Thursday, April 1
“The Prelude: APA Heritage Month Kick-off”
Join Mason’s Asian Pacific American organizations in kicking off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Meet and greet with Asian American students and faculty, learn of upcoming events, view our history on display and down some flavorful bubble tea - boba! Diverse foods prepared by Dragon Sea Buffet will also be on site.
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC).
11:00 am-3:00 pm, Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall
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Saturday, April 3
“Filipino Cultural Night”
The biggest cultural event presented by the Filipino Cultural Associate at GMU each year, the evening features Filipino American culture, history of the Philippines, dialogue about issues, and folk and modern dances.
Sponsored by the Filipino Cultural Association (FCA).
7:00 pm, Harris Theatre
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Wednesday, April 7
“Sweet Treats from JADES”
Come and indulge in unique desserts inspired by Asian Pacific Island cultures.
Sponsored by JADES (Joined Asians Devoted to Eternal Strength)
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Johnson Center, Kiosk.
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Wednesday, April 7
“Spins: Does Racism Exist against APAs?” presented by Dr. John Cheng
The most common answer is no. However our history of being legally excluded, denied citizenship, interned into concentration camps, and so much more tells us different. With racial profiling, hate crimes, and glass ceiling effects are on the rise today, it’s crucial that APAs be aware and work towards change.
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC).
4:30 pm, Johnson Center, Assembly Room D
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Thursday, April 8
Asian Pacific American Heritage Lunch – diversity of Asian foods
Mason Money or Meal Plan
Sponsored by George Mason Dining Services
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., SUB II, Ciao Hall
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Friday, April 9
“APA Heritage Month Keynote Speaker: Miriam Qing Yoon Louie:
Sweatshop Warriors: Immigrant Women Workers Take on the Global Factory”
Miriam Qing Yoon Louie has devoted more than three decades to empowering women of color, immigrant women workers, and grassroots Asian communities. Louie serves on the board of the Women of Color Resource Center in Berkley, California, which she helped found in 1990.
Sponsored by Women’s Studies Research and Resource Center and the Office of Diversity Programs & Services as part of Women’s History, American Pacific American Heritage Month, and Pride Week.
12:00 noon, Johnson Center, Cinema
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Saturday, April 10
Cultural Dance Showcase –
Hawaii, Asian Indian, Chinese Taiji, Bangladesh, and Korean dance performance.
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programs & Services (ODPS).
7:30 p.m., Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall. Free
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Sunday, April 11
Cultural Bazaar (Mehla) by Pakistan Student Association
This event will showcase the Pakistan culture through food, fashion, music, and much more.
3:00 p.m., Johnson Center, Bistro. Free
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Tuesday, April 13
“Spins: Asian Americans, Why You Won’t Get that Promotion…”, presented by Dr. John Cheng
Perceptions of APAs as “model minorities” have system repercussions. This “worker bee” stigma reinforces the intangible but very real “glass ceiling” in which people of color can make the grade but not the cut.
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC).
3:00 pm, SUB II Room 3 & 5
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Wednesday, April 14
Seminar: The Challenge of Political Reform in Vietnam and China by Col. Bui Tin
Sponsored by Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (CAPEC) and the Department of Modern and Classical Languages.
12:30 p.m., Johnson Center, Room H
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Thursday, April 15
MTV Films: “Better Luck Tomorrow”
Rolling Stone calls it "A funny sexy scary powerhouse! Bursts through the clichés of race, sex, violence and morality and caps it with a jolt of an ending!” Justin Lin's is a groundbreaking film that speaks to Asian Americans while telling Hollywood of our objections to the incessancy of stereotypical representations.
A discussion will follow the 6:00 pm screening.
Facilitated by Dr. Jeanette Roan.
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC).
6:00 pm and 9:00 pm, Johnson Center, Cinema
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Thursday, April 15
Tea Hour/Roundtable Discussion: Voices of APA Students at Mason
Come learn from a panel of APA students, faculty, and staff about campus experiences, views of classroom climate, and unique concerns of APA students. Facilitated by Dr. Fu-lin Lee, licensed psychologist and Assistant Director of the Counseling Center.
3:30 p.m., SUB I Room C
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Friday, April 16
Chinese Karaoke Night.
The Chinese Student Scholar Association brings you the popular Karaoke on campus! Thousands of Chinese songs (Mandarin and Cantonese) you can choose or bring your own favorites. Show your singing talent and enjoy an evening of culture and entertainment. www.gmu.edu/org/China
8:00 p.m. -11:00 p.m., Johnson Center, Bistro.
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Tuesday, April 20
“Self Defense Workshop – How to attack an attacker”
Students from Kim’s Karate and Omei-Wushu Kung Fu School will teach techniques to defend yourself in a hostile situation followed by martial arts demo.
Sponsored by JADES (Joined Asians Devoted to Eternal Strength)
10:00 a.m., SUB II Ballroom
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Wednesday, April 21
“Spins: Hollywood’s Picturing [of] Oriental Girls and Boys” Dr. Jeannette Roan
This workshop will explore the phenomenon of mainstream American texts sexualizing Asian women and asexualizing Asian men. Examples will be taken from the documentary Picturing Oriental Girls.
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC).
4:30-5:30 pm, Johnson Center, Assembly Room D
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Thursday, April 22
“NCBI: Prejudice Reduction Workshop”
An experiential workshop that trains participants to heal the emotional and institutional impact of discrimination, and remove the hurt, misinformation, and powerlessness. Participants will learn specific skills to be allies on behalf of all other groups.
Facilitated by Dr. Dennis Webster and Ric Chollar
Sponsored by the National Coalition Building Institution.
4:30 p.m., SUB I, Room A
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Sunday, April 25
“Asian Americans Can Jump”:
3-on-3 Tournament & Basketball Shoot-out – Men and Women. For registration, contact Anthony Moran at rmoran1@gmu.edu
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity & Public Services (ODPS).
12:00 pm, Physical Education Building
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Tuesday, April 27
“Spins: “Pimpin’ Culture”
Feng Shui, yoga, Asian calligraphy, martial arts. Asian culture in general is “all the rage” in American pop culture. Is this cultural appropriation a sign of multicultural acceptance or whiteness and trivialization? APAC will explore the phenomenon of “orientalist kitsch” with media examples and the documentary, Yellow Peril.
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC).
3:00-4:00 pm, Johnson Center, Assembly Room G
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Wednesday, April 28
“Indie Rock Bliss Night: Carol Bui & Exit Clov”
Jarring guitars + sweet vocal harmonies + woman-scorned lyrics = indie rock bliss. Carol Bui (http://www.carolbui.com), guitarist/singer-songwriter and GMU senior, teams up with MD based quintet Exit Clov (http://www.exitclov.com), with their eclectic beats and gorgeous melodies, for a night of great live indie rock right here at GMU.
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity & Public Services (ODPS).
8:00 pm, Johnson Center, Bistro. Free.
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Thursday, April 29
“Check the Mic”
At its core, art is the purest form of resistance. “Check the mic” and hear the voices of underrepresented individuals through poetry, music, and the raw power of self-expression. Whether coming to perform or to listen, the culminating event of APA Heritage month invites all to come out and not only witness, but experience the phenomenon of “spoken word.”
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC).
8:00 pm, Johnson Center, Bistro
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