1) Asian American Heritage Celebration
Spring Quarter is Asian American Heritage Celebration
This week's events
APAC Speaker: George Takei
May 20th, 7:00pm @ Tech Institute, Ryan Family Auditorium
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC)
Exam Jam BBQ
May 23rd, 3:00pm @ Foster-Walker Complex, Front Lawn
Sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)
Holi Celebration
May 24th, 11:00am @ The Lakefill
Sponsored by the Om-Hindu Cultural Council (OM) & South Asian Students Alliance (SASA)
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) Donate to Victims of the Myanmar & China Disasters
Donate through World Vision to
Victims of the Myanmar Cyclone & China Earthquake
You do not have to donate through World Vision - donate to any reputable organization. Please help in any way you can, even if it's just by educating yourself and others about what happened.
Donation Information via World Vision
4) Chicago Kollaboration
Chicago Kollaboration
Saturday, May 24, 6:30pm
@ North Shore Center for the Performing Arts, 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie
Chicago Kollaboration is an annual talent show, featuring young talents and artists. It brings to the limelight some of the best Korean American entertainment that Chicago has to offer.
More Program Details | For tickets, contact Jane Oh
Sponsored by Chicago Kollaboration
5) Pre-Law Students: The PURSUIT Information Session
"Self Marketing Strategies for Entering Law School"
The PURSUIT Information Session
Monday, May 19, 5:00-6:00pm
@ The House, 1914 Sheridan Road
Interested in law school? Looking for a way to get your foot in the door?
Come learn useful tips to make yourself the best candidate for law school admission.
Sponsored by Minorities in the Pursuit of Law (The PURSUIT)
6) "Emotional Intelligence & Intimate Relationships" Workshop
"Emotional Intelligence & Intimate Relationships" Workshop
Tuesday, May 20, 11:30am-1:00pm
@ CAPS Life Skills Center, 619 Emerson Street
This workshop is designed for all who are interested in learning more about love relationships. The workshop will provide participants with information about what makes a relationship healthy, why relationships succeed and fail, how to improve current relationships, and what to look for in future relationships.
One does not have to currently be in a relationship to participate in this workshop.
Workshop Information & Online Registration
Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
7) "Long Distance Relationships" Workshop
"Long Distance Relationships" Workshop
Tuesday, May 20, 5:00-7:00pm
@ CAPS Life Skills Center, 619 Emerson Street
Are you and your dating partner going to be apart for the summer? Is one of you going abroad in the Fall Quarter? This workshop may be helpful to you.
This workshop is designed to help students learn about and discuss: facts about long distance relationships; ideas on how to cope; ideas on how to manage time; how to manage a healthy relationship while apart; how to manage the time spent together; creatives ways to communicate; how to create balance in your life; and more.
Workshop Information & Online Registration
Sponsored by Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
8) The Boxing Company
The Boxing Company
The Boxing Company is here to provide you with hassle-free summer storage and shipping! If you can't carry it home with you, let us help!
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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
9) 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 "DONATE" (the codeword will change each week).
Gift Card Drawing Rules
