Thursday, March 31
The Prelude: APA Heritage Month Kick-off
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., the Quad area between Fenwick Library and SUB I (Inclement weather – SUB I food court)
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. Diverse foods prepared by Dragon Sea Buffet will also be on site.
Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Coalition (APAC).
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Friday, April 1 and Saturday, April 2
Film: Harold and Kumar go to White Castle
6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., Johnson Center, Cinema
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Saturday, April 2
Filipino Cultural Night
7:00 p.m., Harris Theatre
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).
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Mondays, April 4, 11, 18, and 25
Spotlight: The Korean-American Heritage
12:00: p.m. – 1:15 p.m., SUB II, VIP 2
Celebrate this APA month by revisiting Korea and polishing your Korean language. An instructor from Korea will provide language lessons, and several others will share their first-hand experiences about Korea. Join us to learn about the history, geography, government and social life in Korea. Plus, delicious Korean food will be served!
Sponsored by Center for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (CAPEC)
For more information and/or to register, send email to Cheryl Choy at capec@gmu.edu
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Tuesday, April 5
APA Heritage Month Keynote Speaker: Luoluo Hong
4:00 p. m., Harris Theatre
Dr. LuoLuo (pronounced lo-lo) Hong, the Dean of Students at the University of Wisconsin, is an activist, educator, motivator, comedian, and survivor. Growing up as a shy, quiet daughter of Chinese immigrants, Luoluo Hong never dreamed that she would ever become the victim of sexual assault during her first year of college. Come hear Hong's inspiring story of how she came to make sense of her experiences as a acquaintance rape survivor, as well as how she overcame cultural and institutional racism to finally find her "voice" and life's calling.
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programs & Services, the Women’s Studies Research and Resource Center, Health Education Programs, and Sexual Assault Services.
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Saturday, April 9
Cultural Dance Showcase
7:00 p.m., Harris Theatre
Free
Event features Hawaii, Asian Indian, Chinese Taiji, Bangladesh, and Korean dance performances.
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity Programs & Services (ODPS).
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Monday, April 11
Ready for Action! Asian Americans on TV, Presented by Dr. Peter Feng
4:00 – 6:00 p.m., Johnson Center, Assembly Room C
Dr. Feng, Associate Professor of English and Women’s Studies at University of Delaware, will present the most prominent shows that feature Asian American actors as science fictions and action-adventures. He will talk about TV programming conventions and the implications for Asian Americans.
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Thursday, April 14
Asian Pacific American Heritage Lunch – diversity of Asian foods, music, and prizes.
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Ciao Hall
Mason Money or Meal Plan
Sponsored by George Mason Dining Services.
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Thursday, April 14
Film: Hero
6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m., Johnson Center, Cinema
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Friday, April 15
Chinese Karaoke Night.
6:00 p.m., Johnson Center Bistro
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
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Tuesday, April 19
Tea Hour/Roundtable Discussion: Voices of APA Students at Mason
4:00 p.m., Johnson Center, Gold Room
Come learn from APA students, faculty, and staff about campus experiences, views of classroom climate, and unique concerns of APA students. Facilitated by Dr. Jeng Eng Lin, Associate Professor of Mathematical Sciences, and Cheryl Choy, President of Asian Pacific American Faculty and Staff Association.
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Thursday, April 21
NCBI: Prejudice Reduction Workshop
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., SUB I Room A
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, Director, Multicultural Research and Resource Center and Ric Chollar, Assistant Director, Diversity Programs and Services
Sponsored by the National Coalition Building Institute.
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Saturday, April 23
Chinese Gu-Zheng (Zither) music performance by Alice Gushing Ensemble.
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., Johnson Center, Dewberry Hall.
Sponsored by Office of Diversity programs & Services and New World
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Sunday, April 24
“Asian Americans Can Jump”: 3-on-3 Tournament & Basketball
1:00 – 4:30 p.m., Physical Education Building
Shoot-out – Men and Women. For registration, contact Dr. Shaoxian Yu at syu6@gmu.edu
Sponsored by the Office of Diversity & Public Services (ODPS).
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Monday, April 25
Documentary Film: Morning Sun
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m., Johnson Center Cinema, Free.
The film attempts in the space of a two-hour documentary film to create an inner history of the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution (c.1964-1976). It provides a multi-perspective view of a tumultuous period as seen through the eyes—and reflected in the hearts and minds—of members of the high-school generation that was born around the time of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. This will be followed by a Q&A session with Producer, Carma Hinton.
Sponsored by: Center for Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (CAPEC), Center for Global Studies, and University Life.
For information, contact Cheryl Choy at 3-2151.
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Thursday, April 28
Check the Mic
8:00 p.m., Johnson Center, Bistro
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).
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