April 12-April 18

10 events.
One week.

Make the Change
Break the Mold!

12th Annual Asian-American Awareness Week
Catalyst: Activate the Change

The Asian American Association is a support network for the Asian Pacific Islander American (APIA) students on campus. With the need to address the concerns of those students and to celebrate culture, we have established Asian American Awareness (AAA) Week as our annual campaign to carry out these goals. This will be our 12th year is holding this large-scale event. With each year, we hope to bring more awareness about APIA issues and culture; this year is no different.

This year, our theme for AAA Week is Catalyst: Activate the Change. As circumstances arise and time passes, we consistently encounter changes in society. For the Asian American community, there appears to be a standstill in the change we aim to see--the change that involves straying away from Asian American stereotypes and the blurred line between Asian American and Asian.

As such, we feel that AAA Week is this catalyst that can bring us closer to the change we seek. We invite you to take part in our effort for change: understand the issues, explore the culture, and support our movement.

Schedule

All are FREE, Excluding Banquet

Sunday, April 12

Kick-start the Change Barbeque!

• When: 11am - 4pm
• Where: Nickell Shelter, Cosmo Park

Monday, April 13

Asian American Awareness Week 2009: Unraveling the Model Minority

• When: 12:30-1:30pm
• Where: Speaker's Circle

Workshop: So What if I'm Good at Math? - A fresh look at dealing with AA stereotypes. (by Adam Leong)

• When: 3-4pm
• Where: Memorial Union South 016

Tuesday, April 14

Feast from the Far East

• When: 11:30am - 1:30pm
• Where: Lowry Mall

Workshop: How to Think Ethically About Asian American Issues (by Andrew Moon)

• When: 3-4pm
• Where: Memorial Union South 203

Wednesday, April 15

Synergize the Catalyst in You

• When: 7:30-10pm (Doors at 7:00pm.)
• Where: N208 Mark Twain Ballroom, Memorial Student Union

Workshop: How to Pursue Art as an Asian American (by Nan Hao)

• When: 5:15-6:15pm
• Where: Memorial Union North 232

Thursday, April 16

Activate Your Appetite

• When: 6pm - 9pm
• Where: St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

Friday, April 17

Transformation: The Next Stage

• When: 6pm-7:30pm
• Where: Multipurpose Room, Black Culture Center

Saturday, April 18

Flashing Lights Banquet

• When: 6:30pm - 10pm (Doors open at 6pm.)
• Where: Hilton Garden Inn