1) Asian American Heritage Celebration
Spring Quarter is Asian American Heritage Celebration
This week's events
Dance Community: Northwestern! - Student-Taught Workshops
May 12-16, 3:00-5:00pm @ Theatre Interpretation (TI) Building, The Cellar
May 12: Hip-Hop Workshop
Sponsored by Fusion Dance Company
May 13: Bollywood Style Workshop
Sponsored by the Hindi Film Dance Team
May 14: Hip-Hop Workshop
Sponsored by ReFresH Dance Crew
May 15: African Drum & Dance Workshop
Sponsored by the African Dance & Drum Ensemble
May 16: Mexican Folklore Workshop
Sponsored by Mezcla
May 18: MASTER Hip-Hop Workshop by Jun Quemado
10:30am pre-registration, 11:00am workshop@ Blomquist Gym
$15 pre-registration fee, $20 at the door
"The Hidden Blade": Japanese Film Series -Part II
May 16th, 9:00pm @ Tech Institute, Lecture Room 4
Sponsored by Japan Club
Bunkasai Festival
May 17th, 12:00pm @ Venue TBA
Sponsored by Japan Club
PowderPuff Charity Football
May 17th, 1:00pm @ Long Field (Sheridan-Lincoln intersection)
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC)
The Pinoy Show: "Zero to Hero"
May 17th, 7:00pm
@ Tech Institute, Ryan Family Auditorium
Sponsored by Kaibigan
Dragon Festival
May 18th , 12:00pm
@ North Beach by SPAC
Sponsored by the Taiwanese American Students Club (TASC)
Dance Community: Northwestern!
May 18th , 7:00pm @ Norris University Center, McCormick Auditorium
Sponsored by the Chinese Students Association (CSA) & Fusion Dance Company and featuring African Drum & Dance Ensemble, BLAST, Bhangra Team, Deeva Dance Troupe, Graffiti Dancers, Ladycats, Mezcla, NAYO Dance Ensemble, ReFresH Dance Crew & Typhoon Dance Troupe
Asian American Heritage Celebration Online Calendar
Sponsored by Asian/Asian American Student Affairs
2) Asian American Studies: Fall Classes
Looking for a fall class? Consider an Asian American Studies class!
Asian Am 210-0
Introduction to Asian American Studies
Instructor: Ji-Yeon Yuh
MWF 1:00-1:50pm, University Hall 102
* Social & Behavioral Sciences distribution area
Asian Am 275-0 (same as English 275)
Introduction to Asian American Literature
Instructor: Jinah Kim
MW 3:30-4:50pm, Kresge Hall 1-375
* Literature & Fine Arts distribution area
Asian Am 304-0 (same as History 304)
Asian American Women's History
Instructor: Ji-Yeon Yuh
TTh 11:00am-12:20pm, Harris Hall 307
* Historical Studies distribution area, History majors/minors receive credit
Asian Am 370-0
Bollywood & Beyond
Instructor: Shalini Shankar
W 2:00-6:00pm, Lecture, Kresge Hall 4-410
M 6:00-10:00pm, Screenings, University Library, Multimedia Center
* Social & Behavioral Sciences distribution area
Asian Am 392-0
Asian Americans, Mexican Americans & African Americans:
Comparative Racial Formations in U.S. History
Instructor: Shuji Otsuka
MW 3:30-4:50pm, Harris Hall 315
Contact Information:
Crowe Hall 1-117
Phone: 847-467-7114
Email: asianamerican@northwestern.edu
Website: www.asianamerican.northwestern.edu
Sponsored by the Asian American Studies Program
3) "From Shy to More Social" Workshop
"From Shy to More Social" Workshop
Tuesday, May 13, 5:00-7:00pm
@ CAPS Life Skills Center, 619 Emerson Street
Don't let shyness and social anxiety keep you from enjoying life more fully! Come to this workshop to learn proven techniques to overcome fears and expand yourself socially. This workshop will explore shyness and social anxiety with others struggling with the same issues.
Workshop Information & Online Registration
Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
4) "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" Workshop
"Breaking Up is Hard to Do" Workshop
Thursday, May 15, 5:00-6:00pm
@ CAPS Life Skills Center, 619 Emerson Street
This workshop is designed to tackle the harder part of relationships: the ending. Students who are confused about how to handle break-ups, students who want to handle them better, and ways to mend the broken heart are all issues that are discussed in this workshop.
Topics include: facts about breaking up; making break-ups easier to handle; how to decide if you want to break-up or make-up; what to do when it happens to you; learn healthy ways to deal with the aftermath of a break-up; figuring out whether you can still "be friends"; and more.
Workshop Information & Online Registration
Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
5) National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
May is National Physical Fitness & Sports Month
In light of understanding the importance of physical activity, Northwestern University officially recognizes May as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Physical inactivity has been linked to many preventable chronic diseases.
The primary goal of the National Physical Fitness and Sports 2008 Celebration is to get as many individuals within the university community to commit to 30 minutes of moderate physical activity at least 3 days each week to help prevent chronic disease and result in healthier, longer lives.
As a result of this celebration, we hope that individuals will be encouraged to develop lifelong habits of regular physical activity.
Calendar of Events & Opportunities
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics & Recreation
6) Public Policy & International Affairs Fellowship Program
Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship Program
Information Session
May 19, 4:00-5:00pm or 5:00-6:00pm
@ Annenberg Hall, Room 303
Freshmen and Sophomores of all academic majors: Do you have an abiding commitment to public service? Are you interested in a Masters in Public Policy or International Affairs? Are you interested in a career in government, nonprofits or humanitarian and international organizations?
What is PPIA?
- National fellowship program that provides training and financial support for graduate school and ultimately for careers in serving the public good.
- A consortium of the top public and international affairs graduate programs in the nation.
- An alumni association of over 3,000 PPIA Fellows from across the nation.
What are the benefits?
- Full tuition (room, board and books) to PPIA Junior Summer Institute.
- Minimum $1,000 summer stipend.
- Minimum $5,000 (though often above) toward graduate school tuition.
- Free voucher for Kaplan GRE Prep Course.
- Eligibility for paid internships and other professional development opportunities.
What is the PPIA Junior Summer Institute?
- Seven-week program between junior and senior year at one of five universities: University of Michigan, UC Berkeley, Princeton, Carnegie Mellon, Maryland.
- Academic coursework: Policy Analysis, Economics, Quantitative Analysis.
- Guest speakers in public policy and international affairs.
- Workshops: resume writing, applying to graduate school, fellowship opportunities.
Our citizens are best served by public managers, policy makers, and community leaders who represent diverse backgrounds and perspectives. PPIA has an outreach focus on students from groups who are underrepresented in leadership positions in government, nonprofits, international organizations, and other institutional settings.
PPIA Website
Sponsored by the School of Education and Social Policy, Promote360, University of Michigan PPIA, Economics Department, Sociology Department, International Studies Department, Office of Fellowships & NCDC
7) The Boxing Company
The Boxing Company
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Storage Prices:
- Standard Large Box: $38
- Standard Book Box: $20
- Small Fridge: $45
- Full price listings available online
Online Sign-Up & Price Listings
Sponsored by the Boxing Company
8) Win $100 for your Books for Fall Classes!
Enter to win a $100 gift card to use towards your books for Fall Quarter classes! Just by replying to the weekly announcements email (or sending an email to asian@northwestern.edu), you will have an entry in the $100 Gift Card Drawing.
You may submit an entry once per week. In the body of the email, type in your first and last name and the codeword "FITNESS" (the codeword will change each week).
Gift Card Drawing Rules
Sponsored by Asian/Asian American Student Affairs
