Food for Thought: Fall 2005 Schedule

Food for Thought is a weekly noontime discussion series that is focused on topics relevant to the Asian American community. Past discussions included topics such as nutrition, mental health, sexual health, and issues of queer Asian Americans.

• September 13: "Green Light, Begin: Starting a Successful College Career"
  Presented by Anne Saw, graduate assistant and Dr. Kuanwu Lin of the Counseling Center
• September 20: "The Study Abroad Experience"
  Presented by Jerome Ng, advisor of the Study Abroad Office
• September 27: "Illinois Leadership Experience"
  Presented by Graf Interns of the Leadership Center
• October 4: "Take Steps Toward a Healthy Weight"
  Presented by Lisa Burgoon, Sportswell Coordinator
• October 11: "Work it Out: What does it mean to be Asian American?"
  Presented by Anne Saw, graduate assistant and Dr. Kuanwu Lin of the Counseling Center
• October 18: "Researching Organizations"
  Presented by Disa Rediniski, information management specialist at the Career Center
• October 25: "What do you see when you look in the mirror? Asian American media images and standards of attractiveness"
  Presented by Dr. Teresa Mok, licensed clinical psychologist
• November 1: "Our Diversity, Our Relationship: Multicultural Dating"
  Presented by Young-A Jo an Doenen Ben-Ami, Counseling Center Paraprofessional
• November 8: "Practical Tips for Applying for Graduate and Professional School"
  Presented by members of the Asian Pacific American Graduate Student Organization and the Asian American Law Students Organization
• November 15: "Competencies: Building a Dream Resume"
  Presented by Gail Rooney, Director of the Career Center