2005 Asian American Awareness Month

Art Gallery Opening: China: Celebration of Life and Land by Illini Union Board, 4pm-6pm @ Illini Union Art Gallery

Filipino-American Voices, film showing followed lecture and discussion by Professor Manalansan, 10:00am-11:20am @ 101 Armory

Kim Bop Night, by Korean American Student Association, 6pm-8pm @ CUCC (Sixth and Daniel)

Afternoon Teaby Asian American Faculty & Staff Alliance, 3:00pm-4pm @ University YMCA. Light appetizer and pastries from Chinatown will be served. Contact Kuanwu Lin, Kwlin@uiuc.edu

Asian Pacific American Children's Book Display @ The Center for Children's Books, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, 501 E. Daniel St., Champaign. Over 20 books on display that runs through all of March.

Korean Student Association Panel by Korean Student Association, Noon-1pm @ University YMCA
As part of the International Student Awareness Week, the panel will discuss the Korean student population, which makes up the largest population of foreign students.

Poetry Reading by Suji Kwock Kim by UIUC Creative Writing Program, 4:30pm @ Illini Union Bookstore Author's Corner
Notes From the Divided Country confronts issues of colonialism, the Korean War, racism, and love.

Visibility 2005 by Asian Pacific American Coalition, 7pm @ Ilini Union Courtyard Cafe Showcasing Asian American student artists. Contact Young Jo, youngjo@uiuc.edu

Isn't It Queer? [Food for Thought Lunch Series] byCounseling Center , Noon-1pm @ University YMCA Basement
Find out how Asian heritage intersects with queer identity and explore the latitude of this intersection. Contact Linda Luk, lluk2@uiuc.edu

Miss Asian UIUC Pageant by Taiwanese Intercultural Association, 7pm @ Foellinger Auditorium. Cost: TBA
A competition of elegance and grace among women from various Asian Americans organizations. Contact TIA, tia-uiuc@ insightbb.com

Kamayan Nightby Philippine Student Association, 6-10pm @ University YMCA
Kamayan means, "eat with your hands" in Tagalog. Following the Filipino dinner, there will be line dancing where one can learn Filipino dances.

Charity Date Auction by Chinese Undergraduate Student Association, 7-9pm @ Everitt 151
Fundraising event to raise money towards Tsunami Relief and American Cancer Society

Bowl-a-Thon by Korean American Student Association, 6pm-8pm @ Illini Union Bowling Lanes. Contact Andrew Han, ahan@uiuc.edu

Illinites featuring Performer Rich Kiamco by Asian American Cultural Center, Illini Union Board, Office of LGBT Concerns and Philippine Student Association, 9pm @ Illini Union Courtyard Café
Solo artist addresses issues of being queer and Asian American. Contact Linda Luk, lluk2@uiuc.edu

Asian Food Nightby Housing Division, 4:45pm-6:30pm @ Residence Hall Dinning.

Taste of Asia by Asian American Association, 6-9pm @ University YMCA
Showcasing the culture of distinct ethnic groups through the presentation of food. Contact, jylo@uiuc.edu

Frontier Prison: Triumphalism in Children's Books About Wartime Japanese American Incarceration by Asian American Studies, Noon-1pm @ Illini Union Room 209. Presented by John Streamas, post-doctoral fellow. Contact Sharon Lee, lee1@uiuc.edu

Knowing Yourself [Food for Thought Lunch Series] by Counseling Center, Noon-1pm @ University YMCA Basement
Exploration into Asian American identity and well-being. Contact Linda Luk, lluk2@uiuc.edu

Bone Marrow and Blood Drive by Asian American Association and Lambda Phi Epsilon, Location: Time & TBA. Contact Arthur Wu, arthurwu.uiuc.edu

19th Annual Fashion Show by Asian American Association, 7:30pm @ Foellinger Auditorium.$8 presale, $10 at the door.
An event where fashion and dance to not only display clothing and choreography, but to bring to life a vision.

Unseen Unheard Conference 2005 by Asian Pacific American Coalition, 10am-5pm @ Illini Union 4 th Floor.
Educating the campus community about Asian Pacific Americans and providing a forum to discuss and problem-solve current issues. Contact Richard Hsiao, rshsiao@uiuc.edu or Jenny Ho, jennyho@uiuc.edu

Family Day by Vietnamese Student Association, 7-10pm @ Illini Union Room A, B & C.
Showcasing the Vietnamese culture and heritage through performances and food. Contact Dang Thuy Tram, tdang@uiuc.edu

Asian American Idol by Korean American Student Association and Illini Union Board, 7-10pm @ Illini Union Ballroom, Cost: TBA. Contact Andrew Han, ahan@uiuc.edu

Racial and Ethnic Exceptionalisms Among Asian Americans, 1910s and 1920s by Asian American Studies · Noon- 1pm @ Illini Union Room 209.
Presented by Taro Iwata, post-doctoral fellow. Contact Sharon Lee, lee1@uiuc.edu

Tsunami Pasta Dinner by Asian American Association & Association of Food Technologists, Time & Location: TBA

Staying Young At Heart [Food for Thought Lunch Series]by McKinley Health Center Noon-1pm @ University YMCA Basement
Asian Americans are at high risk for high cholesterol and other heart disease. Learn ways to keep your heart young and healthy. Contact Linda Luk, lluk2@uiuc.edu

Korean Movie Night by Korean Student Association · 7pm, Location: TBA
A showing of Korean blockbuster and internationally well known Korean movie.

Intergenerational Consequences of the World War II Japanese American Incarceration by Asian American Cultural Center, Asian American Studies, Intersections Living Learning Community and the Department of Psychology, 2-3pm Illini Union Room 404. Presented by Dr. Donna Nagata, professor of clinical psychology from the University of Michigan.

Inter-Minority Cooperation and Conflict: The Case of Chicanos and Filipinos in the United Farm Workers of America by Asian American Studies, Noon-1pm @ Illini Union Room 210. Presented by Adrian Cruz, doctoral candidate, sociology. Contact Sharon Lee, at lee1@uiuc.edu

Sexual Health [Food for Thought Lunch Series] by McKinley Health Center · Noon-1pm @ University YMCA Basement. Discuss aspects of healthy sexuality, communication and factors that influence our sexual values. Contact Linda Luk, lluk2@uiuc.edu

Ghungroo Dance Company Annual Show by Ghungroo Dance Company, 7pm, Lincoln Hall Theatre. $5 for non-UIUC students.
A vibrant and fun show combining both Indian and American dance styles.

Ambience Fashion Show by Philippine Student Association, Foellinger Auditorium, Time and Cost: TBA
Showcasing a variety of PSA members' talents, from musical and vocal performances to dancing.

The Future of the Asian American Cultural Center by Asian American Cultural Center Noon-1pm @ University YMCA Basement. Contact Linda Luk, lluk2@uiuc.edu

India Night 2005by Indian Student Association, 7pm on Friday, 6pm on Saturday @ Foellinger Auditorium Cost: TBA · A fusion of traditional and mainstream culture in various forms including dance groups, singing groups, skits, MCs, fashion shows and a short movie. Contact: Sandip Shah, ssshah2@uiuc.edu

Formal by Philippine Student Association, Kennedy's at Stone Creek, Time and Cost: TBA
An annual get-together with present and past members of PSA and their friends. Includes a night full of dancing, bonding, and just having a great time with friends.

Asian American Leadership Awards by Asian American Awareness Month Committee 7pm @ Illini Union Room 210.
Annual award ceremony recognizing students, student organizations, programs and faculty and staff.