Asian American Heritage Celebration 2008

Introduction | History | Calendar | Venues

Introduction

Within the Asian/Asian American community at Northwestern is a diversity of culture, tradition, and talent. For Spring 2008, the Asian/Asian American community presents a collection of events ranging from cultural shows and traditions to speakers and philanthropic events.

History

In June 1977, representatives Frank Horton of New York and Norman Mineta of California introduced a House resolution that called upon the President of the United States to proclaim the first ten days of May as Asian/Pacific Heritage Week.

The following month, Hawai`i senators Daniel Inouye and Spark Matsunaga introduced a similar bill in the Senate. Both resolutions were passed.

Then in October 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution to designate the annual celebration.

And in May 1990, President George H.W. Bush expanded the holiday further by designating May to be Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Asians (Japanese) to the United States in 1843.

Calendar

Download: Asian American Heritage Celebration 2008 Calendar

Past Calendars: 2007 Calendar | 2006 Calendar | 2005 Calendar | 2004 Calendar

The print version of the calendar will be available at the Multicultural Center (1936 Sheridan Road), The Black House (1914 Sheridan Road), and other campus locations.

April 11

South East Asia (SEA) Nite
6:00pm @ Parkes Hall, Room 122
For more information, please contact Christian Alvia-Ramos
Sponsored by Cilipadi, Kaibigan, Singaporeans and Friends (NUSAF) & Thai Club

April 17-19

Hiphopistan: South Asian Hip-Hop Symposium
Times vary @ Evanston & Chicago
For more information: Website | Email Nitasha Sharma
Sponsored by the Asian American Studies Program

April 18-25

MSA Student Art Exhibit: "Voyages: A Multicultural Mixed Media Exhibit"
@ Multicultural Center, 1936 Sheridan
For more information, please contact George Merriweather
Sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)

April 18

MSA Student Art Exhibit, Opening Reception:
"Voyages: A Multicultural Mixed Media Exhibit"
4:00pm @ Multicultural Center, 1936 Sheridan
For more information, please contact George Merriweather
Sponsored by Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA)

iLL-Literacy Spoken Word Event
Workshop (4:30pm) & Performance (7:00pm) @ Fisk Hall, Room 217
For more information, please contact AJ Aguado
Sponsored by the Asian American Studies Program, Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC), Asian/Asian American Student Affairs, Bridging the Gap, Center for Student Involvement (CSI) NUnite, Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs Freshmen Advisory Board, Kaibigan, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc., Northwestern Alumni Association (NAA) & RAN

April 20

One Voice Benefit Concert: kNOw Trafficking Campaign
2:00pm @ Norris University Center, East Lawn
For more information, please contact Francesca Chia
Sponsored by One Voice

April 25

KASA Show
7:00pm @ Tech Institute, Ryan Family Auditorium
For more information, please contact June Sung
Sponsored by the Korean American Students Association (KASA)

April 26

caNU Stand Up Comedy Show
8:00pm @ Norris University Center, The Gathering Place
For more information, please contact Kaixi Ouyang
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC)

Deevas Spring Show
8:30pm @ Tech Institute, Ryan Family Auditorium
For more information, please contact Deepa Seetharaman
Sponsored by the Deeva Dance Troupe

April 29

"Never Perfect": Asians & Eyelid Surgery
Film Screening & Discussion with Regina Park
6:30pm @ Parkes Hall, Room 213
For more information, please contact Kamillah Ong
Sponsored by Asian/Asian American Student Affairs, Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC), BE Magazine, Kappa Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., Sigma Psi Zeta Interest-Group & Taiwanese American Students Club (TASC)

May 2

DJ Let It Play
7:00pm @ Norris University Center, Louis Room
For more information, please contact Anand Patel
Sponsored by Alianza, Chinese Students Association (CSA), For Members Only (FMO), International Students Association (ISA), One Voice & South Asian Students Alliance (SASA)

May 2-6

"E/Racing Difference, En/Gendering Collaboration":
Colloquium on Asian American & Latino/a Studies
For more information, please contact Monica Russel y Rodriquez
Sponsored by the Asian American Studies, Latino/a Studies, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences (WCAS), Initiative for Comparative Race and Diaspora, African American Studies, Sociology, Performance Studies, English, American Studies, Radio TV Film, Alianza, Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA), African American Student Affairs, Asian/Asian American Student Affairs & Hispanic/Latino Student Affairs

"Maid in America" Film Screening & Discussion
May 2, 5:00-7:00pm @ Fisk Hall, Room 217

"Thinking Race Beyond Black & White: Asian American & Latino/a Studies" Panel Discussion
May 5, 4:00-7:00pm @ Tech Institute, Room M345

"S-E-X-Oh!" Performance & Conversation with Teatro Luna Theatre Company
May 6, 6:00-9:00pm @ Norris University Center, McCormick Auditorium

May 9

Thai Night: "Thailicious"
7:00pm @ Tech Institute, Ryan Family Auditorium
For more information, please contact Waranya Uttarapatriyakul
Sponsored by Thai Club

May 10

The Mela: Hinduism Symposium & Garba-Raas-Bhangra
Times Vary @ The Lakefill, Parkes Hall & Patten Gym
For more information, please contact Krutika Lakhoo
Sponsored by the Om-Hindu Cultural Council (OM)

Japanese Film Series: Part I
Time & Venue TBA
For more information, please contact Fumie Kita
Sponsored by Japan Club

May 16

Japanese Film Series: Part II
Time & Venue TBA
For more information, please contact Fumie Kita
Sponsored by Japan Club

May 17

PowderPuff Charity Football
Time TBA @ Long Field, North Campus (Sheridan-Lincoln intersection)
For more information, please contact Kaixi Ouyang
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC)

The Pinoy Show: "Zero to Hero"
7:00pm @ Tech Institute, Ryan Family Auditorium
For more information, please contact Christian Alvia-Ramos
Sponsored by Kaibigan

May 18

Dragon Festival
12:00pm @ North Beach by SPAC
For more information, please contact Judy Hsu
Sponsored by the Taiwanese American Students Club (TASC)

Dance Community Northwestern
Time TBA @ Norris University Center, McCormick Auditorium
For more information, please contact Alan Lan
Sponsored by the Chinese Students Association (CSA) & Fusion Dance Company

May 22

Outdoor Food Festival
6:00pm @ Foster-Walker Complex, Front Lawn
For more information, please contact Grace Zhao
Sponsored by Cilipadi, Hong Kong Students Association (HKSA), Singaporeans and Friends (NUSAF), Taiwanese American Students Club (TASC) & Thai Club

May 24

Holi Celebration
Time & Venue TBA
For more information, please contact Anand Patel
Sponsored by the Om-Hindu Cultural Council (OM) & South Asian Students Alliance (SASA)

May 29

CSA Speaker: Jin da MC
Time & Venue TBA
For more information, please contact Alan Lan
Sponsored by the Chinese Students Association (CSA)

May 30

Treblemakers & Morphin Spring Concert
7:00pm @ Fisk Hall, Room 217
For more information, please contact Kim Chiang
Sponsored by the Treblemakers a cappella group & Morphin band

Other Events During Heritage Celebration (uncomfirmed dates)

Bunkasai Festival
For more information, please contact Fumie Kita
Sponsored by Japan Club

APAC Spring Speaker
For more information, please contact Kaixi Ouyang
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC)

McSA Spring Speaker
For more information, please contact Dana Shabeeb
Sponsored by the Muslim-cultural Students Association (McSA)

Dance Week
For more information, please contact Alan Lan
Sponsored by the Chinese Students Association (CSA) & ReFresH Dance Crew

Venues

Visiting Campus Information | Interactive Maps

The Black House, 1914 Sheridan Road
Fisk Hall, 1845 Sheridan Road
Long Field, North Campus
Multicultural Center, 1936 Sheridan Road
Norris University Center, 1999 Campus Drive
Parkes Hall, 1870 Sheridan Road
Patten Gym, 2407 Sheridan Road
Tech Institute, 2145 Sheridan Road