The Office of Diversity and Inclusion released a statement on the Coronavirus on February 19, 2020, addressing Anti-Asian xenophobia and racism and the ways in which the campus can support one another through this public health issue.
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The Asian American Studies Program is proud to offer three undergraduate scholarships established in honor of Asian Americans who exemplify the spirit of service to our nation. Please visit the Scholarship page for the application form and specific eligibility requirements. Applications Due: Friday, March 27, 2020
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Dr. Cixin Wang, AAST affiliate faculty, and Dr. K. Anh Do, former Calvin J. Li Postdoc, and colleagues publish research on mental health seeking among Asian- and Latinx-American adolescents.
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The following is an excerpt from the Washington Post article,“Good at math? Work hard? Some Asian Americans bristle at Andrew Yang’s use of stereotypes.”, published on September 16, 2019 by Amy B Wang.
“While it’s certainly dangerous to deploy stereotypes, Andrew Yang is also breaking stereotypes by seeking the presidential nomination,” said Janelle Wong, a professor of Asian American studies at the University of Maryland.
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In this issue, readers will find practical advice on 1) how to improve parent-teen communication and 2) how to solve problems effectively between parents and teens.
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AAST Professor, Dr. Terry K. Park, publishes an article titled, ” The de/militarised frontier: the Korean demilitarised zone, the American DMZ border guard, and US liberal empire” in the peer-reviewed online journal Critical Military Studies.
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From Harvard Education Press: "In Race on Campus, Julie J. Park argues that there are surprisingly pervasive and stubborn myths about diversity on college and university campuses, and that these myths obscure the notable significance and admirable effects that diversity has had on campus life.Based on her analysis of extensive research and data about contemporary students and campuses, Park counters these myths and explores their problematic origins.
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An excerpt from Dr Janelle Wong's Commentary in The Chronicle of Higher Education:"Last week the Department of Justice, joined by the Department of Education, opened a new front in the fight over affirmative action, announcing an investigation into whether Yale discriminates illegally against Asian-American applicants. The move represents the latest attempt by the Trump administration to take aim at the longstanding practice of allowing race to be used as one of many factors, and never the primary or sole factor, in admissions at highly selective colleges and universities.
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We are a growing and dynamic program of study that explores the histories, experiences, and positioning of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. First established in 2000, the Asian American Studies Program offers social, political, cultural, psychological, and historical approaches to understanding our diverse and rapidly growing community. Our students learn how to navigate multiple andintersecting identities, how racial categories are continually (re)constructed withvarious consequences, and how representation and inclusion are vital yet often remainelusive.
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Dr. Cixin Wang, an AAST affiliate faculty member, and her recent publication is featured by the UMD College of Education in an article, "Influence of Perceived Cultural Barriers on Mental Health Help-seeking by Asian American Students."
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