter.

For more information, contact Corinne Kodama at 312-413-9653 or visit http://aarcc.vcaa.uic.edu/.

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Spirit Continues! Korean Festival Volunteering Event

Date: 08/11/07
Time: 10AM-5PM
Location: Bryn Mawr Ave between Kedzie & Kimball
Address: 5601 N. Spaulding Ave.Chicago, IL
Directions: http://koreanfestival.org/generalInfo.html
Cost: FREE

Join NAAAP Chicago for a day of volunteering at the 12th Chicago Korean Festival 2007, Spirit Continues- - FREE T-shirt will be provided!
TIME: 10AM Volunteering shift I at kid's tent
1 PM Group Lunch
2 PM-5PM Volunteering shift II
(1 shift required, stay longer if desired)
5-7pm (optional) Enjoy "Bing-soo," a perfect mix of fruit, sweet beans, & ice cream on the top of ice. Explore the festival.


PLACE: Meet in front of Chicago Korean Chamber of Commerce at 5601 N. Spaulding Ave. Chicago.
What a great way for us all to support the Asian American community in this one-time volunteering opportunity! Come out for a day of immersion in Korean culture, dance and food - simply an amazing learning experience and fun-filled day!
Some of the highlights: opening ceremony, non-profit info fair, Sing & Dance Contest, Korean fear factor, Ssyryum (Korean wrestling)contest, Work & Play, magic show, Dae Kwon Do, Kum Do demostrations, and much more!
So Register Now! for free t-shirt and tons of fun- bring your friends,family members, colleagues and NAAAP folks to this great cultural community service event! This will be also a NAAAP-Chicago Membership Recruitment event, too. Don't miss delicious korean food.

www.koreanfestival.org
c/o Chicago Korean American Chamber of Commerce
phone: 773-583-1700

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AAI Institute Dinner

2007 Milestone Awards Benefit

Thursday, April 26th, 2007
Mid-America Club
200 East Randolph, 80th Floor
Chicago, IL

5:30 Reception
6:30 Dinner
Business Attire Please

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On Thursday, April 26, 2007, the Asian American Institute (AAI) will be holding our annual Milestone Awards Benefit Dinner to honor Milestone Makers in the Asian American community. Each year, we highlight the achievements of community members, who have excelled in their field.

There is more information after the jump.

We are proud to honor this year's Milestone Makers:

Tatsu Aoki
Artist, Asian Improv aRts

Barton Moy
Area Coordinator, Chicago Alternative Policing Strategy

Silk Road Theatre Project Milestone Co-Chairs
Ray Chin
Linval Chung

Dinner Tickets: $100/each

Please come and support this important event and this great organization.

If you cannot make it, please consider buying a raffle ticket, or 2 or 10. There are some really great prizes. Below are only a FEW... there's lot's more...

American Airlines' 2 Roundtrip ticket (continental US) ($1000 value)

Restaurateurs Delights ($145 value)
($50 Gift Certificate at Bob Chins, $50 Gift Certificate at Noodles Etc., $25 Gift Certificate at Ben Pao and a $20 BP America gas card to get you there.)

A Night Out in Andersonville ($100 value)
($30 Gift Certificate/Coupon at La Donna Restaurant, $50 Gift Certificate at Tickets to Raven Theatre, and $20 BP America gas card)

Bud Light Portable DVD Player ($150 value)

Budweiser World Poker Tour^TM Texas Hold 'Em Tabletop ($130 value)

Hope you are all doing well and hope to see you there!

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Asian American Coalition Committee at the University of Illinois Chicago's upcoming activities

2 upcoming events on April 16th and 17th. There is more information about each after the jump.
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SPEAK OUT FOR ASIAN AMERICAN STUDIES!

At the University of Illinois at Chicago, Asian Pacific Americans are the most underrepresented in terms of social services and educational opportunities. It took students at UIC over 15 years to obtain a resource and cultural center, now called the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center (AARCC). Will it take us another 15 years before this administration views Asian American Studies as a legitimate area of study??? Schools across the country, both private and public, feel that Asian American Studies is important enough to provide resources in order to hire faculty and teach courses. Why doesn't UIC??? Asian Pacific Americans have the right to speak-out for their education! Asian Pacific Americans have the right to learn about themselves!

Join us to speak out for our right to learn our education from OUR perspective!
Monday, April 16th
11am - 2pm
UIC Quad

***If you have ideas for activities during the speak out or would like tovolunteer and help out, please contact Joyce Yin at jyin4@uic.edu or at (415) 680-4447***

"Sentenced Home" Documentary Screening

The award-winning documentary SENTENCED HOME puts a never-before-seen face on current U.S. deportation policy. This feature-length film tells the heartbreaking story of three young Cambodian American men entangled in an impossible web of post 9-11 politics, cultural identity and civil rights. Decades after fleeing to the U.S. as refugees, they find themselves facing deportation, caught between a tragic past and an uncertain future by a system that doesn't offer any second chances. SENTENCED HOME follows them over the course of three years through the deportation process, from the inner-city projects of the U.S., to the rice paddies of Cambodia, capturing for the first time on screen the drama of the deportation process as ithappens. Through their first-person cinema-verité stories, SENTENCED HOME provides a rare insight into the often devastating ways individuals areaffected by current U.S. immigration law.

**Audience Award Winner at the 2006 San Francisco Asian American Film Festival**
**Special Jury Award Winner at the 2006 EBS Documentary Film Festival**
"A thoughtful, visually strong documentary" -Variety
"Bracing "-Village Voice
"Eye-opening proof positive that there's something wrong with America's post-9/11 immigration laws" -San Francisco Bay Guardian
Following the screening, there will be a Q&A with one of the Filmmakers, along with Many Uch, one of the deportees.

Tuesday, April 17th
4:30pm - 7:00pm
University of Illinois at Chicago Lecture Center A6
805 South Morgan Street
Chicago, IL 60607

Please contact Joyce Yin at (415) 680-4447 or jyin4@uic.edu with any questions!

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Asian American Awareness Month 2007 @ UIC

University of Illinois at Chicago

Asian American Awareness Month 2007

A Celebration of Culture and Consciousness

Asian American Awareness Month this year will start at the end of springbreak with Filipinos in Alliance's Uproot show on Saturday, March 31st. Spotlight events of the month include a talk by actor George Takei from Star Trek and Heroes (April 4) and a performance from rapper Jin (April 9). The ASAM Expo expands this year to present a full day of activities relating to Asian American Studies at UIC on April 13th. Closing the month, April 27, will be author, Anita Desai, giving a keynote address at the Kriti Festivalon South Asian Literature. Read on for details on these and other eventsthat fill the month.

Printed calendar/posters will be available at AARCC on Friday, March 23. A full-color PDF poster version of this calendar is available online at http://www.uic.edu/depts/oaa/AARCC/documents/UICAAAM2007.pdf. Events added since include the April 16 event about Hepatitis B in Chicago's Chinatown (details below).

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Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. For more information, visit the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center online at http://aarcc.vcaa.uic.edu/ or call (312) 413-9569. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in an event, please call (312) 413-9569 and every effort will be made to provide an accommodation.

The list of events is available after the jump.

Saturday, March 31

UPROOT: A Cultural Showcase Of Our Generation

Filipinos in Alliance proudly presents the sixth annual UPROOT, an evening of performances meant to convey the Filipino American experience. From
traditional and modern dances to spoken word, these performances challenge
any narrow definition of who we are as Filipinos in America. As FIA celebrates its 10th anniversary, this year's UPROOT serves as a "Reunion" of
past and present ventures, experiences, and accomplishments. For more info
go to http://fia.pages.uic.edu. Organized by Filipinos in Alliance.

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Illinois Room, UIC Student Center East

$5



Wednesday, April 4

George Takei: From Star Trek to Heroes

Best known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu in Star Trek, but now finding a new
audience with The Howard Stern Show and Heroes, George Takei shares his
uniquely American story. After a childhood in U.S. internment camps, George
embarked on an extraordinary career as a pioneering Japanese American actor
who began in the business when Asian faces were rarely onscreen.


He chronicles the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans and shares his optimistic message that the future as embodied in "Star Trek" -- a world where people from all backgrounds work together to overcome problems -- is going to happen. A member of the Human Rights Campaign, the largest national lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender political organization, George talks about his life as a gay Japanese American and how Star Trek's cornerstone philosophy embodied in the show's acronym "IDIC" - "Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations" -- remains relevant in today's world. Organized by the Asian American Awareness Month Planning Committee.


Co-sponsored by Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns; Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Asian Americans AND Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender Issues, Japanese American Citizens League Chicago Chapter, Student Activities Funding Committee, Undergraduate Student Government. To learn more about George Takei, visit www.georgetakei.com.

4:00 p.m.

Illinois Room, UIC Student Center East

Entertainment provided by Midwest Buddhist Temple Taiko Group



Also join us for a week of fun Star Trek activities, April 2-6, in The Rainbow Resource, 181 BSB, from 12-1:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Download a detailed schedule, e-mail Liz Thomson, mailto:lthomson@uic.eduor visit http://www.glbc.uic.edu.



Friday, April 6

ASAM Expo Workshops

Students from Introduction to Asian American Studies 125 run interactive

workshops focusing on a broad range of topics related to Asian American

issues and Asian American Studies. For more workshops to be offered and

additional Expo events, see April 13th. Organized by Asian American Resource

and Cultural Center and the ASAM 125 class. ASAM Expo Schedule.

Two workshop sessions run from 2:00-3:00 and 3:00-4:00

Rooms 121, 300, 301, 320, Taft Hall



Monday, April 9

Jin Concert

Rapper extraordinaire, freestyle champion and former Ruff Ryders artist, Jin
is a certified household name within the Hip-hop community. Best-known for
his winning battles on "Fight Klub" and BET's "106 and Park," this

groundbreaking Chinese American artist broke stereotypes of Asian Americans
in the entertainment industry. Jin integrates his Chinese heritage and love
of hip-hop culture with his music, particularly his recent release ABC-
which stands for "American Born Chinese," a musical biography rapped
exclusively in Cantonese (view the ABC Press Release). Organized by the Asian American Awareness Month
Planning Committee.

6:00 p.m.

Inner Circle, UIC Student Center East

Valid i-card required for admission



Wednesday, April 11

Another Kind of Family: Asian American Adoptees and Birth Mother Speak Out

"It's so cute, what is it?" "Will it speak English?" "Are you going to tell

her she's adopted?" These and other comments will be shared and discussed in

order to examine the complex space adoptees regularly negotiate.

Additionally, hear a rare personal account from a birth mother and get an

update on current adoption issues from an international adoption agency

representative. For more info, contact organizer, Liz Thomson at

lthomson@uic.edu.

4:00 - 5:00 pm

Room 183, Behavioral Sciences Building (BSB)



Friday, April 13

2nd Annual ASAM Expo: Asian Americans in Education

Dr. Peter Kiang from University of Massachusetts, Boston delivers the
keynote address on developing Asian American Studies in an urban university setting. A panel of visiting scholars from the field of education discusses
research on Asian American in higher education. Students from ASAM courses exhibit research projects and run interactive workshops. Come learn about
issues related to Asian Americans in higher education and Asian American
Studies. All are welcome. Organized by Asian American Resource and Cultural
Center and the ASAM 125 class. ASAM Expo Schedule.

Research exhibit 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.; keynote address and panel discussion 12:00 - 1:45 p.m.; two workshop sessions from 2:00-3:00 and 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Exhibit, keynote, and panel: Room B & C, Student Service Building

Workshops: Rooms 121, 300, 301, 320, Taft Hall



Monday, April 16

Chinese Culture Festival

The Festival will be a combination of exhibits of artifacts and artwork,
cultural performances, and presentations about China and the Chinese
culture. Talks will be given about traditional Chinese medicine, traditional
Chinese music, and the urban development of China. Visit http://cssa.pages.uic.edu for more information. Organized by Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Association.

2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Room 302, UIC Student Center East

Monday, April 16 (NEWLY ADDED)

Asian American Health Disparities: A Natural History of Hepatitis B in Chicago Chinatown

Clinical research faculty discusses Asian American health disparities, including the relative risk of Asians & Asian Americans for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) disease and outcomes. The event includes a presentation of research and students' experiences working in underrepresented populations. Refreshments served. For more info contact Greg Calip, gcalip1@uic.edu. Organized by the Asian Pharmacists Association.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Room 134, College of Pharmacy

Tuesday, April 17

"Sentenced Home" Documentary Screening

"Sentenced Home" follows three Cambodian American men from Seattle who broke
the law in their late teens, served time in prison, and thought they were
getting on with their lives - until they received letters from the
government informing them that, because of their criminal records, and in
spite of time served, they would soon be deported back to Cambodia. There
will be a Q&A session after the screening with David Grabias, one of the

directors, and Many Uch, one of the deportees. For more info contact Joyce Yin at jyin4@uic.edu. Organized by the Asian American Coalition Committee.

4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Lecture Center A-6



Saturday, April 21

India Night 2007

This is a showcase of various talents, which include dancing, singing, and

acting, that combines traditional Indian culture with contemporary

influences. Please join us to celebrate an unforgettable evening with

sensational performances! For details and tickets contact uic.isa@gmail.com.

Organized by the Indian Students Association.

6:00 p.m.

Paramount Arts Centre in Aurora

$15 advance tickets



Wednesday, April 25

AASIA Cook Off

Asian American Students in Alliance present their first cooking challenge. Watch as different UIC organizations sweat it out in a tournament style
culinary battle for the grand prize. Held at Tatami, the new sushi restaurant in Student Center
West, this is an opportunity to try foods from all over the world. Contact
Joan Mercado for more info at jmerca4@uic.edu.

5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Centennial Room, UIC Student Center West



Thursday, April 26

Mr. Asian Sens-Asian

Mr. Asian Sens-Asian is a male talent competition that serves as a vehicle
to break Asian American male stereotypes, as well as to raise awareness of
issues that affect the Asian American student population. Organized by
Korean Americans United Serving Equality, alpha Kappa Delta Phi, and Chi
Sigma Tau.

Doors open at 6:00 p.m., Show 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Chicago Room, UIC Student Center West



Friday, April 27

Kriti Festival Keynote: Anita Desai

Award-winning author Anita Desai will discuss South Asian literature. Desai
is the noted Indian author of Fire on the Mountain (1977), which won the
Winifred Holtby Memorial Prize. Her novels Clear Light of Day (1980), In
Custody (1984) and Fasting, Feasting (1999) were shortlisted for the Booker

Prize. The Village by the Sea (1982), a children's book, won the Guardian
Children's Fiction Award. The Kriti Festival is a four-day event celebrating
South Asian and diaspora literature, with panel discussions, performances,
readings, music and song, storytelling for kids, and much more!

5:00 p.m. reception, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. talk

Illinois Room, UIC Student Center East

Advance registration (free) required. The entire Kriti Festival, including the keynote, is free for UIC students, staff, and faculty. To register and

see the four-day conference schedule, go to: http://www.desilit.org/kriti.html

Friday, April 27 (NEWLY ADDED)

Voices of Resistance

Voices of Resistance (VOR) is an annual exploration and affirmation of South Asian Diasporic identity through art. VOR's 2007 theme is Chai Tea Latte: An Exploration of Truth and Illusions , featuring art that explores both the realities of being a part the South Asian Diaspora as well as the myths that surround our identities. Our theme speaks to both recent events such as Hurricane Katrina and the national discussion on poverty in America and around the world, and to past events such as Partition and the identities

that were created as a result. Other topics may include the realities of globalization, the effects of the Model Minority myth, the Iraq war, and generational connections. For more information, go online to the South Asian Progressive Action Collective's website.

7:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Illinois Room, UIC Student Center East

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Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.



For more information, visit the Asian American Resource and Cultural Center in Taft Hall (Room 101) or call (312) 413-9569.



If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate

in an event, please call (312) 413-9569 and every effort will be made to

provide an accommodation.

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LOCATIONS

Behavioral Sciences Building

1007 West Harrison Street

College of Pharmacy

833 South Wood Street

Lecture Center A

805 South Halsted Street



Paramount Arts Centre

23 East Galena Boulevard

Aurora, Illinois



Student Services Building

1200 West Harrison Street



Taft Hall

826 South Halsted Street



UIC Student Center East

750 South Halsted Street



UIC Student Center West

828 South Wolcott Avenue

PLANNING COMMITTEE ORGANIZATIONS

alpha Kappa Delta Phi

Asian American Coalition Committee

Asian American Resource and Cultural Center

Asian American Students in Alliance

Asian Pacific American Graduate Students Organization

Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Asian Americans

Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Association

Chi Sigma Tau

Filipinos in Alliance

Korean Americans United Serving Equality

Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual , and Transgender Concerns

SPONSORS:

Asian American Resource and Cultural Center

Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Asian Americans

Chancellor's Committee on the Status of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and

Transgender Issues

College of Education

College of Engineering

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

College of Medicine

College of Nursing

Department of Communication

Department of English

Department of Psychology

Department of Sociology

Graduate College

Honors College

Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy

Jane Addams College of Social Work

Japanese American Citizens League - Chicago Chapter

Kamal Kishore Kapur Memorial Fund

Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Concerns

Office of the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs

School of Public Health

Student Activities Funding Committee

Undergraduate Student Government

University of Illinois Alumni Association

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Surviving Career Transition & Networking Mixer

Presents

Surviving Career Transition - Schaumburg
Date:	03/18/07
Time:	Seminar 2:00PM - 4:00PM Networking mixer at Bonefish Grill 4:00PM - 5:30PM
Library Location:	Schaumburg Public Library
Mixer Location:	130 S. Roselle Rd, Schaumburg, IL Bonefish Grill 180 S Roselle Rd., Schaumburg, IL
Landmark:	Corner of Roselle Rd. and Schaumburg Rd.
Directions:	Map of 130 S Roselle Rd Schaumburg, IL 60193-1647, US
Cost:	Free

Seminar

Laid off? Downsized? Restructured out of a job? Don't be caught without a game plan to survive this emotionally and, often, financially devastating experience. Our presenter, Don Sakamoto, of New England Financial will guide us through the process of turning a setback into an opportunity. Please join us for this informative presentation (program outline below).

I. Surviving In a Time of Constant Change

A. Developing Survivor Skills to Deal With Change
B. Take Control of Your Situation
C. Turn Difficulty into Opportunity

II. 5 Keys to a Successful Career Transition

A. Dealing with the Emotional Impact
B. Addressing the Financial Impact
C. Reducing Your Cash Flow Requirements
D. Finding New Sources of Income
1. Starting Your Own Business
E. Managing Your Finances
1. Risk Management
2. Dealing with Cobra and Group Benefits
3. Tax Planning

Networking Mixer

Network with professionals and potential employers from companies throughout the Chicagoland area. Remember to bring your business cards and resumes.

Please visit http://www.naaapchicago.org/Events.do?id=3592 to register for this event and for updated info.

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AACC Empowerment Retreat [02.24.2007]

AACC's
2007
EMPOWERMENT
RETREAT

WHY YOU SHOULD
COME & PARTICIPATE...

~acquire valuable leadership and organizational skills
~collaborate with other UIC organizations
~learn about Asian American history
~take hold of the Asian American movement at UIC
~network with members from the Chicago Asian American community
~finally understand what this Asian American Studies stuff really
means for you, for UIC, and for the greater Chicago community

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2007
SESSION I (AA 101): 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SESSION II (Strategic Planning): 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

JACL Chicago Office
5415 N. Clark Street
Chicago, Illinois 60640

For more information, contact Heather de Guia at heather.deguia@gmail.com.

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NAAAP-Chicago 4th Annual Holiday Toy Drive & Party

Dear friends and supporters:
Once again this year, I'd like to invite you to our 4th Annual Holiday Toy Drive & Party and ask for your generous support. Your attendance will be greatly appreciated. Please come out to this fun-filled event to mingle, network, and contribute toys to children in need!

***NAAAP-Chicago 4th Annual Holiday Toy Drive & Party***
Please join NAAAP-Chicago and help us celebrate this holiday season by putting smiles on children's faces again this year. Come out to explore Chicago Children's Museum and be a kid again! With your generosity, we can make the holidays a little brighter for more children this year.

• Saturday, DECEMBER, 9th, 2006
• 3:30-6:30 PM Chicago Children's Museum, Lakeview Room, Navy Pier
  (Visit http://www.chichildrensmuseum.org/ and take a peek!)
  


• Recipients of 2006:
  Asian Youth Services (www.asianyouthservices.org)
  Cambodian Association of IL ( http://www.cambodian-association.org/)

+ Free hors d'oeuvres and OPEN bar.
+ Free Entertainment & Raffles. Family welcome.
+ Free admission to all exhibits of the Museum (up to 100 ppl so hurry! ).
+ All proceeds will go directly to the recipients.

Toys wanted are: Board games, Arts & crafts (origami,knitting, painting kits),Pokemon, Legos,Educational books (Harry Porter), school supplies, Winter hats & gloves, socks, scarves (for boys & girls), Sports (jump rope, hula hoops, baseball mitt, football, basketball), Tinker Bell, UNO cards, Disney DVDs, Video games, Bey Blade,Naruto, Musical instruments and accessories, gently used or new i pod or CD players, X-box or PSP, ToysRUs, Best Buy or Borders Gift cards etc.

Chicago Children's Museum is located 2nd Floor of Navy Pier.

To RSVP or for more info., please contact Grace Yoon at mailto:community@naaapchicago.orgor visit our website at http://www.naaapchicago.org/.

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*************************
Grace J.S . Yoon, M.A. IDVP.
Director of Community Service
National Association of Asian American Professionals-Chicago
www.naaapchicago.org

"Strengthening Leadership in Our Community"

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CashNetUSA's Winter Event

Host: CashNetUSA.com
Location: SushiSamba Rio, 504 North Wells Street, Chicago, IL
When: Friday, December 15, 6:00pm
Phone: 312-568-4233

CashNetUSA.com is holding a meet and greet for associates of our employees. As a relatively new company in the Chicagoland area, we are looking to reach out to others with similar interests in the business and technology field. Join us for an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, conversation, and giveaways.

Please RSVP via phone or email by December 5th.

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Sincerely,

Colleen A. Reilley
Office: 312-568-4233
Email: creilley@cashnetusa.com


CashNetUSA.com was founded in 2004 by a dynamic management team with roots in Silicon Valley and Wall Street. The Company provides consumer financing solutions in over 27 states and has experienced tremendous growth and profitability since inception. We are the operational and technical leader of the online short-term lending industry and we are poised to continue capitalizing on our market position.

We offer our employees the cutting edge, entrepreneurial environment of a high-growth tech company, with the benefits and stability of being a wholly owned subsidiary of Cash America International, a publicly listed company.

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