In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, APA Legacy produced a new public service campaign sponsored by McDonald's. There are a total of seven (7) spots. They focus on the contributions of Asian Americans and their military service to the United States and the preservation of that legacy. Featured are seven (7) APIA veterans who served in WWII, Korean, Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Bullying Prevention for Asian and Asian American Youth: Do’s and Don’ts for Parents
By K. Anh Do & Cixin Wang
Excerpt: Bullying is a serious problem affecting many Asian and Asian American students. The National Center for Education Statistics reports that about 16% of Asian American students are bullied. Victimization varies greatly across region and national origin. For example, a 2014 Sikh Coalition report shows that nearly 70% of turbaned Sikh youth surveyed in Fresno, CA were bullied. In a 2012 survey of Asian American youth in New York City, the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund found that nearly 50% had experienced biased-based harassment.
The Asian American Studies Program welcomes postdoctoral fellow Anh Do to the University of Maryland!
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Asian Americans are the fastest-growing racial group in the United States, but despite their rapid growth and remarkable diversity, Asian Americans remain an understudied group whose experiences and attitudes are not reflected in national polls. To address this gap, the National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a multi-campus team of researchers, including the University of Maryland, a $507,132 grant to undertake the most extensive study of Asian Americans to date.
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This course provides students with an understanding of the ecological influences on Asian American psychological well-being. It begins with the individual, covering topics relating to various social identities pertaining to Asian Americans. Moving outward, it highlights family and peer relationships. At the community and cultural level, the course focuses on the process of migration and acculturation. Finally, it concludes with a discussion of social advocacy, service provisions and cultural competency.
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Join AAST498I students in engaging with local and national leaders in the Asian American & Pacific Islander community. Learn about relevant issues and expand your network!
Read MoreThis year marks 15 years since the Asian American Studies Program was approved by the University Senate and launched at the University of Maryland. Please join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of the Program and recognize the 2015 AAST minor graduates and 2015-2016 Asian American Studies scholarship recipients.
Read MoreIn the Spring 2011 semester, UMCP AAST continued to build on the relationship with the Smithsonian by encouraging students in Prof. Nash's Asian American Oral History class to conduct interviews of APAs and others that could be used by scholars who were developing the 2011 Folklife Festival.
Read MoreThe AAST banquet was held on April 28, 2011, where the recipients of the 2011 AAST Scholarships were awarded. The night was a great success and would have not been possible without the support of those in attendance. Special thanks are due to the AAST Scholarship Committee, the benefactors, and the students who applied.
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